Friday, November 25, 2011

Winter training in a matter of speaking (the untimely end to my cross season)

So between a combination of nothing of major interest happening, and running around like a decapitated chicken I haven't really been struck with the desire to get back on here.  Alas I have returned, and in one week most everything has changed to some extent.  Last weekend after having my legs absolutely ripped from my body at the ruts and guts cross race in Tulsa, OK I recieved a phone call that solidified my winter plans.  Sunday I will be leaving Arkansas to spend the next four months working as ripperoo, the Keystone resort mascot.  The winter is bound to be full of shredding beutiful snow, but as any good comes with a little bad I may have to do some serious dirtbag practice.  My past climbing skills may have to be revisited to make the first couple weeks work.  No I wont be climbing the chairlift, more the methods I explored when roadying on a budget, there may be a little food scrapping from restaurants.  This should all bring good stories and hopefully some pictures of ripperoo living up to his namesake.

More to come, and to all those down here ride some extra trail over the winter for me.  I am stoked to leave for a bit, but am bummed I'll miss all the sweet winter singletrack and the end of cross season.