2011 TWC Race #1 Pics

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2011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Results

We set a new record for attendance with 18 snow bikers at the start line! This was the first time we have raced the 35-Mile loop utilizing the "K" Trail and the level of difficulty was significantly higher than the traditional 25-Mile loop.

Temps: Low to mid 20s with some snow & wind mid-race, a little sun in the early afternoon
Riding Conditions: Variable - sections of firm, sections of soft but rideable, and some soft sections required pushing

Men
1st - Jay Petervary - 4:39:00
2nd - Mike Piker - 4:41:00
3rd - Mark Heshberger - 4:46:00
4th - Dave Bergart - 5:08:00
5th - Dave Saurman - 5:18:00
6th - Dave Byers - 5:28:00
7th - Eric Greenwood - 5:41:00
8th - Todd Johnson - 5:55:00
9th - Gabe Klamer - 5:58:00
DNF - Brandon Campisi (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Jordan Potter (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Tony Labbe
DNF - Brady Wirick

Women
1st - Tracey Petervary - 5:20:00
2nd - Katie Engleman - 6:09:00
3rd - Michelle Byers - 7:10:00
DNF - Sarah Hamilton (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Melissa Davidson (completed the 25-mile loop)

Interesting Note:
We had a huge variety of snow bikes represented at the race. Very cool.
- Ti 9:Zero:7
- Aluminum 9:Zero:7
- Ti FatBack
- Aluminum FatBack
- Wildfire FatBike
- Salsa Mukluk
- Surly Pugsleys of all vintages