Back on the bike...

...in a big way. I have been in the thick of it and the season seems like it's steaming ahead. Tues night group rides, working with the Bend Endurance Road Team, early season MTB races are all in full swing.

Jumped in the first Mt Bike race a few weeks ago and felt really strong. It was an awesome day riding around in the sun on some sweet singletrack.

I Just finished up a weekend of stage racing in the Dalles. The Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic is one of my favorite races to do. Amazing courses, super well organized, great competition, and seems like always nice weather. A few years back this was the first stage race I had done, back then I raced as a 4 and felt really strong. It was great to race as a 3 and still feel strong, but I know I still have some work to do. I finished in the top 20 which I was happy with. I got in a ton of really good riding and racing and know it will pay off. Gotta work on my TT though. Regardless, great racing, with a great group of folks.

Looking at the calendar is a bit shocking as it seems most every weekend from here to June is filled with racing.

We just found out we are headed to Tanzania for another amazing summer with Global Routes, an organization I am constantly impressed with. Check these guys out when you get a chance and pass it on to anyone you know who would be interested.


A lot of exciting developments with the new team: "Swell Velo" stay tuned as we get a website up and uniforms start showing up at races. Gonna be totally radical! In the meantime check out our facebook page.

It's snowing right now. Figures. Bend spring weather is what it is, but I have managed to get outside enough and get over to the valley for the early races. Here's looking forward to more!