Mar 07, 2023

DO YOU HAVE FRENEMIES

MAYBE IF WE WERE GETTING PAID IT'D BE DIFFERENT. But, we aren't. We are just racing for fun and sport and competition...

... the challenge.

Along the way friendships are formed.

Oh, I've managed to ruffle a few feathers along the way. Maybe it's just part of doing all you can to be your best that drudges up a few haters. Not a big deal...

... maybe a compliment?

Far more common is to meet so new people, who are also committed to excellence on and off the bike.

Friends before the race.
Enemies during.
Buds after.

I received a nice note from Adam, who one the overall last weekend. We only know each other by doing this one race, in Tucson AZ, since 2018. Over time, we have battled back and forth on each stage...

... and I look forward to seeing him each year and catching up.

Above is a picture of Dan and I after the last stage. We met this year, and we battled all three days. He held onto 3rd place overall by a whopping 3 seconds.

Below is David, from MO. We connected when he purchased a RaceDay Bag 4 years ago...

... and he happened to be in Tucson this past weekend and noticed the van.