Between some faily events and my bike getting stolen (and returned), I haven't ridden this week since Monday. Now that it is Sunday, I thought I'd better at least go for an easy spin to get the legs ready for a week of racing.
So I did, and it was fun. And I stretched, and did sit-ups.
Tomorrow I'm headed out to Jim's trails for an attempt at four laps in a row. I don't know that I've done that before: 4 complete laps. I'm taking a lot of food and two water bottles and wearing my racing kit. I'm not treating it like a race, I'm treating it like an endurance ride, but all the same I'm going to use it as mental preparation for the race next Sunday.
Speaking of which,
Iola was the first place I went mountain biking in 2002. That race was my first ever, and my first time on real trails. I love the course and although it's not a goal event of mine, I'd love to at least step on the podium. The pine section toward the end is one of my favorite parts of mountain biking.
I dislike most cycling magazines (except Dirt Rag), but this month's Mountain Bike has an article on speed, cornering, and braking that is extremely helpful. Check it out if you get a chance.
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