Kingston Cross Challenge

Today was the Kingston Cross Challenge and my last event of the season. Came 15th out of 25 in my category.

A little different then I'm used to as we got to race the full hour instead of getting pulled when we where lapped. That was kind of nice for a change. Gave me a chance to put in some extra time and gain some more experience.



Briana doing the staircase.

The important part of Cross, BEER.

Today was the Kingston Cross Challenge and my last event of the season. Came 15th out of 25 in my category.



A little different then I'm used to as we got to race the full hour instead of getting pulled when we where lapped. That was kind of nice for a change. Gave me a chance to put in some extra time and gain some more experience.

Don Rats Racing

Last night did some Cross training with the guy's from Cycle Solutions. Was good, was able to work on my barrier hopping technique. Then afterwards had the mandatory race you to Jet Fuel session.

Also picked up my new jersey for Don Rats Racing-donratsracing.com/. Founded by a bunch of Don riders who simply love mountain biking and of course drinking beer. Plans are under way for domination of 2009.



Misfit head man Peter, in response to your question, ye the jersey makes you look soft.

Be forewarned Don Rats Racing is challenging you for late night mayhem.

Cyclocross

First time I have had access to a computer in a few days.

Raced my first Cross race today. Did well, only entered with the expectation of it being a training event. So didn't kill myself. Plus it was a chance to interact with the crew from Angry Johnny's Racing.

Got an invite to join them for thursday night's Cross training session. I will be definetly be joining them for that.

Drizzle

Another day and the fall rains have come. Time to break out the rain kit.

Did an easy spin today, nothing spectacular. Tomorrow will be the hammer day.

So the Kingston Challenge is on, appropriate as we are now in the rain and mud season. Time to break out the infamous Belgium Knee Warmers. Wonder if I will need to up the embrocation level this year from Tiger Balm to something stronger? We will have to see.

Cold Snap Recce

Over the last few days have been slowly doing some recce rides seeking out new trails.

Found a few that I have marking on a map for future knowledege. Basically trying to build up some local knowledge for the future. Gotta keep the routes some what fresh. Plus options available for longer route's in the future.

Now just need to keep the stockpiling for next season. Looking at some other stuff for next year as well.

More later when I have a firmer schedule.

Sgt Say's

Today's ride was good. The coach had me some simple hill repeats. Well simple as in that was the plan. But it wasn't simple afterwards.

Had to do 6 intervals on Base hill. Basically go as hard as I can for 15 recover on the DH section. Then immediatly with no pause do it again. Did it 6 times. Definetly felt like puking on the last 2.

The ride home wasn't fun was bonking a bit.

Cold of Change

It appears that Fall has come early hear to Kingston. It was plus 5 this morning, way to early for cold at this time of year. Almost time to break out the Belgian Knee Warmers.

Yesterday did a 2 hour ride. Decided to chek out the K&P Rail Trail. It was ok but definetly not my thing. Way to boring and unstimulating. Though there is a nice long uphill on it with training potential for future consideration.

Race whise, planning on doing a local cross race on the 19th for fun. This will be a definite first for me.

Tonights ride will be some hill repeats at Fort Hill. I believe 5 will suffice.