I want to apologize to the millions of fans that read my blog every week, for going radio silent over these last 14 days.

Over the last several weeks, things have gotten ridiculously busy, and unfortunately my "blogging" suffered as a result.

By don't fret, I'm back online and typing away diligently before Christmas hits and I get sucked into the abyss of adult beverages, fuzzy sweaters and fattening food!

Between managing the US Cup, managing a professional team and the onset of the holidays and family, I'm going to need a vacation from Christmas vacation.

But its all good and I wouldn't have it any other way. Plus I've managed to get in some additional saddle time these last few weeks, which is always a good outlet for me, so that has made things manageable.

Speaking of big things, take a look at the 2010 US Cup website. WWW.USCup.net The calendar is shaping up nicely for 2010, with an new series called the Triple Crown All Mountain Series. We hooked up with 3 great venues in Bonelli Park, Mountain States Cup and Massanutten Resort in VA, to create a high level Pro series that should offer great media exposure, and some prize money along the way for US based riders.

Can't travel across the US? Hit up our US Cup West coast series, that has the opening Triple Crown race at Bonelli, followed up by a Pro XCT race at Fontana in the calendar, and then your off to some other great Southern California events.

If elite level Pro racing aint your bag and you don't live in Southern Cal, look at the network of Kenda Cup Races that act as local and regional qualifiers for riders to try and earn a ticket to our Invitational Shootout in early September, where racers will go head to head for a #1 plate, Champions jersey and some great swag. Hopefully there is one in your area that you can attend.

But for now, get out on your bike, breathe in the fresh air or relax on the couch in your Snuggie with a cup of hot coco.

Until next time, enjoy the Holidays!

The Red Cowboy.