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As soon as the Trans-Sylvania Epic (TSEpic) ended last year, I knew I wanted to go back. I wanted to go back for the trails, the camaraderie, and for some redemption. In 2015 I had some major stomach issues on the second stage that almost forced me to pull out, as well as two flats …

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Stage 4 of the Trans-Sylvania Epic had us racing in R.B. Winter State Park, about an hour from the Scout Camp. The drive to the park took us through a beautiful valley full of Mennonite farms. I was looking for some redemption after my two flats on this stage last year. The race began with a …

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Day 3 of the Trans Sylvania Epic was an enduro day, meaning only the descents would be timed. There were five timed descents with your total combined time added to your overall for the week. It’s kind of a rest day since you’re not pinning it up the climbs, but according to my Garmin, the enduro …

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I’m two days into the five-day Trans-Sylvania Epic! Stage 1 was brutal with around 37 miles and 4,000′ of climbing. To make it even tougher, the weather was hot and humid. I was pinned from the start with my heart rate around 170 for the first hour, ouch! Overall, I was happy with how I rode, …

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While I love to travel and go ride far-away places, I also love to explore in my own backyard. It never ceases to amaze me just how much great riding there is within a few hours’ drive, and I haven’t even scratched the surface yet! A couple weeks ago, my husband and I took a …

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