Agony.

After 2 stages: 

Don Sissons > stage 1 > 07:53:59 stage 2 > 05:42:00

Cory Smith > stage 1 > 08:55:40 stage 2 >06:00:40

Those are loooong.  Longest stage at Trans Rockies last year for us was 8:02 and that was because we got lost for 2 hours.  8:55 is insane.  And then to get back on the next day and hammer another 6 hours is awesome.

Don looks like he is chasing some guy named Ole (never a good sign) for top spot in the Veterans category about an hour back.

Here are two pros riding up a deceivingly steep road to give you a taste of what these fellas are suffering through.

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