Labor Day Weekend: Riding, eating, drinking. What else? September 3-6, 2010

The only thing laborious about Labor Day weekend may have been the stinking intervals I had to get out of the way on Saturday. Other than that, super fun riding and good friends, good food and good fun. We had the rotating guests this weekend. Friday night we had the Weemans, along with Graeme and Jamie. Then Saturday the Standish's replaced them, along with Kendra and Melissa and Kris and Maia, and then Sunday, Emily and Wendy made it up. The only brave souls to stay the entire weekend were Lisa and Doug Turnbull. It was fun.

Friday night we took to the trails by foot, as we were babysitting Indie Punkin' (the Wenborn's dog), then Dawn and the boys took over the kitchen and whipped up some fabulous pizzas. It was amazing. Saturday everyone went their separate ways. Tim joined me for a cx ride, where I squeezed in some intervals. I love riding on the forest roads around Mt. Hood. I didn't bring the camera though. It was a workout. Who needs pictures of that? Returning from our ride, the fun began. The Standish's brought up some Salmon their son Zach had caught and it was Zander's birthday. A big weekend. Dinner, drinks, and darts. Then I had to shove a cupcake into Zanders face for his birthday. I am such a grown up.

Yummy salmon dinner.

Zander wearing his frosting compliments of me.

Sunday it was sweet singletrack. One of my favorite rides. We did not supersize it this time, But did Boulder Lakes, climbing up from Pocket Creek and then finished with Gunsight and Gumjawic. Of course, this time I forgot my camera, so Jeff was kind enough to be the photog.

Kendra, me, Melissa, Lisa, Doug & Tim.

Riding my favorite rocks in Boulder Lakes. Nice pic, Jeff!

Boulder Lakes.

So scenic, I can put 2 pics in from the same place.

Being dorks.

Kendra in her domain. With Indie.

Monday, we headed out and did 15 mile and trail 450. Last time we rode this trail, there were trees down and it was pretty unfun. This time we verified it was clear. Aside from a few down trees on the descent, it was in great shape.

Girl picture. Emily, Lisa, Wendy and me. (apparently posing. What a dork!)

Lisa didn't like the ride at all. Can't you tell???

This time of year is always bittersweet. I am soooo excited for cyclocross, but yet know that my cabin time will be limited and I will not be seeing as much sweet singletrack in my future. I may make a few mid-week getaways, so if you want to join me, let me know. Stay tune for some CX updates!