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!

Tedshred Rides Again!

Tedshred Trails - Beyatches: Beach Tour of Marin and Sonoma County Beaches.
Hey shredders! Who says you're stuck riding the trainer in winter time? Come ride with me along Marin and Sonoma county's scenic backroads and catch some rays at a few sandy beaches! Smell the sweet country air and catch a few shots of the Tour of California action along the way. Ride on!

Amgen Tour of California - Stage 1 in Santa Rosa

The Amgen tour returns to my home town of Santa Rosa. This year CSC's Juan José Haedo won the final sprint and Fabian Cancellara kept the yellow jersey. That would all change as our home-town favorite, Levi Leipheimer regains the race lead in stages 3 and 4.

Check out some video of my day at the race which includes some shots of the now infamous Rock Racing Team and some great bike racing in the streets of Santa Rosa!