Episode 117: FKTOY NA Preview - with Hillary Allen and Alex Bond

Category
End of Year

There were 2,784 FKTs set in North America in 2020 - yikes!  How do we sort them out, and find the coolest ones?  Hillary and Alex are here to help.

"Women set FKTs this year that were the fastest Overall - Hillary"

"There were 10 different FKTs on just the Wonderland Trail this year - Alex"

"Joey's Unsupported time on Nolan's beat the Supported times of some of the best runners anywhere"

Li Hong Kang Loop (Malaysia)

Submitted by Khoo Kay Hao on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:48pm
Description

Li Hong Kang (Sungai Mati was named in such a way (dead river) is due to its nature of being an ox-bow lake. It formed or breakaway from main river of Muar River. The "breakaway" cause by a massive flood in early 1900s (not traceable). Before the breakaway Sungai Mati was on the Muar river bank (northern bank) and was a river port.

Franklin Mountains Ridgeline Traverse (TX)

Submitted by BlankBruno on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 02:40pm
Description

A truly epic route across the panoramic Franklin Mountains which span across the entirety of El Paso, Texas. Described south to north (note however that it might make more sense to go the other was, since you would have a net elevation loss going north to south):  Starting from the Scenic Drive Overlook which offers a great view of both Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, this route climbs off the road directly into the sky towards radio towers which power local television stations.

Lincoln Loop (NE)

Submitted by bwandzi on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 11:41am
Description

A circumnavigation of the capital city of Nebraska.  Strongly recommended that you download the gpx to watch or phone as there are lots of turns.

The route is described clockwise, starting at the parking lot located next to Salt Creek where Speedway and Park intersect.  But since it's a loop you can start anywhere and go either direction.