I finally got out on the bike again yesterday and rode Green Mountain down off Alameda and 470. Not the greatest ride in the area but usually one of the first to dry out. There were a few muddy spots but still worth riding if you're looking to get out there. Looks like some trail maintenance is in the works and I noticed a reroute on I believe "Box of Rocks". I was hoping to ride Chimney Gulch in Golden but the trailhead was muddy and I turned around. Ride while you can because it looks like winter is returning. 

I've got some different ideas for the website that I'm currently working on for the coming season. You'll notice there are no longer Bikes or Race Schedule tabs. I'm pulling the Bikes page completely and replacing it with something new which will be an ongoing project throughout the season and will require some rider participation. As far as the Race Schedule page goes, I'm looking at a new layout. 

This year I'll also be shooting with a new camera, a Nikon D7000. I shot with an old Nikon D70 last year which was fine to get things going, but it's time for an upgrade. Going from 6MP to 16.1MP and 3fps to 6fps is what really stands out, but it's an upgrade in all catagories. I'm pretty excited to get out there and start shooting races again (when not racing myself).

Lastly, the Demo project is slowly moving along. I've got the frame completely stripped of paint and have been sanding and polishing away. I'll get up some pictures soon, the polished raw aluminum is looking good! If anyone is looking to strip down a frame, I recommend using Citrustrip on the paint. It does a great job of pulling off old paint, only gives off a faint citrus scent and you can use it indoors without worrying about harmful fumes. I did have to apply it a couple times in a few areas but it works well overall.