Right now we are finishing up moving into our new place in Mission Viejo. Over the next 5 weeks I will be preparing for the next 4 races: 2 World Cups and 2 U.S. Cups on the East Coast. This was the first week I was able to put in 20 plus hours of good intensity, and base miles. I’ve really have enjoyed being home, it was a long last few months of travel. It has been nice getting back to my regular routine, and local riding, here in Southern California. Soon it will be back to traveling and racing which I am looking forward too, but for now its time to put my head down and stay focused. I am extremely excited for the up coming races and hope to improve with every race. Other than that I just spend about 3 hours working on a 15mm axle, and a 140mm rotor for my power tap (improving it), I already have it working. My next task will be to try to break the Cholla climb record set by Johnny O’Mara of 2:52.

Manuel Prado