The race started well again with a longer run but same result. First to the bike and first to the singletrack. Lap 1 was good coming in 3rd. But the rains came shortly after and the Maxxis Crossmark's could not handle the greasy mud. Continued on but traction was definitely not good. After about 4 hours I was in 3rd or 4th and just completed my 5th lap. I figured I could get 3 more laps in and try to reel in a place or two but a few minutes into my 6th lap my chain breaks. I get a tool from a nice guy after about asking 15 people. Get the chain fixed and about 5 minutes later it breaks again breaking the derailleur hanger in the process. And that's the end. Walk out of the woods for almost 2 hours and finished 15th with 6 laps.
Equipment problems and trying to keep my bikes running while trying to keep the cost down is really getting to be a pain. I dont have the time and I dont know the right people to make it somewhat affordable. It would be nice to be supported enough to not have to be constantly trying to piece my bikes together with ebay deals. Three seasons on the same bike just seems to be to long or maybe I should lose the gears. A new SS should be an affordable option, right? If anything makes me quit racing it will be the cost of the equipment. Maybe I should train more and get fast. I don't know what the answer is.
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