San Dimas

After the team presentation in Boise ID, the team heading to San Dimas jumped in the van and cars to make the drive. We left Tuesday evening and drove for quite a bit before we got a hotel for the night. Up bright and early to make the long haul to San Dimas Wednesday morning. We made it there Wednesday evening and went for a spin to get the legs loose after sitting in the van for a couple of days. Thursday we did a recon on the TT course that would be Friday afternoon and did some efforts to get the legs ready again for some racing!
Before I knew it I was at the start gate to take on the 3.8 mile TT up the mountain. I had a good warm up and was ready to suffer for the next 15 min or so. I felt good and did an ok ride. Morgan and Matt placed 4th and 5th on the stage and would be so on GC for the RR. Saturday was an 84 mile RR on a 7 mile circuit with a good 2 min steep climb. It was torrential rain and cold for California. We didn't let that stop us for the task ahead and that was to take the yellow jersey. After a cold day Morgan finished 5th on the stage and would grab yellow by 1 sec. We were all excited and were ready to defend it on the last day of the race at the crit. Late that night when everyone was getting ready for bed, the officials sent an email saying they were giving Morgan a 20sec penalty for drafting after a flat tire??????? We will leave it at that....who knows.

Veloimages

So that put Morgan down to 6th place. We did not let that damper our spirits going into the crit and we wanted to make the race interesting. Sunday was an 1.5 hr crit in Downtown San Dimas, with threatening rain we knew we had to put the pressure on. Not too long into the race Morgan and Serg got up the road with a few others and stayed away until 1.5 laps to go. In the end Logan took 4th on the stage, Morgan 5th overall and Matt 10th. Not bad for some bad luck.
The team is riding very strong and are getting their last minute preparation ready for Redlands stage race that starts this Thursday.
I am back in Colorado for a bit after being on the road for over a month. I think I am going to make the trip to Grand Junction this weekend to do a crit and RR. The collegiate team is putting on the race and I think it would be a good time to go see all my friends and keep the legs loose.
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Team Presentation

The Team Presentation was last night in Boise, ID. If you were not there you  missed out, a lot of good music and people . The legend Dave Towel was announcing so that says it all...Fantastic.
Big News for Team Exergy today as the Tour of California has invited us to their race!!!
Today eight riders and three staff are heading to San Dimas, CA for the San Dimas stage race that starts on Friday afternoon. This will be the second race weekend for the team and we are all really excited for another round.
Here is some Sweet videos of the team at training camp last month.




exergy team presentation video from Dave Christenson on Vimeo.


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Ready or Not...

Ready or not the racing season is underway and there is no turning back now!
This past weekend marked the start of the season for Team Exergy! All of our hard training during the off season was put to the test at Merco cycling classic. It is a four day stage race in Merced California. The first day was an 84 mile Circuit that had something for everyone. It was no easy course and the field was strong. We ended the day with Logan taking 3rd on the stage. Next was the TT, a 12 mile rolling terrain out and back. My job was just to make the time cut and save the legs for the next two day. Serg and Logan had a great ride finishing 4th and 5th! The crit was the next day which was a long course and figure 8. It was a hard 40 miles with everyone a little tense and scared which made for some close calls. In the End Logan finished 3rd again. The whole team rode great leading up to the last day. We were all eager for a win and we knew we had the power to deliver. The last day was not going to be an easy day for anyone. 120 miles road race with rolling terrain and only seconds between the top guys on GC. We wanted to get a couple guys up the road to get time but it was hard to get guys away. We did 6 laps on a 20 mile course and the first two laps were fast and A LOT of attacks. We were in every move but nothing was staying away. Finally on the second lap Conor got in a break with two Optum guys and one Simple Green rider. They stayed away until the last lap. In the end Logon WON! 1st win for Team Exergy in 2012 and I guarantee it wont be the last.

Conor in the Break! Photo Veloimages

Tino making a dig. Photo Veloimages

What we all worked for!! Logan Taking the win! Photo Veloimages

Crit. Photo Veloimages

Crit

I am currently in Boise, Idaho the home of Team Exergy. Today I woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground and its cold today. Have been trying to avoid the cold all winter but I think I can manage a week of it. Next Monday is the Team Presentation in Boise. If you are near Boise you better come!!

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Ginger 1

In the Books!

Riding the coast

High in the sky

2012 Team Exergy training camp is done and dusted. It was a great 10 days in Ventura California sun and smooth roads. Never being to Ventura or team training camp I didn't know what to expect really. This was the first time this year that the whole team was under one roof, so it was a good time to get to know one another.
It was no walk in the park with rides from 3-6 hrs in length, made for some tired guys. It was a good time to test out all the new equipment and legs.
Many of the guys headed for their home bases today and a handful of us are staying in Ventura until Merco Stage race March 1st-4th. This will be the first race for the team and we are very excited. The roster for Exergy;Ben, Serghei,Quinn,Freddie, Logan,Conor,Andres Jr, and myself.
Need to rest up for a bit and recover before the racing begins!

Fleet of FC

Rolling along

Team Helmet

Check out my Strava account to see some of the rides we did during training camp and keep updated on the rides through the year!

Base Camp

Testing each other in the crosswind

Conor riding through the snow

Groupetto

 

Team Exergy

Team Exergy Sponsor Camp 2012

This past week was the first camp for Team Exergy in 2012 in Boise Idaho. This camp is unlike any other camp you may read about on cycling websites. Usually when you think of a pro cycling team camp you think about new gear and lots of riding, but this was the opposite. With many new faces to Team Exergy for 2012 including riders, staff and sponsors, this was the time to meet everyone face to face and build relationships. There was no riding our Felt bikes this week as we had a busy busy schedule to tackle.
To get our first race jitters out of the way we all went Go-karting to see who was ready to go fast. When you get a lot of competitive people together in one place everything turns into a competition. Of course the obvious is the fastest lap time which Ben walked away with very easily, you also get other types of competition. Like who can drift there car the best, or who can beat the manager, or I succeeded at having my front wheel fly off 3 laps into the race and had to change karts.

 

 

So fast its a blur

Concussion testing

Then we had a day where we listened to all of our sponsors talk about their product and how it was going to help us succeed in 2012. It was very interesting learning and knowing what products we all will be using so we then can educate others about it.

Jim Felt talking about his bikes

Team Bike

SpiderTech HQ

Then the last day was very serious as we want to gain seconds anyway we can to win  races. This sums it up pretty good. Enjoy!


Team Exergy Wind Tunnel Testing from Team Exergy on Vimeo.


Home for another week until Colorado before I head off to Team Exergy camp in California, where we will get plenty of sunshine and miles in the legs. This week can't go by fast enough as Colorado already has a foot of snow over night and still coming.
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Ginger 1

2/2/2012

 

2/3/2012

Flying back into CO

Round 2 of 2...

Cycling Chapel

Well the second block of my Tucson training is coming to a fast halt. This time around has been much better then the first, I know the roads a little bit better, a few of the Exergy boys are here and the weather as been AWESOME!!!! I will be leaving wonderful Tucson next Tuesday morning to head to Denver for the night to celebrate my Nephews 1st Birthday. It will be a short trip as I am flying out of Denver Wednesday morning to head to Boise, ID for Team Exergys sponsor camp. Its a five day camp in Boise where we get to meet all of our teammates and Sponsors for the upcoming season which is pretty much here. I am really looking forward to get things rolling and get into the racing regiment again!!.

Bruce, Conor and I out for a spin

Ginger 1 & 2

Ouch!

Riding into the clouds on top of Mt. Lemmon

Two days and two rides to the top of Lemmon

Climbing part way up Lemmon with part of Team Exergy

Heading up Pistol hill

Noting much else, I have been training hard since I got over the flu and everything is going well.
I am currently sitting out side in shorts and a t shirt, probably getting burned but man its nice!
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Ginger 1

Until next time...

Happy New Year

Well not much has happened since my last post. I have been at my parents house in Colorado for the holidays and it was nice to see family and friends for a bit. With the colder temps I have been on the trainer since I have left Tucson. It has not been as bad as it could have because I was on a bit of a break so it was bearable.
I am really looking forward to heading back to Tucson in a couple days. The weather looks better then the last trip and 5 other teammates will be there as well.
Unfortunately I got sick 3 days ago and have been in my bed since. Went to the doctors today and I got the Flu. Not the way I wanted to start the New Year but better now then later. I got an unexpected break and should be back on the bike in a couple of days and I think the sunshine in Tucson should help me feel better.
Hope 2012 is better then 2011 for everyone.
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Happy New Year!