I had a great ride today. First time trying a race on the SS. I don't think I'll do it again. While I enjoyed the challenge, one of my knees is a little sore now and I haven't had that before. And that was with easy gearing!
The track was excellent except for that one section where I thought to myself "geez there is hardly any deep sand on this course" and about 3 minutes later I hit the gradual climb up through the deep sand stretch! Everyone on the track seemed really relaxed* and having a good time, although I was at the back of the group. Passing or being passed wasn't a problem. There might have been a few roadies out today with some congestion around some of the small branches or logs, but otherwise, there was not really anything technical about the loop. It was just a good fun loop.
Thanks to everyone involved in organising and running the day, especially considering the amazing entry fee! Great work.
*One bloke was giving it to his partner pretty bad before the race and when I caught them near the end of the loop he was having another tantrum while she nursed a possible broken collar bone.