Off to New Zeland

Headed back around the world, the other direction this time, for a bit of a vacation. Brining the MTB, some good tunes and a lot of sunshine. Maybe when I get back I will be ready to go training again. Untill then, sleep, eat and play!

Nasty

World Champs

Well, I have been over here for about a week now, Just trying to get the lead out and get excited for Worlds. Last weekend at Hoogergeide was a bit of a debacle. My bag didnt show up the day before so i was rolling it summer skinsuit style and it sucked. after 3 laps i was in a bad way, and knew it was only going to get worse, so I pulled it and headed for the showers. There I found Richard Gronendal chillin to and we had a nice time chillin out in the nude together while he fondled my new Shimano MTB shoes. Bit of a surrreal experiance. Now it is back to killing time at the Hotel in Izegem, it is pretty nice, we have a view of trees out the window and even 3 TV channels in english, but the Bordom is slowly creeping in. Tonkin and I have been going to "Tea" everyday about 4 oclock and that is about all I have to look forward to after riding in the morning. Only one more day to kill though, so that is nice. Tomorrow we will even get to watch the Juniors and U23 guys go at it on TV. I am pretty stoked to go out and giver in the race, and then get the hell out of dodge and make my way down to New Zealnd for a sweet as break. The other day we took Gully on this 4 hour ride and he was totally cracking, but being gully he just Steeled himself for the hard parts and mae it through with nary a wimper. That guy is tough! Thats about all I have to report, the crew here is pretty cool this year and things are pretty relaxed. hopefully we can put in some good rides this weekend and finally hang it up for a few weks. I know I for one need the break. Untill then, I think it is about time for Tea!

Nasty

And the Rest

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. The internt was crawling in Belgium, due to over use by the Juniors, and the last few days were quite hecktic. Following Diegem, we had a day off, then raced in St Nikklas and then in Northern Holland in Surheistervein. The race in St Nikklas finally went well. Tonkin and I went and visited a local Kona dealer in town the morning before the race, then headed out to the Cross. It was pretty muddy this year, new bikes every lap, and some of the crazy off camber sections got removed, because you would have ended up in the lake if you messed them up, which was pretty much what would happen every time. I had a good start, and on the first off camber section I was able to ride up to Nys' wheel. No joke! I followed him around for a lap before he simoly pedaled through every turn and rode me off his wheel. I battled in a yo yoing group for the remainder and came out near the top of in in 11th. My best Euro result, and not to bad conidering who I beat. The next day we got up super early and drove 4.5 hours to northern holland. I had done this race before and it is a hard one. Very bumpy and draining. I was prepared to give it everything, as this was the last race of camp, but there just wasnt anything left to give. All the racing before, the drive and my effort at St Nikklas left the tank on "E" and that is about how I rode. Now I am back home in Sunny california, adjusting to the blinding sunlight and warm temperatures, as I prepare to launch my assult on the world championships. 2 weeks of solid training here should be good for me I think. Anyways, untill then, I will be trying my best to get some good form together and get a good tan so all the Belgians will be jelous. My heart goes out to Danimal and Lance, toughin git out over there in the house by them selves, so if you get the urge to send some words their way I am sure they would appreciate it.

Later

Nasty