A detailed blog update is long overdue, so here it is! I couldn't make it to Interbike yet again, but hopefully next year I can make it work into my schedule. I got to hear all the scoop from everyone who was up there. Sounds like it was yet another great year.
Yesterday was Incycle Cross Challenge at Bonelli Park. I had a great time and did pretty well for only my 2nd cross race ever! I got to demo the Redline Scandium Team Conquest cross bike. It was fantastic. I ended up 5th overall, not too terribly far behind 3rd (Carolyn) and 4th (Mandy). Got a little prize money for my efforts which is always nice! I will definately do some more cross racing this fall/winter. It's a blast. Matt was also racing (he is doing all of the series races!). Jeremy rode out from Redlands and took his post in the feedzone during the race. Thanks Jeremy! Greg and Murphy were there snapping photos and Veeze and Milkman were there heckeling! Of course they were hanging out in the hardest spot for re-mounting the bike which only made things worse as each lap passed! :o)
Check out our Team site for pix! Check out our not-so-flattering facial expressions! You can tell how painful cross racing actually is!
A couple weekends ago I was an instructor at Team Big Bear Women's Only Weekend again and had even MORE fun than last year. We had a smaller turnout of participants, but it may have been better that way. I got to know some of the veteran and new instructors a bit better and we had a blast. It was great to share my skills and experiences with the participants, I think I may have taught them a few things :o). I have to say working W.O.W is one of the best and most meaningful weekends of the year for me. I will continue to volunteer each year (hopefully it won't interfere with a NORBA race next year!)
I have had the opportunity to demo two dual suspension bikes this past month. First is the 2007 Gary Fisher Supercaliber . This set up would give me a similar geometry set up to the Race Day. I enjoyed riding it, but would have definately liked to take it out on the trails I took the next bike on.....
The second bike I demoed was the 2007 Trek Fuel EX7 WSD. I put this bike to the test on some awesome technical trails around Jenk's Lake/South Fork/Secret Trail. As much as I love my hardtail, riding a bike with more suspension was definately a nice treat. Prob a bit too heavy for a race bike, but very fun for other occasions.
