Snow and Sponsorship.

Well it finally happened. We got our first measurable snowfall. It was a whopping 2 inches. You would of thought it was 5 feet with all the accidents and tire marks left in the road skidding up onto the curbs. I guess people just forgot how to drive in this stuff. As for me...I had a blast riding home after work on the Surly 1x1. Riding a bike with ultra fatty tires is pretty efficient in this stuff...almost quicker than driving. But the down fall to riding over driving is that it is C-O-L-D.

Got more sponsorship info via email from the team manager at Cateye. Looks as if Hayes Disc Brakes is going to be stopping us this season. That's cool! Last year we used Avid Disc brakes...they rocked and never had problems! The Hayes brakes will work great also. I used Hayes brakes 2 years ago and never had to touch them. That is a great peace of mind when you have to thrash on your rig for 24 hours straight.

Cole wheels has just re-up'd for 2005 with us. These wheels are little known in the USA, but just wait, cause you'll be hear'n a lot in the next year or so. Right now they only make road wheels, but the Cateye Enduro riders are the only ones riding and testing the prototype mnt bike wheels. This years wheels are supposed to be lighter than last year due to the use of more alloy in the wheel hardware. These wheels are different because of the hub design. Check out the website for the 411. Oh.....they are just as stiff and durable as the Mavic CrossMax SL wheels I used the 2 previous years, and half the price....allegedly.

Today, I have the day off from work since I worked all the hours this weekend. This morning I am planning on an endurance workout at the YMCA on the stairmaster. Maybe 3 hours at a lower intensity? I am not sure yet. Tonight I am going to some leg speed work at the group indoor roller ride.

Think mountain biking in Iowa is dead? Well...it looks like somebody thinks Sugarbottom Rec Area is one of the 50 best places to ride in the USA. CLICK HERE

Winter is here! Look at the calendar.

Up with Nachos. Hold the Mayo. Pee'n in the snow. Out.