Even though its technically the off season for my riders, there is still plenty to do on the management side of things. Tying up all the loose ends from September's meeting at the big "S", as well as gathering additional team sponsors for 2010 has me under the pump.

I've been still managing to get on the bike as often as possible to fight off the over indulgence that is sure to come in these next few weeks of Holiday gatherings. I see a forecast of Beer, Turkey, stuffing, deserts and basic gluttony staring me in the face as Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, so hopefully my local group ride helps me keep the LB's off!

The 2010 US Cup series is also coming together nicely and all most all the venues and dates have been selected. We've added some new sponsors, and have brought back several key sponsors from 2009. It looks like we are in for even a better year of US Cup managed events and I hope to build on our efforts from last year…or is it still this year?? I get lost in this time warp of planning and thinking for 2010, while its still November 2009…

In other team news, Sid Taberlay has been making a splash on the local So. Cal Cyclo Cross circuit. He started out with a bang at the opener, winning the event on his MTB. Since then he's managed to be on the podium at every race, while getting some much needed speed work training in the off season.

Ben Bostrom and Manny Prado are down in Costa Rica training and planning for the La Ruta Stage race. From the photo's and updates that have been sending, I'm glad I'm a desk jockey and not a Pro rider! The terrain, mud and weather down there doesn't look to appealing compared to my controlled climate office….but kick some ass guys!

Until next time, Keep the rubber side down.

The Red Cowboy.