24hrs of Adrenalin

24 in Camnore last weekend was ridiculously rad. Not going to lie, I am pretty f'd up at the moment. The opening lap was dangerous with a 4 minute le mans run to start out the event. I lost over 1 minute in this to some dude in baggy shorts and was probably 30th. I was embarrassed so I ripped it up on the first couple laps putting in a solid gap on the other soloists.

24 dominator Leighton Poidevon from Canmore kept it close for the first 8hrs before falling ill in the night. This left a decent gap to the next rider, Luke Way, and allowed for some solid cruising throughout the night. Luke Way, who also grew up in Jasper and is the owner of TriWay bike fitting had an amazing ride to come in 2nd. Way to go buddy!

The closest call in upsetting the ride was when I came upon 6 other riders stopped on the trail claiming there was a bear and 3 cubs up ahead. I figured I was faster then a couple of the riders so I convinced them that if we all rolled togethar we could probably make it. We went through, Momma bear looked pissed, we all pinned it and apparantly all lived happily ever after....

23 hrs and 54 minutes after starting I rolled around to finish my 20th lap and claim the National 24hr Solo Championships and a trip to Australia for Worlds in October!

Here we come Aussies!

Huge thanks to my pit crew who kept things togethar for me throughout the night. Lilla Roy, Reiner Thoni, Travis Hauck and Dad, you guys are amazing!

I am pretty impressed I got this blog out. Off to the mtns to feed on fresh trout and wild blueberries.

ZZZZZZZZZZZ.................

Canadian XC Nationals

The XC Nationals in Canmore were pretty fricken awesome on saturday. The course was built for fitness freak's as it climbed 250 m vertical per lap. There were alot of fitness freaks on the start line.

I rode a steady race and watched the fireworks go off around me as riders blew themselves into outer orbit. The race was alot shorter then I'm use to at just over 30 km but this we made up for in intensity. The first 4 laps I rode at sustainable pace but when there were 5 of us all within 20 seconds of 4th place on the last lap the dog fights began. Once the dust settled I found myself curled over my bike trying to fight off leg cramps and gasping for oxygen as I savoured my 7th place result.

I was pretty stoked with the ride as I haven't been in a National level competition in 3yrs and wasn't too sure what to expect. Apparantly the top 7 riders will be selected for the National team to head to the World Championships in September. I am an extreme long shot given this is the only selection race I have attended. Probably a 2% chance. Next season this could make for a good challange.

Right now its off to Canmore for the 24 hr Solo Canadian Championships. This one has been on my hit list since pulling out of World's last yr with a severely obliterated mind and soul. With the winner getting a trip to 24hr Worlds in Australia the motivation won't be a problem...

The Race action this weekend starts at 12pm Saturday afternoon. Check out the link to follow live updates!

http://24wsc.com/adrenalin-live/

Canadian XC Nationals

The week after BCBR was a right off. Tubing, mtn climbing, whale watching, resting. Made it to Jasper in time for a summer snowstorm. Re-lit the legs with a couple spins. Riding a new bike with big wheels. Life is good.

Tommorow is XC Nationals. Just another ride, only this one is being televised live on the internet.

If you want to watch Canadas Fastest duke it out check out www.pedalmag.com and click on the video link.

Race starts on Saturday the 17th at 2:30 PM (MST).