Things That Made Me Smile ‘07
- Cross Nats: Kick ass weather, fun (in a sick way) course, El Gato rippin’ the sweet lines, Tim Johnson’s can of whoop ass, Bart Mang and Ali G stomping the “real” pro’s, and a Top 10 for me. Pretty sweet.
- Stuart O’Grady: The poster boy for HTFU pulled of a big one at Paris Roubaix (the only French race that matters) winning like a real hardman, solo.
- Return of Sly and Indohran: Husla finally got off the couch and back on a bike this year. He was back to his old spot on the podium, it had been a long time. Hopefully more of the same this year. After years of alleged sightings that are as credible as Mitt Romney, Indohran finally ended the talk of his death. Fastest Masters lap at 24 Hours of Moab, Top 10 stage at La Ruta, ‘cross podiums. Damn I guess El Chupacabra is the only mythical creature left in Utah.
- ‘Cross Chicks: I remember when we were lucky to get 1 girl to show up at cross race in the 801, a big field was 3. This year we had both an A and B flight. Holy muddy panties Batman! The scenery at Utah cross just got a lot better.
- More dopers busted: I know I sound like a broken record when it come to the cheating whores who dope but, it is nice to see so many get run off. Clean it up guys.
- Local Hero’s: The Pro’s get all the press but the real hero’s in this sport are the guy/gals you never hear about. The Ali G’s, DrX’s and Bart Mang’s that take the time to teach the newbies. The 250lb Clydesdale guy who shows up every week knowing he will never win anything and does it with a smile. There a million stories but the people who are my hero’s are the ones who do it because they get to not because they have to.
- Rachel
- Katie Compton: Talk about ride it like ya stole it. Every race I have seen her in this year she has just killed it. In Louisville I think she was the fastest of any racer male or female in the sandpit. When she is on she is untouchable. My prediction, rainbow.
- Mona Vie/Cannondale: For making a has been/never was feel like a racer again. I am so stoked to be racing in the dirt again and for the challenge of Xterra with the support of these amazing companies. 2008 The Train is gonna roll.
