Big Wheel Racing

On Feb 16^th, Big Wheel Racing represented at Mas-o-Menos (MoM), the first race of the USAC Endurance Series in Terlingua, TX outside of the Big Bend National Park.  This series is sanctioned under the NORBA banner of the USAC and ties together a number of National Level events.  These culminate in the National Marathon Championships to be held on the 4th of July in Breckenridge, CO at the Firecracker 50 ( http://www.mavsports.com/?id=8 )

Doug “da Goat” Young rode the “Marathon” distance of 100K in which he was entered in the Expert Masters (50+) class.  Doug was able to finish in a time of 6:04 to place 14^th out of 29 overall competitors in his class.  Of those 29, only 18 ended up finishing the event, which was a testament to the rugged nature of the course located in the Chihuahuan Desert. 

Doug was only 6 mins out of the top ten and is focused to improve upon that finish next year, now that he has a feel for the overall course.  “I can’t say enough about this particular race.”  Doug commented, “The stark beauty of the desert combined with a fun, flowing, but challenging track, made this race a gem.  I’m definitely coming back next year to up the ante.”

Doug would like to acknowledge the support of Hammer products for keeping him rolling. Doug uses a combination of Perpetuem and HEED along with flasks of Hammer Gel to keep the cranks turning with power.  Hammer delivers, without a doubt.

Doug’s Ergon GC2 Grips provided comfort and relief from numbness caused by pressure at the base of the palms.  In addition they gave him a variety of hand positions and excellent leverage on the climbs.

Doug rides an Orbea Alma 29er available at High Desert Cycles in Rio Rancho, NM.  They kitted Doug up with a combo-set of tires, featuring the new Specialized Captain in the rear and a Fast Trak 29er tire up front.  “The grip was excellent for the conditions in the Chihuahuan Desert” Doug said, “and they really held up well.  When many other people were flatting I rode steady with no sidewall cuts or other issues. I truly believe that Specialized builds one of the best racing tires around.  Light but strong!”

Doug would also like to acknowledge the quality of Pactimo and Sock Guy clothing.  “I was warm, dry and comfortable throughout the race. “ Doug added.  “I can’t say enough about the race quality Chamois in the Pactimo bib shorts.  They really we’re comfortable throughout the event.  And my Team issued Sock Guy wool socks provided the padded comfort I like with the ability to keep my feet warm and dry”.

Doug will be throwing his hat into the 50+ Expert Masters classes at the New Mexico Off Road Series events this summer and will be targeting the Firecracker 50 as his premier summer effort.  Stay tuned for more excitement from the Big Wheel Racing Team.

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