Peter Stetina tells the story of his stunning win in his “Groad Trip” column on Velonews. Here are a few nuggets:
The BWR is a sadistic event purpose-built to be the hardest one-day race in America…
Four became three became two as first Eddie Anderson slid out in a dirt corner and then Alexey punctured. Thus it was just John Borstelmann and myself, grinding into a headwind. We were still chasing Sandy and Co. but simultaneously running scared from the group of favorites nipping at our heels.
Then the cramps started.