how it unfolded...

it started out with the biggest pasta feast ever conceived by man. then it was bed time. well, i could not sleep. i was too excited. we started at 04:15 in the morning, with light systems. it was beautiful. 2 minutes into the race i went for it, and never looked back... almost. i had a flat 10 minutes after the start.

i installed an inner tube, and went catching the guys that passed me. after that, i was on my own for the next 11 and a half hours. i opened an hour and a half by the 130 km mark, and finished almost three hours infront of the pair riding behind me. i was the only one to finish in day light. i was also the only rider to ride the whole race by himself...

it was not all roses though... i harmed my right knee pretty badly, and i think i will need some serious recovery time. i hope to be back in the saddle as soon as possible.

the riders who finished this race are true pioneers, taking a part in the longest race to ever be conducted in israel. they lead the new wave of ultra endurance bike races.

these guys (and girl) are my heroes.