While some of the team is battling away, leading the race in Georgia, another chunk is prepping for war in the ardennes and teammate Timmy Duggan is still recovering in a Georgia hospital after a terrible crash during stage 3, I am out in fruita Colorado playing on the mountain bike and remembering how much fun riding a bike can be! Two days of some of the most amazing trails I’ve ever ridden have put a huge smile on the face. The fat tire festival is going on this weekend as well and seeing so many people out on bikes, having a great time and doing it for the love has been a great reminder as to how much fun a bike can be. One week left to nourish that spirit and then back to Europe, starting up next Sunday with trophee grimpeurs. After a good little break it will be great to get back at it.

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