This time of year is always the most exciting. As the last season becomes more distant, plans for next year get closer and closer. Team camp is right around the corner, and is always the most exciting time of year. New bikes, gear, and this year new teammates! An off season full of adventures has really kept me going, and I don't feel the distinct gap from one season to the next as I have in the past. I made trips to Mexico, Indonesia, New Zealand and Chile over the past few months experiencing new things and having a great time. I got to visit warmer places and be on my bike more than ever this winter.
The urban downhill in Chile was my latest trip a few weeks ago and what a wild experience that was! The track was so much gnarlier in person than in all the coverage I've seen. All the man made features were very intimidating, a lot more than anything on the world cup! The whole experience was great. There were lots of fans and Trek took great care of me. The day after the race we did some runs on a downhill track that was 45 min long with 10,000ft of vertical drop! It was amazing! The whole trip was amazing.
This year my training has been a lot more specific and much higher volume than in years past. Now that I'm out of school I can dedicate my time to training first. I have been on the bike so much lately and I am feeling very comfortable. I cant wait to be at the first race! It's what I love to do and it can not come soon enough!
Neko
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