The MACC Trek 100

I "competed" in this year's Trek 100 event sponsored by Trek and the MACC Fund among others. The event has a 100k and 100mile course. I rode the 100k course with a friend and his family on the "I Back Jack" team. It was a an amazing event for many reasons. First, the course was one of the best designs I have ever ridden. It was said during the ride that the course designer had been out all winter marking the roads that were plowed last and had the fewest tire marks. It showed. There was very little traffic for most of the ride. Second, Trek and the MACC put the funds generated to a truely amazing cause (http://www.maccfund.org/). However, the weather could have been better. It was cold and raining the entire ride. Despite this setback everyone had high spirits and enjoyed the ride. See below for the gps map and Garmin stats :)

The New Bike

I have recently purchased a brought home a new Trek Equinox TTX 9.9 for the coming season.  I have only had the pleasure of riding it on my indoor trainer, but am already in love with the bike.  The difference between a road position and a tri position is immense.  I can feel the relaxation in my upper body as my legs are allowed to pound away.  I was able to get my hands on a 2008 model meaning a major discount at this time of year.  The one and only difference between the 2008 and 2009 is the color.  While I originally didn't want silver, I am already in love with it after a few hours.  Anyway, I need to go back and ride the bike more!

Frame	OCLV Black Carbon
Fork	Bontrager Race XXX Lite TT, carbon
Wheels
Wheels	Bontrager Race Lite Aero
Tires	Bontrager Race X Lite TT, 700x23c, folding
Drivetrain
Shifters	SRAM TT Aluminum
Front Derailleur	SRAM Force
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Force
Crank	SRAM Force 53/39
Cassette	SRAM 1070 11-23, 10 speed
Pedals	n/a
Components
Saddle	Bontrager Race Lite TT
Seat Post	Bontrager Race XXX Lite TTX, carbon
Handlebars	Bontrager Race X Lite Aero Carbon Bullhorn w/Bontrager Race Lite clip-ons
Stem	Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated w/cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy
Brakeset	Bontrager Speed Limit w/Bontrager Race XXX Lite Aero levers