Two Wheel Blogs

My last update here roughly 1 month ago and the theme of my comments were what's around the bend for me in 2010. I mentioned that I'm really just enjoying being around the family and connected to the off-road scene whether it's racing or riding with buddies. Nothing has changed in the 30+ days since my last post, well, almost nothing.

I've spent the last couple of weeks pondering. Thinking about ideas of where the road (or trail) may be leading me and what lies around the bend. Could it be more racing? Just riding around? Maybe it's a triathlon or even an adventure race? Does my heart yearn for the wide open, seemingly endless roads of ultra-cycling and brevets? Who knows?

The season started with promise, shifted to chaos, transitioned with new meanings, and ended with a sense of contentment. I'm at peace and happy with the events and look forward to riding my bike, living my life, and loving my family and friends. Thanks to all who have tolerated me and encouraged me. God has richly blessed me and I'm extremely thankful.

Let's see, how can I best describe this race???

THE COURSE:
1. Zero flat sections. I'm not kidding either. None, zip, zilch, nada.

2. A LOT of off-camber.

3. Spongy and soft with a fair amount of thick-bladed grass. Can you imagine riding a bike across a water bed? If you can also imagine riding a bike across blankets wadded up on a water bed you really get the idea.

I'm contemplating busting out the singlespeed cx bike for this weekend and racing not only the s/s class race, but the B race immediately afterwards. I figure if I'm looking to build some form in short order, as well as have fun what better way than to get two races in an afternoon.

A quick recap of yesterday:

1. 45th out of 58 racers.
2. One cornering wipeout.
3. Two beer hand-ups. Including a 16oz PBR...damn tasty.
4. Two wheelies across start finish line.
5. Suffered every lap.