Ned Wins the Road Apple

"It's pretty good to win one at my age," Overend said. "I had trained hard for Singlespeed Worlds and I still had good power in my legs from trying to push a big gear there. I've been doing this race for so many years, it's nice to come back and win one."

Overend, holding true to the No. 1 bib number that has been reserved for him over the years, finished in an impressive 1:44:07, nearly three minutes ahead of his competitors.

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BBF No.7

It was all smiles and yucks (and black and red) before the Day 1 ride to Lemon Dam.

Drew explains the not-oft-traveled route of Long Hollow to Dan Bowman and Jon Delacey while refueling at the Red Mesa Bakery on the Day 2 Tour of the Dryside.

The dirt roads near Breen, Marvel, Kline and Red Mesa were in fantastic shape! And cars? What cars?

Our largest group met for the Day 3 ride to Bondad and back on La Posta Road.

We smartly key off Walt Axthelm - multiple-time National and World Champion - on the way back from Bondad.

Unfortunately, the Day 4 ride to Mesa Verde was cancelled due to rain and high winds. But Ned took us out for a Mountain Bike ride on the Telegraph Trail system on Day 5.

Spencer Compton, Durango Wheel Club President and Grand Poobah, enjoys a moment of MTB bliss with Jim Davis and Todd Runck.

Day 6 ends with a free ride home for some - fortunately just as a precaution. Nice to have Steve Colford (decorated San Diego Firefighter) and Dr. Jack McManus (Durango ER Physician and Cyclocrosser) along for the ride when the unexpected arises!

Emmett McManus prepares himself for Day 7 ride to Bakers Bridge.

SSWC09

It was all loud AC/DC blaring out of Dam-O's fork-mounted stereo.

Shared exuberance after New Zealand clinches the Decider-ing Game.

Drew and Brandon share good times with Roller Girl at the SSWC09 Tattoo and Decider Party.