Labor Day Weekend

I'm away for the weekend down on Keuka Lake at Erin's parents Cottage. So this update might be a little delayed till I hit net access

Weather right now is pretty crappy, but we are hoping that it will clear up after today and we can get a decent ride in around the bluff and area. Plans are just to relax, unwind and chill for the weekend. Maybe some wine tasting, some good home made healthy food. Play with lizzy girl and what not.

Had a good, but little muddy time this past wednesday down in Naples. Mark, Suzanne, Matt and I put in a solid 50 off-road in the hills. It's getting pretty crazy anymore when we decide on a ride, nothing really is ever under 35 miles. Who'd have thought that when we talk about doing the mountaineer, which is 35 miles and 7,000ft of climbing we consider it a pretty 'easy' ride. Considering that it had rained here quite a bit, the trails were in moderately good shape. Roots and rocks were slick as hell, and Stid Vicious kicked mine and Matt's asses.

Gonna spend this next 2 weeks hammering in the hills, getting ready for the Highlander TT.

Also took a nice easy spin this past tuesday on the road bike. I've removed my power-tap for the rest of the season and just riding by feel. It's nice to not be concerned about 'the numbers' and just enjoy the scenery and relax.


Monday's Road Ride



Here are some quick pics from Hot August Nights







Note how crazy dry the course was and how covered in dust my arms and legs are!





Listening to ''Destiny'', by Zero 7
~J