Shred?

Fuck Yeah.

Silvia - Spring Trails with Matt Miles on Pinkbike

Getting it in

It was a good summer, lots of shredding to be had.  I raced, I jumped, I pedaled, I flew.  Then I hurt my shoulder.  I went back to school.  There was a lull in the fun.

Not anymore!  I'm back on track for success.  My first race of the 2012 season is on Sunday:  Budu xc series #1.  It is at Dash Point park in Tacoma, check out the site for more info: http://www.buduracing.com/events_detail.php?e=743

I've been training and shredding, and I'm feeling strong.  Let's see if I've done enough preparation to not die on course while trying to chase down some real xc riders.  

Keep hammering!

Sweet Pics, Cuz

Thanks to Jack Hunter for taking the shots. More can be found on his blog: http://jackhunterphoto.com/mountain-biking

Galbraith is Awesome

This video is a short tribute to the mountain that raised me. Turn the speakers up for some rubber on dirt sounds and enjoy!

Padden Mtn Pedal, 24 July 2011

 

Racing is fun!  I entered the 2011 Padden Mountain pedal in the Sport Singlespeed class, to give it a try.  The course was three laps of Lake Padden's expert loop, a mild xc trail above the lake.  There were seven of us competing in the category.  We started Le Mans style, with a short run to grab our bikes and sprint away towards the trail.  I was initially surprised by the speed of the pack, but then I realized that only the guy next to me was going that fast.  He dropped away after the first climb. So there I was, first mountain bike race ever, and already contemplating first place.  I should have known it wouldn't be that easy...

RACE

Bellingham's premiere, primary, and only mountain bike race:  The Lake Padden Mountain Pedal.  I'll be there with the 1-speed whip, hopefully having a good time.  Check out the schedule here: http://www.indieseries.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=125

Course map:

Dirt Jumping, Again

Bellingham dirt jump crew represent!  A vid from my buddy Mike, and some music to go along with it.  Watch as Gary, Henry, Mike, Austin, and I get MULTIPLES AIRS!  So much awesome.