Built for speed.
Jack Wagoner of Team Bush Plankton likes to ride fast. As he hit speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour on the descent after Green Valley, passing vehicles couldn’t help but noticing his grin, which bordered on outright laughter.
From his perch on the bike, Jack said, “50 miles per hour won’t do! At Townes Pass, I’m shooting for 60!”
Somehow, we tend to believe him. The legendary climbs aren’t tempered nearly enough by the fast downhill runs, but the momentary thrills that they deliver are treats with their own special payoff.
- Greg Pressler