Monaco..or Iowa!!!

Well,

Today proved to be interesting. After finally catching the weather correctly in my new home town I was able to knock of the high desert dirt from the Superfly and add some good ol' midwester soil to her frame.

I went to Sugar Bottom today for the first time, and let me tell you this place did not disappoint from the moment my tire hit the trail. This place has the tight turns quick ups, rocks, roots, roots on climbs with mud and three footers...its insane. It rivals any area that I have ridden so far hands down.

After weeks of riding on the road and no rides on the mountain bike, my legs were strong. I was surprised to see how much the road bike has improved my strength and endurance. Some of the harder trails did have there moments and I was bucked once or twice, but it was all in good fun.

Today was a 20 mile day on the MTB. Legs feel good as of now. Tomorrow are going to be intervals on the road bike. So we will see how that goes.

Back to the trails, the only thing that this little gem was missing were the long grueling climbs of the old stomping grounds. For those who have ridden at Bogus, this is just as good in a lot of aspects.

That is all for now, signing off. Bed. Early ride before that Iowa sun cooks the pavement, and me!

not much to report on rest day...

After last two days of training, I am over 100 miles in 2 days, I am making these next two days a time for rest. I will be at work for the next two...will be back on WED and hitting it hard on the road. Weather will be clearing so, a MTB ride is in the plans as well.

I have backed off from the running, just lifting and riding at this point. Going to do some shorter rides this next week with more sprinting. I have been doing the longer rides with more endurance in mind. Time to mix up the training a bit.

Well that is all for now...I will be back in a few days.. 4 wks till the 12 hr race...

40 miles and Apple picking....

Well...after the last note today, Ann and I ventured out to the road. Ann played leap frog with me in the car. She is a natural at the support car. I felt really good on the ride today. Legs strong...rolling hills...Iowa is not flat..for all of you out there that think it is.

The Wilson Orchard in eastern Iowa is awesome! if you have not been check it out. Ann and I had a blast. They have a lot of great stuff.. and the apples are good as well. Two races coming up here in Sept...endurance MTB race and 100 mile road adventure. Keep checking back for up dates!

Some new stuff....

Hello everyone,

Training has been going well, miles building up. Training on the road has been a bit of a change for me. Since last year all I did was ride dirt. Due to the wet summer in IOWA we have had some small windows of riding dirt.

I am posting this link...http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/. This person has some great stuff on his/her blog. check it out!

Also...we have added a new member to the team...more of that to come. later skaters.