Not much to add, I took a relaxed approach and decided to enjoy the mountains, took what the road gave me, soapbox on the downhills, steady comfortable pace on the climbs,it cost me in the end. Well supported, but no Texaco at the start, soI had to make an extra stop at a rest stop on the parkway. Climbing up the snake I thought I had a mechanical problem, turned out to be gravity. Made the mistake of stopping and getting off the bike. When I tried to get back on, one pedal stroke and before I could clip in started rolling back down the mountain. Walked passed the switchback was then able to get back on and ride over the summit. Filled up the water bottle and headed down the back side brakes in hand. Passed a lady walking down snake, said ti was too steep for her. As a result I just missed the cut off time and the fun of two of the last three climbs. final climb is short but steep, however knowing it was a short downhill to the finish made it easy. Great scenery looking forward to next year. Jim
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