Big Bear "Off-Season" Training

 (The Ultimate Multisport Series!)

It doesn't stop. Which is a good thing. It's been a month since the conclusion of the 2011 Conquer the Bear here in Big Bear and while it's nice to have completed the multisport series it's left me itching for more. I was fortunate enough to have a good year and finished 3rd Overall behind Ultra-Runner Jesse Haynes and local fitness guru Ted Devito which was awesome...but next year I'm going for the win!

It's going to be a tough Winter if I think a win at Snowshoe the Bear is possible but the tools are available to get the work done. My good friends at Mountain Fitness Center are bringing Crossfit to Big Bear this fall. If you aren't in the know, Crossfit is all the rage for testing, and building your fitness. It's a core strength conditioning program that is varied, interesting, and tons of fun.

The 2012 Conquer the Bear schedule of events has not been officially release as of yet but it's coming soon. Great news is that it included a division for folks 50+, Conquer the Grizzly, and Big Bear Lake's first road bike race! Stay tuned for more information and keep training!

Conquer the Bear 2011 Final Results HERE!

Big Bear Autumn Cycling!

This looks like a great little event from the Big Bear Cycling Association. I am a big fan of the climb up to Onyx summit and it will be interesting to see the times of some of the strong local guys.  Hopefully we'll have some nice weather as there has been a few glimpses of winter already and nobody likes riding bikes in the snow! In addition to the Alpe d'Onyx the BBCA is holding a few other events in their Fall Adventure Series including a ride to Pioneertown and a ride to the beach along the Santa Ana River Trail. Check out the details here and get in as much time in the saddle as you can before the snow comes. See you out there!