The nordic skiing in Bend has been great this year. Yes it came late, but it has snowed plenty. The first few weeks of the season I concentrated on classic skiing, and just this week started skating again. It sure is fun.

On Sunday, MeanTodd and I went up for a short skate after we watched a little bit of the Winter Triathalon that happened up at Mt Bachelor. It was the Nat. Championships, so I guess it was a big deal.  Local favorite Carl Decker had a good run and the best ride, taking the lead onto the skis, where unfortunately he lost a few minutes and ended up in 3rd place (still qualifying for the World Championships). another local favorite, Eric Martin, was just inside the top ten on the bike, but had the fastest ski and almost caught Carl, finishing a few seconds back in fourth place, ahead of MTB legend Ned 'the lung' Overend. MeanTodd and I got a great view of Deadly Nedly taking a huge digger on the skis. We had just gotten to that spot, so MeanT didn't have his camera out yet. Damn! Ned still kicks ass at whatever he does. I think he is 54 years old or so. 5th place ain't so bad.