The Feel of Monday, A BIG Deal, and A Race

Oh yes, Monday- The worst day of the work week. Actually if you ask me it doesn't matter if it's a work week or not, Monday just has "feel" too it. And it's the "feel" of suck (suck in a bad way). This is why I choose Monday night for intervals. What better way to cap off a suck day, than hammering out some aggression on the trainer, watching your heart rate rise and your veins pop out your neck? Like Monday at 5:01, Intervals feel feel damn good when they're OVER. Mission accomplished.

Question: Have you ever tried to get out of sweaty jersey after a workout and find yourself stuck, in a panic, thinking you might be trapped in sort of a bike jersey/straight jacket until help arrives? Yeah, me neither.

Got me an e mail today from Salsa Cycles World HQ asking me if I was down with the BIG MAMA. Answer? HELL YES! So it appears that wheels (29" wheels to be exact) are in motion. I am both thankful and Geeked! Below is a Big Mama that was over on the MTBR.com boards:

A friend recently mentioned to me recently that from what he has seen of the Leesburg Bakers Dozen course, the Dos Niner might be the best choice. He's right AND wrong, if that makes sense? The course is 7.6 miles without much climbing. The Dos eats up the deceptively bumpy course (thank the cows). I've got a couple hundred miles of riding and racing on those trails and I can tell you they will beat you up after 10+ hours and I'm THINKING the BIG MAMA just might be better. There's not a lot of climbing so any extra weight will not be a huge deal, and the big wheels/100mm front/rear suspension will soak up the bumps and leave me fresher longer. At least that's the plan. Either bike will be titz on the course and either one will be a blast to ride for 13 hours. Is it too early to be thinking about a race in APRIL on a bike that I don't even have?? (Yet.)

It might be too early to think about the Bakers Dozen, but it's not too early to think about Snotcycle on January 31st. Me, Donny P., Tim The Enchanter and B-Rad are heading down to race this weather be damned XC event. Should be a good time. Myself, I'm just racing the Sport race, looking to get 21+ miles of riding in on the same course as the LBD in April. Plus I'll get to see Plum Grove Pete. I mean that right there is worth the drive. Right? Looks like I'll use the Dos Niner for that one. Or maybe I'll use the Mamasita one last time. Clean off the cow shit and then say goodbye... (sniffle, sniffle, tear...)

EDIT: Found this cool video of the Fargo on Dirt Works Australia.
And you thought it was a "touring" bike! ;)

Fargo first ride from go kart mozart on Vimeo.

That all I got. Time for some Wii soccer and bed.

Later.