What a weekend and first days of the week

Well, another weekend flew and it was fantastic (for the most part).
I was asked to go wrench at the Treadman Duathlon down in Pine Island, MN. I got my bike all ready to race. My Salsa El gogo is my trusty steed. I put the race wheels on and loaded it up into the truck to drive down Saturday morning. Well, 5am came very early and it was 40 degrees out. Needless to say after 2hrs of sleep, the drive down there, and me being a baby when it comes to cold weather I decided not to race. After I did the bike mechanic stuff and everyone got onto their bikes from the run I left that joint.

Sunday was the real day. Mtn bike race up in St. Cloud on the jail trail. It was a great time. I got to see the boys from Revolution Cycle and Ski. Hung out and chatted with Ron and Ben. It was good to see them and to catch up. They put on a great race and got some good support for Mid Minnesota Cycling Club. Mason, Elagnor, Oumar, Adam, and I raced. It was a blast. We all had fun, especially Mason! Mason did get some crowd points by going through the tough rock garden until he made it without stopping. I think everyone placed in their age-group except Mason and me.... Hmmm... I think it is cause I am too slow and Mason likes to please the crowd!

I was offered the 4th grade long-term sub position as well! I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I am excited to teach. It is in a great area and I will get to work with an amazing staff.  I am bummed because I wanted to go out to 24 hour mtn bike nationals to support Mike in his quest to be national champ, but I start on October 1st (possibly sooner if the teacher has her baby before then) and that is the day we would be driving back. It would have been great to hang out with everyone and run around the woods handing out nutrition/giving support to Mike. I am thinking next year???

I'm tired. Going to bed because tomorrow I am going to shadow the teacher for the day. I need to make sure I got a good group of students!