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I’ve signed up for my second stage race (3rd race ever) this weekend called the Callville Bay Classic. It takes place about 40 minutes east of Las Vegas. If you read my previous post, you know I had quite an enjoyable time at the Valley of the Sun race… Callville should be very different experience but I hope I can have a similarly good experience.

This race is going to combine the 3/4 category and they will not be scored separately. That is kind of a bummer but such is life. The Time Trial is a 3.4 mile climb, the Road Race consists of mostly rolling hills. and the crit is 30 minutes long with what looks to be 6ish turns.

Did I mention the weather is supposed to be absolute crap? Yeah… that’s the part that’s got me slightly worried. We’re talking cold, rain, and potential of snow… snow that may even accumulate. Awesome.

I was hoping Brandon would be able to go with me this race. I mean since we’d be right next to Vegas, it would have been a fun time. But, alas, he’s on a “cruise” for the next 2.5 weeks for work. I guess a Navy ship really isn’t comparable to Carnival Cruise Lines…

I was all set to go on this trip alone until by random chance and SDBC friend asked if I had room for one of his friends. I said sure, asked who I’d be bringing and it turns out it’s the same guy I went with to Arizona! Small world, totally fun. That works out well tho, I had a nice time with Steven. He’s nice, helpful, and respectful so I’m comfortable with the co-ed rooming. Actually we got a pretty sick 2 bedroom suite that has a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Its only about 20 minutes from the race site too. So the only way this could have been “awesomer” is if Brandon were able to come.

Looks like the drive is a little bit shorter than last weekends coming in at about 5 1/2 hours (hopefully a little less). We’ll be heading out tomorrow (Thursday) and I believe the rain is going to hold off until at least Friday.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to this race. I just hope all goes well and the weather doesn’t make for some nastiness…

I haven’t rode much since Valley of the Sun. I basically took all last week off with only a 30 minute trainer spin and a strength workout. I met up with a friend for a 30 mile ride on Monday (yeah for holidays) and that consisted of a nice amount of climbing. Tuesday I did the Fiesta Island sprint group and felt pretty good. I was worried that maybe I didn’t get enough training in between the 2 races but I felt pretty darn good during that sprint group, probably as good as I felt the Tuesday before VoS. So, all should be well.

The kittens will be “home alone” which is always cause for concern. I had to go out an buy a new automatic feeder… Hopefully this once is a bit more kitten-proof. The last one they were able to reach their little paws up and pull out food like it was a freaking buffet. This new feeder only has compartments for 5 feedings so either it will work and feed them twice a day or if they get into it they’ll pig out with what’s there but can’t get over gluttonous.

So, homeward bound shortly to do some laundry, pack, clean the bike, and whatever else needs to be done before the cold and damp weekend ahead.

P.S. I got a TT bike. More on that after Callville!