Start of a New Season

Well 2008 has barely gotten underway and it is building up to be a good one. While some are in the middle of their hell weeks of base, others are hitting the dirt and pavement of this years races. Of course to all those junkies who like to slide on snow, the season has been too good to just let it go withtout enjoying it. It may not be the same as riding the trainer but it's a hell of a lot more fun.

Of course their are those who have already pinned on the numbers. Big props to all the folks from Cutthroat Racing who braved the elements and had a great time at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Also, congratulations to Jason Sager for winning the Mas O Menos race on Saturday.

2008 is going to be a big year and here is my first Top Ten Watch List.(I reserve the right to change this thing up throughout the year.)

1. 2008 Summer Olympics (Hopefully with Marc Gullickson at USA Cycling we can do a better job of supporting our riders and not have another "Offroad to Athens.")
2. Astana gets the big no go to Le Tour.
3. Endurance events are going big and are popping up everywhere.(Good or Bad?, you choose)
4. Both of the Single Speed World Championships will be in the U.S. this year. Cyclocross in Portland and Mountain Bike in Napa. Remember it's both world class riders and drinkers.
5. Mike Curiak peddling his monster bike across the fozen tundra of Alaska.
6. Slipstream Chipotle is gonna tear it up this year.
7. Barry Wicks is headed to the World Cup Circuit.
8. Will the winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics Men's Mtn. Bike race be on a Cross bike? (Sven Nys thinks it can be done)
9. Big Maggie is gonna come back and win Paris Roubaix.
10. American Cross racing will only continue to get better. You better get ready for the Industry Race at Vegas Cross, cause I am.