Christopher Jones: Jonez World

Where you been? Yeah you; where have you been? Ah on vacation, kind of like me. After a sucessful cross season all things cycling related in my life (including you mr website) have been neglected. This neglect was forced at first and has been embraced lately. With TT1’s road season not scheduled to start until almost April, I saw an opportunity to step away from the sport and lifestyle of a professional cyclist for a while. Skiing, skiing, and well more of the s word have been the order of my downtime. It had been 6 years since I shelved the sticks along with my appetite for the steep and deep. That was too long and this offseason was the binge. I toyed with planks of all sizes and enjoyed my time on all of them. On Max’s advice I have picked up skate skiing, or I should say tried to pick up, since I dug quite a few divots on the skating lanes at the Auburn Ski Club and Royal Gorge. I not sure if his goal was to humble me by being passed by 7 year old girls, or to just wear me out by telling me to go skate for 3hrs. I know what you are thinking, 3hrs isn’t that long, you ride your bike for 6. Trust me, the average heart rates from skating were much higher than riding. Still don’t believe me, come join me for a flailing session sometime.
Now it is time to get back down to business. This week kicks off the return to my training routine. We are starting a new tradition of January training trip to Maui. What better way to start off on the right foot than in a warm climate with lots of sun block?
I feel refreshed and know this season will be filled with sucess. TT1 has imported quite a few talented riders and poached some from other domestic teams. We will be a younger and hungrier team this season and I am excited about all of the young guys.