"I'm unfortunately painfully unaware of just how beautiful the hills were as I was struggling to hold onto my race position (and my breakfast), losing both my 3rd and 4th place positions on the biggest damn hill in VT. At least this year the race started earlier in the morning, avoiding any of the typical 90 degree (+) race day temperatures, and we had the added incentive of maple syrup if we made it to the podium. I brought home the syrup baby! Next year we should hope for a greater TEAM IRONTOM representation!"