Great to see fellow sponsored athlete - http://www.bestofbanff.com/community/athletes.html  - http://twitter.com/ski_dash at the office yesterday following up with sponsorship and confirming her 'local's guide' we are putting on the buses shortly.

Was chatting about her training with http://twitter.com/b2ten all summer, hardest workouts of her life she said. Would be amazing to have access to that kind of coaching.

Cannot wait to see her perform this winter, 2014 Soichi as the main goal.

Late evening ride last night, a smokey backdrop from fires in Kootenay, BC.

Picnic and dip in the water last night at Two Jack Lake

Biked with the boys out to Johnston Lake yesterday afternoon, what a beauty day. Nice to escape the crowds in Banff for the Fondo, just madness in town.

Can't complain with the scenery

Nobody out there

We all headed down this afternoon to Central Park for Seth to take part in the Kid's Fundo race all part of tomorrow's http://banff.granfondocanada.com/\

Little did we know that two of Canada's most decorative cyclists' were on hand to chat and sign autographs
http://twitter.com/simonwhitfield and http://www.stiedacycling.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8tfwG8Wjxc

Not everyday you meet legends....

Seth told Alex he will be in the Tour de France one day just like you. Alex was caught off guard, he giggled replying I will watch for you 

Surprisingly, Toronto is growing on me. Every morning stepping out of the hotel it is hard not to become entrenched in the vibe and action of the city.

Big fan of Steam Whistle

We hosted an event here  http://toronto.spingalactic.com/   Hilarious night 

Roof top lounge Maison Bar, Alan Doyle entertaining all in the opening night party

In Toronto for business this week, little different than sleepy Banff. Views a tad different than my road bike ones only a few days ago.

 From hotel room

 

Angus Glen South Course

Lucky guy the last two days. Followed up yesterday's ride with an equally classic today with Keith, off to Moraine Lake then his stupid decision to go up Norquay upon returning to Banff which we did...359km's in 2 days.    http://bow80.com/ is approaching quickly.

A ride for the books today. Solo Banff to Bow Summit and back, 196km of the most spectacular views in the world.

Jack and Christie took the boys to Little Bow this morning, Marnie will be joining them on Saturday as well.

So we took advantage of an empty house and headed out for a mountain bike ride after work around Tunnel Mtn. Both were little kids out there giggling away having so much fun.

Played my first round of golf of the year this morning with the bosses of work. Slight fog when teeing off which burnt off after several holes providing exceptional views.

Shot a 77 which ticked them off considering how much they golf and my lack of playing....sure do miss golf

Afterwards, picked the boys up from the sitter where we headed to Cascade ponds for a dip in in the water and play with friends.

Evening date with just Seth and Dad at the Elk. What a solid day!

Another special day with the boys. Out on the bike pulling them out to Johnston Lake for the afternoon....does not get better than the last few days....lucky dad.

beautiful backdrop yesterday, today up there as well

Vancouver hardman Svein Tuft 1st in GC after the TT on the world stage

 http://pedalmag.com/?p=169446&c
 http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/eneco-tour-2012/stage-6-itt/results

Jasper's http://www.corywallace.com/ wins the 10 day http://www.mongoliabikechallenge.com/ with a strong Kona team

Another beauty day today, solid few week stretch of blue sky hot weather.

Pulled the boys in the Chariot to Quarry Lake in Canmore for the day. The boys loved the sandy beach and shallow water, plenty of local families out enjoying the weather.

Hard to beat this view

Bros on left

almost home

straight to the back deck upon returning home

http://www.biglines.com/video/kayaker-takes-serious-beatdown

http://www.biglines.com/video/superheroes-stoke-new-msp-trailer

Kingston after Bolt's win, 1,2,3 podium

R.I.P Roddy

http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/MACNEIL,_Roderick_Matthew/

A massive house fire occurred yesterday afternoon at Little Bow. Marnie said they were all relaxing at the beach around 2:00pm when they noticed a plume of black smoke.

A fire started in the garage of a large home on the hill with 11 people inside watching their relative playing soccer in the Olympics. The family dog started barking alerting the occupants, luckily all made it out safe and sound. No such luck for the house.

On lookers could not believe how lucky the entire resort was that the fire did not spread, thankfully the two lots on either side were vacant along with a rock garden lawn helping not spreading the flames.

Wow......

More photos here   http://www.littlebowresort.ca/Output/2012_fire/gallery20.htm

With the family away, squeezed in two after work bike rides. West on the 1A and Tour of Banff roads next, large 'bear jam' on the Sunshine Road w a black bear eating. No opportunity for pics as thankfully it was on a descent.

Pilot Mtn valley view will never get old

aemmer coulior ski line far left of pic

Just watched highlights of Grenada's 19 year old Kirani James dominate the field in the 400m, wow. 

American Depopolo testing positive for hash/mariguana, claimed he ate brownies that were laced...

I took the boys to Little Bow Thursday afternoon, loads of fun with just the three of us down there. Marn, Jack, Christie, Linnea and her boys came down Friday night.Work pulled me back to Banff but they are all staying until Tuesday...sure is cooking there.

Bros with cousin Dexter

All weekend, Seth worked on the boat where Rory climbed all over the ATV again and again

Jack's catamaran was a blast, boys playing

Rory would not get out of his cubby hole on Jessica's boat while it was anchored