Training is over, let’s get down to business.

First Retallack crew of the year is up.   Former World Cup DH guy Ryan scored the ultimate birthday present from his girlfriend with a trip to the Kootenays.  Oh, and their pal Wylie came along too.   Looks like it might be a good little crew to kick off the season with.

They seem to know their way around the bike, at any rate.

Kinrade doesn’t count; he’s always doing this stuff.

Ryan showing us all how to whip.

Havoc has a different style.

Almost forgot to mention that there’s a lot of new trail going in around the lodge.  Looks like there will be a new top to bottom from Reco Peak.  The lower section of this new trail is now ready to ride.  The whole line is called Timber Terra, but this particular part we refer to as Pork Chop Sandwiches.

That’s Syd in the last pic, who not only shouted for the trip as birthday present, but is also just learning to ride.  Keep that in mind if you’re wondering if you can handle Retallack.  This girl is only 20 rides in and is having a blast here.

I think the boys had a good day too, don’t you?