resolutions

Colin has done it all, yesterday he did a 2 hour ski up at the CB Nordic center. He took in the views, and watched through his little window as I charged the hills. I could almost hear the 3 month old say, "faster papa" on the descents. He loved it. We took in part of the Jeep King of the Mountain in TRide, watching Palmer take on all comers. I used to live for riding sideways and going big, today I think I will tele.

Pics of next season are in my mind, lacing up black carbon beauties on fresh KING hubs, DT spokes tie them together. Visions of bar-to-bar single geared action float above in my sleep. Training is in full effect. A new friend has let themselves be know, another single track mind just 10k from where we will be in a weeek or so, they are still riding there.

Looking for gravities gentle tug, like a form of affection or validation, enjoying the last few days of winter here in CO.

Servus

predictions...

My dad told me never to bet on something that wasn't a sure thing. With that advice in hand, I would not lay down any bets on the two Elite CX titles up for grabs. This especially so on the men's side where it is anyone's title. Jonathan Page's lack luster season has to have the experts second guessing which Page will show up in Kansas. Trebon has shown some great speed this season, but also has had some bad races, KC may prove to be too technical for TreeFarm. Johnson and Powers have had some strong surprise rides, with Johnson showing he can beat the best regardless of the conditions or course. This could be his year to add another National title to match his Junior title, again taking one away from Page. Powers is the future of racing, but needs to back up his USGP win to take things to the next step, KC could be that race. Others wild cards include Wicks and Wells, both have won this season, and could easily play the spoiler.

In the women's field, it is a two horse race between Compton and Gould. Most would write off Gould with Compton a shoe-in, but Gould has built her speed and power over the season. Compton is the only US rider to have won a World Cup, but Gould is the only US rider to have beaten Compton (twice).

I am not placing bets, but I will go out on limb with some predictions:

Men:

1) Johnson
2) Trebon
3) Page

Women:

1) Gould
2) Compton

the beauty of it all