Trans Rockies TR3

Months ago, obviously without thinking, I signed up for the TR3 (part of the Trans Rockies race). It's a 3-day mountain bike stage race around Fernie, BC. I have never done a stage race, although I have been support several times for Jason, and it's something I've always wanted to do. I am not sure, however, why I thought Trans Rockies would be a good idea, as my big cycling weakness is climbing.

Day 1.

Day 2. 

Day 3.

Oh my.  In addition, my singletrack skills aren't great.  I am consoling myself though that while my skills may not be great, I do live on Canada's west coast where the singletrack here is another level from everywhere else.  So perhaps on the less-technical interior trails I will be at least passable.  This has been proven in the past when I've ridden in southern California, so hopefully...

Anyway, thanks go to my friend Catherine, or should I say the blame falls squarely in her lap.  She twisted my rubber arm to get me to sign up.  I have several friends doing the TR3 this year, so if I'm ever going to do it, now's the time.  That was my reasoning.

At least I have a super-sweet mountain bike,
and this has given me motivation to ride it more often.

Whatever happens, it's guaranteed to be three days of no-fun fun, with a lot of actual fun mixed in as well.  A group of us have rented a house in Fernie, so I'll be looking forward to finishing each stage and heading back for some socializing.  I better remember to pack my Zoot compression tights so my legs will be ready to go the next day!  Wish me luck.