It seems the season starts early every year, well at least the Australian Nationals have been

creeping forward over the years. They use to be in March, then February, end of January and now, mid January. Hence training for the next year has started a little earlier, usually I stay semi

fit up until Christmas and start the big days post Christmas as a way of getting rid of all the

EXTRA Christmas pudding I shouldn’t have had. This last week and a half I’ve been stringing

together some solid 4-5 hour days, in hope that I will be fit enough in 4 weeks not to embarrass

myself at nationals. I know it seems weird not to have nationals as the main priority; but

unfortunately January is a difficult time to be flying on the bike, when the focus (US season) is

March through to September. I think I’ve carried some extra fitness through this off season doing

the cross races, perhaps 4 solid weeks of training will be enough to get another title? Hopefully

the day time rain will stay away to allow consistent training.

This weekend is the final So Cal Cross race; hopefully I can finish with solid podium placing!

Sid Taberlay