I have a couple riding mates (who tend to highlight my inabilities and laugh when I cry) who have done it a few times now.
Leading up they ride and they ride a lot. Like both days, every weekend, and during the week when they can. They would do a lot of free riding as well. Negotiating new terrain and actually having to ride vs cruising on auto pilot around the well worn trails.
Speaking with them, one of the keys (regardless of class) is to make allies. Some sections are bs hard, and not all sections allow external assistance. Spending some time to help other racers, and in turn having them help you in certain sections can be the difference between getting through or not.
Seat time, seat time, seat time..
They competed in 2018.. all locals from up here in Silver Class, all finished.
JD - 11th
Howe - 21st
Dudley - 30th (first year competing)
Graham - 108th (might have been his first year doing silver)
If you have any specific questions yell out and I'll ask em.
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