Showing posts with label Biking in the Mountains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Biking in the Mountains. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Count Down To The Century... Trek 100 Here We Come!

Saturday Morning Mud Fest'





We were hoping for later rains today, but the rains came early, and often. There was a light steady rain all morning, that turned to a drizzle, then back and forth between the two for the rest of the morning. My knees were still a little tender from the ride on the mountain, on the road bike, from the day before, but still up to a little fun on the mountain bike.




The mud was slick, and thick. Makes for some tough up or downhill rides. Tire deep mud can be a chore to ride in. Nonetheless we had a great time. No one busted it while riding, but on our break...




I almost fell in a four foot pool at the creek, and my riding partner was more concerned for me, than willing to laugh at me! Even though I, after seeing him crash, and seeing that he was alright, horse laughed him at the bogs would have deserved like treatment. No flats, and no crashes on a very wet and muddy trail today, made for a good day.




We even had time to track a deer. Should be interesting to see what tomorrow brings. Looks like another wet one, so more than likely another short, muddy, slip and slide, ride. Until then...

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Training for the Trek 100 Day 3



Strength CONditioning Day 3.

Always pick a trustworthy partner...

The beginning of training. We are still able to smile after the torment of riding through the bog, and then back out in 0 degree Celsius to the grocery store!


How to complete the day, and end a good strength training session!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Training for the Trek 100 Day 2


Strength conditioning Day 2.

Nothing makes you stronger, than love wrapped in a smile! This is Day 2...

Got a good leg burn on the mountain bikes today. The trailer is a great way to train, but please note, that we are on a closed course, and we are professional idiots, children please do not attempt this at home!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Training for the Trek 100 Day 1



Agility Training Day 1

Well the bog proved to be more of a challenge than expected! Legs got a bit weary on day one of the ice bog, and fog training, but we survived. My partner challenged the bog, and got his front wheel nearly fully submerged, sunk in the bog forks deep, and lost to the bog in Round 1.

He came out a bit muddy, but conquered the bog in Round 2 as we made it back to the hood safely! I "almost" wrecked from laughing as I watched him flip in Round 1! I did however, manage to keep it upright, and rubber side down, so I am pleased to think that I passed the agility test and Saturday was a successful day of training!