Dirt Ride

Posted by on Sep 20, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Does it get any better than this? I hit a section of the Bonneville Shorline Trail today. Had a nice ride up in foothills of Mnt. Timpanogos. I had to ride through this…. … to finally get to this The X-Cal in its element Nice view of Provo Canyon All in all it was a […]

Back in the Saddle

Posted by on Sep 19, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Finally got back out on the bike yesterday. 1.5 hours on the mountain bike, and it felt really good. I think it was just what my heavy legs needed. This week and next week I will get back into the rythm of training before I start to scale it back again for Moab. I am […]

Crossing the Threshold

Posted by on Sep 16, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

In myth, the hero must always cross several thresholds before he can move on to bigger and better things. These thresholds are usually guarded by obstacles, creatures, dilemmas, etc. Only in conquering the guardians and crossing the thresholds can he go from “called” to “chosen”. OK. What am I talking about you ask? Well, just […]

Sluggish

Posted by on Sep 15, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

That is how I have felt the last few days. My legs feel like they are filled with some sort of heavy paste. I have been worthless at work also. But I can’t wait to get back on the bike. I think the starving coyote diet is over. I don’t feel so hungry, and hungry […]

Pictures

Posted by on Sep 14, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

The pit areaA couple pics as I finish up lap 5. I came in frozen as a popsicleThe “tipsy” wrenches working over my bike Bob and Doug McKenzie styleThe X-Cal enjoying a well earned rest after the race An off topic, but totally sweet T-shirt. If you know the story,buy the shirt

Race Report

Posted by on Sep 12, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

The 2005 24 Hours of Soldier Hollow started at noon with the traditional Le Mans run. It was a very casual run. With the low number of racers nobody was to stressed about sprinting to the bikes. I led the “charge” and was first back to the bikes. The course turned pretty quickly to single […]

A Day of "Firsts"

Posted by on Sep 11, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Today I achieved my first 24 hour solo win.It was my first victory of any kind since the 2002 season.And it was my first race on my 29er. I will get a race report and pics up in the next day or two. For now, its R&R time. Bringing it home just before dark

Go Time!

Posted by on Sep 10, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Allright, everything is packed and ready to go. The course is in good shape, and I think my legs are to 😀 My camera was not cooperating last night, so no pics of the course. But stay tuned Sunday evenng for a race recap. Good luck to anyone else racing this weekend, have fun and […]

Slow Ride

Posted by on Sep 9, 2005 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I went and spun eeeaaassssyyyy today. Just 25 mintues. A dude with tight black jeans and a big long wallet chain passed me on his BMX bike. Yep. I was going that slow. I resisted the urge to blow by him at 30 mph. Tonight I am going over my gear checklist, and topping off […]

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