I went out to the central coast race this weekend, my first foray into CX this year. It hurt pretty good, I felt rusty at first (as evidenced by my first lap crash) but soon got into the groove and took the win by a comfortable margin. I've forgotten how much fun 'cross is, riding the bikes fast, remembering skills, having fun. I think I'm going to try and get to a few more races this winter, but the season has already gone on without me, so I'll be doing the races for fun and as training for the next road season.

It's good to take a win though, and I dedicate this one to Chase, my new son, and my wife Goldi. They've renewed my love of life and shown me just how hard I can work; I'm extra motivated to raise and support my family.