Life in the Desert - Kamloops part II

Kamloops is pretty much desert. The ground there isn't even sand, it's silt - or moondust as the locals call it

The race was at "The Ranch" - a mini bike park on the edge of town






On race day I nabbed a prime spot for us right next to the finish line - Jenn brought the Loeka tent with her which was absolutely the best thing since sliced bread in the 35deg heat




The track was pretty fun although not really technical. The top section had a dozen grassy corners that became awash with moondust and very very tricky - slow slow in and let the brakes go - it was all about those corners

the pits from Loeka central









Food in the desert is hard to come by - Jenn and I had to fight over it after our Blue-Nana-Racing-Bread drowned in the cooler










Jenn enjoying the shade












The start was a bit exposed in the million degree heat













It was Alicia's first race and what a race! She came 3rd in Masters non-licensed

















The combination of location-location, the shade and our winning personalities meant everyone wanted to hang out with us











Jenn had a crash but was way fast so still managed 3rd - and we think the results were screwed up so really she should have had 2nd! Way to go girl!
















Todd was our shuttle buddy and ripping all weekend in the moondust - he's one of the main builders at Vedder - more of that next month










Now this was a funny shot. We were all hanging out waiting for the results and the girls were all chatting which I thought would make a good photo. I quietly whipped out the camera and ALL seven girls instantly posed for the camera - talk about sixth sense and not to mention VANE!








My team mate Brian won the over 40's - nice one BB.














and new friend Kat won the Womens - but 5 minutes later they change their minds and demoted her to 2nd. Fiona therefore was bumped to 3rd :(











And how did I do? Well, not so good. I had a fall in one of the tricky top corners and finished way down but my time wasnt too far from the winner so I was still quite pleased.

This is Alicia's trophy - a boot shaped mug. Not sure why but there you are!













After a long day in the sun we slept well again - Jenn and I slept under the stars in the back yard.

Its been a while since I slept outside but it was very refreshing. Sent myself to sleep by taking pictures of the stars!

We're planning some riding tomorrow before heading back to Van