There seems to be a lot of speculation that I will be racing at Rocky Hill this year, and I just wanted to make it clear that although I hold this race dear to my heart and would love to go, it is highly unlikely that I will. Someone asked earlier in the year if I would be back for rocky hill, and I said “No, I’ve got much bigger plans in mind” Originally that was to be 24 hours of Moab, but turned into 24 hour Nationals instead. My bigger plans have been fulfilled. My body is tired, in fact I’ve got a pretty nasty cold as I write this. It is a long drive to Austin and a very big expense, one I’m not sure I can handle since I just bought a cross bike. That, and it will require time off work that I really can’t swing right now. Never say never, but don’t count on seeing me there in a few weekends.

There will be a celebrity racer in presence though, and apparently he will be on a single speed too! Shaun Taylor is my friend and nemesis from the first Rocky Hill 24 I did in 2007. He has since gone on to compete successfully at 24 worlds and become a well respected endurance coach. He will be the man to watch. Good luck to the solo open field, you are going to need it against this beast of a man.

Sorry if for any reason I had your hopes up, but you just can’t race ’em all. Now if you excuse me, I’ve gotta shred some singletrack a few last days before the snow gets here…