kevin thompson

Yes, the race is on.

I am expecting about 80% of the course to be the same as last year.

BRMBA has put a lot of hours into the trail that they call the Bonzi DH re-route. They are worried that a bunch of xc racers are going to be going too fast, skidding too much, and causing damage that won't be repaired by me.

Even and Carrie have made excellent points. I thank them for doing so.

I am not sure what BRMBA means by me not being organized. My ducks have been in a row much longer this year than they have any year previously. Since things have been so lined up, I probably haven?t communicated with BRMBA like I could have.

The worst-case scenario we will be descending a much rougher trail that parallels Bonzi and then jumping back on the lower section of Bonzi. This will put the unclimbable climb back in the race so we don?t have 2 way traffic on that road (sorry Evan).

Best case, it will be the same course as last year with only a couple of small changes.

That all being said, next Saturday, the 26th, there is not a race on the schedule. How many people would come to a work day at Falls City? Having a large enough commitment from people would probably convince BRMBA that any damage would be fixed.

Kevin Thompson

Ps. That Titus fame for the morning raffle is cool!