Andrew Marsh's Race Report

XTERRA Point Series Director, Andrew Marsh, (riding to the right of RD Toby Mollett in this picture) made his way out from North Carolina to help out with XBD. Not sure if he was worried about us rookies or just wanted to get back to God's country, but we're glad he was here. He works hard!

Here are a few excerpts from his race report that you can find at http://www.xterraplanet.com/news/dsp_content.cfm?id=2276.

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"How awesome was the 1st Annual XTERRA Black Diamond off-road triathlon?
For the first two answers you'll have to ask one of the truly fortunate that came out to Sawyer Lake Park to experience this race. As the 3rd question - one answer = totally!!! A stunning setting - beautiful lake - jamm'n bike - ripp'n run - and great post-race food and fun pushed this inaugural event high on to the "Don't miss this race!" list."

"With some authority it can be said that this Bike course is like no other. Epic? No - not really. It's not Tahoe's Fume Trail. Fast? No - not really. It's not quick/open like AZXTR. Scenic? While certainly pretty - no - it's not Crested Butte. What do you call 15 miles of roots, rocks, bumps, jumps, logs, bogs, short ups, quick downs, screaming straights, and a mandatory calf-deep creek crossing? The two loop format gave riders the opportunity to test their oxygen depleted memories and/or take a new line over the roots they wiped out on the first time. Technical? Yeah - but it's not over the top crazy. Fun? Depends who you ask!?! This 100% off-road, 95% single track course was a momentum killing ride that worked you over and was totally doable at the same time. We'll just simply call it ear-to-ear grin, Grade A, 210% XTERRA!!!"