Autumn Racing

Cyclocross season has already started. I tried a couple races, including a covert non-sanctioned event, last year. I found my mountain bike, and myself, too heavy and bulky to enjoy the competition. If I could afford a cyclocross setup I certainly would be trying a few. Maybe next year. Lance Armstrong has been doing some mountain biking and cyclocross and now is returning to professional cycling, with some local support, to promote cancer awareness.

Not sure if I will make any of the remaining WORS or WEMS races. New schedules already out for next year. We'll see how it goes with my arm. If I had a functional camera I would certainly be at some events even if only to take pictures. I noticed on you/tube the popularity of switch back videos. They don't look too exciting unless you've already ridden some switchbacks yourself. Some more from the Levis Trow.

Some pictures 0f small jumps I do on a regular basis. This one in Hoyt Park always gives me greater pause than the drop off the concrete underground collection pond access in the next photo. Even though it is significantly lower. I will get my stitches out today and hope to get to the Hoyt trails in the next couple days. I'll see how my arm feels. It's more the internal stitches I'm contemplating. I believe the doctor said two weeks before they dissolve.

This photo is part of our flood control plan. Our local neighborhood association asked me to follow the planning process with them. MMSD explained in the beginning two alternatives they said would not work. A wall because it would be too tall and ugly, or an earthen levy which could fail under certain conditions. I suggested they build a wall and grade around it so it would have an attractive scale for the neighborhood.

"No, we can't do that." they said.

Two years later when they put forth their final proposal....

It is getting very cool now. I love this kind of weather. I would bring our peppers inside, to get the most out of them, but have no area where they could get sufficient sunlight. I have a grow light but is it worth the cost in electricity?