Coolest thing ever?

Mine, all mine!

Soon this bad-ass-ness will be mine, Moots Psychlo X, to finally put "the Bus" GT cross bike out to pasture.

Gonna dress it up with one of these here pretties

Couple of these bad boys...

Maybe a set of these...and top it off with a little genuine cow

Saweet!  Now if only I can find legs to match by the time riding weather comes around again!

Rust 1, skiers 0

We'll get (back) there though!  Heading over to the hill tomorrow despite the low temps, we'll see how long Trout can last before he starts sounding like Sean missing his warm flannel skirt...

Whoo, strong finish, strong finish!

Nice job team pushing through for a solid sprint finish (for 21st place!) at the end of 2010, Los Alford's going so far as to even be awake as the ball dropped, and still drinking no less.  Bring on 2011! As is our want (mis)adventurous plans are even now being hastily scribbled on inappropriate scraps of envelopes and post its to be misplaced at a later date but we're keeping the New Year's resolutions and pronouncements simple this year.  Chainsaw's resolution is simply to be more patient, Highroller's to have more fun and to move ahead.  Trout is resolved to ski the face at Howelson...mmmm.  Where's that leash thingy?  Wishing you and yours a great start to the New Year!

Ok, now we're even.

Keeping up with a 3 year old is tough and Trout had been getting more ski days in than Poppa.  However this old dog knows many new tricks.  How about a day in daycare while your Ma and I go skiing Trout? Bwa ha ha ha!  Puking snow here in the 'Boat (10" today, 10" tomorrow and Fri too supposedly)... and little Howelson was plenty deep and fun for Chainsaw and I.

Trout's had more ski days than me!

Little weasel! Plus I drag him back up the hill myself, no magic carpet running today...

I guess it's worth it

In case you're wondering, this is how he stops, about 50' a run. No crashes over about 12 runs, except for the dramatic wrecks into and through the snow fencing each time. Thattaboy!

Happy Holidaze

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years Everyone!

Guess who finally got a digital camera for Christmas? Somebody who loves me thought my conceit and narcissism levels were a little low. Here are the first of what will likely be hundreds of self portraits.

PS What is the blog's policy on nudity? Sober nudity.

Happy Holidays from the Alford kitchen!

Trout's apprenticeship has begun, cranberry coconut muffins with Momma

Chef Trout will serve you now!

Why yes, that is Beef Wellington actually.  Merry merry to all from Highroller, Chainsaw, Trout and Grandma Penny

Happy Holidays bIKE cLUB!

Chainsaw's rookie cx campaign

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z70qi9---qo

Here's a little film summary of Chainsaw (and Trout's) first cyclocross season with snips from Frisco, Golden, Longmont, Westminster and Louisville races.  Thanks to all who came out to race or cheer!  She'll be back as part of a three-pronged Alford attack next year!

In The Buff

Matt Alford was spotted skiing Buff Pass this past weekend. Hooked up some nice turns and then tried to pull off an X Game looking maneuver. Nailed it! Great hangin with ya buddy.