Turtles!

Ok, so I suppose now that its June and humid and all, it seems that the box turtles are back in full force. I almost hit four of the little dudes on Monday riding at Candler's. The ones that have very bright markings on their backs are very interesting. Actually, one of the turtles we saw was more of a water turtle. (The type that you often see sunning on down trees and such in lakes and ponds) That one in particular was actually laying eggs in the middle of an ATV trail.

Here is a picture of my friend, the Common Eastern Box Turtle

As for today, Lucas and I did some riding over at Peaks View. We never frequent Peaks View as much anymore, seeing as how Candler's is much closer to where we live. However, it is nice to mix it up. And we can always make that stop by Bike's Unlimited on our way to see our friends at the store and, as usual, pick up some cool cycling equipment.

To put it plainly, shes hot.

Heather Irmiger (Gary Fisher Pro Squad)

Anyways, I'm out for now.

The Jake

Holy Crap Where Have I Been

What is more sad? - that I am updating my blog at 10 pm on a Friday night, or that I havnt updated at all in like 3 weeks. I believe it is the later!

Anyways, Big Bear was freaking amazing. Not only did I get to tear up the trails with my great friends but I got to see my favorite pro rider in action also! We had a massive camp going on. Two four man teams and some other great cats helpin us out. The Bikes Unlimited team took 9th place, which I feel is very solid. Those guys did a great job.

My team (The Team Lift Evolution) I felt did pretty well also. This was a huge race with a ton of competition. We placed 29 of 49 teams in Men's Sport, which I will take home with me. It was just an excellent experience. The atmosphere was great with all of the friendly outdoor people roaming around.

Pic of Cameron Chambers crankin out 24 Hours of Solo Awesomeness
Sweeeeeeet Bike: Here's to Gary Fisher

My team consisted of myself, Dave Thilking, my brother lucas and Scott Dwyer, who made a visit all the way from Colorado. Scott and I have been very good friends ever since sixth grade and I hadnt seen him since he left home to take his job at Carmichael Training Systems.

Probably the most interesting part, besides the bad ass single track, was that we were team number 69. It was awesome! Everyone, everywhere would cheer as you past by. I felt like some pro burnin it up with fans all around. ...........Ok Ok, so I'm weird. Can't a guy dream? ......Anyways, whenever I came around a bend that was open and where spectators were standing, everyone would scream,......"Yeah!! 69!!" A bunch of fellows on the trail would make comments, and one guy (who was doing the race solo by the way) was like "I hope youre doing a coed duo with that number" - hilarious cause at that point I was about dead.

So, basically it was an awesome time. Oh, and I would like to say that I had a really sweet, long, entry about the burn race. However, in a failed attempt to fix some spelling errors of mine, my brother pretty much destroyed my work. I appreciate the thought though.

Here is your picture of the week.

Scott, what are you doin man?

Alright, the blog is back, and I'm out.

Next race? - Commonwealth Games race at Carvin's Cove - July 8.

For me, I'm gonna take the weekend off and head to Middleburg for a few brews with my Cousin Big "O"


The Jake

Ok, so I cant resist.......More pictures

Do it Kenny.