Since I had to cancel the 8 Hour Enduro locally. I have replaced it with Paul's Dirty Enduro, entered in the 60km category. Lot's of suffering.
Lot's on the go,
Rough outline of plans for 2009
Building new wheelset
Job change
Just to name a few.
However training hasn't been great in the last 2 weeks. Problems with work have been allowed to interfere. However those problems have been rectified.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Cancellations
Another fun filled week. Had booked off the 16th for the 8 Hour Enduro that J&J Cycles was putting on. Well, was forced to cancell today as he 6 weeks after the fact decreed I race and basically lose my job.
Well, after that will be making a decision tomorrow about work. Let's just say it doesn't look good.
Training has been ok. Though am looking at Paul's Dirty Enduro as a replacement. Specifically the 60km option.
Well, after that will be making a decision tomorrow about work. Let's just say it doesn't look good.
Training has been ok. Though am looking at Paul's Dirty Enduro as a replacement. Specifically the 60km option.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
AWOL
Been absent for a few weeks. Life has a habit of getting in the way.
Not much to report since the Crank Cracker. Other then have some new jersey's on the way. Oh, and upon the advice of coach have taken up paintball. Coach reminded me that I need something else to do other then train and race.
Well, training is going well, though like most things could have gone a little better.
Now comes the lead up to the 17th.
Not much to report since the Crank Cracker. Other then have some new jersey's on the way. Oh, and upon the advice of coach have taken up paintball. Coach reminded me that I need something else to do other then train and race.
Well, training is going well, though like most things could have gone a little better.
Now comes the lead up to the 17th.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Crank Cracker
Sunday the 13th was the 2nd running of the Crank Cracker in the Don Valley. This would be my first race in 2 years and my first real bike race.
Ziggy of ZM Cycle and Fitness started this race in 2007 because he wanted to see more races in the Toronto area. The race was a low key affair similar to the races years ago, even old school timing. No chips used at all.
The course was a 5km loop that was done 6 times for those of us in the 30k distance. And of course 6 times up the Sewage Plan Hill. Sadly the previous nights precipitation kept most away from the race. Which was too bad as the course was fairly dry and rideable.
Ziggy of ZM Cycle and Fitness started this race in 2007 because he wanted to see more races in the Toronto area. The race was a low key affair similar to the races years ago, even old school timing. No chips used at all.
The course was a 5km loop that was done 6 times for those of us in the 30k distance. And of course 6 times up the Sewage Plan Hill. Sadly the previous nights precipitation kept most away from the race. Which was too bad as the course was fairly dry and rideable.
Since it was my first bike race I went in just to see how I would do nothing more. Wasn't planning anything other then to simply ride my own race and keep the RFM going at my own pace.
This plan was good as I was pretty consistent for the 6 laps. Which resulted in me getting the 3rd spot on the podium.
Standing on the podium.
The new Salsa bars where great and did their job well. With the bar ends really helped with the race and climbing.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Ping and Spoing
Must have torqed really hard at one point on Sunday's 5 hour ride. Busted 2 spokes during Monday's 2 hour session. Had to limp my way into work this morning. Felt good though after the 5 hours. Though sadly wasn't able to use the new bar as UPS dicked me around.
Now need to consult with C&F team to plan out some weight loss measures. Though it will be on conjunction with some higher volume training as well. Gotta remember that it takes longer to lose the weight then to gain it.
Sold my Planet X off and will be building for my buddy Andrew's girlfriend who will be riding it.
Tomorrow will take pic's of my new 29er and the mods.
Now need to consult with C&F team to plan out some weight loss measures. Though it will be on conjunction with some higher volume training as well. Gotta remember that it takes longer to lose the weight then to gain it.
Sold my Planet X off and will be building for my buddy Andrew's girlfriend who will be riding it.
Tomorrow will take pic's of my new 29er and the mods.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Salsa
Few days away. Been lazy with the pic's but will start fixing that this weekend.
Ordered the new Salsa bars from the crew at Universal Cycles. Couldn't get it up here in Canada as no one is a distributer. But these are the bars,
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=15228&category=369
Should be good for some racing especially since now I can add the new position with bar ends. Now will increase my hand positions.
Have decided to enter the Crank Cracker race in the Don July 13th. This should be a fun event. Barely any training this year to do it. But hey, it's a crash course in learning the hard way.
Ordered the new Salsa bars from the crew at Universal Cycles. Couldn't get it up here in Canada as no one is a distributer. But these are the bars,
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=15228&category=369
Should be good for some racing especially since now I can add the new position with bar ends. Now will increase my hand positions.
Have decided to enter the Crank Cracker race in the Don July 13th. This should be a fun event. Barely any training this year to do it. But hey, it's a crash course in learning the hard way.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Sex and Surprises
Today bike wise took care of the problem I had with my hands going numb at the race. Did an old school trick with electrical tape and a couple of short pieces of housing. The housing when taped to the bar will help create a small spot for my hand to rest and take some pressure off. Plu will help increase the overall grip size. Used Oury grips as I like the feel of them.
Now this will make my resume my training easier.
Now this will make my resume my training easier.
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