So for those of you that came out the the Velorution Snowcross event over the weekend, Thanks! For those of you that weren't there we hope to see you next year. It was a blast and conditions couldn't be better. It was about 2 degrees and the track the city built for us was great, they deserve a huge thanks! Seeing as it was so nice Brent and I decided to go out for a ride in the morning. It was great to go for a real ride outside aside from commuting. All said and done we put in 40km trying to stay away from main roads as they were wet and you could taste the salt on your lips. Down side to the ride is how dirty we got, not to mention our bikes..
Mm mm. Salty!
The poor Kona needs some TLC after this one.
Well back to the race. It started as a time trial with everyone getting an individual time with which they were seated. Fastest started last and a few people got a lap advantage for what was going to be a 30min miss and out, Get lapped and you are out of the race. 30min, NO PROBLEM, PIECE OF CAKE. until you realize the track is a bit less than 300m. I thought everything was going great and the time was flying by, laps were flying by, until we passed under the tent and Andre told us that we had been riding for 6min. (laps sure fly by when they only take 35seconds) ha ha.
After about 25 min it was down to THE K-MAN and myself. I know he would never live it down if he got lapped so I pushed a bit harder, a little to hard as I went down in the second last corner, I haven't slid that far along the ground for a long time. Any way that is how the race ended Jan 1st, Brent 2nd, Ryan 3rd. It was our event so ultimately Brent was first (Andre say's I was disqualified pending drug test) ha ha. Now I know how the pros feel.
And their off!
Starting to string out a bit (team Velorution in the lead)
Scooter ripping it up on the uni bomber
Yes those are slick tires he is on!
Local moose sighting at the event. You should have seen him charge the Start line!
And of course, nothing says bike race like beer and prizes.
I guess that brings us to Friday night. I had all but the best intentions to get out for a ski, run or bike ride. Unfortunately none of these happened. Instead a few of us got together for dinner and drinks. Nothing like wiping away a week of training with chicken wings and beer, But isn't that why we do it?
And that's how it all starts.
It was nice out after work but at the wee hours of the morning things changed, This was our ride home.
No matter the Weather, nothing put a smile on your face like a good bike ride!!
And there is the trusting stead first thing in the morning waiting to give me a ride to work.
Doesn't she look good with a fresh dusting of snow?
Almost forgot here is me sliding on my face at the Bon Soo Race!
Quality isn't the best but you get the picture!
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