Here it is, a sneak peak ... the race 'by the numbers' :)
Feet Climbed: ~28,000ft
Max Altitude: 7500ft
Median Altitude: 6500ft
Miles ridden: 156
Laps ridden: 12
Place finished: 5th
# Mechanicals: 1
# Crashes: 1
:) Of course the numbers are only a small part of the story :) For example, they don't tell you how AMAZING my pit crew was ... Jonathan was amazing (of course) and his folks were awesome! They had everything I could want always ready, were eager to help in any way, had warm tea for me at night, more food than i could consume, words of encouragement and a smile - even though i am sure they secretly think i'm crazy ;-)
They also don't tell you how technical the course was ... how the descents were worthy of any World Cup course and how the climbs were full of fun 'up and over' rocks and other features. How the course was a combination of cool sandstone rock features as well as rocks, roots, sand, dirt, and just amazing mountain biking!
But more on the race later .... for now, here are a few links:
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/10/news/chambers-kirkland-win-2012-u-s-mountain-bike-24-hour-national-championships_240523?utm_medium=whats-hot
http://www.24hoursofcos.com/page/2012-results
