This year began without many goals for the year except returning to Leadville. Slowly the goals are coming into focus…August brings a return to Leadville but for only the bike race. The goal is to get four more buckles to get the ten-buckle buckle. Last year I had an absolutely crummy race. More stomach issues and not enough training miles ahead of time. I’m in much better shape this year and may try this on a singlespeed.

You can bet I’ll be back on the XTERRA circuit gunning for another Regional Championship title. It’s going to be extra tough in my new age-group with new, superfast competition.

I’ve got a new Kona singlespeed and I figured I’d really test it at the 24 Hours of Boyne race. If I do well, I may qualify for the 24 Hour World Championships near Vancouver, British Columbia.