Been absent lately working on the Michigan Youth Cycling / Wolverine Sports Club Elite & Junior Development Cyclocross team website/blog. Wow, don't say that three times fast. I also just came off a week break and have started to pile back on the base miles in prep for 'cross season which seems so far yet is closer then we think.

Matt and I also started a little cyclocross dirt road group ride called the "dirty&over30" on Saturdays starting from Panara bread at Adams/M-59. Tires hit the dirt @ 10am. The route is ~45 miles and take in just over 2000 ft of climbing. I know that's not much but most are short and steep. Come on out and join in if your in the area...

Isn't it easy to get motivated to ride this time of year with the tour ~ starting tomorrow morning. It's amazing how much faster I seem to ride after watching a stage of the tour. At least that's what it feels like to me!
This year I'm partaking in the Versus fantasy cycling challenge once again. Last year I managed to make it into the top 500 and I'm hoping this year I can move that up a few notches. I actually beat Frankie Andreau and the other commentataors in most of the stages. So tonight I got my rooster set for the "practice" session. I'll change that out after a few stages and I see exactly who's going well, or not! The Prologue is always such a touch stage to call. Can't wait to see how Armstrong performs after such a big break.

If you want to search and check out my team it's : Lawrence Armstrong

And if you're playing along, post up you team name in the comments section and I'll try and keep track of everyone here for a little friendly fun.