Last weekend was my first race back in the high alpine environment and I was reminded how much I LOVE to ride my bike in the mountains. I am back in the build phase of my training so I showed up to the race with my legs loaded up and the expectation to enjoy the pain!
My Jamis Dakota hardtail with Stan's NoTubes Valors is the perfect weapon for these race courses that are heavy on the climbing! I was running the Vittoria Mezcal in the front and Barzo in the rear, the perfect combo for mud, grass, rocks and blown out corners!