ORAMM

Jeremy has a big weekend ahead. For several years, he's wanted to do this particular mountain bike race called the ORAMM - Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell. It's in western North Carolina, in the mountains near Asheville. It's a 60-something mile mountain bike race that has over 11,000 feet of climbing. Since he's had the summer off, it has been perfect time for him to train for this race. Here is a picture showing the elevation changes of the ride:

This next statement is from the race website. I'm not sure if this should make me laugh or cry:

"Do not underestimate the extreme difficulty and danger of this event. The course is extremely demanding and travels over rugged terrain with extreme elevation changes. The forest remains in its natural habitat. It is not uncommon to see wildlife such as a wild cat or a black bear. Be ready to cope with any circumstances!! Please note that firearms are not permitted in certain areas. Aid stations will help with safety matters, but it is the competitor’s ultimate responsibility to insure his or her own safety. A few course-related facts are the 60 miles have been won in just over 5 hours!! This was done by a pro M.T.B. rider, while some have completed the course with only one month of riding under their belt. This rider quit riding altogether after the race. Others too have retired their biking efforts after competing in this race. This is not your typical race. Regardless of how you finish, this is the most exciting M.T.B. adventure race in the entire Southeast!!!"

So, um... please pray for my husband on Sunday!

We're going camping (in an RV... this pregnant lady is sleeping in a real bed!) so it should be fun. Our friends Stephanie and Lou are going too, and Lou is riding in the race along with Jeremy.

I'll publish some post-race pictures next week.