I agree with this. I only rode one race last year (Concho) and had the exact same thing happen to me then as well, except at that one I had planned to take gas at that stop and so increased my late time even more. This time I didn't take gas but had I known I was late I definitely would have ridden the transfer faster. I didn't think I needed to mess with bringing the cheat sheet and a watch now that they're all restarts...
So now I guess I've learned another lesson. 1) don't take gas after an AB test unless absolutely necessary (2017 Concho lesson) and 2) bring a watch and the cheat sheet so I know if I'm way late to the next check! (2018 Red Canyon lesson).
Loved the course though. I don't know if I've ever raced this property before but I'll definitely be back.
I agree as well... I have yet to finish a full B class enduro without getting some time on the last check due to being a little bit late (I was only 6 or 7 minutes late this time!!!)
I felt like I was "racing" for longer than the gp race since I was in top of 6th gear on the road and blasted by the gas stop.
I'm fine with keeping the gas stops short for A/B riders, gives me a real challenge for sure and I know I have the endurance to do 2 tests and transfers in a row at pace.
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