Handcycling the Steel Rail Marathon: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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22 күн бұрын

Steve takes on the Steel Rail Marathon in Pittsfield, Massachusetts... um, twice (you'll see).
For 13.1 miles, the course follows the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail along a former railroad corridor from Pittsfield through Cheshire and Adams, MA -- and then returns to Pittsfield to finish off the 26.2. Incredible views of the Cheshire Reservoir, mountains, bridges and even a waterfall along the way.
No other handcyclists had participated in this race before, but the organizers were incredibly supportive! The course is perfectly accessible, mostly flat, smooth and *super fast*! I would strongly encourage athletes with disabilities to try this one out. It's a Boston certified qualifier, to boot.
More than that, this race just has a wonderful community vibe:
steelrailraces.com/
Enjoy the video!
~ Steve (and Carol -- more of her coming soon!)
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@MaryEllenDombrowski 20 күн бұрын

An amazing documentary of competing against self! Well done 👍

@schandcycle5525 20 күн бұрын

Mary Ellen, Thanks so much! Hard to say whether the racing or the editing was more fun :) But yes, because people in my sport often have differing levels / kinds of disabilities and different equipment, it is pretty rare to find yourself on a course with someone who is an even match for your pace... and with smaller community races like this, sometimes you are the only handcyclist out there. That leaves what may be the hardest competition of all -- against your own previous best time. I honestly have no idea how I'll beat that 2:15 I hit here next year . I ain't getting any younger, either! Huge thanks to you and John for cheering me and Carol on! S.