Two Wheel Blogs

Wow it is cold out there!

I have moved most of my training inside lately. I try to make a point of riding outside once a week to keep my edge and hopefully stay "able" to ride in the cold. It is my belief that if you do not ride into the cold you will not be able to ride in the cold at all (you have to acclimate your body somewhat). Anyway, I am *trying* to do that...

(Editor's note: Not really sure where this post comes from, but I've always referred to sinus problems as "The Funk.")

Free Your Mind and Your _ _ _ Will Follow.

I went for a ride last night and met up with a friend and training partner that I have not ridden with in a week or so. Jason was quiet like always so I asked if he was planning to ride easy (hoping to convince him to lay down arms).

Been hitting the nutrition hard, probably harder than the on-the-bike efforts. As a result, I've dropped another 20 pounds and stand (and even sit) at 195#. Before any of you think I may have lost some muscle weight as a result let me stop you. I've been working with my good buddy, Tim Adele, who's an expert in the nutrition and training field to drop body fat and increase lean muscle.

Yesterday was no big deal, a little recovery spin and some core work (abs and such). I really had no intentions of posting a story about my workouts today, but for some reason last night my quads were a little sore and really bloated.

for the train's a coming. Man, I'm getting pumped. Eating right, training is ramping up, and the Dirt Crits are getting ready to start. While I haven't done much intensity this year, the Dirt Crits will be a sneak peek into this year's cx season fitness. I'm not expecting to dominate any of the dirt stuff, rather just see what level my training has brought me to (vs.