Since last writing I have been at home enjoying the southern hemispheres summer. It was great to get out of the cold for 6 weeks and put down some solid training for the coming season.
The top of Tawonga Gap
After a week of trying to acclimatise to the searing Australian heat I headed south to the little alpine town of Bright for a week of training in the mountains. The Bright training camp had become an annual thing for me and is definitely integral to gain early season form. It was a tough week but had the company of some great guys and the support network of some very experienced professionals made it very beneficial!
Lake on the left, mountains of the right. Love riding around the Valley!
I know I'm probably biased but I love training in the Hunter Valley! We have a bit of everything, some solid climbs and valley flats all on good roads with awesome scenery. It also helps when you can come in after a big session and enjoy home cooked meals, kick back in the pool and decimate your parents red wine collection.
Pit stop on the way back down Mt. Seaview.
Well I have left the warmth of Australia and made the trip back north-east to icy tundra of Missouri to start another year of college. Although the cold is depressing the collegiate cycling season starts in 3 weeks and I'm pretty pumped for my second season. My form is good I just have to stay healthy and finish off couple more things in training and I should be doing alright.
Flat Rock pumping. Nothing like summer swell.
This year we have 10 weekends of racing, 8 of which are back to back with the final two being conference championships and then Nationals. All the boys are looking very sharp and I'm talking shit up this season for the team!
We got caught in a snow storm. Bit different to the heat in Aus!
It's time to get going and do some training. I'll keep you posted soon on results and general going on's, so be sure to check back soon.
Stay upright!
Chev.
