Never easy to tell what the first races will bring. In this case my first race was a tough but successful end to a week of training in Southern California. Got to see sand dunes palm trees more big pickups than I though would be in Cali as well as some fun trails and wicked roads. Ended up fourth my legs were just not there but I know I am fitter than that. Guess we will see in the coming weeks if I am right.
Results never seem to tell the story like, Kristin Armstrongs story from her last race the World road champs. A gold medal ride turned into a battle to finish and she came back from a wicked crash for fourth! Hmm. Guess the mtb coverage just needs better story telling.
Also in the news TransSylvania maps are up!! The course look really cool. This first year event is coming in strong with top riders the longest stage race in America and one of the most single track strewn adventure in all the land. I hope Tinker will come to the race, I hear there is really good fishing there so I think he will go for it. Ha ha ha.
posted by Jeremiah Bishop # 11:26 AM 
