Colorado Trail Race 2011

 So this is the year I decided to try and push myself harder than I have in my life.  This will be a test of myself and how much fun(suffering and probably cussing myself) I can handle, I know I may not be the fastest but my only goal is finishing in Durango.  I would like to ride between 70-80 miles a day and ride into the night most days. The race is roughly 500 miles from Denver to Durango following the Colorado Trail with exception of the Wilderness sections.  Last year Jay and myself hiked our bikes through the Lost Wilderness and let me say now I WILL NEVER AGAIN HIKE MY BIKE THROUGH WILDERNESS!!!!!!!!!




 Here is the link to the CTR website

http://www.climbingdreams.net/ctr/

Although I am doing this race solo it will be an effort with lots of help from friends and family.  My good friend Jay is going to let me barrow his gps and of course my beautiful fiancee without her support I don't think I would be able to attempt such a big race.

So I am trying to get all my gear together and I have been looking for a solar charger and today I met Serena at REI and I purchased the Brunton Freedom.

here is the solar charger in all it's glory

I have not had an opportunity to field test it but I have high hopes that it works (going to keep my fingers crossed).