Tom,

I want to thank you for putting on such a wonderful event.  The race course was truly epic and very well designed while the event itself was very well managed.  The volunteers at registration, the aid stations, the finish line and the post-race BBQ were fantastic.  They always had a smile and a willing hand to help in any way they possibly could.  Having raced all over the country I can say that I have never been treated so well! 
 
I had a good time chatting with the finish line folks who were mostly comprised of ultra-distance runners.  They understood that it was important to load up on as much food as possible and were doing their part to make sure we were fed.  Certainly made for a safer final descent as well:-).
 
I hope you continue to put on this event in the years to come.  I'm not sure you realize how good a job you actually do.  The legend of this event will only grow and will surely become a "must do" on any climbers yearly plan.  Could even become the "National Climbing Championships" if we can get the word out!
 
Anyway, thanks again and I'll see you again next year where I'll try to defend my jersey and come in first place at the same time!
 
Best regards,
Greg Drake
Webcor Pro Cycling Team
2003 CA/NV Hill Climbing Champ

Ron Hudson, Chris Walker, and CA/NV State Climbing Champion - Gregory Drake at the finish line of day two.

 

 

"Thank you for putting on such a great event!!!  The volunteers were the greatest.

My special thanks goes out to the staff ant the finish line both days. 

After the first day I don't think I would have made it back down the mountain

without them making sure I ate - The "real" food was just what I needed."

- one of the Tourists who finished ALL the climbs!

 

 

"Many thanks and kudos for putting on your amazing race!  The courses were out of this world.   Really there is nothing that comes close to this.  I worked for the Tour de France TV coverage one summer and I saw those climbs first hand.  Talk about hors categorie!   I don't think they were as long or hard as that last climb on day 2.  We really appreciated everything about the races." - cat 3 racer.