Lately

Lately I've been running around - busy with work, traveling, dogs, etc... but, I have had a chance to stay active. I finished the Solvang Century with a client and a new friend that we met on the ride that was down from Portland, OR. I decided to do the ride despite feeling awful and coughing, and at mile 65 or so it started to take it's toll. While pushing to get on a faster group's tow, I over did it and began coughing continuously. Needless to say, it was a rough 35 miles home!!! But, I was able to drag myself across the finish line and all in all had a really great time. I'll post pics soon.

I also got in touch with (on facebook) an old buddy I grew up and we had a chance to get reconnected via mountain bike riding. He came out 2 weeks ago on a Saturday morning and we rode Sycamore Canyon and overlook trail back home to my place and had a great morning. We plan to do this on a regular basis on weekends when possible - let me know if you would like to join us! All are welcome.

Yesterday I was able to sneak out and paddle surf sunrise at Latigo Point. I had the entire place to myself for about an hour and a half on low tide with some solid 4ft sets rolling in. I was able to catch 4 waves without even getting wet! # 5 wave through #12 saw 2 falls. My balance is feeling very strong, and I still think that this paddle surfing is such a special form of exercise.
As I was ready to paddle home I met a new friend who lives in Cove Colony and we discussed paddle board shape and the unique shape of my 9'6" Naish quad fin and how the 12' Laird is really a table disguised as a surfboard.

There is a new Naish 9'3" board out that looks pretty cool too.
Here are some pics from my buddy Wardog's Blog at Surfing Sports in Santa Barbara

Biggest Loser Fan?

For All you Biggest loser fans - I ran into Mike and Ron in Sycamore canyon today while riding the mountain bike ... They look great! that's all I'm going to say about this since I could probably get them in trouble.

Sycamore Cyn Photos

Here are some pictures I took in Sycamore Canyon on Sunday 1/25. The trails I took were Wood Canyon, Guadalasca, Hell Hill, Hidden Pond Trail, and Sage Trail. These are my standard rides that I take when I have anywhere from 1-3 hours of riding time.









This is a shot of Hell Hill from 3/4 of the way to the top. It is hard to see from this picture just how steep it is!










The water tower from the top of the ranch center road.











From the top of Guadalasca overlooking La Jolla Canyon and the ocean.











Overlook trail coming from Guadalasca.












Overlook down into Camarillo












Top of Guadalasca/Overlook looking out to Mt. Allen/Sandstone Peak in the Santa Monica Mtns.












A nice lady took a shot of my on the Ranch Center road by the water tower.

























More Hell Hill from the water tower. Now you can see how steep it is! .8miles of hell :)
































Cool cactus as long as you don't fall on it! It doesn't feel good.