We had no big plans for New Years Eve, though I had to come up with something since it was our wedding anniversary. I know it's kind of an unusual day to get married. It all happened from going through the motions of organizing a venue and date, which should be easy, unless you're an athlete and your main workdays are of a weekend. How do you plan a weekend 18 months ahead when race organizers don't know themselves what they are scheduling 12 months in advance? One of the venues suggested NYE and it stuck, as an added bonus we even had firework complimentary of the Hobart city Council :-) I now also have a date I can't forget. Lol. This NYE ended up being a quiet dinner with friends.

On the bike I've had 4 solid weeks of base training, combined with some solid group rides and cross races for intensity. I feel like I have pretty good form for "January". I wouldn't say I have the form of my life, though I think I'm going well enough to give Nationals a good nudge next weekend (16/17th). Surprising I've even managed to knock off my 5kg of "off season baggage" in that short time. Guess we'll see how the other guys are going come race day.

Happy New Year,

Sid