The Edge of Never

I dont know Mr. Kye but my brother does and he says he's a good dude so I trust his opinion. But I remember watching Bill Kerig and Trevor Peterson as a kid in RAP films, Carving the White. They were my idols, I probably watched that flick over a 100 times.

The Edge of Never

WasSUP Race

I have been a little sluggish with the blog posts.  Sorry about that.  This is a little delayed news.  A little over a week ago I received a call from a rando number and thy invited m to a Stand up Paddle (SUP) race at Deer Creek.  The first ever for the Utah summer games.  It was a lot of fun and there was a great turn out, around 25 people.  I didn't know so many people enjoyed paddling at an extremely slow speed across flat water.  Because whenever I load my board on my car and drive to the lake I get tons of looks from the local farm and red neck folk.  

The race only had two classes, Men and Women.  We had everyone from first timers to pros there.  The course was 1.5 miles which is considered a sprint!  It didn't feel like it to me.  We all started at a good clip and hung together for a bit then people started spreading out.  Long story short.  I ended up getting 3rd a board length behind Eric Schlopy and we were about 200 yards behind this pro guy who had a race board but was wicked fast.   We ended up figuring out he was top 5 in the world in SUP racing.   I wish I remember is name.  But he lives in Eden and California and bounces back and forth between the two.  

I'm just rambling so click here for some shots and I also think someone tagged me on my face book with some more.    SUP PHOTOS

Also check out the shots of the event that followed.  As the SUP race ended the sailing race started.  The boats got half way down the lake and a huge storm blew through.  I MEAN NASTY!  I felt like Lieutenant Dan in Forest Gump watching this thing.  The sail boats couldn't get off the lake in time and 15 boats capsized.  But luckily nobody was hurt.  I think thy have to re hold the Utah Summer Games Sail Boat race! 

Len10

Check this kid out.  He is absolutely nuts!  My favorite kiteboarder to date.  

RUBEN LENTEN

http://www.ontheloose.tv/

My knee is still bugging me so I have laid low from kiting so far this summer.  Luckily the winds haven't been too great so the temptation isn't that high.  Hopefully I get a taste soon.  Until then, more biking.  Which I have been enjoying a ton.  

Heres some more goods I found.  

Go to Nimbus Independent for more videos.

 I was searching the Nimbus site for some new footy of my brother.  He is going to have a part in this years Nimbus production.  Stay tuned for his goods.  But til then enjoy this trip clip.  It comes from my favorite ski film creator, Kris Ostness.  Ever since Clay Pigeons came out I have followed his work.  He has a way of attaching you to the film. 

Pedal to the Metal

I stole my trusty ol' cruiser back from my little bro and fixed to up so it runs smooth again.  It has been great riding around town.  No getting in the truck for me when I have to get groceries.  But Im thinking of upgrading to one of these minus the kids.  Gotta wait for that.  Now I can haul all my stuff from the hardware store back home.  

America Supports Team USA

Between now and July 4th the US Olympic Team is looking for the publics support through donations.  Learn more by visiting www.teamusa.org.

Unlike most other nations, the US doesn't use government funding to support their Olympic teams.  This is for a good cause in support of athletes and nations competing for common good.  

Thanks for the support

The land of the rising sun

I have been riding a ton lately and it has been great.  The knee is coming around and I am feeling great.  Yesterday I was riding my favorite ride and one I grew up on.  The alpine loop is its name and it is one of the most scenic rides I have ever been on.  You ride over a pass on Mt. Timpanogos and at the top you can see Snowbird, Alta, Lone Peak, Cascade while you are under Timp.  

I rode to the top for the second time this spring and this time it was with some of my Bike racing friends Brian and Hunter Tolbert along with their Dad Tracy and my Mom.  After chilling up top for a while we began the decent.  I wasnt pushing my speed at all but rounding one of the switch backs my tire slipped out and I went for a nice butt slide.  It was weird I didn't tear anything up except that.  No fingers, elbows, knees nothing.  I have never crashed on a Road bike so that was a first.  I hope a last.  I have definatly escaped a few close ones but this finally got me.  It isnt too fun.  It hurt to simply sit but I think I will get back on the bike thurs.  

My butt looks like the Japanese flag.  Mostly white with a big red circle on it.  Thanks to Robyn, Heather and my Mudda for picking the gravel out and burning me with hydrogen peroxide.

 

Hose pits

I just filmed a new commercial, check it out.

EFX

Check this out, EFXgolf.com  I met this guy Jeremy at the NBC Olympic photo shoot and he did some energy tests on me.  I did the tests with and without the EFX energy bracelet and I could feel way more powerful with the bracelet on.  Another reason to believe in this stuff is Ted Ligety introduced me to Jeremy and EFX telling me I had to check it out.  Ted isn't into holistic stuff at all.  Check the stuff out!

Thanks Jeremy

Enough of that, now check this goober out!  haha, I should shave my armpits....psyche!!!

Lil' Update

I have had a busy past week or so.  From ski team meetings, to photo shoots to concerts I have been kept busy.  

The US ski teams center of Excellence is up and running.  The palace is pretty insane.  They have done a great job with the building.  From half pipes, to foam pits, to basketball courts I hope I don't get myself into trouble.  

We had some meetings proposing our plans for the summer and educating us about what we are thinking for the future. 

We also had physical testing last week.  Due to my knees status I didn't participate in it.  I also opted out of the Mammoth May camp desiring more rest for my body.  

My knee is feeling pretty god though.  Yesterday was my first day back on the bike.  I went for a long spin around the valley and my knee reacted well to that so I will slowly ramp it up and see how it progresses.  

From the ski teams meetings I flew to L.A. to do a pre Olympic shoot with NBC and its affiliates and have a meeting with VISA's ad agency.  I thought I did a decent job with the interviews and photo shoots. US Weekley tried to get me to pose with my shirt off but that didn't fly.  Then universal sports asked the same thing so I said "what the heck, we'll see what happens."  I think I'm going to regret those, they were pretty cheesy.  

Then I got a call to join my friends in Santa Barbara for the Kings of Leon concert.  So I extended my trip and spent a few more days in the city of angles.

I have to say Kings of Leon are incredible live.  I enjoyed them a lot and would pay to see them again, which is a rarity for me.  

Now Im home enjoying the good weather!  Finally

Where Amazing Happens

One of the best things about the playoffs is watching Charles Barkley.  This guy is too funny.  He can barely speak, every word is a tongue twister for him.  He's always laughing having a good time and he's not only poking fun at other people but he is poking fun at himself.  He always says "I can't believe we get paid for this." 

Check out the barkley zone on NBA.com.  I was recently asked what TV shows I would like to be on and I forgot this one.  This would be the show of my choice.  NBA on TNT!

I do enjoy seeing the athleticism of the NBA.  Of all the major sports I think this shows the most athleticism.  Lebron is nuts, Kobe is dangerous when he's pissed, the Celts are holding it together by a thread, there's a lot of drama in these playoffs.  

Happy mothers day

I want to wish a happy mothers day to my mom, my grandma, and all the other mothers out there.

I always tell my mom she gave me my competitive spirit and my strong lungs. I remember when I was a kid seeing her passing and demoralizing all the guys in her bike races. I bet you she could have been pro, but instead she raised us boys. Thanks mom

Spyder Testing

It has been great working with Spyder.  They are a company who wants to push the limits of our materials and bring the fastest products to the table.  The past 2 days I was in San Diego testing new suits for the up coming Olympic year.  

We went to the San Diego Low Speed Wind tunnel.  This is where Lance Armstrong and a lot of prominent bike teams have done their testing over the years.  the walls were covered in pictures of the past.  It is pretty cool to see.  

There was a lot of media there talking with Jake Zamansky, Daron Rahlves and me.  Discovery Channel Canada was even there! haha We couldn't pull the actual discovery channel peeps, they're missing out.

  We got a lot of good info out of the tunnel.  I think were going to have some weapons for the up coming Olympic season.  

Here I am standing in the propeller room.  This tunnel was built in the 40's but its precision is amazing.  The huge wooden blades skim within an inch off the ground.  This makes for consistent airflow.  It would have been rad to get a  skateboard and shredded in here.  But that probably wouldn't fly.  (or maybe I would? haha)

Testing the new skier cross pant.  While wearing the stealth top! Im thinking of sporting this in my races this winter.  It will keep me nice and cool as Im cruising down the mountain.

Jake sucking in smoke.