Blackstrap Biter MTB XC Race 2012 @ Blackstrap (Saskatchewan Cup) #1

Sunday June 24th, I finished 9th place out of 21 in Sport Men Results It took me 1hr 35mins and was 3 laps for a total of 18 Kms. Lap #1=34mins, Lap #2=32mins Lap #3=29mins. My average heart rate was 184 and max was 201. I earned 105 Saskatchewan cup points but dont get awarded them in the series standings because I am out of province. There was an up hill finish and I was in a sprint and I got in three seconds ahead of 10th place. This race was located @ Blackstrap provincial park, it has Blackstrap lake, a ski hill for down hill and lots of X-Country skiing trails. It is 30mins from my hometown Saskatoon. If you think it is all flat here then you are wrong because this course had lots of longer climbs mixed with tight single track trails and a few wide open double track trails. It was 26 deg c. This was my first race in Sport. A huge thanks to Northern Bush Rastas & Bruce's Cycle Works for putting on a fun bike race, and the BBQ was so good. A big thanks for my uncle and family friend for comming to cheer me on and take some pics.

Hill climb lap #2

Feed zone on lap #3

Ah hydration

Cookies being handed out on hill climb

June 2012 Training

Saturday 30th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar for 2hrs. Average heart rate=149 max=187. Kms 31

Thursday 28th, MTB ride @ SunRidge ski hill with Mud Sweat & Gears for 1hr 30mins did the Perogy course. Average heart rate=149 max=190. Kms 17

Monday 25th, MTB ride in the Saskatoon river valley trails for 1hr 40mins, Kms 18

Thursday 21st, MTB inter club ride with Red Bike and United Cycle @ Kinsmen for 2hrs 30mins. Kms 28

Sunday 17th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar with my parents for 2hrs. Kms 23

Saturday 16th,  MTB ride from Terwillegar to Kinsmen for 3hrs 10mins. Average heart rate =154 Max=193, Kms 46

Thursday 14th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr, Average heart rate =151 Max=185, Kms 28

Tuesday 12th, MTB ride in MillWoods for 1hr 30mins, Kms 17

Sunday 10th,  MTB ride from Canmore up the mountain to the gravel road to Spray Lakes for 1hr 30mins. Kms 20 

Sunday 3rd, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 2hrs 10mins, Average heart rate =140 Max=172, Kms 56

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

Thursday 31st, MTB ride @ Kinsmen park for 1hr 30mins. Did hill repeats. Kms 17

Wednesday 30th, MTB group ride from United Cycle to Mill Creek Ravine for 2hrs. Kms 18

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 MTB XC 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 #9/10. I had 24/29 games played 5 goals 8 assists 13 points. 2/2 playoff games and 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