More than ever I realize what a complete fuddy duddy I have (happily) become. To avoid giving offense, let me be clear: I think you gals should absolutely continue your marvelous full faced helmet downhilling adventures with brazen gusto. Your amazing bikes and your amazing skills always bring a smile. Which is only partially due to the fact that my position in the story is that of comic relief: the aging man on the cheap (and never, EVER to be upgraded) bike who gets no kick from the champagne of trucking up to a sweet, obstacled course. The old campaigner whose first goals never evolved, and remained his only goals: exercise and a quiet communion with Nature. I've never even clipped in. My shorts have no gel in them. I ride with a nerdy back back full of tools. Heck, people who've never seen my boyish face might consider my approach and think I'm retired and trying not to injure myself so as not to spoil thanksgiving with the grandkids. One of the things I love about this blog is seeing how far you ladies have left me in the dust! To paraphrase the mariners of old: all I ask is a steep uphill climb and a star to sail her by.
Apr 16, 2011 - Sea Otter Classic DH - Monterey, Ca May 15th - Spring Thaw DH - Ashland, Or June 18 & 19 - Ashland Mnt Challenge 12 mi Super D,Or July 2nd - Peavine Challenge DH - Reno, Nv July 8, 2011 - Downieville Classic (spectate and ride) July 9th - DH Northstar July 31st - DH Northstar August 14th - DH Northstar August 20-21 - See Jane Jump - BC Vancouver August 28th - DH Northstar, Live Wire Classic, Pro GRT Sept 18th - DH Northstar Sept 25th - DH Northstar, Tara Llanes Classic
2010 Race (and Road Trip) Schedule
January 31st - DH- CCCX - Salinas, Ca April 3rd - Race canceled April 16th -18th- DH & Super D - Sea Otter Classic-Monterey, Ca June 19th - Race canceled July 9th - Spectate - Downieville Classic- Downieville, Ca (ride afterwards!) July 23rd - Super D - Northstar - Tahoe, Ca
August 27th - Super D - Northstar - Tahoe, Ca
August 29th - Livewire - Northstar - Tahoe, Ca
September 17th - Super D - Northstar - Tahoe, Ca September 19th - Boondocks DH - Northstar - Tahoe, Ca Oct 1, 2, 3 - Moab!!
More than ever I realize what a complete fuddy duddy I have (happily) become.
ReplyDeleteTo avoid giving offense, let me be clear: I think you gals should absolutely continue your marvelous full faced helmet downhilling adventures with brazen gusto. Your amazing bikes and your amazing skills always bring a smile. Which is only partially due to the fact that my position in the story is that of comic relief: the aging man on the cheap (and never, EVER to be upgraded) bike who gets no kick from the champagne of trucking up to a sweet, obstacled course. The old campaigner whose first goals never evolved, and remained his only goals: exercise and a quiet communion with Nature. I've never even clipped in. My shorts have no gel in them. I ride with a nerdy back back full of tools. Heck, people who've never seen my boyish face might consider my approach and think I'm retired and trying not to injure myself so as not to spoil thanksgiving with the grandkids.
One of the things I love about this blog is seeing how far you ladies have left me in the dust! To paraphrase the mariners of old: all I ask is a steep uphill climb and a star to sail her by.