Mackey does it again in the Tour de Flatirons

There's a new sheriff patrolling the Flatirons above Boulder and his name is Dave Mackey. With his second victory of the year, he also notched his second course record in blitzing the First Flatiron, trailhead to trailhead, in just 33m19s, breaking the previous record by nearly two minutes. The former record holder, Buzz Burrell, finished second, also breaking his previous record. Buzz later said, "I thought something like that might happen. I've always done that essentially alone, so with Dave there pushing me I went faster ... but not fast enough!"

The race had a record female turnout (four competitors) and also newcomer Luke Parady. Luke might be a SMSC Tour de Flatirons rookie, but he's a famous climber who has redpointed 5.14c and boulder V27 or thereabouts.

More details and photos will be posted in the official results, early next week. Racers send me your time and any splits that you took (base of the First Flatiron, summit, back down on the ground).

Preliminary results are here:

1. Dave Mackey 33:19
2. Buzz Burrell 34:08
3. Stefan Griebel 37:??
4. Christrian Griffith 38:??
5. Jon Sargent 39:13
6. Bill Wright 41:06
7. Willie Mein 42:05
8. Chad Greedy 42:??
9. Luke Parady 4?:??
10. John Christie 48:45
11. Tony Bubb 57:??

In the womens field:

1. ?? - Christian's friend 1:12:??
2. Joseffa Meir 1:14:14
3. Kre Reischel 1:14:33
4. Cheryl Laslo 1:45:?? - fell running down the talus and bashed knee. Hiked out from there.