booooring....

finally got rain, so i snuck out to tranq for a bit Wed. Rode the hilly field side doing big gear low rpm grinders. My knees are killin me, but it is good strength work. Need to get on my a-game before the season is over. Actually, this season is a write off but i'd like to have some fitness going into winter so i don't suck in the spring...

Race prep went well. Ran out there last week and was railing.

Got to the race Saturday and decided to not get to serious. Big mistake. Who ever says that the start doesn't matter is on crack. I rolled out in last in no hurry and picked a couple peeps off on the first climb. Got stuck behind a guy that hadn't pre-rode and was struggling with the trail. By time we got by the leaders were long gone and there was a conga line forming behind him. Feel bad tho, someone passed him and immediately crashed and took him out. Once i got open trail i tried to see how many spots i could grab. The trail was kinda greasy due to no rain and a dusty trail. I got some people on the climbs and more on the descents. Got caught by the guy from earlier and we traded spots thru the race. Realized i lost my 2nd water bottle 1/2 way thru the 2nd lap and ran the rest of the race with no water. I backed it down and held my spot. Mid pack finish is ok in my book.

Ran Platte wed night and had a good time. Quasi's didn't hook as well as hoped but it was more rider error than tire issues. I need to ride out there more often to get the pucker factor down and just let it flow. Need to force a bigger gear too. I could have rode several laps at the pace we were running without any worry. Having gears is kinda nice at times....

busy, busy...

Trailwork at tranq is aboot whooped. Got a few things to touch up tomorrow and might head to Manawa for some work if needed. I'd really rather ride tho. Got the flat bars and longer stem on the Sycip last week and gave them a whirl at Schram. Worked very well climbing and on the flats. Descending isn't bad, just have to on your game. Got the quasi-motos mounted today and am anxious to try them out. Race is a week from today and i'm really not ready. Might just do it to support the scene and cruise the race. Who knows, my competitive side probably won't let that happen...

Wonder how the bro is doing at the Tour of KC...

another fun day...

Got up early and headed to tranq to get a jumpstart on trail day. Got a couple hours in before the crew got there and ended up working till 11:30. Tried to get a lap in but had nasty arm cramps and gave up after a 1/2 lap. Might go in tomorrow and finish a few things up we didn't get to. Dunno, it is midnight and still 90+ degrees with no relief till Tues. Got 2 weeks before the race. Riding might be more important at this time but i don't know if i'm going to race or not. I'm going to work the beginner/junior race so i can cheer Kaylie on and get some pics. Ugh, wish M would get done with her babysitting gig so i can pick her up. I'm shelled....

busy week...

Got in a buncha laps at Schram with the bike way guys wed night. Went out Thursday night and rode with Dale and some of the local pro's. Actually hung in with them for a 1/2 lap and then got spit out the back. Rode another lap after with Dale and got to chat a bit. That dude is so wicked on his fixie. It is truly jedi the way he clears logs and rails descents with that thing.

Tomorrow morn is the tranq work day. Going to head out early and try and fix a few things that the trail workers don't need to deal with. It's going to take some time as it is to get the couple sections benched in. Wanna get stuff done now before the 110 heat index Sunday....