The Don and I

In Australia, the thought of stepping off a plane, getting some sleep then hitting some local Toronto trails after work Thursday sounded simple and easy. It seems I forgot to factor in the "night before", jetlag and finally I could have no idea that I'd be riding with THE Mark Lepper!

Toronto has a system of trails in the Don Valley, I cruised to the meeting spot of Pottery st and met some of my tour guides before (after some last minute adjustments by Ryan) setting off on an awesome few hours of flowing trails.





Sadly I wasn't able to fire off many riding shots, the thought barely entered my mind as I tried to hold wheels through corners, over logs and up small pinches. The trails were in pretty good condition, a couple of puddles, but predominately grippy moist loam.



It wasn't too long after we lost Ryan to either new parts teething problems, or just simply a wrong turn, that talk ventured to post riding food. OK I admit, I was the one that brought it up, but I don't think that adds anything to the story so I wont mention it. Anyway, the guys suggested we hit a local wings joint, and promptly re-assured me that they also would be in lycra.



They lied.

So, that's 1.5 days in Canada and 1 ride down. The weather looks like it's going to turn nasty, but I've got a long one on Saturday then an 8 hour lined up for my birthday on Sunday. I'll be pairing with local rider Tom, I think I'll save trash talk for the car ride there, I don't want to scare off my team mate before we even start the race. :)