The annual Tree Farm Relay race went down yesterday, albeit a smaller version of past races as construction at the park pushed the parking/hanging area to a different location. Advanced notice was sent on the location and the proper angle on the road to park. Everyone for the most part followed directions. A gold star to the local park system and the organizers for utilizing every inch of space for parking and vendor tents. With limited parking, the 4 person team count was capped at 50 which I believe is about half from past years. It's not the quantity though that matters, it's the quality. Great people on a great day with no riders needing this patroller's attention. There were falls to see but no blood or breaks to report. Joe F. and his wife Sharon were again perched atop the crater with Joe (in his speedo) heckling every rider coming through with some form of metal blaring from the boom box and Sharon offering shots to all. If anyone asks me how to get to the crater, I tell them to just listen for it. You'll hear it.
Trail Head
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| yes, there is a Tree Farm mascot |
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| approaching the crater area |
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| Joe heckling another rider |
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| the prez of the local riding chapter |
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| ringing of the bell to start the race |
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| crater patrol (not me in pic) |
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| nice wheelie |
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| Joe manning his crater post |
