I use flats for almost everything except xc, then I go clipless. It's a pain having to remember which shoes to bring, but for pedaling flats just don't cut it. I would ride clipless for everything but I have a natural duck stance.
I was just chatting with a friend yesterday. I'm hoping to make it out this season but I've been struggling with a knee injury. Right now I'm struggling to keep up on 2 hour group rides let alone an all out race. Fingers crossed and hoping....
@@kevinharris2614 Great eye. I pedal up the first time with just the powder, then I fill the bottle at the fill station. To be honest I totally forgot. At Vail I always feel like I want more water after the race. I usually have a recovery mix with a bar and some beef jerky and whatever leftover race fluids.
