Event: Iron Hill Challenge

Name: David Henry

City: Elizabethtown

State/Province: PA

Country: USA

Age: 36

Place: 2nd

Category: Expert

CLASS +/or Age group: Vet I

Team: Team Harrisburg

XC Race Bike: Merlin Extra Fat

Tires: Ritchey z-max(front), Vittoria Frontier(rear)

Conditions: Hot, humid and dry

How was your fitness level going into this race?

Still have a few things to work on but not doing too bad.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

Yes, I was about 5th, which is pretty good for me.

Were you strong from start to finish?

Not too bad, although the 2nd lap I think I faded a little.

When did you put the hammer down?

1st lap.

Did you have any unusual problems?

Dropped my chain twice but other than that, no

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yes, good event and nice course!!

Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?

Just had a good battle with Blair the 1st lap and a half.

Anything you would like to add?

Thanks to FSVS for promoting the event. Thanks again to all my teammates who kept me hydrated and on the move.