Photo Credit: John Gibson |
Had the world really
ended this past Friday, December 21st, at least I would have felt satisfied because I got to ride THIS trail...and that overall, the last year was well-spent and well-lived. Now the
only thing coming to an end is the year itself, and it would appear that the show will certainly go on. Therefore, there is no need to become too sentimental. Rather, in the spirit of celebrating the end
of the year, a nullified-apocalypse, and all the sweet trails we rode in 2012, time for a toast (in videos and photos) to 2012 season.
To start with the good stuff, the video below really captures the spirit of what we mountain bikers (and anyone who enjoys the sun on their face and wind on their skin) celebrate for 'time well spent'. To the Mountains, Kona Style, shot by Sherpas Cinema in Revelstoke, BritishColumbia this September (See: The Real Deal in Revelstoke).
...but prior to this...
A year ago today I was already hard at work with the boys at HSP Seattle to build a training program and chase some lofty goals for the 2012 season
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In January I blew off the best ski conditions of the year and spent an epic two weeks riding the desert roads (and trails) of Arizona - a respite from the PNW winter, and a chance to really dial my fitness for the big races to come
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..the races...which started off by outrunning 500 people at the start of the 24hrs in Old Pueblo and dodging cactus all night long.
Photo Credit: Sterling Lawrence |
That was a good prep for when things got serious during a few trans-continental trips to race the XC World Cup and make a run at the London Olympics - from South Africa to Belgium to Czech Republic, to France - a trip to London may not have been in the cards, but I made a admirable effort, and had the time of my life along the way
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Photo Credit: Canadian Cyclist |
By the time I got back to the states, summer race season was well under way, and I flew the Kona cross-country flag high in the Pro XCT, Cross Country, Short Track, and Marathon Nationals, the Whiskey 50, and other great races around North America
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Photo Credit: Whiskey 50 |
...as well as my debut racing in the Enduro scene...which I'm sure to do more of in 2013!
Photo Credit: John Gibson |
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Photo Credit: Joe Sales |
Personal photo - The Mt. Adams Ski Bike Epic |
Personal photo - Angel Staircase, Washington state |
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