2007 Greenbrier Marathon

South of the Mason-Dixon line the definition of "fast flowing single track" is significantly different then up North. Down here it means sections of single track mixed with rock gardens, roots and mud. Never-the-less it was an opportunity to go out and  get in a 4 hour race, have some fun and drink a few beers. Still feeling the effects of the Cape Epic I rode at a conservative pace, running most of the race in mid pack. My finishing position looked secure until a flat less then a half mile from the finish along with a terrible job at changing the tire let 5 riders get by. The result - a beer immediately upon crossing the line, 20th out of 35 and 3rd in single speed. Not what I was hoping for but  not a total loss either, at least I brought a suspension fork and made life a bit more plush!