Looper

First looper of the season has come and gone. A chilly evening, but quite nice as the sun came out along with a great group. Things got hard pretty quick so I managed to get myself a good workout. The pack seemed to have pretty much shattered pretty early. A group got away on the doldrums (the same group that had been trying all ride) and they stayed away. 6 of them and by the top of Fortune we were down to 4 of us chasing. Hence the good workout. Little peeved I didn't go with the first group, just hesitated for some reason. Today will be another similar day filled with my woodworking, trip details, dentist and a ride. Better get to it. I seem to not have enough time lately to get my stuff done!

Last Canuck race

Didn't go exactly as hoped, but wasn't worst case either. Raced aggressively and paid the price. Nervous pack, gave me a little extra motivation to try and work on my pack positioning and followed a bunch of moves in the wind. Big crash 3.4km into the race nearly took me out but I managed to part the sea of fallen riders by just holding my line right down the middle of the road. Phew. Planet Energy (poor buggers) had to put on one hell of a chase after Gilbert flatted from the break, keeping the pack 'au bordure' for the entire last half of the race. Which also happened to be starting right after I got caught. Held on for a bit longer but was not in good position, so just suffered for a few more laps. Keir gave me some company for the drive which was excellent, and we chatted cycling and pumped some tunes. In fact, it is so nice out today that I will be heading out for a few hours with the boy again soon. I've got a week to get into some kind of fighting shape, so I better take advantage of this no school thing. Cheers,

Race update... slightly late.

Sorry, internet issues coupled with exams. Race went well, great weather and a decent field. Rode much better than the previous weekend, positioned well, followed a bunch of moves, rode some breaks andset pace. Ended up missing the final move, but happy anyways. Blocked in when the move went and not enouh exra horse power to chase it back. I worked my ass off for 2 laps to bring the gap down and try to bridge but no one was working. Finished up in the pack sprint by working on my position and then being let down by some god ol' fashioned leg cramps. Had a decent week of riding so far, though the weather has not been awesome. The weekend forecast makes up for that. Plus being done my college career as of tomorrow should make for a good time. Race this weekend, either Almonte-Roubaix or Ste-Martine, then 1 week left. How time flies. So much to do, and still 2 bikes to sell. Shiet. Anyone need a road bike? Contact me. Seriously.

First race in the books.

Well, didn't go as well as hoped. Followed some moves early expecting a field like that to want to cause a split early on but it never really came. At least I didn't end up in the break 'cause my legs were not wanting to turn over. Maybe something to do with standing and working outside all the day the day before to raise a barn for school. Either way, excuses suck. I was too far back when the going got tough and didn't have the legs to close the gaps that I needed too. Not happy with it, but its the first race of the season. Calabogie this weekend, not Battenkill as I'm unsure of my legs and don't want to drive all that way slash spend the $$$ for another day like that. Bogie is close and should let me work hard to make up for it. Spent the rest of the weekend up at Tremblant eating, riding and skiing. Found a wicked 10km climb in my 3.5 hours Saturday up, up into the snow and then tele skied Sunday morning and did some good efforts in the wind on Sunday. Today promises to be a wicked riding day again so I'll be out there. Last week of class. Booya.

Snow

Its back. But not for long I hope. And by not for long, I am referring to gone by Friday (at the latest). Friday mostly as I will be racing and do not wish for a repeat of the snow squall cold fest in Hamilton a few years back. Common sun and warm! Until then, rides continue (outdoors based on weather) and life goes on. Life just seems to involve a large amount of final term papers. At least school is done soon.

Shannigans

What I have been up to:
Froze myself silly riding Sunday in that ridonculous rain and cold. Had to be helped into the house, fell over in the shower. Couldn't even fully undress myself. But I lived.
Riding was better the rest of the week.
Can't wait to stop having to go to school, and just ride. Not that I actually dislike my school or program, but spring has that itch.
Driving to and from Perth every day is pretty boring and wasteful. At least its almost done.
Seenite crits are back up and running soon. Don't be seen urinating on the side of the course.
I may be having some adverse gluten reactions. Scientific study to come and reports as they develop. Not good, as I love bread. Especially on my rides. At least this is a "scientific" excuse to do some baking.
To come:
I need to sell my Devinci, in custom team white/orange. Contact me for details/$$.
As well, 55cm Javelin Torgiano. Must go.
Gonna race soon. Looks like Good Friday may be the day to shake out the cobwebs.