2/15/2009 – Cherry Pie Road Race

Wow, its race season. I should know that when I go into a race thinking I’ll do well that’s a bad sign. Nick, Lance, and Ryan, however, were awesome. Their efforts put Three Rivers 3rd in the team bar! Okay now lets hold it, think? Nicely done on wins for the team, and more important for themselves. It was a gorgeous day – its never rained at Cherry Pie – and that produced big fields as usual. Full results at: http://app.obra.org/results/2009/Road/13821 . Hopefully we’ll see some pictures at some point.

2/7/2009 – Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is great on the way out and no-so-great on the way back. But it hadn’t been done in  a while. Jason and I managed more than 70 miles and 5000′ of gain on this ride, reminding me how great the climbing on the route really is. Ryan made it out, too, but did a different variation so he could get back to fishmongerin with pops.

1/31/2009 – Mandy Road

Another failed attempt at the Tower Road Ride. We hit ice early on, and then I hit the ice. After under-risking our way downhill, Nick and me joined back with Chad, Ryan, and Mike for an ad-hoc advanture. We found a great little loop off Barnes – called Mandy Road, and did a couple sprints.