Welcome // JayP's Dirt: Endurance Cyclist Jay Petervary

Busy, busy...

"Endurance Drywall" has taken up sometime these past couple weeks. Been in the "get'er done" zone, working many hours and even through the weekends but as they say, got to make hay while the sun shines.

I actually don't mind pushing through jobs like this sometimes, of course it benefits the pocket but I feel it is a type of training. Long hours on your feet, running around throwing 100lb sheets of sheetrock around, and then slinging mud all day long like in an "over distance" workout zone.

To say all I have been doing is working would be a lie. Yep, still keeping on the bike, little bit of skating, getting the dogs out snowshoing, did an overnighter, fidgeting/dialing gear for the race and getting some freshies, one of my favorite's!

first turn

Speaking of freshies...I just want to plug RBH Designs for these freshies.
rbh socks
This is the Hi-Rise sock. I got a pair 3 years and well over 2 thousand mile ago. The heel finally wore a hole through, but I will blame that on the close to 500 miles of pushing.
If your not familiar with vapor barrier clothing, I suggest looking into it. It has been my savyor for cold weather riding and espically extremely cold temps. Traps heat and prevents layers from gettting wet. Pretty simple and logical.
It is recomended to wear vapor barrier clothing next to skin but you can do what works for you. I wear a thin linear sock then my barrier. T-race wears an old school rag wool sock then her non-insulated barrier since her foot does'nt sweat as much.
I have also found great benefit in theV NTS Vest which keeps my core warm and again the layers dry. I also wear a thin base layer under it. The warm enviroment it creates close to my body is also where I store all the things I don't want to freeze, including my water bladder hose!
Besides this family run business making some fine gear they pay attention to there customers and there pusuits. They care!! So give them a try, it will change the way you dress for all your winter activities.
As RBH Designs says "Warm Regards".

Where's the Snow?

Hell if I know. Ask me if I am jonseing for the big dump so I can ski waist deep pow...OK, I would'nt mind it, but honestly my fun meter has been stoked high enough with the buff "white track" that I catch myself day dreaming it stays like this. There has/is this window of trail conditions that is opening up new places to go and if one wanted to do an epic or just get out and cover some ground, now's the time. Snow Biking is bliss right now. I hope people are'nt waiting for that big dump cause' there is plenty to do in the mean time.

T - GooseWing

Beyond Packsaddle

060

060 - ridge

big holes - high country

I have been riding, loaded, not drunk but with all my gear, a fair amount of miles lately and I think my whole body is adapting well as I am not noticing the additional wieght anymore (ie. no longer sore knees and feeling like a dead anchor around the bike) and it is becoming second nature.

I do promise the powder gods that next time it dumps I will be enjoying you a whole different way but I am in no rush either.

Togwotee Winter Classic

Registration Tag Supporting the trails with a $25 sticker.

Wow, it was fast and firm! 2 hours 37 minutes to do the 25 miles which included 2800 vert. Not to shabby. Doing this route several times before never faster then 5 hours sort of makes me feel like I cheated myself by not staying out there longer or just doing it again.

Once again a handful of us met up at Togwotee Lodge to ride/race the loop. It was a gorgeous sun filled day spent with like minded friends doing what more people should be, enjoying our snow packed trails on fat wheeled bikes.

Dave - TWC 10' "Neat and Tidy", Dave Byers, the organizer.

I followed Dave for a few minutes and then decided it is a race and there is only one way to get in race like training, and that is race it. So, gased er' up and peddeled strong the entire time passing Dave and just trying to push myself against the clock (there is a record time with every race and why not shoot for it). Mocking out the super fun downhills and pedaling strongly through each climb. On one of the first downhills at the bottom there was a soft soggy spot which I thought was frozen and I could clear going 20+ mph but instead the front wheel broke through and I ejected. Ouch! A quick evaluation on myself moving all body parts let me know I was OK except for the now wet gloves, jacket, and sore ribs (sore today as well, 3 days later). I fully enjoyed my ride, felt really good, and yes shaved a few minutes off last years record time.

V trail Don't forget your sunglasses.

V Trail - 2 Feeling my Zeal.

This was one of the most spectacular days of riding in this area that I have experinced!

There is another race in the Togwotee Classic series that people should consider on March 6th. It's a great way to experince our trails and see what they are all about. Sooner or later people will get it, we have incredible snow riding in our Teton area!!

Buffalo Valley - Tetons The view from Buffalo Valley. This view never gets old.