A Major Step for Cycling Trails- The Future Trails of Ft Ord Planning Group

The beautiful sight of a open trail near the Pacific Ocean....
Monterey County's decision makers meet regarding future trail use....

B.L.M.'s top man for Ft. Ord, Eric Morgan speaks...

Brain storming idea's for future trails with Army brass...

Going over trail use with Olympian runner Blake Russell.....

This group meeting was a major get-together of all the present & future land controllers of the former Army base at Ft Ord for the purpose of future trail use in this area. It was very important to continue the dialog with the local officials concerning the cycling issues that this area faces in the present and in the future. The County was represented, as well as the Parks department, the Army, future Parcel Controllers, F.O.R.A., B.L.M., M.O.R.C.A., the Monterey Bay Youth Group, M.P.C., B.E.T.A., C.C.C.X., and a host of other trail users.

A Day Negotiating Trail Access & Improvements

Today I was in negotiations with the Senior Monterey County Park Ranger from Toro Park going over proposed trail improvements for the County Park. The Ranger was very opened minded and had some excellent suggestions as to further development of new trails and maintaining current trails.

Looking forward, this trail improvement project will require lots of time and effort. Yet the benefits to Toro Park would be huge for all trail users, especially cyclists. This is a project I have to keep focused on, and take the time to do it right. After a few years, Toro County Park could be a bicycle paradise if things go just right!

My Weapon Of Choice- The GT Zaskar Carbon Pro

My dream bike, and weapon of choice for racing, training, and pure riding fun & fulfillment... is the 2009 GT ZASKAR CARBON PRO~

This awesome ride is equipped with the following quality goods GT has selected......

Saddle:
FIZIK Gobi XM with Manganese Rails

Seat Post:
Ritchey 31.6mm 3 D forged

Seat Clamp:
GT Alum QR

Headset:
FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing

Grips:
GT Lock Down

Stem:
Ritchey Pro cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plate

Brake Levers:
Shimano XT Hydraulic

Handlebar:
Ritchey Pro butted 2014 alum, Flat, 31.8 mm clamp, 680 mm width

Spokes:
Mavic, straight pull bladed spokes
Nipples:
Mavic M7 alloy

Front Brake:
Shimano XT Hydraulic
Rear Brake:
Shimano XT Hydraulic

Rear Hub:
Mavic CrossTrail Disc for Centerlock
Front Hub:
Mavic CrossTrail Disc for Centerlock

Tires:
Front: 26"x 2.0 Kenda Karma 120 TPI with kevlar bead, Rear: same only 2.1

Chain:
HG-73 Nine Speed

Rims:
Mavic CrossTrail Disc for Centerlock, with welded Maxtal ISM rim, QRM sealed bearing hubs, 24 holes front and rear

Rear Cogs:
Shimano XT Nine speed index cassette 11-32

Front Derailleur:
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XT Shadow

Shifters:
Shimano XTR trigger

Bottom Bracket:
Shimano XT out board sealed bearings

Crankset / Chainwheel:
Shimano XT, with Hollowtech 2 piece arm and bb

Fork:
FOX 32 RL with 100mm of travel, rebound adjust and remote lock out

Frame:
GT design, force optimized, full monocoque carbon frame with replaceable der hanger

A TRUE DREAM COME TRUE!!

Selection

It was quite the honor to be selected as part of the GT DIRT COALITION program for 2009. Mountain Biking, and Cycling in general, are a way of life for me. Representing the GT DIRT COALITION is super motivational. I want to ride the GT BIKES fast, and work hard to be the best I can to show off Mountain Biking in a positive way.

It will be a pleasure to race on, train on, and introduce the awesome products of GT BICYCLES to other Northern California cyclists.

Thanks GT for giving me this opportunity to be a part of the team!