Super Swanky

The Swank 65 was held this past Sunday. I have always wanted to do this race but have never felt good about my fitness level at this point in the year. This year is no exception. I am already up to my winter weight of 169 lbs and it's not even Thanksgiving. Time to start riding more, eating less while still consuming an appropriate amount of ale.

This weekend will be an opportunity to get in a lot of riding. Our friends Becky and Rich are making the drive from Charlotte to sample some of our local single track. They have not paid a visit since their co-ed team performance at Dirt, Sweat and Gears.



Rich is happy because he thinks his first lap is almost over, but soon the trail shoots right back into the woods for more climbing.

It will also be Becky and Rich's first visit to our new to us, partially renovated, still sort of a construction zone house.



How inviting! We are going for the quaint, bed and breakfast feel. I think we have it.

Our weekend will begin on Friday where we will meet at Raccoon Mountain where we will begin our weekend of riding and extracurriculars. Saturday after a fantastic breakfast (lovingly and willingly prepared by La Jefa) we will ride the leaf trails or more appropriately rocks hidden by leaves of Monte Sano. When the leaves first fall and cover wet mossy rock it can be like riding on greased bowling balls. It will be a great opportunity to work on some technical skills, or practice falling which is how I work on my technical skills.