I am off to the Sacred Valley in Peru, the Andes and Machu Picchu from Sept 25-Oct 12th.... so excited I leave tomorrow... so stay tuned for all the details when I get back... you can check out the itinerary here....

Benny’s birthday ride in Minekami, Gunma... MTB Japan...great times, great ride.......was lucky enough to grab a ride from Hakuba with Hori Kun and Take San.....then met old and new friends with a bonus day of fantastic riding.... threw in a big unexpected big crash that ended with a my name branding “Karey’s corner” lol!! No injuries just dirt on my new Specialized thermal jacket...but it washed out, thank goodness... thanks to everyone who came out and those that worked the ride!!!! Cheers MTB Japan, you rock!!! More pictures here!

Paulo Whitehouse on his first ride ever, being a Londoner and all, he actually did quite well, lol.....those city folk... no really, he tackled some serious single track on his first day ever......great work Paulo....more photo’s here...

Gave Matt a call today and asked if he wanted to join me for a ride, and he said yes....so off we went, what a way to start off a birthday..... perfect morning ride.... thanks Matt.......

Happy 29th to me, Happy really plus 13, to me.... thanks to Kouji for the awesome b-day wine... and the people at the river who decided to have a party the same day as my birthday... more pics here.....