A Great Way To End The Year!

It's hard to believe 2011 has come and gone. WOW, what a year!  For many of us, LOTOJA, was the ultimate..... 206 miles, 3 state, 1 day. However, for me it was NOT the race, but the journey that will be forever embedded in my memory. Thanks to you all for a great riding year and may the new year bring many more memories of YIPPY SKIPPIES!

Happy New Year!

Moab - 3rd Annual Fall Ride

Yesterday, was a defining moment for some of the PCR as they left SLC at 7am to join the Glausers already in Moab to ride through the Arches National Park. As you will see form the pictures/video below it was inspiring... Another treat for the boys of the PCR was to have our local 3 time gold medal Olympian, Mary Glauser, join us on the ride. Yes, she was the first to the top of many hills and in her own humble way said, YOU MEN AREN'T THAT TOUGH... :-)

 Here's to Steve Hale for putting together the BEST RIDE EVER!

 Lloyd, pay attention we are taking a group picture.......

Now that's better, but smile next time.....

 WOW!

 Here's a couple for your screen savers.... :-)

 Fiery Furnace

 Balanced Rock.... anyone got a golf club?

 Our LEADER for the day.... THANKS STEVE!

Good Food, Great Friends!

12 Hours of Sundance

And you thought the LOTOJA was tough..... Some of the Parleys Canyon Riders took to the mountains today and I think you'll agree, mountain biking is NOT for SISSIES. With a rainstorm the night before, the course was a little muddy to begin with, but that didn't stop these riders......

 What happened to Cory? I'm tired of doing all the work!

 Riding with your buddies is the BEST!

 How long can you balance without falling over?

 Base Camp, KEY to good food, resting, recovery from injuries,  and lots of laughter!

 I'm SOOO TIRED!

 "Now, when you get to the top, make sure not to fall because it really hurts"

"Tara, I should have listened to you.......... :-("

 This is such a COOL bike rack.....

 Carvings in the side of the mountain from ancient bikers.......

 Tara and her BOYS!

 Tara and Cory, I think you have grown....

LOTOJA - 206 Miles / 3 States / 1 Day

The BIG event is finally here. Did we do enough training? Did we bring the right food? Will our bodies and equipment withstand the day, the hills, the heat, the road?  A lot of unknowns, but one thing we know for sure........  LET THE RIDE BEGIN! YIPPY SKIPPY

 I'm so excited to use my Bento Box for the 1st time

 Eating the right food, with the right people is key for a strong LOTOJA!

 Don't worry Jan, we will take good care of Val..

 We love our support crew!

 YEA BABY!

 I'm healed! No problem raising my hands after a broken collar bone 3 weeks ago

Jodi and her MEN!

Time to get to bed and try and sleep for an early morning start

 

The FUN GROUP had to be at the starting line at 5:30am to get a spot in the 1st group of riders leaving at 5:45am. Boy are we EXCITED! It was an amazing thing to see, hundreds of bikers riding in the dark with their headlights and flashing red taillights.

  

 

 Anyone seen the B- team yet? We have been chasing them for a LONG time...

 You'll never catch us....(not) we're at the Snake River Canyon.. YEA!

As individuals, we looked ok..............

.........but we couldn't have done it without our better halves!

Best dressed couple.... who are these movie stars?

WE MADE IT!

TARA, WHERE ARE YOU?

President, Dr. J,  we felt your influence, friendshp & POWER the whole day.... LOVE YA MAN!

 I didn't realize how exhausting it is to be apart of a support crew!!!

 Hey Cory, where did you say to turn left?

 YES, we are kinda proud of our medals and our WOMEN!

 Post ride breakfast.... Yes, we are ALL VERY HUNGRY!

B- Team, ROCKS!

Fellow Rocket Heads and other Parleys Canyon Riders.... I hope you have enjoyed this trip to LOTOJA as much as I have. WOW, what an EPIC event. Thanks for putting up with me.  I'm eager to continue the ride of life with all of you, no matter where the road takes us......... YIPPY SKIPPY!