Wow. Cannot believe I head out to Banff this week. Although the prep for this race has been happening for the better part of a year, there is something very definite about packing your bike and knowing that the next time you see it will be in Alberta. The vast array of gear that covered various rooms around the house now confined to a small corner of the room. Its all happening. All of this preparation is combined with a good bought of nerves and my sleep at night has become more difficult to come by.

I am marginally concerned that the tubeless conversion on my tire is still not sealing 100% - a visit to the bike shop in Bannf will be on the cards for Thursday. Other than that my gear performed flawlessly over the weekend and I felt strong on the bike after having a break for the last couple of weeks. My plan is to arrive 100% recovered and ready to take on the route - just hope that the base fitness kicks in and that the rest/tapering strategy kicks in. Well whatever training planning works or does not, its too late now anyway!!

All to do now is stay positive and focus on getting my butt to Bannf!