Subie: A Retrospective

A few weeks ago my good old Subie died.

Subie and I soon after I got her.  Hibernia Short Track.  2007

She was a 1999.  Blew a head gasket on I-581 in Harrisburg.  Common problem with that year.

The accident.  I-81 southwest of Harrisburg.  Summer 2008.

It saddens me greatly to have to get rid of this car.

Leaving Damascus, VA with Ms. Geology, July 2011

It's like losing an old friend.

Camping with Subie at the Mohican 100, June 2011.

A friend that, oddly enough, will be missed.

Last known picture of Subie in her element.  SVBC Mountain Bike Festival, October 2011.

The final resting place of Subie, November 2011.

Subie v2.0 has arrived, but still does not feel the same.

2004 Subie... semi-props if you know where this was taken. November 2011.

I've done a few MABRA cross races in the last few weeks, both in the Elite field.  Hour long races suck muchly, but racing in a field of 25 and starting at the back is much better than racing in a field of 125 and starting at the back.  Got lapped with one to go at Schooley Mill, and pulled myself before I got lapped at Rockburn.  The Rockburn day was not a total loss as I enjoyed some pump track sessions and a good old XC ride (on a 26er HT with flat pedals) before the race...

... Hey that's probably why I was so slow...

With three races left, I'm staring at the end of 'cross season now.  While I didn't do a ton of racing, and I didn't do a ton (read: any) training, I am happy with it nonetheless.  I had fun, I worked hard when I could, and I enjoyed the company of friends.  That's what cross season is really about.