Today’s race at the Bitterroot Resort, aimed to boost real estate sales on Tom McClay’s property, was the penultimate event in the MORS Series. Despite the light smoke and a grueling climb, the race felt short for beginners, only a 20-minute lap. The expert trail led us through McClay’s land to the Forest Service boundary on Carlton Ridge, including a “bushwhack” section humorously dubbed “Old School” by the race director. After a mid-mountain climb, we rushed down to the finish. Despite the course’s rough edges, it was my kind of challenge—an 8-mile ascent followed by a 3-mile climb. I thrived, finishing 7th, with hopes of improving my initial pacing to compete among the leaders. This race, a true test of fitness, sets the stage for next week’s series finale in Helena and the upcoming cyclo-cross season.
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