Coulee Cruiser MTB XC Race 2012 In Lethbridge (Alberta Cup) #1

Sunday May 13th, Was my first MTB XC race of the season. I finished 5th place out of 6 racers in Novice Men category http://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/results. I got 8 Alberta Cup MTB XC points. It was two laps and took me 54 mins and it was 14 kms. My average heart rate=187 max=201. The course was excellent and was alot of climbing and that is my strength. It was 27 deg C. On the first lap very early into the race I lost control on the loose gravel and pressed the front brake too hard and flipped over the handle bars and landed on my left shoulder and I could hardly move my left arm. I then crashed near the finish line on my last lap. Lap #1 took me 30 mins and lap #2 took me 24mins. After the race I went to the Hospital and got an X-Ray and was lucky to have no broken bones. I damaged the tendons in my shoulder. A huge thanks to headwinds and all the volunteers that help to put on the race. Pics taken by Martin P. Happy Mothers day Mom.

Fat Tire MTB XC Race 2012 #1

Tuesday May-8th, @ Sun Ridge ski hill, I finished 15th/16 and did the four lap category. It was 12 kms and took me 46 mins. My average heart rate=186 Max=197. I was clipped in and wiped out seven times. I had fun. Thanks to the guys @ http://www.hardcorebikes.ca/  for putting the race on.




My new team United Cycle

May 2012 Training

Sunday 27th, MTB ride to Mill Creek Ravine for 2hrs 30mins. Kms 34

Saturday 26th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar for 1hr 31mins. Average heart rate =164 max=200, Kms 24

Thursday 24th, MTB ride @ Kinsmen park for 1hr. Kms 14. This was my first ride on my new Trek Superfly100, 29er I bought @ United Cycle. I like the way it handles on the roots and once you get rolling you defiantly roll. It was pretty good on the hills.

Saturday 19th, went to gym, on the bike for 1 hr @ Lawson Civic Centre in Saskatoon. Current weight = 163 pounds.

Saturday 12th, Did a pre lap of the Coulee Cruiser race course in Lethbridge for 45mins. Kms 10 

Wednesday 9th, MTB ride @ Kinsmen park for 1hr 25mins. Kms 18

Sunday 6th, MTB ride @ Sun Ridge ski hill for 1hr 30mins, Average heart rate =168 Max=197, Kms 16

Thursday 3rd, MTB ride @ Kinsmen park for 1hr, I road the Canada Cup course. Kms 18

Tuesday 1st, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr 1min, Average heart rate =148 Max=176, Kms 27

Spring Series Road Race 2012 #1

Saturday April-28th, @ Cooking Lake. I finished 14th/17. I did the C group 55kms and took me 1hr 52mins, heart rate avg=181 max=199. This was my first time doing a road race. I could not keep up with the group and during the first couple kms when I was in the group I did not feel comfortable and the second turn I was dropped. I road solo.

2011/2012 Alberta Mens Hockey League Season Recap

This was my fourth season in AMHL. I played my second with the Global Devils in division #9. I had 24/29 games played 5 goals 8 assists 13 points. 2 playoff games no points. We finished 7th place out of 10 teams. We made the playoffs and lost both games in the first round. It was a good season we had a good start bad middle and a strong run of games at the end to some how claw our way in.

AMHL 2011/12 (Playoff Game #2)

Wednesday Apr 11th, @ 8:30, Clare Drake arena, Global Devils vs. Filthy McNasty's ( L 4-1 ) We fell short tonight, we gave it our all but I would say that in the end the better team won tonight. Logan F had the goal for us. We are eliminated from the playoffs.

AMHL 2011/12 (Playoff Game #1)

Monday Apr 2nd, @ 9:30, Kinsmen Twin arena, Global Devils vs. Filthy McNasty's ( L 6-5 ) We skated hard and played a really good game. We held the lead 5-4 in the third period and with under five minutes left they scored a power play goal to tie it. Seven minutes sudden death four on four, and still tied. Seven shoot out rounds and they took the win. Blair S 2G 1A, Vincent F 1G, Carey K 1G, Ryan O 2A. Dave S great saves.

April 2012 Training

Sunday 29th, MTB ride in MillWoods for 1hr 20mins, kms 20

Wednesday 25th, MTB ride in MillWoods for 1hr 20mins, kms 16

Sunday 15th, Lane Swimming @ Kinsmen Sports Centre for 1hr, did 1,500 metres.

Saturday 14th, Lane Swimming @ Kinsmen Sports Centre for 1hr, did 1,500 metres. Weight=162

Saturday 7th, Lane Swimming @ Lawson Civic Centre in Saskatoon for 1hr, did 1,100 metres.

Wednesday 4th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr 25mins, Avg heart rate =142 Max=165, Kms 37

AMHL 2011/12 (Game #24)

Saturday Mar 31st, @ 6:00, Clare Drake arena, Global Devils vs. Chiefs ( W 6-5 ) We blew a three goal lead in the third period, and hung on to keep it tied thanks to great saves by Dave S. We won in the shoot out with goals by Vincent F and Blair S. Vincent F 2G. Bobby D 2A. This was a must win and we made the playoffs.

AMHL 2011/12 (Game # 23)

Tuesday Mar 20th, @ 8:00, Castledowns arena, Global Devils vs. Invaders ( T 2-2 ) We jumped out to a 2-0 lead only to have the Invaders come back to get the tie. There goalie left for the third period and they got a sub goalie. Dave S stopped all three shoot out shots. We got goals from Vincent F & Logan F.