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Just a couple of photos from winter so far: Looks pretty don’t it, just wait until it takes you 45mins to dig your van out and move it 5 meters off the driveway!
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Archive for January, 2009
Trail Building
Another pic from Autumn in Spain, this was after the snow had melted up to about 2000Metres, we went out and dug a load of new trails down the side of this mountain that has a ton of natural gullies running down it that can be shaped into perfect ‘bobsled’ runs, just like on Chavannes in Les Gets but totally smooth and ssss-weeet for my hardtail!
Here’s my ass:
James
First Race of ’09…
I’m going to be lurking around and racing in Britain a bit more than usual this Spring so I decided to get the first race of the year under my belt.. For some reason I decided it would be a good idea to do an XC race, no idea what was going through my mind at the time. However, turned up to the race (Gorrick Series) and there was the best part of 700 people there, urrrgghh. I got to the start line what I thought was very early, but it so happened to be a tad late and ended up having to start at the back of my category, which meant I had some serious overtaking on my hands! Was wicked fun passing so many people on the single track and I finished (thankfully!) in 17th. All I can say is i’m glad I took up downhill when I was younger ! It was so wierd just turning up, racing and then going home. Not quite the ‘family’ feel of DH races but it was fun all the same and I might just do some more…
I have to say I found my competitors a little intimidating..
James
2009 Website Live
The Search website has been freshened up for 2009. Out with the whiteness and in with a new darker colour scheme and a few new bits and bobs. The Seasonaires Guide is one such new development. If your considering taking the plunge and coming out to the alps riding for a season have a read through, we’re going to try to keep it updated as much as possible with fresh information and tips!
A couple of new riding venues will be added towards the start of the season, so keep your eyes peeled for them!
End of 08 season(yes I know it was a while ago but I’ve got some catching up to do here..)
My last day XC guiding in Spain for 2008, after this it snowed like ken so I went skiing instead in Sierra Nevada resort(Pradallano) which was rad! Piste conditions were sooo good for pinning it and the hill was way better than you’d expect for South Spain!
James
Quick Update
Happy New Year!
Just a couple of bits of news to stick up. I might get around to writing some more posts now that I’m injured and can’t go snowboarding….. until then though:
Some more bloggers have joined the fray: Look out for posts from The Search team riders James Mcknight and Paul Aston. We’re looking forward to hearing about their pre-season build up and any other thoughts that spring out their heads!
A review: The fellas over at Southern Downhill.com came riding in Chamonix with us over the summer. They wrote up an account of their day, so if you wondered exactly what happens when you come riding with The Search have a scan through…. here.
Finally, the riders from Portsmouth University are running The Search logos on their race kit! Nice one guys, hope to see you again next season!
Portsmouth University Race Jersey
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