Rubber Side Down

This will come as a surprise to some of you, but I’m actually riding base miles this year. Due to back pain and/or my general indifference to road riding, I haven’t trained properly in about three years. So it’s high time I started getting some aerobic fitness happening. And as a result, I have no wacky adventures to report. But I know these boring-but-consistent efforts will pay off when I’m able to actually keep up with my friends on group rides. Crazy idea, I know.

And if the training goes well, I might find myself on some cross-country start lines this summer. I had previously decided it was Super D all the way, but hell, there’s an awful lot of singletrack out there calling my name, so I’m sure things like this will lure me in:

Fun festival atmosphere, great trails, and other cool sports to watch when the racing’s over.

Here’s their website you can go to for this year’s info.

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Sorry for the last minute notice, but this just came to my attention:

This event is small, tough and fun. It’s run by Dave Chase, the owner of Redstone Cyclery in Lyons. After a kinder, mellower FTF last year, Chase has vowed to lead everyone to his pain cave in the hills above his home town. Check out the plan here, then scroll down to the May 14th entry. Be sure to tell your mom where you’re going.

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