Today Joe and I went to the Black Partridge Open, which was in Metramora, IL. This week in IL we got rain everyday except Friday in some areas. Naturally we got up this morning to check and make sure the race was still a go, and then drove 2 hours to ride in the mud. The course really was fun, very hilly, lots of switch backs, bridges, and creek crossings. What was not fun was the washout that all the rain this week added to the creek crossings. The mud was so slick that most of the riders ended up off their bikes and running in the same two sections each lap. I did not place very well in my open class today, the trail was pretty technical, which is not my strength, and we were trying out some Specialized tires that were not overly knobby. As always, its fun to be out on your bike even when you don't win, the trail was challenging. Joe however had a great day competition wise, as technical riding is his strength, and beat the 40+ field, and came in 4th overall! My tire "problem" maybe be remedied as I won a new set of tires in the raffle today! The race promoters were great, the volunteers friendly and encouraging, and best of all the swag in our race bags was a new set of tire levers! Thank you!
Joe with his medal and gift card to a local Peoria retailer called Bushwacker for $35.00!
Proof of a great day on the bike for Joe!
My sweet raffle prize, new tires with more mud grip.
Me, sitting on a purple dinosaur waiting with Joe for his awards!
Joe with his medal and gift card to a local Peoria retailer called Bushwacker for $35.00! 
Proof of a great day on the bike for Joe!
My sweet raffle prize, new tires with more mud grip.
Me, sitting on a purple dinosaur waiting with Joe for his awards!
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