yesterday=more lehigh

i raced a short track xc race yesterday at lehigh and i got 3rd. i was happy with that finish considering i showed up after the start of the race (registration was sooooooo slooooowwww). i passed about 2 people per lap, mostly because i had a light bike with lockout. this one segment was a narrow paved sidewalk in the woods (it was weird, but super helpful) and i just got out of the saddle and powered past my competitors. all in all i had a great weekend getting 4th in the xc race and 3rd at short track.

lehigh

i raced today at Lehigh University in PA. it was a really tough 5 mile loop and EVERYONE had to walk to last 2 miles of rock gardens and fallen logs. my friend beat me on a singlespeed, but i have asthma (i like to use that as an excuse). overall i had a good race and i came in 4th place. no pinch flats in the rock gardens. no busted chains or pedals. everything went well, and though i took a few nice spills (i fell off a bridge that was 2-3 feet over a rocky creek bed), i ended up having a great time. more racing tomorrow- its shorttrack time!

where has all the time gone?

... ive been riding my bike six days a week in preparation for my first A category race near Lehigh University this weekend, as well as pittsburghs infamous month of mud. i plan to do mtb and cyclocross (never done one before but i race road and mtb's so i should fare ok) races on my GT. i hope to find some more races closer to thanksgiving as well.

my bike has been great except for the seat/post creak, but it just makes my bike unique. my grips are worn out now and i need some new ones and im thinking oury lock on or ergons (inspired by harlan price) but i question the control with them because that extra lobe makes your hands not be directly on/over the bars. also, my pads are worn out and i might just buy some new marta sl's.