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Here's our tent, about 25km from the start, but it took up 2 hours by bus to get here. The riders were tired but happy and appreciated our help. I am now really tired on the bus back to the start area to help out there. Today there were ca 3000 riders, tomorrow 16000!
While driving yesterday I wanted to know if I 'd remembered all my kit...
We've now been up for an hour, the merry band of mechanics for the Birkebeiner. The weather looks promising. Good luck to all... Especially those whose bikes we fix.
Well I'm off to the Birkebeiner to be a mechanic for å couple of days. Should be interesting.
Not last time, but the time before I was at Hafjell a stone bounced up from my front wheel and hit my foot. I shouted and cussed and hoped I wasn't gonna lose my big toenail, but didn't dare stop and take my shoe off to see the carnage. The pain was less than the fun I was having so I kept riding. Anyway this is what it looks like now, two weeks later. I'm not gonna lose it... I don't think. Keep your fingers crossed!
I must be living life properly... Seeing as I fell off my bike on the day before my 35th b-day. How? I was hooning this berm and just had too much speed, the tires lost traction and I went down. I'm pretty proud of it really, as I don't crash much any more, I tend to ride within my limits. Crashing usually means you've pushed just a tad too hard. Which is a good thing... Getting up afterwards is a good thing too, obviously.
Probably still drunk as a slunk just after it's 35th birthday I am up at the slope going up for another ride. Thanks to everyone for all the random drinks last night. I still don't feel my age!
I saved it, but today was the day to bring out the 'off duty racer' look. The weather at Hafjell was beautiful, perfect late August sun, warm, but not hot, and the ground was dry, but not dusty. A perfect day for a birthday boy, cos tomorrow I'm officialy old.
I've worked hard with bikes. I've read up on bikes, ridden the best, most expensive bikes, attended and lead bike courses, even designed bikes. All this so I may be humble enough to call myself a bike expert in the making. So it goes without saying that when I wanna ride at Hafjell I get a police escort. It's a matter of respect.
This is Simba's way of tackling the situation. He get's thrown out in the morning cos it's a nice day and he shouldn't be cooped up inside while we're at work. But his majesty was asleep and is grumpy when woken... So he takes it out on Bozo. Nice.
Ok I felt I was getting the back hops dialed, but today I really am! Hopping onto a plank or over sideways. I know it's not big yet, but it's really difficult! I'm proud of myself.
Anyway I'm home now, sitting on the steps outside. It's just getting dark, well the sun is below the horizon. My computer says I did 14.8km averaging at 12 km/h for 1hour 14minutes and maxed at 48.8km/h! But I left home at seven thirty and it's now just past 9. Must have had a break then. Shower time now. ;)
Before the slick rock there was singletrack. More technical than flowing, but my strength is growing from xc and trials. In the words of Lara Croft 'I feel stronger now.'
Well I feel alive on my saturday evening ride. Here I'm sat taking a break at this sudden bit of slick rock that I'm having a bit of a play on. You can see the sea from here too.
I always felt torso was a wierd word. Maybe cos it makes me think of the sick things people do with chainsaws... Here's mine, looking suitably thin. Camo rocks.
I did take some pics and still got in in 44.20 so only 2 min over.
I've been out again, but couldn't beat my last time:(
Well the weather changed and now its nice again. Gonna ride after work.
Yes it rained a little last night. I say a little but I mean A HELLUVA LOT! The world is doing a great job of cooling itself down for autumn. But I'm not finished with summer!
So a guy I know and support showed me this jump. About the size of the Grand Canyon. He cleared it nada problem. I'm not trying it though. Hell no!
I also got to ride at Hafjell. I had forgotten how much fun it is there, and now with at least two new tracks to pump through. Also I was happy to see my wet weather skills have improved no end. Result!
Fixing someone's bike at the Nordic Championships.
Sometimes you gots to protects yourself! Dangerous fumes, not from lunch, force me to use this, but only when working with the chlorine production.
I filled up the hotel van the other day, for over a grand! Norwegian kroner that is;)
Or just napping?
I can do back-hops now. In fact I have mastered them. After 15 years of trying I have got the secret. Ok I have a 20'' trials bike now, but after 3 one hour sessions I can now say I got 'em dialed! I can jump forwards and sideways. Not far, but I have the principle. Which is nice. Today is my 3rd time on the bike and I went to the slick rock beach. More pics next time.
On a chairlift again. At Hafjell in Norway. Slightly worn from last night's party, but otherwise fit for hoon. It's not raining yet. Oh there's a drop.
So good, the weather is holding out and the temperature is nice. The riders are hooning and breaking stuff like cranks and sound barriers.
Maybe not the brightest idea to pick up sunglasses on the way to a downhill weekend, but The weather is supposed to be rubbish anyway. I also have my off duty racing kit, but also 3 rain jackets and waterproof shoes. So whatever the weather I'm prepared. About one and a half hours left til I get there.
On my way to the Nordic Championships to help out Red and Green Team, just had to stop by Dragon to pick up some new sunnies, as Dragon help me lead the exciting lifestyle I lead. Thanks dudes.
