Knew the video footage would come in handy to fill up a rainy day… prepare for iPhone-definition, in all its stunning shakiness:

Meanwhile, I’m somewhat stuck in an mtb-rut – can’t remember when I last rode or touched a mountain bike. Not to worry though, there is a psyclocross bike to keep me entertained during these rather rainy days. Since it is a modified road bike, there’s no real mud clearance or serious braking power, so I stick to trails and roads that dry quickly… such as those found in Death Valley: