Paul, the other Kansas guys, and I walked to the downtown for after race party. The sky was super clear and a meteor shower kept us entertained on the walk. I saw Tim Johnson and congratulated him. He is a nice guy. Then, before I knew it, shots were present. I’m pretty sure that was going to be a common occurrence most the night around him. And, it was going to be at an ugly pace, I could tell. We went upstairs to watch the finals of the roller races. I watched Trebon do a one up “down a pint” before the 500 meters race. He lost. Not by much though. A ton of great athletes live here in Bend. A lot of retired riders. It was good to catch up. Driving back to Salt Lake City tomorrow all day. Going to get my hand and shoulder looked at. Not in much of a rush to get home. Might go back through Steamboat and ski a bit. Depends on what I hear in SLC.

Ryan Trebon before his roller race.

The women's final in motion.

Catherine's clothing choice for the trek to downtown got her free drinks from strangers at the party.

Bromont at his 6th Cyclo-X National Championships.

Left Bend heading to Salt Lake City. Highway 20 from Bend to Boise is pretty. No traffic with scenic views. Open road. Trudi called a team doctor from BMC, Dr. Scott Major, and he met up with us at 10pm at his clinic in Ogden, Utah. It’s been a year since I had sinus surgery and it hasn’t worked out as well as I had hoped. Super guy. He and Trudi went over their respective schedules for next year. BMC just sent out the support schedules and it is obviously a ramped up program compared to last season, with the additions of Cadel, George, etc. Have an appointment with Eric Heiden, Dr. Eric Heiden, in 30 minutes. He’s an orthopedic surgeon. He’s also another team doctor for BMC. I’ve known him since 1980, after he won his 5 gold Olympic medals. I’m been meaning to get out here and see him every since I crashed in Superweek and separated my shoulder. The thumb is just gravy. Hopefully staying in Silverthorne, Colorado tonight. Gonna try to ski some depending on what Eric says I should do with my thumb (and shoulder).

I love well groomed, fallow fields in the winter.

You don't see this much anymore.

Making pretty good time in the wide open West. I wasn't driving this fast the whole time.