An amazing ride and an amazing read

[MajorMantra]

I've just been reading a very interesting thread on a US forum about the Furnace Creek 508 long distance race. Post 114 and its sequels are one of the most gripping accounts of a ride I've ever read. Well worth a look.

Matthew

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Yeah, that makes every ride I have ever done seem pretty easy really. And a superb ride report (still ongoing...).

 

[dellzeqq]

could have done without the 'backsplash moment'....

 

[MajorMantra]

 

[ianrauk]

Having been through Death Valley, it's certainly not for the faint hearted if you are cycling (114degs which was a tad chilly compared to usual temps recorded there). That is serious stuff indeed.

 

[Sysagent]

Excellent read... Be quite amazing to peddle around an area like that...

 

[darkstar]

Great story and well written. Those guys who do these races are unbelievable, much respect.

 

[MajorMantra]

Stage VI is up.

Matthew

 

[MajorMantra]

And now the whole story has been posted here - enjoy.

Matthew