8/31/09
Well I'm here with the best mountainbikers in the world, very exciting. I can't send pics because of the internet usage quota that we have.  I have 43 other juniors to race against. I'll be riding in a short time and can't wait to get out there.I feel pretty good about my chances but I'll have to pedal strong. It's kind of flat at the end and will favor strong pedalers over technical riders like myself. I'd much prefer a steep long course. Whatever I'll leave nothing behind and will do my best. Australia weather is not at all what I expected cold, windy and rainy so far. The Aussies will have a huge advantage here, they've been riding this course for over a year in preparation for this event. The fans are crazy here, it feels like a big party already 5 days before the race. I feel very lucky to be here.

Thank You, Geoff