Negative Numbers

Winter has finally hit in the last couple of days. Time to pull the trail tools out of the woods and wait for the thaw.

Salsa Cycles has a new 29er this fall. It's the Fargo, for the Adventure Rider,

http://twentynineinches.com/2008/09/04/salsa-cycles-fargo-29er-sneak-peek/

http://twentynineinches.com/2008/11/09/salsa-cycles-fargo-on-test/

This would appear to be another frame option for me. Hmm, maybe instead of a EWR. Time will tell what I do.

Meanwhile in the world that is Team NFI racing training is beginning to slowly come together. Though the cold is a bit of a challenge we shall not be deterred. Unlike Circlip the resident excuseologist who seems to have found alot of reasons to slack off.

Fresh Cut Trail

Started resurrecting an old trail I found out here. Looks like it was forgotten. It looks like it will take quite awhile but got all the time in the world.

And so begins the training for next year.

Pic dug up from 2 winters ago ride in the Don.

Just read Dean Karnazes book 50/50 a book he wrote on his experiences while completing the 50 marathons in 50 days challenge.

http://enduranceis.typepad.com/

Not much training of the hard core type lately. More just getting out and simply riding the bike. Plus some trail building.

Crunchy Leaves

Been taking it easy on my rides lately. Basically just heading out and simply riding and playing around.

This week had the chance finally to do some trail work. Specifically to finish cutting the entrances to the new trail. Now just need to cut a opening in a fence line.

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.