Inspirational pic

A great pic to give us some inspiration for the upcoming season.
Favourite quotes of mine
-Tough times don't last, tough people do
-Learn from your mistakes, don't dwell on them
-So each new challenge you have just begun, put forth your best effort and you have already won
-Ability is what you are capable of, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it.
-All things are possible to him that believe
-I was in the pain cave and had dropped the flashlight, so it was pretty dark at that point - Svein -How much are you willing to put in, how much are you willing to suffer? Svein

+10 this weekend, hope to get out and play on the road bikes.

more pics

Couple pics from nephew Coleman's first birthday..and big brother stuffed from too much cake. As well as my mom and dad with seth...and seth napping....how cute is he!!

Its been a while

It has been over 4 months since my last post. This winter has been a different one for us...with our new addition and all. Can't believe Seth is already 4.5 months old.
We have been out cross country skiing pulling Seth along 10 times or so..killer workouts!!

I am on the "less is more plan" with cycling. I have attended the Friday night RMCC spin classes which have been killer..thanx Gary. I then do intervals on the trainer at home on a day off. So all up only 2 hrs / week, but have seen results as we rode outside around Minnewanka and Tunnel last week and felt good....good job Keith on pulling with the single speed...blow a gasket much? I guess riding up the hill to work 5 days a week all winter has helped me as well.

I will only race a handful of times this summer.....as the family will be spending time together out hiking etc. Hope to hit the Bicisport TT end of April. Banff Bike Fest will be epic...especially if Parks approves Highway 93 hill climb and the 1A race!! 24 hrs should be fun with our team again, while Bow 80 is calling again...too bad RMCC cross race is same day.

We are finally getting married April 11th in Banff, off to Mexico April 15th for 1 week. :)

New Arrival

Seth CJ was born November 24th a happy, healthy 7.4 kgs. Marnie was a super trooper with a 6 hr drug free labor...good job honey. Such an amazing experience, so emotional.

Indoor Cyclo Cross Race

While over at Keith's Friday night, he convinced me to try my first cyclo cross race in a barn the next day. Too many bottles of wine later at midnight, we were stoked.
Showed up fuzzy headed and laughed as I saw the course as I was just thinking how many people will I take out with my lack of cross / 90 degree cornering / dismounting skills. A 1 minute crash course in the parking lot from Keith and I was set.
Overall, with nothing to lose, I was quite happy with the day...being my first time on a cross bike and all.
The gap jump combined with the "beer garden" was hilarious!! Sure turned into heckling all who bailed on that jump.
Great way to end the bike season, all I need now is a Cycle Cross bike.

Egypt Lake Hike

Hiked out to Egypt Lake campground with Marn from Sunshine parking lot. Bluebird days with a beautiful tent backdrop made for great days off

India / Nepal

Couple pics from our travels to Nepal and India.