Part 1 - A Decade of Diligence - Origins

The Iditarod Trail Invitational is arguably the coldest and hardest bike race in the world. Renowned for its schizophrenic temperament, few athletes have the chops to compete in it, let alone excitedly repeat the experience. Jay Petervary has traveled to Alaska and lined up at Knik Lake ten times. More than enough times to work on building a relationship with ITI ¬– he’s listened, accepted, shown patience, and forgiven. Petervary has that route in his heart, despite the fact that it will never love him back.