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Racing plays a major role in my life. I can’t tell you the exact number of races I’ve entered, but it’s in the hundreds. Everything from classic XC races; 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour endurance events; 50+ milers; bikepacking; enduro; I’ve done them all. Even friendly rides often turn into unofficial races, since my friends …

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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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