'15 seconds...'

We, as bike racers, know how it feels to hear those words on the start line. I get nervous even typing it. Well, last weekend I heard those words as I signed up for the first race of the year. Fresh off of the trip from Spain and a 4 hour ride the previous day - I suited up and toe'd the line. I have to say, I felt pretty good. So, as much as I'd love to use my travel and ride as an excuse, I can't say it effected me too much. However, my technical riding completely disappeared, leaving my competitors wondering how I managed to ever get a pro mtb license!



Speaking of Spain, I had the great opportunity to spend time and shoot with Jani Brajkovic, of Team Radioshack. He is an extremely humble, talented, and nice guy. Not to mention a cool dad to his fun 3 year old son. Jani allowed us to invade his 6 hour training day for some filming on the Canary Island of Tenerife. Apparently, every passenger in the car must have a seatbelt on there. AND the doors have to be shut... What? I paid 40 Euros and spoke some poor (very poor) Spanish to learn that lesson.







In honor of David Lee Roth, we shot some photos halfway up the Tenerife volcano, where Jani's lone hotel was.






I'll post a link to the Jani piece when it is finished. Thank you again Jani, for the quality time you gave Paul and I.