Lake Sonoma-coaster

Hey friends, here are a couple glory shots from this weekend's 2008 Lake Sonoma Series. Very special thanks to Carlos Perez and his bikemonkey crue who organize this great mountain bike series and several others here in Sonoma County. Check out www.bikemonkey.net for more information. But I digress, let me talk about the GLORY and GOOD TIMES we had at the race.

The course is a 5-mile loop that literally rides like a roller-coaster. The single-track winds through extremely hilly terrain and is crowded with diving downhills, steep switchbacks, and treacherous creek crossings that keep you gasping for air. The uphills are punishing, but I began to find places in the course where I could recuperate and keep my head in the race. I rode the 3-lap sport class and did ok, but look forward to doing better next time.

Special thanks to Trey Hudgins and Gerry La Londe-Berg for these Tedshred Glory Shotz!