the way it should be

Yesterday I headed out for some km's on the road bike. I worked out it had been a solid couple of weeks since getting the leg over this bike. I did the usual circuit ride of about 1.5 hrs. I have to say I felt completely shit. The legs were heavy and everything felt like a true effort. That aside I was happy because I was not at work and the sun was shining and I could stop for a brew. When the coffee turned up at my table I thought this is the way life should be.

The other news at hand is I am off to revolution 3 tonite to watch the Aussie track team in action which should be good. NZ Gav is going to get his introduction to track racing and I am hoping that the in feild bar is open for ale action. My wheels are finially together and have come up a treat and all I need now is my free wheels to arrive from the US. I have diched the White Industries crankset for a while and have gone back to the XT cranks for the ease of changing the front rings.

All I need now is for some shit weather and for the snow to start falling so I can get out on the skinny ski's. Fingers crossed that snow will start to fall from this weekend.

Happy trails

sunday cruis'n

I was invited out by part of the Felt Epix crew for cruise.....more like a floggin and education on the speed to ride. I had a ball and we rode some bloody awesome trail not far from home. The trail was nice mix for rocky technical single track and some fast open trail. Its handy having these boys a few doors down. Watching Jason bunny hop some impressive logs left my a bit envious but hey some things are better watched than tried! I was absolutey smashed by the end of the ride but was left with a grin from ear to ear. Sad to say I saw 2 of the boys heading out for some long road km's on my way to work today.... thats life for you I get to slave whilst others get to play.
Happy trails!!

bustin down the door

It is interesting when you investigate your roots. I have a uncle who I new was a pro surfer who I saw now and then when he would swing through on his way to the Bells contest when I was a kid. Not until recent years did I understand what my uncle Ian (Kanga Cairns) did for the sport of pro surfing with others of his surfing generation. Check out this movie when it is available or on a a cinema near you, well worth a look.

work, work and more work

Ok I have finally cracked after a very long week of work. The last two 14 hour shifts have done my head in. No time for bikes this week as I aint been here to get any riding done (been leaving in the dark and coming home in the dark). I did manage to get back on the rollerskis only to destroy a wheel and leave it a smoking mess..... issue is I have to source a new set of wheels for them. Speaking of wheels my white industries hubs have been laced and are almost ready for the pick up from Dan at Shifter Bikes. The order has been placed with Webcyclery for the freewheels.....oooo the joy!
Today it is coffee time and read the paper before returning to the ICU to continue on my weekly grind of work...... always someone needing a problem sorted. This picture will help me think of better things rather than busted people!

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