Tornadic activity
So, we are down in Minneapolis for a few days of family holiday. Jane and I are planning on doing a Minnesota State XC race tomorrow NW of the twin cities. I preroad the course this afternoon, Jane got about 1/4 way through the lap this evening when the Tornado sirens went off. The kids and I scrambled back to the van from our hike, Jane showed up back to the van within the minute too. Got back to our hotel and about 2 minutes later we got the knock at the door to get into the stair well with 80 other people. Not sure why they don’t have AC in the stair wells? But that is the easisily the longest I have sat in a sauna. The storm blew threw, we survived, for now.
So, did the Weather Network invent the “Tornadic Activity” term or what?
Anyway, the race course is amazing fun. Incredible flow, probably the most flowing, tight twisty trails I have even ridden. Think the best parts of BHP, but with short climbs (actually very little flat). Very few flow killers, sandy soil for lots of traction in most weather conditions. Basically 100% single track. Plenty of technical too, if all races courses were this fun, XC racing would be be a huge sport. Jane races at 11 am, I race at 1:15 – can’t wait.
Kevin
