Our first blog

****Rachel's personal disclaimer: Just because I am a 6th grade reading teacher does not mean I can spell. It runs on my mom's side of the family that spelling correctly is just not in the genes (my mom and I think this at least). Also, Smap (my husband of 2 years and best friend of over 6) says that I exhagerate (sp?) quite a bit. I don't think I exagerate (sp?)...I just get really excited. I also use the "...." when I am thinking. One more thing... I will mention quite a bit about road and mountain biking. Probably more mountain biking because that is more of our passion (as opposed to riding a road bike).****

The time has come to start an Apking/Montgomery family blog. Both Smap (Stephen) and I have very interesting and active families. This will be a fun tool to include the family in on all of our fun instead of emailing etc...

So, this past weekend Smap and I worked hard at CBC's first major TREK/GARY FISHER bike demo out at Haw Ridge. We had Jacob (our area TREK rep) present with some of the newest 08' models of mtn.bikes. Some of us were a little dissappointed that the Fisher Superfly was not present at the demo. Jacob says "he hopes to "see" one in November". We shall see. Until then, I will put off my newest bike purchase until I get to ride one.

For those of you who do not know, Smap and I are huge fans of 29" wheels. we both currently own two apiece. Smap has a Moots single speed w/all Chris King stuff, and I have a Fisher Rig w/lots of custom pink stuff (including the "pretty and strong" Chris King pink stuff).

Alright, so Sunday (October 7th) was a day spent out at Haw Ridge. I promise to post photos as soon as Smap finds the photo chord to download. He says he "has" two of them, but unfortunately he has not located either as of yet.

Upcoming events:

Fall break for Rach which includes 5-6 days in San Fran with Barbara (the best mother-in-law a gal could ask for). We are going to visit Alex (Smap's youngest brother) and his wife Kate (who is from Czech, and one of the greatest gals I have ever met. I have never had so much fun hanging with another girl in my life).

Well, I think I am done for tonight on the whole blogging. I am really good at rambling (sp?), so I should quit before I get ahead.

I am going to try to post some older shots (some from this summer if Smap has them on this old lap top of his).

Cheers

Photos: The Charlotte WW center...pretty cool place, but there is not any shade for a car housing a cute yellow lab. Also, they did not have any recycling. BUMMER. They did have some mountain bike trails that we did not get to hit due to us taking turns hanging with the yellow dog in what shade we could fine.

The mountain bike shot is of Smap at Bent Creek. REALLY COOL TRAILS TO RIDE just outside of Asheville. We have been two times now and plan to go back many more. A very nice campground right there, and an easy/quick drive into the city for good eats and drinks!