This is going to be a brief post due to the somewhat sketchy internet connection I’ve found here in Snowmass, Colorado. Sunday’s short track was a great experience for me. I lined up on the far right in about the third row but was able to move up the side as we made the sweeping left turn on the paved climb. By the top of the dirt I was sitting in about fifth ahead of all of the favorites. This positioning ensured that I wasn’t going to be pinched off on the courses S turn which was very important. Of course I got passed by a lot of riders and I almost made it to the finish without being pulled on the relatively short lap. I was in there for 18 minutes this time to finish out the top 25. What a rush!

Monday we awoke in Moab, Utah and ventured out onto the slickrock trail. What a mind game, riding all of the crazy steep and off camber stuff out there! This trail is truly unlike anything else I’ve ever seen.  The views from the top were incredible as was the drive out of the canyon as we headed towards Colorado.

It’s hard to believe that this weekend will bring the end of the Norba series for 2006. All of the travels and adventures have been so enjoyable and the racing has been a big eye opening experience. I’ve still got two tough races left to go, but I’m already looking forward to the challenge again next season. This is all for now; enjoy the ride.

TJ