Hi Everyone,
We have been pre-riding the course and setting up logistics for the last few days, and all I can say is WOW! Canmore is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I’m sure everyone has seen pictures of Banff, it’s famous hotel, and the massive mountains, Canmore is just outside the National park area but is just as amazing. I couldn’t have picked a better spot to have a race myself. Thankfully the elevation here is around 6,000 feet, so it is close to home, making the transition for me easier. The last race in Breckenridge started at 9,000+ feet and it was really noticeable.
Here is the course profile with elevation, distance, etc for the 24 hr worlds. The course changed dramatically yesterday and the race director (thankfully) changed a couple of sections that seemed dangerous for a solo 24 hour event. It’s just about 10 miles and still very technical jackhammer sort of riding in very tight, twisty trees. However two of the sketchy descents are now gone and replaced with some different single track and some higher speed double track. The double track will allow for a bit of a mental break and also the change to eat and drink. I think the changes are an improvement to the course and it is still a very stout endeavor. Lap times will be a bit quicker than what I originally estimated… Unless it rains!
Cheers
Reba
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