I’ve raced 24hop quite a few times, three times I managed to do 17 laps, each time I also squeezed out the single speed win! First two times I got pretty close to the cutoff to go out for lap 18, close but no cigar.

Last year I was about 40 minutes too slow for that cut off. Close enough to be one hell of a carrot. I’m going back in February and I’m dreaming about that awful reward of riding another lap.

It’s getting me off my ass right now to go for a ride so there’s that!

Scheming hard on how to trim the wasted time and keep up the speed. To be honest all three times I managed 17 laps I was completely crushed. But it’s just one more!?

Maybe a solid pit person might be one real potential help. I was self supported last year and although I had a great plan and executed it pretty well, there’s a few minutes in there for sure.

Excited to stay motivated and in shape over the winter. Also hoping to be racing the new Revel Jefe Grande at 24HOP so there’s lots to be stoked on.

Also plenty to be concerned about. Remember to get out there and vote if you can or haven’t already.