"Off-season" Update

Now that the official road season has come to an end, we have started to turn our attention to other aspects of life that we have neglected a little by being on the road so much this season. For me that is family. My girls and I have a trick-or-treating date planned, and lots of playtime at the house. Along with this time of year, comes work around the house on those projects that you just never got around to. Mowing, yard work, and organizing the garage...again. However, after you take your traditional week or so off the bike, there still exists the urge to train and keep your body moving around. Luckily most of us can follow a less structured training plan for now with some fun stuff thrown in there for measure.

Most of the team has been playing around with the mountain bikes for a week or so now. We have all taking our share of tumbles, but we are pumped to be out riding in a different environment. There are some short-track races here in Charlotte coming up in Nov. that we plan to tackle to keep our competative bug at ease.

Several of our folks are also having fun with other pursuits as well. Our longtime friend and Regional Sales Manager for Trek/ Gary Fisher and Bontrager, Jeff "eat my dust" Haase took the Hincapie/Coca-Cola/Barkley Team's first cyclocross WIN. Jeff crused to a win out of a pretty deep field of racers in the MSCross masters race 2 weeks ago. Jeff started racing cross close to 15 years ago on an old Schwinn road bike and has been hooked ever since.

Bridgette McClean, our jr womens racer, has turned her Winter training focus to her High School Cross Country team. Bridgette's school won first place in their Conference Championships today at McAlpine Park in Charlotte. Bridgette had a great run, taking 3th herself with one of her best times.

I am sure that on your next group ride you are going to hear guys talking about core training - this, and gym workouts - that, but remember that the off-season is also a time to focus on family, health and home. At least for now...all those workouts will come sooner than later.

Thanks to all of our sponsors, supporters, training partners, friends and family for a great 2008 season. Adam