Thursday, June 28, 2007

I have moved! I'm out in Kathleen, GA now. Between Warner Robins and Perry. So I don't have to go into how much a hassle moving is. This is all due to my decision to commit. My post may be sporadic for the next week or so wile Cassidy and I get settled in.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

First day of summer is upon us and I could feel it today. I met Jason out at the Thomson Trail to do some much needed maintenance and also built a lip and landing for a Trail Jump. We were soaked, it had to be 100% humidity. We rode a few partial laps always hitting the step up / drop off before the creek and the trail jump we worked on at the end of the trail. Jason just got a Brand Spankin New Specialized P. All-Mountain. It has an awsome paint job, is strong and sturdy. Jason was getting 5 feet off the ground on the new trail jump and the bike handled flawlessly.

I have been commuting to work regularly. I even rode my bike home for lunch on a day I rode to work. I rode a total of +33 miles that day. I'm just trying to put in as many miles as I can Road or Dirt.

Today's Ride: Thomson Trail, +10mi

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

Ok, so I went to Helen and did not get to participate in any of the SORBA Festival Events. This trip was more of a family event for me this year. My Sister, Brother, and their families stayed in the same hotel as us. I'm glad I brought my bike. I had a blast riding the Unicoi trail both Saturday and Sunday mornins. I would get up at 5:30 and ride down to the huddle House in down town Helen,GA and drink Coffee til the Sun came up enough to hit the trail. I took this MAP of the old race loop and just kinda followed it. I raced this loop last year. I had my GPS so I wasn't scared of getting lost. I did get chased by a dog (with a collar) out on the trail.

I have been so slack on posting I don't know where to start. I will just start with today and work my way back in time. Today I did yard work and hung out by the pool. I had a busy day yesterday. I was back out at East Macon Trail working to get that trail in shape to ride. I trimmed overgrowth and chopped out a huge leaning tree. It took me ~ 30 minutes to clear this tree from the trail. It was a great upper body workout. I had to coax a nice black snake off the trail so I could pass. - East Macon Trail Snake Video - I did not have time to ride after I worked.

Last Wednesday I attended the OMBA Meeting at the Thomson factory. I got a chance to ride with Jason K. before hand. It has been a wile since we have ridden. He had surgery on both knees. He is riding strong. We hit the step up and drop off, back before the creek crossing a couple times. Then as we were on our way thru the rest of the lap, I jumped a root, slapped my phat thigh with my seat and broke my seat! This seat and post came on the bike when I purchased it and have carried my big rear +2000 miles. The seat was a SDG I-Fly with SDG I-Beam seat post. I have been wanting to upgrade anyway. I replaced the post with a Thomson Elite Silver. The seat was replaced with a seat I cannibalized off a circa 1995 Giant Bicycle that was thrown out to trash on the side of the road. After breaking my seat my day was pretty much done. Jason was kind enough to give me the proper technique for running the pump section middle row at the Thomson Dirt Jumps. So here is the video lesson on pump track technique. Jason K VIDEO.

I have been very busy drawing lately. I have done some house plans and was requested to do a Jersey design. I hope to get a free jersey out of it. I am having to make some extra cheese so I can take the family to Helen, GA this coming weekend.

I totally skipped posting about the Georgia State Championship Race #4 Dauset Trails Jackson, Georgia. I did not race but I went and watched.

Photos - - Video

The next GSC #5 race will be in Chatsworth, GA (Fort Mountain State Park) June 10th.

National Trails Day 2007 will be recognized TODAY, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds to celebrate the great natural heritage of the United States trail system. Traditionally held each year on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day was established to recognize the value of recreational trails and the people involved in building and maintaining them. Whether it's the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, or a volunteer group, trail preservation is necessary to keep our trails open to the public and available for years to come. In cities, towns, and communities across the country, a host of activities have been organized for National Trails Day 2007, including educational seminars, outdoor workshops, equipment demonstrations, and trail maintenance work projects. Get involved with any of these National Trails Day events, or simply take some time to enjoy a hike, walk, run, or bike ride on a trail near where you live.

I’m on my way to clear some trees at the East Macon Trail. Hopefully some one with a Chainsaw will show up. I’m only going to have an axe and hand saw. I’m gonna put in a few laps as well.

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