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I'll update my weekend later. Please read Tammy's blog post. and take it as a serious reality check. Sorry for the lack of links, Ipad is limited sometimes. Look to the left for link

moved, settled, time to pedal.

The move went well, it was still tiring but it's done. Now comes the fun of rearranging and unpacking. My body is feeling a little unimpressed with the grunt labour so I've opted out of the Ontario Cup race today to instead spend quailty time on the road bike. It's turning into an AWI training ride. Team director has set the route and the pace, I haven't ridden much more then a few hours since the 100 miler and the legs are craving some good miles with the 24 hour less than 2 weeks out. Training for the bigger cause.

Secondary note is that my left knee has been looking like shit the last few days. There are some pretty big bruises down the inside of the joint, pretty sure this was from the little crash I had a couple weeks ago during one of the World Cups of Hardwood. Things are a little irritated by it so top end stress is y not a great probably not a great idea at this time.

More coffee is needed, it's going to be a long day.

Let the fun begin

Gave my legs a rest day yesterday, I'm feeling I'm going to need it. It's part one of moving day. I'm not sure what will be easier. Loading or unloading. The pile is getting smaller but the articles seem to be getting larger. It's great that we haven't been rushed or pressured to do it all in one day. We still have a few more weeks to move what we don't put in the moving truck. It will be an entertaining weekend for sure.

Still not sure what Sunday will bring, The single speed is now newly tweaked with a big boy bar that should hopefully still fit through most of Ontario's single track. Should also hopefully give me a little more help on the climbs, hopefully. Will be seeing how the legs feel Saturday night, how early I'm up Sunday morning and how energetic the coffee makes me that morning.

24 hour training

More moving, more riding, more rain. Weekly Wolrd Cup did turn into on when two team riders tried to take out the team leader. Won't go into details but plan would have worked if there had been a third rider who will rremain namless Cough Cough (Tristan) bailed because of a little rain Lot's of slipping and sliding through the mud, brought back 24 hour memories of previous years. Hoping that it won't be a premenision into what is to come. Like last year I'll go overly prepared and bring a bike that's great for being dragged through the mud. It will hopefully stay on the car and the race will be rainbows and butterflies. Hoping.

One thing was learned, AWi kit is still very bright even when it's covered in mud. Can't hide these colours. Need coffee this morning.

It's a jungle out there

I was already to write a rant about life, the economy, global warming or something along those line but then I went for a ride. Of course it only took a few minutes from me being in a stand on a soap box mood to this is awesome. Instead of the rant I'll tell you about the great wild animal world I witnessed as I attempted to ride the Big Chute loop. I say attempted because I was stonewalled 2/3rds of the way around. The stone wall comes by way of gravel, lots of it. Gravel where there used to be pavement. The good news will be the fresh asphalt to be laid but the crap side was the turn around at Severn Bridge. I wasn't feeling brave last night with only one tube and no idea how far they had torn up. I had a little agenda to my ride also.

Instead I got the out and back on one of the most enjoyable roads in the area. I saw many cute animals including turtles and raccoons, I witnessed two crows having a fight in mid air. Then there was the bugs. Does anyone have any idea how fast black flies are capable of flying? The size of a walnuts there was no way I wanted to stop and look around at the scenery, the swarm would be more than capable of picking me up bike and all, dragging me into the woods and having their way with me. A great ride in all, 3 hours, solid tempo workout in the mix, body felt good in the heat.

I've been asked if I'm racing this weekend, it's in the cards but at this point will be a game day decision. Less than 3 days and Shannon's and my place become one. Friday and Saturday will be spent loading and unloading We've moved a lot already but the big stuff is still left. unfortunately most of my friends are cyclist. They're weak and frail and can barely lift their bikes. I'm no better, luckily DeathMarch Liz has volunteered to help. The girls will move all the heavy stuff, I'll just organize and supervise??? Albion could have a large than normal attendance. Of course the weather is predicted to typical race weather, rain is predicted at this point. I could find myself putting in a long ride in instead of vomit pacing it.

Another heat wave today, loving it, body is adjusted. Unsure about the world cup tonight.