This photo was taken by Diane Boursaw for Wheels in Focus. It really captures my season - leading the charge and always looking ahead into the next corner for what may come.
And always study your enemy. Look at their weak spots - figure out the way they move and then ATTACK! (Ok - maybe I’ve been reading a little too much into “Book of Five Rings…”)
This past weekend I was off the bike for two days for the first time in months. It’s my last breather before buckling down and dialing in my speed and agility before nationals. Not only did it allow me to rest my body, but it also allowed me to rest my mind and regroup.
Every sunny day I thank my lucky stars for having the legs to ride my bike, the lungs to get me from point A to point B and the warmth to keep my joints happy. Summer is my favorite time of year - and I try to make the most of each moment because winter is coming…
OK, I know he’s gonna kill me, but I HAVE to publicly wish Joel the best of luck with his 8-mile Lake Champlain swim tomorrow morning…talk about an amazing feat! I know he’ll do great. I’ll post his results as soon as I get them. The swim benefits the fight for clean water in the Lake and is sponsored by the Greater Burlington YMCA (as always - the Y doing great things :).
(me at RI 70.3 - please note the empty T2 racks around me, thank you)
(Pete at Lowell)
Pete wanted me to point out that he’s not the ONLY one slow in transition…but at least I’m not sitting comfortably in my spot 
I learned a valuable lesson this weekend while attempting the Washington State Individual Time Trial. Thankfully this lesson was a new one to me - and one I certainly will NOT repeat.
I posted a bunch of Photos from B.C. Super Week taken by Photographer Greg Descantes. www.descantes.com. Check them out on the flickr page or on my photos page.
We hung around for a little while before the second session started up which included a Keirin and points race. Phil Miller, the chief ref, did a great job of informing the athletes their duties (making it a show) and playing fairly. Dave Mann, the promoter, also thanked everyone for coming out - he did an amazing job!
You may have heard about this already - but on Saturday during a elite men’s Keirin, a HUGE crash happened taking out the entire field. Fortunately everyone walked away - although some equipment was ruined. As youwatch the slow motion - check out the wheel that goes flying through the air - the fork is still attached.
