Had a good break from the world cup scene. Spent a bit of time at home and the rest in France on holiday with a few mates. We were staying in morzine, the riding is amazing and the night life is not to bad either for a small French town berried in the alps.

It was not all play though, I went and did the mega avalanche in alp de huez. This was the second time I have done it and it did not disappoint. I had a few problems with my van so I was a little late and missed all my practice and qualifying. I was put in the fourth row which was not to bad I new I could pull though from there and was looking at a top ten spot if all went well.

I pedalled out the gate on my new 2010 specialized enduro the overtaking started right away, as we hit the snow I was maybe top 60. I was pretty confident in the snow as I had ridden snow a few times before, but had heard stories about big icy patches and a big hole in the snow which had already clamed a few rides. That was a bit scary to be told just as I set off having never ridden the track before. The snow went well and at the end found my self in a top 10 or 15 spot, which I was happy with. After the snow there was a good rough bit that took us around the mountain and in to the town, it was single track so no overtaking but was still fun. After we went around the town there was a long 5km pedal traversing around to the steeped final part of the race. Unfortunately I had a small mechanical and could not go on but will be looking forward to next years race.

After getting back to morzine Clay Porter arrived from the states to do 4 days filming for his new film called “3 minute gap”. Went really well and think we have got some life changing footage so we will have to see how its all comes out early next year.

Msa world cup

Got back from France with a few days at home before the 6th world round in mt st Anne. Just spent the tree days I had at home on my dirt jump bike with friends was real chilled and cool, good to get ready for a long trip racing over seas for the next 2 months.

Also went on a ride around London just been a tourist and looking at all the sights and wild people which was amazing fun. Was aching the next day though, don’t think I realised how far I had actually ridden after a day of sight seeing.