I have been trying to prepare myself for the upcoming AMA Challenge this weekend. Since it is 30 miles to the base of the Ashton hill, it is not practical to go and train on the actual course. I decided to do all my riding around my house on any hill I could find. To make it more challenging I attached the bike trailer to my bike and take turns pulling a few kids at a time in the trailer. That adds up to 150 pounds of payload to my ride and hopefully will make it seem more like the steepness of the Ashton Hill.
Each Ride I think to myself this is such a beautiful place to ride, seeing the setting sun across the miles and miles of Grain, and Potato fields. I decided to snap some shots to hopefully preserve this feeling for this winter when the scene changes. Mason the animal beat me to the top of the hill. Good job Mason!
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 Love the look on Olivia’s Face |
 This is where the Cowboy rides away |
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Comments:
Mom and Dad Parker said…
It’s nice to include the family in your training and your personal activities. It puts them in their place, at the top of your priorities in life. What security must come as a child to know that you are #1.
Friday, September 19, 2008 1:28:23 AM
Anne said…
Good Luck, it is fun you are including your kids! I think the more time they spend outside the happier they are. Can’t wait to hear all about your ride!
Friday, September 19, 2008 5:15:45 AM
Jodi said…
You are a crazy, but strong man! I can’t believe you WANTED to pull Alexis, Lily, and Olivia in the bike trailer?! Way to push yourself and be your best – you will do amazing on Saturday because you’re prepared and you aren’t afraid of hard things! I’ll be the water girl.
Friday, September 19, 2008 9:06:12 AM