Its Race Weekend!
- Charlotte Backus
- Apr 22, 2022
- 1 min read

CO2UT Bound! I will be stepping into my first gravel race this weekend on Saturday April 23rd. Start time is 7am mdt as we head out from Fruita Colorado and endure the desert š land of all gravel.

The Route: 125-mile route has it all ā Riding well into Utah and high onto the plateau where the deer and the antelope play (for real). With more than 7,000ā² of elevation gain, you will work very hard and be rewarded with incredible views all the way to canyon country and the snow-capped La Sals!


Weather Looks like its Windy and some rain the day before which can lead to great packed desert Gravel conditions. It will be a chilly start, But get nice and warmer throughout the day!
My setup:
I will be shedding on my new amazing Ventum GS1 with Campagnolo 13 speed One by groupset with my super fresh and new Velo Saddles Angel TT saddle. I will be packing Clif shot Blocks, dried figs, Science in Sport isotonic gels, fruit gummies, coconut water, and Live Momentous hydration

Now if you want to track my Progress Click the Link Below š
find Live Race Results: https://my.raceresult.com/197480/live
Really sorry itās cancelled but probably to enable something much much better in the future. Such a positive outlook š¦š„. Btw not sure I could fit the contents of that Camelbak in the back of my car š¤ #TeamBackus
Cancelled! Who would have guessed. I totally agree w John. Silver lining for when rescheduled youāll be even more of a bad..ss.
Cancelled??!! I am so sorry! But you are still a winner āin my book!ā šš¼
Sent you an emailācheck your Junk folder! 𤣠Heck Yeah! šš¼
Thank you all!