India day 1

Everything here is very visual. It can be overwhelming when you want to film it all.

Today was a little stressful as we're working out the kinks in production. I've really enjoyed the people so far. They're so polite and work tremendously hard.

Only about a minute left of wi-fi...

I'll post pictures next time.

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Bollywood to Rajasthan

I'm off to India to tonight! I'll be shooting a project and will be there until mid April, so I'll try and update when possible.

filament productions reel

tying knots

Congratulations Payal and Dave!



I just got back from what may have been the most fun wedding ever attended. (The only thing missing was, of course, Libby...) I drove out there with Matt 'Road Trip' Sinclair. I've taken many trips - all memorable - with Matt and this trip was no exception. Matt grew up in CO and after introducing him to Dave, we've become quite the trio.



In other news, I have signed, sealed and delivered my contract with Trek. Let the season begin!

dialing it in

As us mountain bikers get ready for the new season of travel, suffering, and fun, it's time to hone our fitness, skills, and for me - nerves. It's been a good start to the season as my teammate Josh and I have been riding a ton in the week that he was here...







Thanks for hammering so much this last week.



Yesterday I rode some of my favorite trails with some of my favorite people who happen to be very accomplished: Ryan(CO State Champ), Jen(Collegiate National Champ) . . .



Dellys(Multiple Australian National Champ AND 2008 Olympian!)...



And my nemesis (and more so, good friend), Brian(who has, by my quick internet research, 15 professional victories!)...



This man has made me suffer in a race more than anyone. I won my first race as a pro in an all-out battle with this man and I'll never forget the pain and glory I felt... Oh the drama...

In other news, I'm close to finishing post-production on the music video I directed with Libby. I'll rarely pass up the opportunity to talk about this woman.

back in the saddle

Climbing in the mountains is a true love of mine. Lucky for me, I'm in the mecca for such riding.

Golden Gate Canyon is the perfect training ground and is one of those good rides just out the front door...



This was especially painful after spending a week at sea level, but totally worth it as I got to spend a few days with the love of mine.

It's almost official

Well, as I said before, Volkswagen pulled their sponsorship at the end of 08, so Trek has started the Trek Racing Co-Op - which is the name of the new team. I've been leaning towards this option as the people who work at Trek are great. Although the sponsorship is a smaller one, the fact that they're still looking out for their riders from last year speaks well of the company. I still look forward to competing at the highest level, training and racing harder than ever before.

A big thanks to Scott Daubert for taking care of the riders from 2008.

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