Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Back...in the US of A
So I've been back in the US for a month now, and haven't really posted to this blog at all. I've been busy. As soon as I got back, MeanTodd went on vacation for 10 days, so I got thrown into his job, which is a bitch (he does a great job at a very hard job). Luckily, all the guys at work had helped to clean up the mess I created when I decided that we should reorganize the store a week before I left. We still have a few things to finish up, but the store is looking really good.
I haven't been back on the road bike since I left France. I've only been on the MTB. My back has been feeling pretty darn great, and riding all spring and then July in France has got me into okay shape, which makes riding in the dirt a lot more fun. I'm only getting about 3 rides a week, but that's not too bad.
On Saturday, MeanTodd and I got to ride around Mt. Bachelor for the first time in about 8 or 9 years. We rode with 7 others from the Nordic Center down to Lava Lakes, then over Kwol Butte to Edison Snow Park. The trail is AWESOME! It's pretty damn technical for Bend, has some great descents, and a bitch of a climb up Kwol. I can't believe that I haven't ridden this trail more (Of course, I've barely ridden my MTB the last few years because my back has been for shit).
One thing that I learned on the ride is that EVERYONE should carry a Wheels Manufacturing Emergency Derailleur Hanger in their Camelbak. Yes, it is nice to have your own hanger, but the Emergency Hanger will fit just about anyone's bike, which means that you could be the hero if your friend has a problem.
On Sunday we had a little WebCyclery Team Party. We all met at Rob's house. I brought the bus, and everyone loaded their MTBs. Then, everyone rode their road bikes up to Mt B., where I was waiting with the bus. They all swapped bikes, and headed down the to town offroad. When they all got back to Bend, we had a little BBQ and pool party. Woohoo! That was fun.
Well, back to work today. Hopefully I will get to do some more MTBing in the next day or two.
-Kevin
