The annual Rogers Cup took place at the local Como Street group ride, over 300 road riders came to see if they could “hang" with the front group, and hopefully make it over the Wall climb as well as the famous Cooks Corner climb. Unfortunately for those that where not very fit, they got dropped and had to chase all the way through the canyon. The pace at the front was super fast, and those who lost contact with the front group never made it back. Despite taking a break, and being off the bike for almost 3 weeks I'm still enjoying some left over fitness from La Ruta. After climbing more than 50000 feet in Costa Rica in just 4 days you can bet that I was going to take the 3 KOMs along the route on the 2009 Rogers Cup. I have to tell you that I would of liked to have won the sprint as well, but unfortunately I cannot sprint against top sprinters such as Brian Lopes and Demarke who end up winning the event. I still had a lot of fun, for what will be marking the end of my 3-week break. I will be getting back into full training mode, more details on what is coming up as far as training in next week’s update.

Take care,

Manuel Prado