Looking Forward................

Sunday's CCCX race was really good, as it rained the night before and turned my sweet course into one that was awesome. Lots of mud and action to be had for the racers! I raced bad, lacked energy, and after the race realized my wheel was broken. Which definitely did not help my performance.

Most of all I race for myself and race to challenge myself. Now I am looking to the future for my next race.

I will work to get better.

Cyclocross Race Manzanita Park

The course is set, the track will be sweet, now it is up to me to fight super hard.

Hard Efforts Up Hills

Tonight I did some hard efforts during the uphills on the Tues. night ride. I must really dig deep up climbs, and fight so hard that it takes me to another level of fitness and form. I must be calm and use my aggression and ability together. I must really spin the legs confidently up hills. And I must fight with everything I have to be my best.

DH RACE Nov. 4, 2007

The course was really sweet for the CCCX DH #3. One of the best, as it had tricky turns, lose sections, and fast sections. I won 3 of my 4 divisions. I know I can race better and perform better, and improve! I tried to ride smart and hit all my lines. Each race I learn more, and each race I want to improve. This gets me to 45 WINS on the year.

DH THIS WEEKEND- TORO PARK

The course is set and it will be a good test of DH ability. I must make each turn and be under control in each section to post my time. I must hit the pedal sections with all my effort, and the turns with controlled aggression.

Tuesday Night Ride

Night rides are in action this time of year, under the lights. 10-29-07 Monday went for 2:30 recovery ride. 10-30-07 Tuesday did 2:30 of steady riding under the bright beam of my helmet light. Climbed to top of Pebble Beach 3 times, via A climb - B climb - then Poppy Hills climb. I want to improve and get better.

More Races Ahead...............

There are more races on the horizon, so it is important to keep looking ahead.

Surf City Race 10/28/07

I tried hard, but never felt good. Maybe the first 6 minutes I was ok, but then I just went backwards. This was a good course for me, but not a good day for my legs. I really wanted to race well, but it never happened. I need to look forward and stay positive.

New Scott/Ritchey/Sram Bicycle

Just received my new Scott/Ritchey/Sram Team bicycle and it is really awesome. All the parts together make this bicycle incredible!

Intervals-then Recovery

Did 3 hours steady on the road bike tonight- 10-23-07

Pumped out some hard intervals during the ride, and took part in some good climbing.

Now I need recovery- and to be sharp for the race on Sunday.

It is very important to keep positive and ride as hard as possible.

if I get tight in the legs and breathing or down mentally, I must stay positive- and relax and let my riding do the rest.

Racing- It is hard and challenging- but, It is fun, and it is what I do!

Cyclocross

I know I can improve. Things might not always work out as I like, but I can improve and eventually the work and improvement will pay off.

Races on Oct. 20-21, 2007

Saturday I won the overall at the 1st race of the Fresno Cyclocross Series. I liked the course, it was really dry and loose, and there were some new sections used. It was extra nice as there was a good cash payout for the win. This was my #42 win for this year, my best year ever so far. Then in Los Angeles, on Sunday, I had a flat. I did learn lessons at both races............

I must fight hard, and never-ever-ever give up.