Set Backs Suck...

I was in the base training groove. I was getting lots of quality miles in, that is until this week. I had a touch of the flu to start the week, aches, chills and fever. I still managed to get in a couple of rides but not what I wanted. I had planned on a nice easy 3 hour ride this afternoon, but that didn't happen. First it was really windy, second the guy finally came out to hook up the gas to our generator. This meant i had to finish the electric and run and test it.

I am happy to say everything works great, if by chance the power goes out we will be in business.

Now I just have to get in 8 and a half hours this weekend so my coach doesn't get pissed at me.

Time for a beer,
Buddy

The Fair Hill Follies...

Given the recent snow and ice I thought riding the trails would not be possible. Like many folks, I was wrong. It seems the snow is frozen solid which means we can ride on the top. It is pretty strange, for the most part there is plenty of traction, but once in a while you hit an ice patch or just bust through the frozen layer.

Matt run Forrest and I put White Clay and Middle Run to the test on Saturday. It was awesome. The snow made most of the trails smooth as butter, except where some people had been hiking before the freeze.

Sunday a group consisting of fatmarc, Matt Run Forrest, K Man, Wes the Conqueror, Kurtee,E Town and Alan the Cleaner. The trails at Fair Hill were a little slicker but still fun. There were plenty of slide outs, and endos to go around, but no injuries just a lot of hooting and hollering. To end things we climbed up 5 Bridges then started making our way back to Marc's house. The timing was perfect because the snow was starting to soften up which made some areas really tough to get through.

Looks like after today we are in for a warm up. I guess I will be on the road bike this week.

Cheers,
Buddy