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!

Cool Runnings in China Camp

Whew that was a great run! I did the 20k at China Camp put on by Envirosports and really surprised myself with time of 1:27. I don't know if I've ever run a 7 minute mile, let alone 12 of them! I must have really flown down the hills and made up time because half of this run is uphill. Maybe I can chalk it up to a concept called Chi Running that I've been researching lately. But more likely the thrill of racing and running through the woods like a wild animal that took hold of me! I may be a little old to be getting into the racing game, but I had so much fun and really just enjoyed the thrill of the run. The other racers are very cool and you could feel the aire of commeradery in the finish area. Envirosports did another great job with this race. Thanks Dave, my legs still hurt!

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!