We finished!

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The FAsT Monkeys finished in 32 hours and 18 minutes - which is about 2.5 hours faster than last year!  It was awesome having Jim and Jen as dedicated drivers/crew, as it really allowed Jason, Andrew, Chris and Rich to focus on riding.

Saturday got a bit warm, then Sunday got HOT.  Jason's max recorded temp on the bike on Saturday was 112.7, while the max on Sunday was 126.6 - yes, it was REALLY hot.  The wind felt like a blow dryer.  The ability to switch riders every 20 minutes allowed us to deal with the heat and keep our speed up.

All in all it was a great race with a great team!  Who is ready for 2016? :)

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