Looking north toward Tomichi Pass about 7am. Josh Tostado came through around 6am. If you look closely, you can see fresh snow up high toward the pass.
It’s a done deal. Tostada killed it for the guys, Horanyi did the same on the ladies side and punched most of the boy’s tickets, too; Stubbe and Huck were second and third. Gunni crew, we did the Snowblind aid station and had some fun. The conditions were epic at times: an amazing electrical storm and soaking rains late Saturday night. Snow up high. Here are some photos from Snowblind, about half way through. They’re kind of lame but that’s what you get when you hire an amateur! No pics of Tostado because it was still dark when he came through (and he didn’t even stop.) I have a nice little video clip of Stubbe in transition but I’m not sure how to get it up. I’ll keep working on that. Little help?
One of the toughest girls on the planet, Eszter Horanyi from Boulder, mixing it up with the guys.
Jason Stubbe, aka, Woodrow, diving in to the Snowblind aid station.
Hats off to everyone that finished, tried to finish, started, considered starting, considered racing the VT 125 in the first place, any of that. This is one bad-assed race, certainly not one to set out on unprepared, especially this year. Thanks to the guys at Absolute for providing opportunities like the VT for people to see just what they’re made of!
DW
Eszter didn't doddle long. The winner of the 2009 Original Growler was the only lady to finish and placed 5th overall.
Heading for a hot cup 'o joe!
Aaron "Huck" Huckstep heading in....
Part of the Gunni crew waiting for riders at Snowblind just past the old mining town of Whitepine.
...and Huck, fat and happy, heading out!
Matt Turgeon using the VT as a convenient warm-up for Singlespeed Worlds in his hometown of Durango.
Just like in Nascar; 8 second pit stop!
Gunnison's Jordan Carr focused on the road ahead.
Chris Miller back in business heading out for part two.
