Day 1 seems to be going well. Ken started out rested, and has a solid route planned. He actually has two: a more aggressive route, and a route for if he doesn’t feel up to it. There’s a spot where he can turn one way for more bonuses/points or where he can head for the checkpoint. He’s also in good spirits—but he sounds really hoarse because he’s been talking too much! I suppose it’s something we’re all dealing with as we re-enter society after Covid, especially when we end up an event with many friends.
I think it’s safe to say he made the group photo bonus, which a good percentage of riders did. I haven’t seen the picture yet, but I suspect it’ll be on the IBR website soon.
Also on that website, if you click on “Start Photos by Tobie Stevens,” you can see Ken in photo #25.
xo Dayle