Sun Valley, ID
September 1, 2013
Drew Watkins
RPI 100 was a true Gravel Grinder with lots of Cyclocross riders and a handful of Mountain Bikers. Along with the infamous Rebecca Rusch were guys like Levi Leipheimer and T. Burke Swindlehurst with two courses..."The Big Potato" 100 miler and the "Small Fry" 56 miler. I choose the "Small Fry" due to a little lack in time for training leading up to the race.
Both courses had and out and back climb of about 1500 foot elevation in about 7 miles. The winds kicked up on the way back causing a strong head wind...but the course was fully supported complete with Baked Potatoes and PBR's...not to be confused with PB&J. All in all the crowd and festivities were amazing and will be a "must do" every year for this Idaho resident. I don't have any desire to ride Cyclocross at this juncture...but never say never.
