WATERSHED RIDE TODAY!!

My buddy Dave George and I decided to hit the watershed today for a longish ride.

Ride started off well, forgot some cold weather gear (a.k.a my tights) so decided to sport the rolled up jean look. I thought I looked great; but Dave thought differently.

We headed north to check out some new trails that were cut. Lots of fun and great scenery!

We climbed death march (always fun) then headed over to the new section from there. We ended up hitting it from the bottom; not as fun climbing up all the obstacles, next time we'll blast done hill instead. Dave picked the right line on this section after I dabbed:

After our break and on our way back to the cars we ran into our old friend Paul. Great guy, super nice and fun to ride with. Promised to hook up for a ride soon.

Ended up with 14 miles. Soggy mud made it seem like more; sucked the life right out of your legs. Felt great though, and as always had a blast riding with Dave.

Operation Beat Dave Kegleys son. The training has started. Took my son out yesterday around the 'hood for some hill and off road work. Last year my son came in second place in the kids race at Bakers Dozen; beat out by Dave K's son. This year we are taking home first place

Cyclocross......my new love. Found the sport 3 years ago after following a couple guys with cross bikes on their car to Ida Lee Park in Leesburg. After watching the race I decided to buy a cross bike. First year I put slicks on it and used it to train for MTB endurance races. Finally did a couple races and I'm infected with the bug. Raced this year only to be pulled out to have surgery for CTS. Too much riding!!!! All better now though. Can't wait for next season.

Hill repeats with my buddy Greg in Harpers Ferry, WV. Fun hill, somedays it seems like it never ends. Other days it's too short.