Feet are still up.....

It has been a good move to stay off the bike. I am still feeling pretty average, and making the decision to not ride at all for a couple of weeks has eased the mind. I will probably get on the bike in time for the next CTS round, yeah.

I have been asked to fill the gap on my last post in regards to the 24 hour world record. Well, I don't have any pics or bike for that matter (it is still being built). But what I can provide is a little insight to what is required to try on such a feet. If you follow this link you can read about the current world record holder. He is a bit of a machine, not only on the bike, but many other modes of transport. So, with any luck, I will have a bike to test soon and things will become a bit more real. But for now it is back to yelling at the kids to go back to bed and catching up on some good old TV.

Down Time...

I thought I had better leave a quick note. It has been a tough few weeks (maybe even 5) with sickness getting me down. I was starting to feel good yesterday, so I went out with the Fatties for a few hours on the MTB and today I have taken a backwards step and am all blocked up again. I need to make a decision, do I take a week off and recover or train through? Decisions, decisions....

On a more positive note, I have just about locked in a date for a crack at the world 24hr record on a bike (only 1050kms). It will probably happen at Lang Lang, Holdens testing ground. I might even get out on the record attempting bike this weekend to see how it is progressing.

CTS 5hr...

Another great event run by Full Gas Promotions. This event saw the move of event head quarters to the Lysterfield Lake area using Trailmix as the centre. With a capacity field (400 I think) and about 130 hunters missing out on entering, this series is become the must do events on the enduro calendar. With this race being the shortest in the four race series, the numbers in the solo categories were huge. A great stepping stone to the big event, the Kona 24hr. I know of quite a few riders using the Kona as their introduction to solo 24hr racing. One of which took out the girls solo category, well done Annie.

As for my race yesterday, I was super happy with how things went. Lap times were very consistent, leg felt great and I showed no signs of blowing up.... I think I even jumped two places in the final lap or two, which put me in a very respectful 4th. Now if I can only find 6-10 more hours in the week to train I might be right up on the heals of the front runners. Keeping in mind this distance of event isn't what I am known for.

I will add some pics when they surface.