As my finishers T-shirt reads "We're not in Kansas anymore". As a past finisher of a few 200 miles mixed terrain races, including DK200 and Michigan's "Coast to Coast", I can vouch for that claim. Diablo's Tim Patterson and Jeff Abitz accompanied Marc Salm and the Loaded group, in conquering one, if not the hardest, "one day" mixed terrain rides (races?..no rides...let's go with experiences) in the country. Was it a challenge? Well, yeah. Was it stressful? Yep. Was it scenic and fun? Absolutely. Over 32 hours and 247 miles of riding "in the middle of nowhere" left us all, lets just say, quite satisfied. I had to include many images to do this ride justice.           The "225"Mile Bike:   For 2020, Jeff Abitz had a goal of completing (stretch goal of buckling) the Marji Gesick marjigesick.com/ in the duathlon (ride then run) category. After investing most the year running trails he received the disappointed news that the race was postponed to 2021. However there was an opportunity to adapt and he eagerly directed his hard work to a new challenge. The Crusher FIST! This required completion of the 225, 100, and 40 mile bike events and the 50 mile run. So Jeff completed them, thus joining a group of 26 who earned themselves the hand forged FIST. See below:  The "40"Mile Bike:   The "100" Mile Bike:   The "50" Mile Run:    Although these did not feature Diablos I thought I'd tack this swell video produced by The Lumpy Rim. Watch below and check out there podcast at: www.thelumpyrim.com/ Full Results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QRx-1gC8oVn5IciY62aDkESR-FJLXmfOzDywjL1GpHI/edit#gid=397726827 - Jabitz
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 Tour the Trace Natchez Trace Parkway in Nashville, TN to Natchez, Mississippi. November 19th thru 23, 2020 tourthetrace.com/ THIS IS A BIG DEAL... The Tour the Trace is a four day time trial race, covering 444 miles along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. Starting at 60 second intervals, cyclists rode alone, encountering beautiful scenery, great pavement, armadillos, wild turkeys, white tail deer, no stop signs, and no traffic lights. Diablo Cycling's Jon Lester smartly rationed his power and endurance, securing a thrilling, come from behind victory in the last stage. Congratulations to Jon for taking the overall win! Here is the overall (scroll down for individual stage) results:           - Jabitz
November 7, 2020 Wern Valley Sportsmen's Club Waukesha, WI Presented by the Hampshire Cycle Club www.facebook.com/KringleKrossWernValley Adam Koenig gave it his all at the only cyclocross race in Wisconsin this year. Without the cyclocross specific fitness, I know I lacked the courage (JA). Adam Koenig: Masters 35+ Cat 1,2,3: 4th Men's Cat 3: 6th  - Jabitz
 Sunday, November 1 Brown County Reforestation Camp in Suamico, WI Presented by the Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Team www.facebook.com/racestump Several Diablos celebrated the fast, leave blown single track of the last, and one of the only, mountain bike races of 2020. 20 Mile Results: Jon Lester - 2nd in 40-40 Male, 3rd overall Megan Lester - 2nd in Under 19 Female Macy Lester - 3rd in Under 19 Female Full results: www.racesplitter.com/races/AE77B7FC7?fbclid=IwAR2VCQdAcyFCZHRsKbT6yuMgVR-29ujiZxdHgNLvw9mMQEf9MAEgw9tHduI 10 Mile Results: Adam Koenig - 4th in Fat Bike Sally Lester - 2nd in 40-29 Female Scot Rajsich - Fat Bike Full results: www.racesplitter.com/races/C0C1D923A?fbclid=IwAR0TlEW3AZDDklkwPqUiK0GbuCGc5N-FUMLT2KhESPwUo2qBbkGv9gsakxU  - Jabitz
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