Shhiiiitttteee Happens

Yea, we've all heard that one before, right?

Well the big epic I planned fell apart after I got a reminder of a couple of life's things I needed to take care of.

I forgot the Boss was off today, and I had to take care of business for the job.  That put a dent into the time frame.

Soooo take two, let's try this gig tomorrow.  

I'm not going to say I didn't do my Pro duty for the day but it didn't entail the epic loop I had blabbed about.  The lake was very pretty with very little traffic and a slight southerly wind.  Which made it a good 'hills' day.

Oh yea, one of the boys sent out this topo of the ride for this weekend.

Hopefully you can get the map to work, I couldn't but I will give you report after I get put through the ringer!

Thank You Mother Nature

Today Mother Nature played nicely today.  

The weatherman said I would have a window from 10am till around 3pm.  Boy was he right on the money.

Checked the thermometer which read 61 degrees with 72% humidity with a heavy overcast sky.  So I decided to throw on the Swobo wool undershirt, light weight long sleeve jersey, euro cycling cap, and my shades with a little old skool balm for the knees.

Got the rig ready to roll in the rain by lowering the pressure in the tires to 90 psi and off I went.

Rolled it out towards Independence and I thought I was going to get nailed by the storm.  It was just right in front of me leaving the road a little damp but absolutely perfect temps with no wind.  Perfect Classics weather, again thanks Mother Nature for another perma-grin ride.

Final ride time for the day: 3hrs and 10min.  Then a nice session of yoga to get everything ready for tomorrows epic.....

Is it possible for three days in a row?

My Theory Coming to Fruition

Ok,  now that I'm starting to lean towards a hardtail for the next race I'm getting way to many signals not to pass up doing it.

Reason #1

Reason #2

The ebb and flow of the Seven is just unbelievable in the singletrack.  Climbing on the technical sections of Landahl were quite easy even on the Maxxis Larson TT  in the rear covered with mud.

Is it time to check out a 29'r built by these guys with this fork and crank?  Sounds like a frankenbike of old, but it does sound like alot of fun!!

The Life of a Pro (Day One)

Well it begun by sleeping in by over 4 hours over the regular work up and ad-um.

Nice bowl of grits and english muffin washed down with a couple glasses of juice, then my cup of coffee.

             Note the regular sized coffee cup compared to my cup!

Packed up the dog, the mtb and off we went to hit the local trails.

80% of the trails were dry as concrete, while the other 20% was deep arse mud.  Maximilian loved it, jumping in each and every puddle to cool off.  Ten miles later and a permi-grin on my face, this was the end result of a good ride on my hardtail.

I did realize one thing today while cruising through the woods.  I Love my Seven, with v-brakes, semi slicks, with a Fox 80mm fork, and 8 speed twist shifters,  from J.T. (really I bought them from a consignment shop in Durango with some other items of his)

I reckon cutting my teeth will help me ride my full suspension better, although I might race the Seven at the next race after the fun I had screaming through the woods with it.  

Riding it brought back memories of the days when I was riding with a certain special(ized) guy. Watching him tear it up through the woods then following his lines and mannerisms on the bike helped me become quite efficient at trail riding.  

Since purchasing full suspension I haven't had that same flickability that comes with the Seven. Yeah I know it's custom, and it fit likes a glove but I should have some of that moto feel and I don't have it.  

Hmmmm, no what. sell it?  Try a 29er?  Or a new duallie?

Taking one for the Team

 Well as one team steps out, it's time to train for the second part of the season.

Keep an eye on the blog, there might be some insight into the training plan and workouts coming down the pipeline.

Solidarity for those who have made the commitment to further the cause of others.

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