Our local Kross has started. The cool part is more people are getting on Kross bikes, forsaking the "I'll do it on my mountain bike." We have three "New Bike Mikes" now.There's nothing like sliding skinny tires in drop bars to sharpen your handling skills. After a tuesday practice in fine Belgian conditions,we've had a string of perfect weather. Odd less showed up for the fine weather than the bad weather. No matter Kross rules. Our series opener is this weekend and I'm stoked for it.
Other news Venus, Bobber and I headed to Vermont to ride the Kingdom Trails. It was a recon mission for a later trip. Bobber found a great deal on lodging. We drove up Friday. Stopped at a Thai place outside of Rutland. Yummy. Now this little burg rolls up at dusk. We had to go to the gas staion to buy a six pack just to get a beer. Nothing open.
Saturday we awoke to a hard rain and knew the trails would be closed. We checked in and were told if the sidewalk dries off,you'll be able to ride. So we did some site seeing. Came back and the trails were open. Let me tell you these trails rocked. They were as good as Fairhill or Shindagin. Great flow. I ran a 34/18 on the Carver and made every climb. Tough on a couple,but do able. I'd brought a 20 just in case. Bobber rocked every hill too. Venus was on her game and was whooping at the way. Old Webbs was probably the favorite. That trail would be a killer loop to work out on. Saturday night we hit Trout River brewery for pizza and beers. Excellent. Saw people from the trails and sort of had a big party there. Then we came back and Bobber taught us Texas holdem. Fun times.
Sunday was bright and clear. We hit the trails early after getting a new seat for me. Mine broke late in the ride. The shop was open at 9am. Sweet. We rode till tired. Hit the motel showered and we on our way home. Stopping at Long Trail Brewery for lunch. Another Score. We'll be back to ride the rest this summer.
Kross practice tonight can the eldest horsemen card a win tonight?
Stay tuned. Enjoy life. OGQ