For a first time Race I found it pretty tough as I Started in the DM group...Those climbs were killer!!!! But I had a lot of fun and finished with some of the BM and AM Guys.2 of my friends were seeded in die AM groep and they said I did pretty well as I rode a 02:18 on the 35km.I am new to the sport and so stoked!!! The vibe was awesome and to cycle with a great bunch of guys and girls is just awesome.Hats off to some of the women who just tore past and klapped those climbs what looked like no effort at all...need to get a bit more fit. Thanks to the organizers and staff along the route as well!!!