Virginia CX Finals at Forest Hill Park

I have been told for over a year now that I need to try cross racing. Of course this was quickly followed by a story about how much of a beat down it is. Well, both of these were right. I was missing something by not trying cross racing sooner.

Imagine riding at the limit of your anaerobic threshold for 45 minutes, yep it is tough. I have done a few power tests at Endorphin Fitness which includes a 20 minute max effort so I had an idea what I would be in for, but not certain what 45 minutes of this effort would do to me. I have heard of people throwing up during these power test, seen people hurling during the many endurance races I have entered, and now seen people hurling during CX races.

CX racing was very cool and I plan to enter several additional races next season. It isn't XC racing, but it is a nice place to test yourself during the off season. Anaerobic threshold is something I need to work on and I can't think of a better way to challenge my fitness.

Thanks to Jim Fisher for joining me as the only other DP rider out there. Hopefully there will be a few other team mates joining me next season.

Team Group Ride

We decided to kick off this years winter training series with a short course time trial to gauge our fitness. Powhite Park, early on a warm winter day, would provide the perfect setting. It was a nice way to spend a perfect day on the trails.

We paired up with our new sponsor, Endorphin Fitness to include some of their athletes. This ride was included in their new winter mountain bike training plan that several of us are taking advantage of.