Island / Vancouver trip

The first couple races have passed and it is amazing to be back on the scene. It is a little strange that something so perfect only happens a couple months a year, but it makes you appreciate it that much more each time it roles around. I haven’t been that satisfied with my results so far, but the season is a giant puzzle and each race gives me more pieces I need to build the picture of success I am seeking. I just returned from an epic trip to Nanaimo for the second BC Cup DH with a quick stop on the way back in North Van. I went down with two kids I am coaching and Jen McMillan of the Bryson Racing Clan. The combination of good company and excellent events packed into a whirlwind tour made for an excellent adventure. After some new race organization pains in training on Friday, the race turned out to be a super fun event. Unfortunately I had a dispute with a slimy root in a corner before a crucial flat to uphill corner near the end of the track, so my save to dead stop cost me a fair bit of time and I finished mid pack. All the kids I am coaching were happy with their races so that left me quite pleased. Since the race was held on Saturday we decided to stay the night in Van and shred some Seymour laps on Sunday. We met up with Wade Simmons for a couple laps and all I can say is Mr. Simmons has not missed a beat. He is pinned but at the same time finds every little gap to snipe and feature to jib. I swear he is the one of the most fun riders to shred with and such an inspiration. Big smiles and high fives all round. The weather was pretty much worst case and I had a pretty nasty slam but nothing could hold us down.