Every year TDS (the dirty sanchez) race gets larger and larger, with more spectators, sponsors, and surprises. This year was the biggest, and by far the craziest.
So TDS is an enduro race, which if you don't know what that is it's a race in which you ride down a hill from point A to B and its timed. Then you have to climb back up to the top for 5 other runs. The climbing time is not counted but it drains you of energy, so you have to endure the race. Enduro races have all different numbers of stages, TDS had 11 this year, more then any previous year. A lot more pro racers also raced this year.
A lot of sponsors and bike companies came to the race to support their riders. Redbull, Pinkbike, Cannondale and more had tents up and full mechanic setups for the racers. Of all the 11 runs, all were different trail combos and made for a tricky race. It was really hard to make up for lost time but some racers were able to. The mountain has a 600 vertical ft climb that had to be climbed 10 times over the span of 2 days. By the end of the second day, riders were really bonked and tired. Most fell asleep or left before the after party was over.
For one of the stages, riders had to ride through 4 of these massive wallrides that were all painted with sponsors logos and rad designs.
The first day was very rainy and mucky, providing a challenge for riders, but the second day the sun came out and the dirt was prime.
Finally after 11 grueling runs, the results were in, Jerome Clementz' from France took the overall title at this years comp.
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