This is our one flat-out (albeit not flat) road run. It starts at the Whipple Observatory Visitors Center next to the Gamma Ray detectors. 14 people showed up to run, ride, or hike some version of the route, including Geno Foushee and I. With Geno covering the aid station at the 8 mile gate, I could start the runners/rider, then hop on my bike and chase them. The Aviles and the Lumms had already driven with Geno up to the gate, where they were going to do an 8 mile run/hike to the top. (more…)
