Fitchburg, Utah, etc.

Sorry for the lack of post. After Fitchburg, I was super busy and didn't find the time or energy to finish my race recaps.

Our guest rider, Evelyn Stevens, maintained her lead on the last day of Fitchburg. It was a criterium, so all we really had to do was make sure major threats didn't go up the road. We controlled the race pretty well and it came down to a sprint finish. It was really awesome to be working for the yellow jersey. After Fitchburg was over, I fly back to Colorado. I hadn't been "home" for a month. It was nice to be back in town and not living out of a suit case. The first week I was back, I worked everyday. Time to play catch up :).

The second week I spent in Snowbird, Utah at the Specialized Dealer Show. I got to see all the new 2010 product. It's pretty freakin' awesome! Specialized really stepped it up this year (not that they were lacking, but 2010 is going to knock your socks off).

Also, I am now riding a 2010 Specialized Amira prototype frame. It is sweet! The Amira is essentially going to be the women's Tarmac. Super stiff and light weight. I'll write about it more another day.

While in Utah, I attended classes. When I wasn't in class, I was riding, of course. I rode the Amira one day while I was there. Being at a ski resort, our riding options were pretty limited. So one day I headed 14km down the mountain, turned around, and rode back up. I kept going passed where I started and went until the road ended at a campground. Snowbird sits at around 8500feet. Not sure what I climbed up to, but the views were AMAZING! I spent a majority of my time riding the mountain bike trails. Why? Well, I needed a break from the road bike and the trails weren't as limited as the road riding. One day I spent some time exploring the high country. This little taste of mountain biking is making me want to hop on the mountain bike again SOON! I demoed at 2010 S-Works Era (comparable to the Epic) - amazing bike. I also rode the new S-Works 29er. Sweet ride, but 29er's aren't for me. I do like the new SRAM XX groupo though! Here's some pictures, because my words won't do any justice (not that pictures really will either...but I'll try :) ).

My ride for the week - 2009 S-Works Safire. I raced this bike a few times last fall. Super fun bike!

Ah...the views! I wanna go up there! And yes, I found a way!

Looking back down the valley at the resort.

Most of the trails I rode were double track or fire roads, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun or a work out!
The view from the pass I rode up on my exploring day. Breath taking!

Ya...all smiles!



The tunnel I came out of.

So where am I now? I am in Bend, Oregon at the Cascade Cycling Classic. I'll be here until August 1st. Elite Road Nationals is also here in Bend. I'll try to post race re-caps as often as possible. As for now, here's a few pictures of Oregon.

It's pretty here too.

The newest addition to Black Betty...Miss Piggy.

And that's a wrap. Check back for race reports soon! Good night!
-A