01.10.05 - Back in Town:

Now back in Canberra trying to settle into the 'mundane' routine of 'normal' life. It's good to see everyone, but after the OS trip everything seems boring. After a couple of weeks off the bike it'll be time to hit up the 24hr Race in Kowen Forest. This will be the start of most serious XC riders' seasons. So it'll be a great event.

Then onto the National Series, which will be interesting this year. Most guys will be stepping it up, with Commonwealth Games selections at stake. I reckon the level of racing in Australia will keep increasing rapidly. MTBA are doing great things and many teams are starting up new teams or expanding existing teams. It'll be good if the sport grows back to what it was back in the mid-to-late 90s. Bring on summer!