Walnut Creek

Went out for a fun ride with some of my best buddies Shawn and Thad. Got a little video from that day. It was a good time, thank you Shawn for the video edits.

Big Wheels Keep on Rollin

I finally "Drank the Kool-Aid" and joined the 29er movement about a decade late. I got this bike a couple of weeks ago and have not really had much saddle time on it. I am really excited to dial it in and put it through the paces. The brief time I have spent on it, I am able to see some of the benefits to having a 29er. I am super stoked to take this bike out this coming weekend and ride with my good friends. I will most likely use this bike for shorter races and/or supplimental 24 hour bike. I can't even think of getting rid of my Giant, that bike is simply awesome. It is crazy how big the wheels look compared to my 26er.

Mellow Johnny's Classic Race Course

So.......

I finally signed up for a shorter XC race and I picked a good one. The Mellow Johnny's Classic was an awesome event to be part of. It was held at the Juan Pelota ranch, aka Lance's Ranch. My race started at 11am, and it was hovering around 90 degrees and 90% humidity. The pace of my group was out of control, everyone wanting to do good at this large venue. It was hilly, dusty, fast and a great learning experience for me... Not nearly the same pace as you would attach a 24hr. race. Half my field did not finish this 24 mile race due to the heat, crashing or flats. I am really looking forward to doing more races later this season, this left a very positive taste in my mouth and now I am hungry....