A group shot of all of us racers just before the start of the 50km MTB Fujimi Adventure Race...
Vaughan, Mark, Bruce, Albert, Randall and I.....

Well, after saying NEVER AGAIN, at the finish of last years race...somehow I found myself signing up for it again this year. I am very glad I did because this year's Adventure in Fujimi turned out to be a great race. We had beautiful blue sky, with killer views all around us. Even though, most of us were huffing and puffing on the climb, we still managed to take in some of the views on the way up. What a difference compared to last year's race where most of us were hypothermic from the heavy rain and cold weather conditions...! It just goes to show what a nice day of weather can do for a race......

This season, I have not been off to a good start, unfortunately. I suffered from whooping cough for almost three months and then found out last week I have a hip that is totally out of whack from my right knee that I had surgery on several years ago. Despite the lack of training and the mis-body alignment, I was determined to finish this race. That I did, and ended up 1st place in my age category and 3rd overall in the 50km MTB Women's class. Yeah!!! I was stoked!!! Not only did I have a good race, but several of my friends as well. Mark Parker, one of my best buddies for years won again this year! Going strong and even a couple of years older than me. He is an inspiration to all of us athletes out there, young or old!!! Congratulations Mark.... and to all my other friends and team mates that raced.... great job everyone!!!!!


Team Batavia Air and I...

This year we have a new team that was put together by my long time rival and friend, Aya Tazaki. I have known her since she was a kid and now a great adult and role model for other riders. Miki and Aya make up this great team and I wish them all the luck for this season!! Great job Team Batavia Air for making the podium more than a few times!!!!

Check out all of the photo's here.

Next week I will be racing for Team Oakley in the Louis Garneau Cup in Fujimi Kogen... check it out in my previous blog postings......

Enjoy the sunny weather and hope to see you out there on the trails .....signing out for now.... ciao!!!