Vapor Trail 125
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 
Image from Adam Lisonbee.
The Vapor Trail 125 is a grueling ultra-endurance mountain biking event in Salida, Colorado hosted by Absolute Bikes and organized by Tom Purvis and shop owner, Shawn Gillis. Matt was fortunate enough to be invited to this, which required a resume of accomplishmenst in endurance racing.
A total of 33 individuals lined up at the start, in downtown Salida at Midnight, Sept. 8, 2007. 18 would finish the course with the others dropping out at checkpoints along the way.
Matt finished with the 5th fastest time over all, and also had the 1st fastest finishing time for singlespeeders. 
Matt rode his Moots Mooto-x Singlespeed complete with the Kenda Small Block 8 tires.
Honey Stinger Energy and also Protein Bars were a big part of Matt’s nutrition plan.
Diet Power has kept the team members fit and trim all year, and we have truly enjoyed the support from Terry Dunkle.
In addition, Matt stopped by Santa Fe Brewing Company on the return trip and was rewarded with the team favorite - Santa Fe Pale Ale - thanks Ty and Brian!
The Vapor Trail 125 is one of the most grueling ultra-endurance challenges out there as it covers 125-miles of mountain bike trails, and rough primitive roads, with over 20,000-ft of climbing and at elevations between 9,000-ft to 12,000-ft.
A very detailed course description is located at the Vapor Trail website.