i'm workin' on it...

so I have in fact returned from California, in one piece. It was a quite amazing trip. 10 days across the state, 8 stages of racing, and some amazing scenery. I'm working on putting together the whole story, and will post up as soon as I get to it. The Spidertech boys did a great job, half the team survived the race, or you could even say, big bear, as that was d-day for half out team. It was a tough day. I'd love to go ride it sometime, but 220km at elevation isn't likely my cup of tea.
I'm off in a couple of days to Saguenay, returning to the Coupe des Nations, a U23 world cup stage race. I was teching there last year, and back this year for more. most of the staff is new, save for Matt and I, so should be interesting. Gus our DS (w/ Spidertech) at Gila, will be there with the US team, that should mean good times!
I know there is a solid Internet connection, so watch for updates.

california update number one

day two just finishing here in Sacramento. Racing starts tomorrow in Nevada city, with stage one finishing here in Sacramento. Arrived Friday from Ottawa, and have spent the past day and a half building, tuning, and prepping bikes. Riders all have their bikes, which are to become spares, as they all received new rides for the race, plus new TT bikes to be assembled for the stage 6 tt. Add a couple of spares, and we're well over 25 bikes, for 8 riders, not including all the spare wheels, and so on and so forth. So business aside, its been good, excellent staff, great bunch of riders, everyone is primed for a good week, and hopefully a good result to add to it.
I think we have the largest bus of all the teams, will confirm that one, but its large, and wrapped in team logos.
Racing in the big time starts tomorrow. I am excited for it, although I have to say, even breakfast this morning was thrilling, seeing the likes of Tom Boonen, Marc Cavendish, Andy Schleck, George Hincapie, Bjarne Riis, Fabian Cancellara, and lots more, pure cool.
will add more as the week goes on.

california dreamin'

It is confirmed, flying out Friday morning! Ottawa->Denver->Sacramento. Looking forward to the AtoC. I will have laptop present, and should hope to have some updates along the route. Who knows I may make the jump and hook up a twitter accnt or something silly...