So, it decided to be winter now. Two weeks ago i did a night ride in shorts, today I ordered a set of Lake winter boots and Craft Lobster gloves. More shopping for wool and windstopper yet to come.
The snow is nice to see, if not somewhat ironic(I sold my snowmobile last year, hence snow this year). I'm thinking about buying some CX skis, but I wouldn't want to scare the snow away.
This fall's racing has been somewhat of a bust for me. I think I left my fitness in September, I just hope its waiting for me in March, maybe i can sneak some in February. In the mean time I've been doing the fixie-cross bit. Still good with the barrier sections, but man am I dieing on the runups. Time for a cardio overhaul this winter.
Next season is going to be a little different. Back to my roots, grow a few new ones.
So far on the calendar:
Feb 17/18 Sebring 24hour RAAM Qualifier on the bent
feb 25th Landal hmbcs #1
End Of March Ouachita Challenge
April 14/15 Crowderfest
Transiowa8-29-07
May 7, 6 hours of Platte River
May 19th dirty KANZA
June 3rd Landal
July 4th Firecracker 50
End of July Wilderness 101
august 18th Landal 6/12
August 25th Endurance 100
September 1st S + M 100
the rest of the mtb100 series
Maybe the Laramie Enduro
and some other assorted ultras
Hope to do some sweet riding in new places. Maybe meet a few folks. Spend some time with old friends.
And then there's the HPRA series
and UMCA events on the bent.
Unfaired recumbent hour record.
Finish building a few more bents for myself and others.
Organize the Hawkeye Downs HPRA again this year, coordinated with the Velomobile gathering in CR.
Hope to find a little time for another state crossing or two, a
good brevet or two, maybe even a little touring if I find the opportunity.
Many long miles into the wind to be had this winter. The story of my midwest roots lie therein.
DG
8 comments:
wow..that's a lot of miles...both off the bike and on the bike. leadville 100?? c'mon.
You pay the rediculous entry fee for me, and I'll do it. Compared to the E100, Leadvilles a warmup.
DG
looks like we'll be seeing alot of each other this year....SAWHEAT!!
Peace
Dennis, are you not going to be at the Memorial Day Races? Come on my friend, you're a maintstay at these races. We'll miss ya. See you at Ouachita though.
What do you mean, my interesting facts weren't interesting!?! just kidding. I'm pretty boring, and really didn't want to reveal the issue from CO haha.
Yup, that would have been one. After that I was just going to start quoting things you've said, itchy.
DG
That's quite a schedule for next year - good luck with everything. If you are out East let me know - maybe I will know the area enough to show you good places to ride.
Sweet! Alot of the MTB Ultra series is a bit East, but I'm not sure if there is anything in CT. I've got relation in Pittsburg and a couple friends in NJ. Hopefully I won't show up in any hospitals over there.
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