Well Dorothy, we're in Kansas

Operation Frozen Tundra departed Logan at about 10am Wednesday bound for Kansas City, KS through Cinnci. The plan was for Chui and I to meet up with Johnny B and Douville from Cali. As the plane broke the clouds as we landed, it was apparent that the conditions were cold. Every tree, every grassy section and every surface appeared to be covered in ice. Walking from the plane to the terminal, the temps were reported at 28 degrees. Meeting up with Douville and Johnny B, who spent a comfortable 4 hours in DC as his flight was rerouted, we decided to rush to the course and ride for about an hour before it closed. Cool note of the day was observing a lynx or similar feline spotted creature walking in the woods while driving. This was verified by Chiu who saw it too.

As soon as we took to the course, everything was supper muddy, slow and what wasn't bogged in mud was covered in a sheet of ice. Riding conditions were just gross. Three laps on the course were painfully cautious. Turns were wide and deliberate, even the running sections were sloppy. Bringing the bikes back to the car, they were caked in mud. What seemed like a good idea to get some riding in, might have turned into a bad idea as we left our rides dirty, frozen and not in the best conditions. Oh well, we're here to have fun.

Racing starts at 10am for the young B's, while those of us fighting middle age roll off at 11. More to talk about tommorrow.

Ever been to a Capellas? An entire blog could be reserved for this mecca of outdoor life. Picture a Super Wal-Mart, coupled with an LL Bean, toss in Disney World and you start to get the idea. Very cool place. Where else can you buy a $26,000 gun? <-- Not a typo. Or have your childs birthday party at an indoor shooting gallery? Or see dozen of stuffed/mounted animals? Truly an epic place.