Just a Reminder

Just because a gate was open the first 2 times you climbed a hill doesn’t mean it will still be open the 3rd time you climb it. Remember to keep your eye on the road and don’t get caught up in your training intervals.

Fall, winter, and then some more training

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, or even visited anyone else’s blogs. I don’t know why I haven’t because a lot of great things have happened since race season ended, and I’m sure lots of other people had some interesting things to write about. So anyway, let’s think back to where I left off…

Bear Creek was a good race and the whole weekend turned out great. It’s always nice to go to a race and be able to enjoy the whole weekend, from all the time you spend off the bike, to the race, and then packing up and going back home. After Bear Creek was Michaux’s Terror of Teaberry. Great course, but my dad and I both had a few flat tires. He flatted on his rear tire and I flatted on my front, so after blowing out the valve on my second tube, I was able to use his wheel to keep going. I got really close to the start/finish and didn’t really feel like being selfish and racing another 10 miles, so I rode back to the finish and waited for my to grab his second set of wheels. Then we rode the course at a fast trail ride pace and were able to enjoy it. I had another flat but there wasn’t any pressure and it took me back to 2006 when my dad would ride the races behind me to make sure I didn’t hurt myself and to offer all the encouragement he could.

Fall riding is always fun. Getting to ride the technical, hardly ever ridden trails that are too dangerous or too hard to get to during the racing season.

My Rush that we bought in April 2008 has gone through some major changes that started midway through this summer. The goal is to make it a strong, all mountain bike. When it’s finished, the only parts that were original will be the fork, shock, stem, seat post, and front derailleur. The major changes have been the wheels and brakes. XTR wheels to Mavic 819/717 with Chris King hub with a future fun bolt. XTR brakes to Avid Jucy 7s, 185mm/160mm rotors. Also, the XTR rear derailleur is getting switched out for an SLX.

And now we’re back to training. 50 mile road ride yesterday

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