Superfly

http:// Just got me a Trek/Gary Fisher Superfly... I'll post up some pics and a review after I get a ride in on it tomorrow!

Wow

Wow the last couple weeks have just flown by. Trying to sell bikes, working, training, and sleeping has ruled my life and left little time for anything else. It's been worth it though as I've sold all but just about one of my bikes, and I'm getting stronger and stronger with each day of training. Training wise, there was a week in there where I felt like crap. Tired, tired, tired. Motivation was, as always, high, but my body just wasn't responding. It's funny though, because right after that low point (and perhaps taking it a little easy that week), I've shot out like a rocket! My legs feel stronger than they ever have, and riding a bike powerfully and fast are a reality. In all honesty, it's actually a little scary, and I've gotta be responsible with it. I like going fast and I like pushing big gears. I've found it easy to get wrapped up in flying down the road/trail, and getting a little distracted and missing the point of each workout. I have to stay disciplined enough to realize that everything has to be done in a certain way or else I'm gonna blow up sooner or later. The last bit of the puzzle for me, and the one I've missed the past couple weeks has been diet. I'm a garbage can when it comes to eating. I'll go one day very mindful and healthy, and then the next will be all Oreos and French Fries. I'm gonna have to dial things in a bit more to keep getting gains for sure. Otherwise things are just moving along day after day. I'm going to try and get back to posting some videos now that the weather is nice. My camera is getting dusty!

Super Duper Busy

Crazy last week here. Since last Saturday, I don't think I've stopped once to sit down. Between trying to get my bikes sold, doing some Spring cleaning, training, and work, there hasn't been much time for anything else. I can't remember the last time I actually sat down for a meal...maybe last Saturday night? And training has just been robotic, but in a good way. I had to take a bit of a step back after Saturday of last week. I cooked myself on the mountain bike with what turned into a 4 hour tempo ride. Good workout to get fit, but trying to train hard off of that ain't the best idea. I was a zombie for the next couple days, so after taking Monday off, I got in some easy-ish training for the rest of the week, and it's back to the plan for this weekend. Tuesday I did another bike test, and I have to say I'm somewhat happy with the results. The numbers are going up, and I'm putting more power to the pedals in both short and sustained efforts. Man I love riding bikes!!!!! The weather is finally starting to turn here and it's getting my mojo flowing. Nothing is better than riding a bike on a nice warm and sunny day. The next few weeks will be dedicated to working hard both in training and in selling bikes and working. I'm planning on heading to Spain in mid May for a few weeks, so a lot will have to get done before then. Also, after kind of hanging in limbo about racing this season, it's time to choose and sign up for my season. It's a little late to get started, but life is what happens when you're making other plans ;-).

Bikes for sale!!!

Selling my Trek TTX 9.5 and Trek 8000 mountain bike.

Trek TTX 9.5

Frame size M OCLV carbon (made and assembled in the U.S.)

Dura Ace Front and Rear Derailliurs

FSA Carbon Crankset

Dura Ace shifters

Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon Aero bars and Stem

Bontrager Race XXX Lite Aero Wheelset (clinchers

Selle San Marco Aspide Triathgel Saddle

Trek 8000

Frame size 19.5 Alpha Red Aluminum

RockShox Reba SL fork

Bontrager SSR wheelset (converted Stan's tubeless)

XT Crankset and Rear Derailliur

SLX Front Derailliur

SLX shifters

Avid Elixer 5 brakes

Trek TTX 9.5: $2500

Trek 8000: $1400

Post to comments and I'll send you pics!

More thoughts on my 29er

Ok, so earlier I posted that I was going for a ride on my 26er today to compare the feel of the 26inch wheels to the 29er I've been riding for the past week. Earlier in the week I'd done a lap around local trails (13 miles) on the 29er and was shocked at what I found. It was my first ride on the big wheels, and even with some stops to tweek things on the bike (for a total of about 5-8 minutes), I held the same time I usually do for a similar ride (without stops) on the 26er. Moreso, my heart rate average was lower by 2 bpm on the bigger wheels. The lap of these trails is something that you would think would be perfect for a 26er. Twisty and tight singletrack, complete with short, punchy climbs and some rocky and techy, steep and quick descents. It's a trail that definitely feels faster on the 26er. With the 29er though, everything feels flattened out. In a lot of ways it's actually kinda boring-but in a good way. Efficiency is there, and once the bike gets up to rolling, it doesn't stop. Crazy what 3 little inches can do (ok, that sounds bad, but you get the idea!). So I'm compltely sold on the 29ers. I've come full circle now, and realize how much of an advantage they are with better geomety and lighter components. The 26ers are fun, but for the type of stuff I'll be in to this season and for the forseeable future, I'm gonna go 29 full on. Anyone wanna buy some real nice 26inch hardtails? Seriously!

Ah...Right...

So this has been a real funny week. I felt like crap in the middle because of work stuff, but still managed a couple solid training days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then Thursday I decided to just spin easy for an hour, Friday I took off, and then hit it HARD yesterday with a nearly 4 hour ride that wasn't intended to be so, but fresh legs and a new 29er got in the way of my sane thinking. Anyway, I went hard enough yesterday to be very tired today, even after a solid 8+ hours of sleep. So what to do today? Stick to the schedule, or listen to my body. How about a bit of both. I intended on doing a road ride today, but since this week has been a little weird anyway, methinks I'll head out on the mtb again for about 90 mins easy. Interestingly (and to make things a bit of fun), I'm going to take out my carbon HT 26er today to see just how much the smaller wheels differ from the bigger ones. I spent about 6 hours on board my 29er this week, so I feel pretty comfy with the wheels and the handling. I'm so excited about the big wheels I've decided to sell one of my 26er's. Not sure which one yet, but one (or maybe both?) will be going out the door. Today's ride will give me some insight and see just if they're both worth getting rid of. Should be fun trying to find out!

Easy Livin'

Tired has been the name of the game this week. Actually, "stressed" is more like it. Real life stuff has been getting most of my attention this week, and training has suffered because of it. Usually, training is a great way to get the stress out, but since my sleep has been effected, it's been rough to juggle training and getting things done that need to be. Becasue of that, instead of trying to push through and wind up burning out, injuring myself, or worse, I just decided to roll with the punches this week. The weather has been pretty bad as well, giving me perfect opportunity to catch up on daytime napping. My fitness is super right now too, and that always makes it easier to know that stepping back from training won't have a big impact on me. In fact, I'll probably come back with some very strong riding this weekend. Speaking of which, one of the best trail systems here just opened up for the season today after being closed for the winter months. It's a great trail to ride long on, and has some really fun sections. It'll be packed this weekend, but I'm looking forward to getting out there. I'll probably spend my whole weekend in those woods! I'll be sure to break out the Epic HD Cam and get in some vids!!!