HPSF Epic

The Ride began shortly after 9 am at the first lot on Harold Parker Road. Nearly all of the trails marked in red were ridden. 4 hours later the ride wasn't even finished. However, I told the others to 'put a fork in 'cause I'm done' . I bailed on the remaining 30 minutes of riding. My legs could no longer be up to the endurance challenge as both were intermittanly attacked by muscle spasms and cramps.
The majority of the ride was consistant of sucking wind as I was either on the tail trying to catch up or 2nd to last being pushed from the last guy. In both situations, the harder I cranked the further away I was from the pack of 6. I had one flat immeditely after an other guy had a flat. I got some nasty lasarations on my legs and arms. Ran into a small tree then into a larger tree that had fallen into the trail with my helmet.
It was one of the most challenging rides I have ever has at Harold Parker State Forest.