As a beginning/novice rider, I found the course to be to difficult for my current skill level. The rocky single track hill sections of the course was quite challeging to say the least and the endurocross obstacles for me was complete guesswork. I only attempted them once then by passed them on the succeding laps. Since my goal was to participant in the race only and pretty much knew that I would place last in my class (Ironman), it did not matter if I might be penalized for skipping the endurocross section. 

With that said, I had a blast! Can't wait to do it again. You guys are awesome! Loved the pit area too.

Thanks,
#60

PS. I realize that the course must be challenging enough for the intermidiate and expert riders. Otherwise, they would not show up and it would not be much of a race without them.

PSS. Great pictures, Woody!