ADAM MORKA

Stocked Up...

2012-01-27T13:51:00.001-08:00

This Week In Video & More...

2012-01-26T20:34:00.001-08:00

Well the new Subaru BRZ should be pretty bad ass when it launches?!? I am going to go with YES!!

Cracked the throttle this week up the back side of Gates.... Felt good to open it up and pin it to win it for a bit. My 29 Superfly Elite has been a noble training steed thus far and has also been zero in "Up Keep" aside from washing.

Matt O (Subaru-Trek) shared this and to say the least its....... ridiculous!

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Stoked to put this out there in the next coming weeks....New EVERYTHING with announcment coming soon.

I have been actively training hard lately (of course) and rolling in the miles. Headed to Victoria for NCCP level 3 tech course on Feb 2nd so its crunch time before I leave. Last week I rolled 19'000 KJ's which basically tells me its ok to eat whatvere the heck I want.

As If we aren't all stoked enough for 2012 Cyclocross Worlds already right!? Here is a teaser of the course via cyclingdirt.org and J*POW.

<p>Watch more video of European Cyclocross 2011/ 2012 on cyclingdirt.org</p>

Lunch....

2012-01-23T11:30:00.001-08:00

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This Week In Video: Tom Lowe Is So Bad ASS. @timescapes and @Skrillex Just Gets Better on NEW ALBUM!.

2012-01-18T08:55:00.001-08:00

<p>TimeScapes 4K from Tom Lowe on Vimeo.</p>

Worked on the Brown Meat Today...@slowtwitch @holmanjohn @WFPcoaching

2012-01-17T16:17:00.001-08:00

Today… @emilybatty @OakleyRich2 @InnovationsAZ

2012-01-11T20:41:00.001-08:00

Well After todays sprint work on the bike my legs felt like I squatted a Freaking TRUCK. Although.... shooting a C02 Rocket Launcher over @ Genuine Innovations HQ seemed to do the trick for recovery and brought some ENERGY BACK!

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I guess cross season is over. I should prob stop riding around with my numbers on.

2012-01-11T15:13:00.001-08:00

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Oh YEAH!! Did the @mark_batty07 speciality this morning with the addition of ONION, GARLIC and GINGER!!

2012-01-11T07:25:00.001-08:00

Pushing Through....

2012-01-08T17:12:00.001-08:00

Good thing Monday is around the corner, I did not want to get on my bike today….Well I DID of course and it turned out to be a good day and even posted some Personal Best #Numbers.

Food I have Been Fuelling With Lately While Training…All Gluten Free Of Course. Ginger and Peppermint because I just can't let go of the Holiday Season!!! and @emilybatty says Citrus for satisfaction.

Today's Ride....

2012-01-07T21:50:00.001-08:00

Costco Find Of The Week, 9$.

2012-01-07T09:58:00.001-08:00

Sea Weed Snacks....

Lemon Peel....

2012-01-07T08:49:00.001-08:00

Finding the love on my rides with some of my old iTunes FAVS. #canadiana #hiphop #blackmagic

2012-01-04T22:28:00.001-08:00

Bug Springs Trail Video, Skateboarding, Drafting Practice and Sushi.

2011-12-27T08:35:00.001-08:00

Finally made it up Mount Lemmon....

Got out for some Christmas Eve Skateboarding...Didn't eat pavement which was just awesome.

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Made this little Video with a Go Pro on Bug Springs Trail. "What the DUECE?" Stuy, Family Guy. HAH!

Did some echelon/drafting skill practice while we rode along the canal in Phoenix.

Oh and of course when your in Phoenix visit Blue Wasabi, its pretty damn good. Really quality FISH!!

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Not home for Christmas this year although @emilybatty and I will be keeping the family tradition alive...

2011-12-23T16:44:00.001-08:00

Bad Ass Noble FIR!!!

2011-12-20T21:24:00.001-08:00

Our tree here in the SOOOOOUUTH.

emilybatty.com SOON!

2011-12-12T10:54:00.001-08:00

Why cant Daft Punk just bring out another album?

2011-12-11T21:11:00.001-08:00

Boom, Geoff Kabush signs with Scott-3RoxRacing, they dont call it CYCLINGDIRT.ORG for nothing RIGHT?

Im eating Broccoli CRUNCH. Its one of my new favorites although trying to limit my coniferous vegetable intake, only 2-3 times per week YO! Weight comes off fast when you cut out extra curricular cyclo cross season antics, AKA minimum 1x750ml CHIMAY a NIGHT.

Emily and I missed Canadian Winter soo much we seeked it out. Hike a bike involved of course, some dirty high speed ninja like descending skill practice and rolled a nice 3:30. That 4 hour bubble is getting closer all the time, see BELOW!

I tried to replicate the @mark_batty07 breakfast speciality but it just wasnt the same. I got it all wrong Avocado in replace of Brie? Salsa? Damn its Goulash again!

Great ride in Phoenix Sunday's and finally hitting 4 hours with Rich & Emily. 2700+ KJ's X 2 days in a row and form back online. "I just want to Kulhavy the shit out of 2012" EASY NOW!

Until next time....

Thanks @TrekTORONTO for rear wheel rebuild. Didn't explode on my sprints today

2011-12-07T17:02:00.001-08:00

Easy spin today with some sprint work, wheel rebuild held up for my sprints and spokes stayed threaded and attached!!! AWESOME!

Good Week Team

2011-12-05T15:46:00.001-08:00

First real week of training has been accomplished in TUCSON. Picture Re-Cap Below....

Emily treated me to these massive rice paper rolls.

-Thai Sauce

-Rice Paper

-Bean Sprouts

-Shrimp

-Avocado

Rich, Emily and I got out for a MTB ride on some of Rich's favourite trails in the Phoenix area. We saw a massive tarantula, nobody crashed and it felt good to finally get off-road and pin it to win it a bit YA KNOW!

Went for a walk in the park and got int touch with nature!!

Was inspired by American Thanks Giving and baked gluten free & dairy free pumpkin pie.

-Organic Canned Pumkin Pie Filling x 2 cans

-4 eggs

-Cocunut milk in replace of evaporated milk

-BAKE IT

Rainy day/rest day and Emily and I started playing with our Oakley Collection @OakleyRich2 treats us pretty damn good.

Oh did I mention my ipads wi-fi stopped working? YEAH, and its going to cost 419 to fix which is ridiculous because its the 64gb model and they have to replace the entire unit to fix the wifi?? I have my conspiracies on Apple although I love apple products a ton so now I am faced with a desicion. Sell with no working wifi take a big hit or take a BIG HIT and fix it. Hmmm what to do....

All For Now

OH YEAH @OakleyRich2 White Frame on Purple Iridium... So BAD ASS.

2011-11-30T11:35:00.001-08:00

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Bacon Strips, Bacon Strips, Bacon Strips... @mark_batty07

2011-11-28T11:07:00.001-08:00

Another wonderful find @ Whole Foods. Nitrate free and all Natural BACON STRIPS for breakfast!!

Adam Morka High Performance Coaching & Consulting,
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P: 905 324 1281
E: adammorka@me.com
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Look For This Next Time Your @WholeFoods

2011-11-25T18:15:00.001-08:00

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Great, Just Great!

2011-11-24T21:20:00.001-08:00

Lately I am trying to be more like a Turkey and live in the present. The future looks amazing and that engagement party was fantastic and so special. Family galore, cake, drinks all around and really touching words of wisdom, kindness and encouragement in every way possible. The present is great and Family and Friiends is one of the most precious things in life. Right now I'm feeling pretty good with Emily by my side in our warm little accomodations in the "Dirty T" as a friend calls it HAH!

BUF-DEN and I did do a quick spot check on my HR, If you have a strong pulse and good blood in the finger tips rushing in and out, this iphone app is remarkbly accurate. I must have been rested and relaxed because this is a numerical value I havent seen in a while.

We were picked up by the famous Matt O from team Subaru-Trek were his hospitality put a roof over our heads for the evening. We woke up, loaded our stuff into Emilys Subaru Outback, drove to breakfast which was Eggs Jennifer with Hollandaise sauce Ontop? YEAH! Which by the way is #41 on the top 100. http://www.musteatdenver.com/?p=447 . A few road trip stops later, snacks galore and some serious ingestion of salty treats, we arrived. Costco and Sunflower Market were of course our first stop after checking into our apartment.(saving Whole Foods stop for later in the week) We stocked up on the nutritious stuff and we are back on the wagon. First meal was BEEF CURRY with VEGTABLES!! SOAUCE!!

His and Hers 29 ers, both outfited with 5+ pound power tap wheels, of course we run tubes in them. I already flatted today whats up with that? More surface area/tire on the road = more chance for glass/thorns punctures. Sheesh.

Last chance to Rip some Ontario Single Track. Plus I had to try this thing out!!

2011-11-19T09:30:00.001-08:00

Boys and Girls, We Have Ourselves a Trip Planned.

2011-11-18T18:10:00.001-08:00

Alright here we go again. Every year we choose Tucson as our training grounds so why would this year be any different? Tucson is a desert city situated at 2800 feet and has the most reliable warm weather and sunny days in North America. First we will drive to Buffalo, Jump on a plane and land in Denver. Then we will pick up Emily's decaled Subaru-Trek Outback and drive 15 hours to Tucson. Travel updates to come for sure. But first, Our engagement party this Saturday. Family and friends, butterflys, flowers, cake and balloons. Celebrations are freakin AWESOME!!

Yeah that Happened, It Was Amazing!

2011-11-13T09:49:00.001-08:00

Deadmau5 opening song in Toronto...

Slowly getting back on the Wagon.

2011-11-12T15:39:00.001-08:00

Compliments of Mom & Dad...
-ghost squash with PEPPA!!
-steamed broccoli -Swiss steak, just GOOGLE IT!!

My attempt to impress fellow teammate trainwithpeter.com

A Little Cyclo-Cross Practice.

2011-11-10T19:20:00.001-08:00

Teaser Video Of... "Cross Practice With.."

2011-11-10T18:39:00.001-08:00

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Teaser Video Of..."Cross Practice With..."

2011-11-10T18:27:00.001-08:00

Power Is Out..

2011-11-09T06:49:00.001-08:00

Nationals was the pinnacle..... for a starting point.

2011-11-07T08:34:00.001-08:00

Mustered what I could out of the last 3 weeks leading up to nationals. One good week followed by, one not so good week and finally one "getting to optimial performance week" leading into the race.

Rode away with a 7th @ cross nationals and feeling pretty happy with it. Cyclo-Cross such a great way to maintain speed, coordination, ninja skills, nunchuck skills, and agility skills all in one day.

I pretty much dangleed off the back of the MAN TRAIN for the entire race and practiced my tucking skills. Next year I will surely make man status and super pumped about @markbatty on his 2nd and @emilybatty on her new National Title in cross. We followed up Nationals with some serious RAVE action @deadmau5 concert with glow sticks and dancing. Qoute of the night was someone asking me "do you have any M?" I replied a question with a question "What the F*** is M?" and then I continued to dance with glow sticks.

Headed back to home of the cactus and dry city sky Tucson by the end of November and from there its time to build back up for the 2012 MTB season.

2011 Cyclo-Cross Nationals Results.

1 Chris Sheppard (BC) Rocky Mountain Bicycles/Shimano	1:01:52
2 Mark Batty (ON) Spidertech powered by C10	at 0:21
3 Aaron Schooler (AB) Team H&R Block - SRI Importing	0:22
4 Derrick St. John (ON) Stevens p/b The Cyclery	0:42
5 Andrew Watson (ON) Norco	0:55
6 Mike Garrigan (ON) Lapierre Canada	1:16
7 Adam Morka (ON) Trek Canada	1:21
8 Craig Richey (BC) Renner Custom CX Team - Raleigh	2:08
9 Mark McConnell (AB) Team Alberta	2:37
10 Kevin Calhoun (BC) Rocky Mountain Factory Team	3:05

Fall Is Making A Exit...

2011-11-03T13:32:00.001-07:00

Think about getting the most quality training out of time/weather/lifestyle. Always train with end goal in mind and introduce structure where necessary.

Adam Morka High Performance Coaching & Consulting, Wired For Performance, www.wiredforperformance.ca www.adammorka.com

Radical Day with @ontariocycling NCCP course was rocked by Brendan A. & Mike G. #enthusiasm

2011-11-01T16:44:00.001-07:00

Adam Morka High Performance Coaching & Consulting,
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Radical Day with @ontariocycling NCCP course was rocked by Brendan A. & Mike G. #enthusiasm

2011-11-01T16:37:00.001-07:00

Adam Morka High Performance Coaching & Consulting,
Wired For Performance,
P: 905 324 1281
E: adammorka@me.com
www.wiredforperformance.ca
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OLG Niagara

2011-10-24T13:01:00.001-07:00

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What a Fun Year.

2011-10-24T11:18:00.001-07:00

Were gonna skate to one song and one song only!!

2011-10-21T17:11:00.001-07:00

What have you been up to lately?

-Working out the bugs, riding the rollers. Amazing how riding the rollers brings out the inefficiencies in your pedal stroke and your power/hr zones. Goal is to complete 2x10,000+ KJ weeks prior to cyclo-cross Nationals. I seem on track though it's a push with the current weather.

-More Athletes signing up with www.wiredforperformance.ca all the time, get your spot now and crush accomplishments in 2012.

-Should be a great article on Emily Batty coming out in recent upcoming weeks/month. Debrief on her 2011 season and what to expect in 2012. She won Sea Otter, she's 23, she finished 8th overall in the World Cup Standings, was 8th @ World Championships, she did all this in her first year as Elite and the upcoming 2012 London Olympics? Look for it on www.cyclingnews.com

-I am in the Niagara Region as Emily rings in the grand opening of Rays Cleveland, she may or may not be returning home with a 2012 Super Fly 100. Spy Shots?

-Mark Batty crushes Amurica!!! And takes the www.cyclingdirt.org who's #1 Biggest Jump!! This guy hit a new level this year and continues to build upon it. www.markbatty.ca

-I ate a few potatoes, its controversial to my winter months high fat/high protein consumption of foods. Also contridictive but a winter necessity....Mark acquired us the best in world beer Westrvleteren 12, its about 16 dollars a bottle and we have 4. Still waiting for the right moment to induldge!!

-Also still prepping for Post Nationals Deadmau5 Concert. 9 of us, hotel rooms in Toronto, club district afterwards + A Hopeful To Be National Champion With-In The Group and Celebrating!!

-All for now, gonna kill this album more then I already have....Weather to be nice tomorrow and ME scheduled to do 3-4 hours. Depends on output/KJ's Right?

-Barrie Cross Race on Sunday.

Holy Shortage on Walnuts!!

2011-10-15T16:34:00.001-07:00

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I thought I could split the water and save the animals.

2011-10-11T08:33:00.001-07:00

Last few days have been awesome so I thought a crazy blog was in order.

Went to the Awolnation Concert in Toronto Ontario. Generally good times all round with a highlighted moment of meeting Adrian from 102.1 the Edge. See video below of Adrian.

Followed that up with some sweet camping up in Collingwood/Blue Mountains area. Got together with trainwithpeter.com for a serious cross/mtb ride where I ate dirt twice possibly because lack of concentration but also possible due to not fueling and riding while low on sugar. @emilybatty came along and made friends with animals see Peters report www.trainwithpeter.com

Camping stories include Emily crashing into a Fire Pit, her shoe falling off and cutting her toe open.(sorry no alchohol invloved, just darkness and poor night judgement /Ninja skills)

Me waking up and dropping a HUGE rock on a crows head. Case of West Nile Virus with crow slowly dieing and being stationary for more than 24 hours after we arrived on site. (this is a horrible way to wake up in the morning)

Me redeeming myself and saving a drowning Bumble Bee while Wading in the amazing Georgian Bay. Yes it is October and it was a Crazy 27 degrees outside? Wierd.

Built some serious Fires in the evenings.

Toronto 2.0.

2011-10-06T17:48:00.001-07:00

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Toronto.

2011-10-06T17:42:00.001-07:00

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Way Back Play Back - Atmosphere

2011-10-04T09:58:00.001-07:00

I've had this song in my head for the past few weeks.

Seriously this song on my @ WestoneMusic ES5 full custom headphones is ridiculously clear!!.

2011-10-02T17:44:00.001-07:00

Cheered on the @TrekTORONTO crew today @TourDeKing. They crushed it!

2011-10-02T16:54:00.001-07:00

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A Few Years Ago I set a Goal. I'm now 25, so where do I go from here?

2011-10-01T18:31:00.001-07:00

A few years ago I set of goal. Make it in the sport of Mountain Biking by the time I turn 25 or walk away from it. Now September 14, 2011 was my 25th birthday and I'm forced to make a decision. With any decision comes multiple considerations. The most notable consideration is the fact that I came off my best year to date.

I finished 77th overall in the World Cup Series. I competed in 5 out of 7 World Cups but I still managed to pull off being the 3rd ranked Canadian Elite Male in the World Cup series. Other then Fontana and Bonelli, I didn't finish a US CUP below a planned top 10. My Short Track and Cross Country races had spurs of glory and success. Momentarily I took the lead in multiple short tracks. Momentarily I thought I could win and momentarily I felt unstoppable. I had multiple press impressions from every race I entered and the glimpse of glory wasn't a glimpse, I was living it and showing it.

Whats crazy about it all was the simple equation of figuring a few things out. I needed to train slightly harder, I needed to put more time into it and I needed to be training like a Pro Elite Male. I did all those things for the first year ever and it showed. I got fit and I achieved a solid ten percent more fitness than I was used to. So now I'm stuck in-between a rock and hard place. Continue to train with this new found confidence that saw me turn consistent top 40 worthy lap times @ World Championships In Champery Switzerland? "I never ever thought that was Possible, I should have beleived in myself more" Should I continue to train with the knowledge of not feeling even close to my genetic potential? I have no injuries, I went 10 months without being sick, I feel great, I wake up feeling great and my will and motivation to improve is 100% in the right place. My energy and mood is generally happy and my attitude towards others is too treat people how you would like to be treated. Its a successful way of thinking and I don't think I'm ready to give this sport up yet.

Trek Bicycles Of Toronto has stood by my side from start too now and currently. I don't think I have to elaborate what that speaks about Trek Toronto as business and as a Bike Store. 2012 hurry the F up and get here because I'm committed for one more year and I want to blow the doors off this SH!T.

All For Now,

Adam Morka,

Getting ready to get my Rave on. November 5th Deadmau5, we are there!! Post Cross Nationals Of Course!!

2011-10-01T16:50:00.001-07:00

Afrojack!!

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Thanks to my sister for the Organic Garlic.

2011-10-01T15:05:00.001-07:00

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Rabbit Food!!

2011-09-30T15:41:00.001-07:00

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Finally made it home from Wisconsin @ 3am. Sick Trek Factory Tour, followed by 12 Hour drive.

2011-09-27T20:10:00.001-07:00

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Some Photos Of The Trip.

Cross Bike

2011-09-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

A picture of this years cross bike Trek Toronto has provided.

XXX Bontrager Tubular Wheels
Dugast Typhoon Tubulars
Sram Force Groupo
Avid Shorty Brakes
Bontrager Components
Total Weight = 15.5 (Yes Thats Ridiculous)
Completley Stock Except For Wheels/Tires.

I also grew a Moustache for a day, but that was short lived.

-- Post From My iPhone

Its been too long.

2011-09-20T11:36:00.001-07:00

Its been a while, 6 weeks to be exact since i have eaten sweet potato/brie/eggs breakfast.

Cant find sweet potato anywhere in Europe. Wierd Right?

-- Post From My iPhone

World Championships.

2011-09-16T06:57:00.000-07:00

A little late but better than never right?

Champery Switzerland was freakin awesome. The rain came down, the prep for the race was fantastic and Emily crushed with a 8th place finish. The week leading into the event was pretty standard with lots of resting/eating was going down in preparation. We put about 15 plus laps on the course prior to the race and had it dialled, it was a course you really had to respect or it was going to bite you. We strategized a perfect plan leading into this race and it payed off. We were both very relaxed for this World Championships.

I was pretty excited to get started on race day after watching Emily ride from 6th - 8th for the entire race and finally finishing 8th as her first year elite, 3% off the win and only 23. I was called up 86 which was sweet as it was the year I was born. My parents were there in full force and my dad even came to the start line to crack a few jokes. I had a descent start and was rolling about where I started 6 mins into the race until my shoe buckle was ripped off by someones wheel in the start loop.

I cruised to the tech zone, dropped to 105-115 place? and then pounded the pedals for the entire race from there. The rain came down and I started going even faster, I love the rain, I let the brakes go and made no mistakes. It was such a challenging course physically and technically and I made no mistakes. I finished a solid 56th @ my first Worlds and have to say I am pretty content with that. Once I was really going in the race I was turning 40-47th fastest lap times, which even that pace is stupid fast. I definitely had the best legs I had all year and it felt great to go that fast, in fact, this whole goal of being top 25 in World Cups is starting to look more and more realistic all the time. I have briefly added up both Emily and My training hours for the year and its crazy. We trained the most consistent we ever had and from October to October and for a complete year we are looking at close to 530 hours for the year. Its pretty crazy to think about considering most athletes are in the range of 600-800-1000 Hours A YEAR!!! We defiantly have somewhere to go from here, it kind of blows my mind and we are already looking forward to next year but first, Cyclo-Cross Season!!!

Time to hit some PEAK POWER!!

Swiss Trophy Bike

2011-08-30T05:56:00.000-07:00

Yah I did this and it was....crazy. Everything looked great until I was standing on the start line and the rain started to torrentially down pour. Who knew right? A rainy race in Switzerland? I was off to a considerably good start until the race bottlenecked in the first man made uphill ramp section and then continued to go over the edge from there. I mean literally, I went over the edge...I somewhat got pushed off the edge of the man made Box/Ramp. No big deal though, I was still racing and moved into the high 20's only to back it off until I got pulled and finish 33rd. I was pretty happy that I got my 20 min TT accomplished on the 3 minute course. It was pouring BIG TIME and I was in a long term focused state of mind...(World Championships) I was pretty content to go there for fun and see a city that was established in 1190's? or something crazy like that.

I am engaged

2011-08-22T02:54:00.000-07:00

In Pejo Italy I asked Emily the question and she said yes!!

I found 16%beer obviously going to try that post worlds!!

And I'm back on Euro Coffee which is most positive for sure!!

Everything is Euro, even this funny euro cat!!

-- Post From My iPhone

Awesome

2011-08-14T00:38:00.000-07:00

Sitting in a hotel room in Czech. Last time I logged onto this thing was in Ontario and probably in a world of tired at that point as well. Different story now all together, last chance for World Cups this year and better feelings all around I think? Guess I wont really know until I try and go race around a 12 min lap time World Cup course in Czech. Im racing my race like its a 4 lap race when its really a 8 lapper. Hmmm....? Insert either bad pacing strategy or good pacing strategy comment here..... please keep in mind the 80% rule...

Anyways should shape up to be good time. Came to Europe pretty lean and mean, hoping that last for the entire 5 weeks that I am here. 4 serious bike races total.

Czech World Cup
Italy World Cup
World Championships Champrey, Switzerland.
Huebach Germany HC Race to Finish it all off.

Then Its Cross Season/beer drinking season/eat whatever da hell I want season.

All for now.

Missoula

2011-07-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

Well that's all the us cups for the year. Was pretty mentally ready to get this one over with before it even started, first 2 laps were bad and then I just put it in the big ring, got my head in it and mustered up a 8th place finish. Physically I think I was capable of a top 5 but mentally just couldn't go there to get it. Still pretty happy with the result, feelings, and the glorious travels along the way. Right now I'm training like a mo FO for my first and last euro trip of the year. Czech, Val Di sole, Worlds which I'm super excited for and 1 week vacation in Czech after with Tereza and Pavel. Going to be a epic trip and probably really good times.

-- Post From My iPhone

Trek Canada Travel Blog Episode 3

2011-07-27T09:47:00.000-07:00

Trek Canada Travel Blog Episode 3: Canmore MTB Nationals from Taylor Near on Vimeo.

MTB NATIONALS TEAM RELAY INTERVIEW

2011-07-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

Mid Season Update.

2011-07-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

Last few weeks have been pretty Glorious to say the least. We have been on the road steady since June 8th which was our Boulder training camp and really haven't stopped since then. First race post camp was the Subaru US Cup where I knocked in 2x10th place finishes in XC and ST. That was post training camp in Boulder after climbing almost everyday and consistently training high and hard in my aerobic window (240-350 watts) I had definitely done what my end goal was for the camp which was to leave satisfied that I actually pushed it in training and stayed consistently focused through out camp. (only tangoed with a few margaritas of course) From the Cheese state of Wisconsin we flew home for a day then drove out for Saint Anne.

The Mont Sainte Anne World Cup is where we continued to rest, shake the fatigue and kept the snap in the legs with short quality efforts. (plus felt good to breathe some real air.) I knocked in my best World Cup to date with a 41st place and second Canadian in Heat that would more than not usually put a stick in my performance. Surprisingly my feelings in the race didn't match the result at Saint Anne and I really didn't feel that "on it" as far as being able to push myself and dig deep. I was satisfied but knew I had better percentages off the winning leader in a World Cup. I still felt like I was looking for that (true fresh feeling where I could repeat maximal efforts and dig really deep)

We carried on to Vermont (East Burke) where we took up Rally Driving School compliments of Subaru-Trek Team and O-Neil Rally Driving School. We rode some Kingdom Of The Trails and that sure was awesome, although the real fun was still on the horizon waiting for us in Windam New York @ the Second North American World Cup. The few days leading into the World Cup I was confident and comfortable on the course and had really great feelings in my legs. I found the deep fresh feeling in my legs and was ready to bust my ass for a great result. On paper I was 52nd but I was a lot happier with the gap from the winner only finishing 10:14 down. This time the result not matching up with how great I felt, weird RIGHT?

Im slowly climbing up the rankings and cant wait to go over for the European World Cups for the reason of being able to start higher which in turn allows me to race at a higher level. I seem to race as fast as the people Im around and I still don't feel like I have pushed some serious Training Stress other than Boulder. Im not looking for a ton of improvement at this point and to be at the level that Emily and I are currently racing at is a good feeling and a true showing of Hard Work+Consistency Over TIME. The key is always to push for your best and not focus on results/others/criteria. If you always compete at your own personal best then everything will fall in order as it should. Bring on Europe, I like it crazy, I like attacks, I like the Cluster Bomb Of Racing In Europe.

Nationals Report Is On Its Way.

Windam World Cup Interview

2011-07-10T05:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks @ Cycling Dirt

Watch more video of Windham Mountain UCI World Cup 2011 on cyclingdirt.org

We are out a here

2011-06-24T14:10:00.000-07:00

The luggage is packed, we are headed to the cheese state, it's amazing. I think we just barely made it on the shuttle with this much baggage haha amazing. Check @emilybatty twitter for back of the van shot.

Going to miss boulder and it's craziness (in a good way of course) pounding the Glutamine and protein at altitude is super important although even more important when climbing 4500+feet on steep sh!t everyday. Talk about muscular fatigue...

3 natural ways to increase plasma volumes.
-Heat
-Glutamine
-Altitude (after 2 weeks)

Going into Wisconsin with a good Diesel Engine but maybe lacking that Top Fuel dragster leg speed. Should shape up nicely for the World Cups though, race back into speed?

Anyways check out my new thing lately, adammorka.posterous.com it's not a blog and it's not twitter, its somewhere in between. Maybe obsolete the blog one day.

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Happy Fasha Day!

2011-06-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

Met Sam Schultz on the bike path, yes we are super fans.

Haha we celebrated Emilys birthday party in style. Margaritas into the late night, then bike rentals that would have cost 120$ each HAH! We cruised around town until 1:AM. The guys at Trek Boulder saved us and knew a guy that ran the program. Note: don't make rental bike decisions while drink legit authentic Margaritas.

Climbing into the sky everyday.

Emily posing for a photo on the B-Cycle bike. It's a bike share program sponsored by Trek.

All for now.

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That is a nice Boulda, I like that Boulda.

2011-06-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

Right so pretty much moving to Boulder Colorado, good sensations and fantastic feeling all while navigating a very complex bike path system...,

Did some mountain bike with Emily, Matt O, Jeremy, Heather, and Troy. I'm thinking there is gonna be a few group rides that godown while we are here.

Emily found the Hats in Whole foods...

I found the desserts. Whole Foods style of course...

A common site in boulder, aka people freaking everywhere outside in parks, water, mountains, riding, trekking on Trek bikes... And that was pretty much my closing sentence... All for now!!

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Im in the Rockies!!

2011-06-09T20:03:00.000-07:00

Never go through line number 3 at the border crossing where benassi sits in his thrown. Trying to catch a 630 am flight out of Buffalo and captain benassi pulls us in for hour and half of interrogation on how we get paid? Haha awesome.... So we misssed that flight and jumped on the next one out. Good karma saved Emily and I and everything worked Out for better.

Rough morning start to the day when you depart at this time...

We are in Boulder and we already hit the trails minus the hike a bike section. Emily didn't want to show off for the camera so she pretended to walk this section.

Awesome views and sweet riding.

We hit Subaru Trek Headquarters upon arrival and did a quick bike build, worked up a hunger and then hit Chipotle for the best Burrito Bowls out there. Boom extra Tabasco on top.

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Block of racing over, time to regain my composure.

2011-06-06T18:49:00.000-07:00

4th, 2nd, 8th. In 3 Canada Cups. Didn't have enough fight at Hardwood to keep it together for a podium spot although did have fantastic weather and no mud which was awesome. Now it's off to Top Secret training camp in the ALPS to breathe some thin air. If your in the Boulder area drop Emily and I a message.

Thanks Mark Batty (team spidertech) for snapping this shot of me racing. Mark is amazingly skilled in everything but delayed picture capturing on a phone is brilliant. Thanks!!

Trek Store Toronto did a seriously amazing job supporting Trek Canada Cup, go visit them and support the greater good. Pulse racing rocked a flawless organizing of a serious c1 race. See you in the ALPS.

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On the road, TREK STORE CANADA CUP

2011-06-04T06:14:00.000-07:00

On the way to the Trek Store Canada Cup up at Hardwood.... Van packed and me packed and ready helmet and all....

Thank You Pavel and Tereza for sending treats home for me. This amazing Euro Pesto made from the Stalks of Garlic is really amazing!!! Check out there adventures at www.terezahurikova.com

It was my Sisters Birthday so we hit milestones mid week for dinner, this called for a flower picking contest...

Followed by getting caught up on my Guinness drinking it's wonderful off the TAP...

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Canada Cup#2

2011-05-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Slow and steady might not win you the race but it sure can get you close in conditions like this....

Thank you Cindy Batty for post race support and this photo. What a brutal race, probably craziest mud/racing in my experience but just made the most of it.
Felt solid on the climbs and good in the running sections, still licking my wounds post race. Slowly made my way into 2nd and grabbed some good UCI points.

Trek Canada Cup @ Hardwood should be gnarly fast with everyone back from Europe. In other news though, I have been getting caught up on my cheese intake with....

Pre race Gluten free Pizza.
-eggplant
-onion
-olive oil
-goat butter
-egg
-yellow pepper
-basil
-organic tomato sauce
-brown rice flour
-Goat cheese
-probably forgetting something
Also doubling up on charlevoix cheese intake, don't worry dad I scored you some along with management.

All for now...

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Driving...

2011-05-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Pre race gluten free Pizza Adam and Peter speciality and now taking orders!!

Some ingredients.....

Death mud march race report from Canada Cup #2 to come...

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Mother What?

2011-05-25T06:56:00.000-07:00

More good days being spent in Bromont.... Sitting here in my hilarious bunk bed that was made for really small people listening to AfroJack lost and found album.

Snuck in/used Mitch and Cayley's bracelets to get into choco Fest, only to find out they closed down shop, HAH!!

Found the health food store in Grandby, haha this lady was pissed that I was taking pictures of her....

My artsy phone shot of the week.

Hit the cafe and enjoyed too many coffees and in doing so made sleeping a challenge.

Boom Bison CHILI!!

Best for last, I found the crystals and hoping to have better legs for the up coming race.

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Choco Fest

2011-05-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

Cruzed some Bromont bike paths today feeling pretty recovered from Tremblant race. Not getting rained on yet in Bromont is a A++ although I probably just jinxed it.

Peter and I briefly explored chocolate festival but didn't eat chocolate as I already consumed my treat for the day in Quebec poutine style.

Hit some bike jumps post ride at the bromont cycling center, life's pretty good here. Bunk beds, CBC radio and bmx track behind us.

More adventures to come FO Sho!!

Chocolate statue, feel like this is a waste of edible goodness...

More displays although line up for the bathroom was the biggest line we saw all day!

Dropped it's like it's hot at Tremblant but not really. Just wanted to stay out of trouble on the start and be safely near the front.

Emily doing another great ride for 15th place at Dalby World Cup. Riding in the top 10 for the majority of the race, what a seriously tight top 15 and riders claim most physical course on the circuit.

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Keeping rituals going

2011-05-23T05:45:00.000-07:00

Famous Quebec poutine, boom!! Yeah I did that.

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Boom Curry!!

2011-05-18T19:39:00.000-07:00

2 weeks of FML is over (F my legs) feeling pretty good about it, Is that weird? Apparently the weather too, really jealous of those racers in Dalby right about now, i hear they are in a draught? And I'm getting ready to build a freaking ARK to save the animals, sheesh all it does is rain. Anyways picture party below yo!!

New fox shock = lock it out Johnny!! Thanks FOX!

The curry that stole the show this week, damn it was hot.

Rhubarb love!!!

Contador droppin it like it's hot on Mount Etna!!

My artwork when I was a young lad!!!

And found time for golf in there last week too...

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Weeks just keep ticking by....

2011-05-10T07:36:00.001-07:00

Or so it seems, next 3 weeks of racing planned, 3 Canada Cups in a row... Followed by possible altitude camp and then another 8 or something ridiculous weeks of racing in a row? hmm...Think the summer is pretty much wrapped up then eh?

Back in Niagara for a few days now...Had giant bowl of Pho for dinner last night (way to much salt)

Had to balance salt with some Sugar see picture of Mark Batty with Sugar Cane Sword below and alos quote a good friend via Facebook "you can never have enough sugar on standby" haha

It was a Happy Easter....(these aren't mine, I don't eat chocolate insert sarcasm here)

Followed up Easter weekend with some MAN MEAT and POTATOES. Secret recipe for the ribs that of which I cant remember how I did but turned out great...
-Cumin
-Chile Powder
-Ketchup
-Apple Cider Vinegar
-3 Onions
-Black Pepper
-Brown Sugar
-Tomato Paste
-And probably missing a few others

I will be out In Niagara Training today on Week 2 of training, yes we do train!! But will stop to sniff the flowers once and a while and possibly hitting the Tee Box for some golf on Thursday. All for now Peace Out!

Too race or to not race? We raced...

2011-05-02T16:00:00.001-07:00

Title sums up this weekend, I was so up in the air if I should race or too NOT race at the First Ontario World Cup in Mansfield.

I was on the fence as waking up @ 6 am to train, then drive to the race and professionally spectate, would have suppressed immunity as much as racing itself so in the end we vouched for racing.

Still need a touch of aerobic maintenance before hitting top end work but throw down at Mansfield was still worth it.

Young guns killing it, Mitchell Bailey and Evan McNeely both great racers and first year U23's watch out for them. Cam Jette 3 Rox Racing of course is always killing it but was out of contention on last lap with a slow leek on the rear.

Lap 4 I was tangled with lapped traffic, crashed lost those two racing horses for a half lap and slowly caught back on.

Caught Evan on LAP 5 and followed for a bit and then every man for himself tactic worked out well this time. Good race for Trek Canada Boys With 3 on Podium!!

Senior Elite/U23 Men, 42.31km - 5 Laps
1 Adam Morka (Trek Canada MTB Team 1:40:04
2 Evan McNeely (EMD Serono-Specialized CC) at 0:26
3 Cameron Jette (3Rox Racing) 0:59
4 Andrew Watson (Norco Factory Team) 2:10
5 Mitchell Bailey (Trek Canada MTB Team) 2:20
6 Eric Batty (Trek Canada MTB Team 3:00

Always fun at Ontario Cups!!

MIA (Missing In Africa)

2011-04-27T12:42:00.001-07:00

Right, busy last few weeks of traveling/racing and also not updating this thing.

As Heather Irmiger put it on twitter, "no internet for 3 days in the modern day is equivalent of no food or water" Realistically it was like 8 days as the the travel days/days spent in RSA didn't have "doing work" worthy internet anyways.

With that said the scenery and blow your mind full throttle racing was awesome. I was feeling good and made my way up from 109th/DFL to 66th then faded back to finish 70th. Rode all rock gardens great and loved every minute of the TopFuel through those sections.

Highlight was hearing the final lap bell on the 5th lap when in fact it was still 2 to go. I was so focused I really didn't glance and consult the lap board. I used the force and Yoda had gave me energy to kill my 5th lap, when in fact I had one more to go. It was more of a mental blow when I came across the line with still 1 to go. I pretty much soft pedalled for a second in frustration backed off a bit, got my head back into it and then started to tap back into the force about have way through the final lap. Really didn't loose too much time but did lose those 4 spots.

No better feeling then racing a World Cup when things are going good...haha note: the importance of having things going good in World Cup racing and even more emphasis on this with the now shorter racing. You cant make any mistakes and its a totally different ball game, your on your limit from start to finish and if your not well your probably not racing hard enough.

Photo CREDITS: Michal Cerveny
In RSA the food is great, the people were amazing and I got out for a wicked training ride the day before we left. I explored the area but stayed close as I was a little leery of going to far. things got pretty sketchy as I got to the out skirts and there are people walking on the sides of the roads everywhere.
A few photos below of the Safari we did with Subaru-Trek team, Luna chics were there but they were in their own rangerover

Our really good camera (sony nex 3) decided to have a defective battery before we left and couldn't get it warrantied in time for the trip, all our photos are iphone)

Emily and I got the backseat of the range rover haha CLASSIC.

Our ranger guide for the park was so legit and had many years of experience "in the african wild" He had the best stories about his ranger experience from poachers, to close calls, to lions and bull elephants. He had pretty much seen it all.

We didn't see any zebras in the reserve, but caught this spy shot of the Luna Chics. The Dutch Team was also on vacation safari, but no spy shot of them. Too bad because they all looked sweet in their matching orange uniforms.

Another Giraffe, this one a male who was protecting his 2 females that are out of picture.

Finally back home now and should feel good to hit some sustained aerobic training for the next few days. Should be a well deserved freshen up for the bottom end of things and a good rest for the top end of things.

Sea Otter thats Classic

2011-04-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Good show, good show at the Otter and now I sit here in a hotel room in preparation for 48 hours of travel to South Africa World Cup.

Dont worry though Emily and I hit the Whole Foods in SFO here, its about the size of a Costco!! We loaded up on some nutrient dense foods.

-Apple Cider drink with ginger in it
-Coconut Water right from the young coconut
-Curry Chicken (indian style with real tumeric)
-Organic Strawberries
-And many other great buys/burning holes in our pockets

Emily Won Sea Otter and that was so amazing for her and definitely felt good for me to be there to witness. I was running around like a crazy boyfriend watching and cheering her until the last moment. Highlight For SURE, she's really so special and deserving.

I was having fantastic race and running top 5 until 3rd lap where my chain popped off the outside of the crank and got totally jammed. Stopped and Fixed that mo-fo but fell to like 20th and then rode back up to 9th. I was feeling like a million bucks and was hoping to contest a podium spot although bike racing is bike racing and there is a certain percentage of the race thats out of your control. Shit happens and I still had a blast out there.

Looking forward to South Africa but will be a totally different demon to battle, lets hope for good call up because that matters big time. Should be gnarly fast race regardless of call up and hoping to move up.

Over and out, sorry for lack of pics, Internet seems to be getting slower as technology progresses (possible conspiracy theory in the making)

Tour of Bronte

2011-04-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

Respect for @MarkBatty over in Europe with Spider Tech Team. The road gig was hard yesterday and surely good prep for Sea Otter as that race is half on road. I couldn't imagine what he does every week over in Europe, the speed would be deadly.

Sat on the front for 90% of the race, Preston Wagler of 3 Rox Racing said I deserved MVP. haha I will take it though fellow mtbers Tyson Wagler and Zach Hughes almost made a wicked break stick to take the race but unfortunately some boys in road racing style sat in until last 3/4 of race and then went across and foiled the mountain bikers plans. Looks like a good year shaping up for everyone and will surely push the level of racing even higher in Canada.

Loving the Dirt corners/sections on my Trek Madone with bad ass tires, G forces are extreme enough and having me make strange faces.

Thanks to cyclingphotos.ca for wicked shots and coming to the event!! Check canadiancyclist.com for even more photos.

Got some great new racing power data, no personal bests but still crazy wattage and perfect on/off/on throttle work.

Now its pack up and get ready for Sea Otter/South Africa World Cup. Should be good times and hopefully there is enough time to make it to the artichoke capital of the world just North of Monterey!!

Home for a Few....

2011-04-01T14:29:00.001-07:00

MY lap and half of Fame in Short Track, still working on holding that pace and surprised I only faded to 21st after that effort. OUCH!!

Tucson is done, bang boom and over with for another year. Time really flies doesn't it?
My flights (3 of them) home from Fontana was smooth and un eventful. Dad picked me up in Buffalo airport and I picked up 1.75 litres of Vodka for our someday wedding, objective is to slowly accumulate for the big day.

Came home to new Oakley Luggage and Flashy pairs of sunglasses thanks for the good Oakley Canada.

Quickly slept in my own bed it was wonderful, woke up, no training and hit dinner with the Fam in the evening in TO. Don't go to Milestones it sucks, I will stick to the Vietnamese next time and enjoy a big bowl of PHO, I love salt, 7 dollar meals and of course great company.

Post dinnA, dad again drove my butt to Batty Farm to pick up my car. Don't worry Emily your still number 1 in my life.

Rick and I quickly got old betsy fired up after sitting for 3 months. We then went and played in the farm yard with the cows and I was probably better company than I was help but also may have achieved professional yarn cutting status off hay bails. Cant have bail yarn in the feed can you now!!!

A picture to make Emily jealous on missing out on some fun. She will be home on the 4th and the barn yard will be a definite stop on the to do list.
Post work/chores on the Farm headed back to TO and picked up Christmas Gifs from Trek Toronto. Only the best bike store dealing the best products. I have once again acheived a balance of YIN and YANG with boxes of tires, road bike, cross bike, nutrition and clothing. Only thing missing was the Christmas Tree, seriously rad!!

The new Madone 5.5 with some deep burly training wheels and some 27c Tires. She be nice and FAST!!

Tires galore and should be set for any condition to conquer in Sea Otter Box and South Africa World Cup.

All for now, making sushi for the Fam tonight, found a sweet deal on Wild Sockyeye Salmon.

Post Fontana Interview.

2011-03-27T10:41:00.001-07:00

Watch more video of US CUP PRO TRIPLE CROWN #2 FONTANA on cyclingdirt.org

Party On The Move

2011-03-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

This party is on the move in 2 days...

Last day in Tucson = Tuesday and then move out date set for Wednesday.

Last week has been good to us with lots of MTB miles or KM's. Keeping it on the flat to rolling terrain and still pinning it for great leg speed and acceleration practice.

I had a chance to play some games in the Apple Store. (kids only) Im still junior at heart.

One of our typical dinners here in Tucson, Colour Colour. (lots of calories, NOT!)
-Yellow Beef Curry & Vegies
-Purple Cabbage

My little project for Emily while attending Continental Championships in Columbia, you never know what you may be served.
-Vega For Nutrition.
-Carbo Pro For Calories.
-Real Salt with full spectrum of Minerals for essentials.

Celebrated St Patricks Day a few nights in a row... Drinking Responsibly and still reading nutrition labels.

All for now....

Oakley Tank

2011-03-18T09:47:00.000-07:00

Post Bonelli Biking I have had a few good days, Pics and some name dropping but I love these guys and whats fun without great company.

I spent some quality internet hours @ the Famous Coffee Klatch and enjoyed some SHORTY Cappuccinos. (whoa bud easy on the milk, not trying to hydrate for a Ironman or anything) I know it doesn't make sense?

I burned a back tire off and rode up too Claremont California and that was nice. I contemplated stopping and eating lunch solo but continued to pin it. In the end I achieved great feelings on the bike and thought why I didn't feel that great in the race, confirmed I was flat and needed more Intensity DAMN you WKO+ My TSB needs to be closer to zero!! Arrived back at Hotel Extended Stay, got washed up and headed out for a burrito and a cold pint of Stella.

Followed That Day up with a Trip to the Oakley Headquarters with the lovely Subaru-Trek Team and toured the joint.
-Spent some time in Steve Blicks office building some Canadian Edition Jawbones.
-Rode in a Tank, no no no, we rode in a tank dude! We rode in a Tank, how cool is that RIGHT? It was a F****** Oakley Tank.
-Rode some trails in good company with World Champion and a few future World Champions.
-Bombed down the side of a mountain @ sketchy speeds where you would surely die if you laid it down with Brian Lopes, Sam Shultz, Emily Batty, and the Famous Oakley Rep, Rich Wies who I already miss.
-I live for sketchy speeds.

TANK!!!

Subaru-Trek
Finally followed all that up the next day with many health food store snacks and driving 8 hours back to Tucson.

Oh yeah, also found this Spy Shot of Fellow Canadian Andrew Watson in latest Mountain Bike Action, I may or may not be in this picture if you look closely.

I cant take my eyes off CNN....

2011-03-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

Bonelli throw down was fun but I have had better.

My XC was notable and a great workout LOL. Apparently too little training this week and had a re-lapse of what happened at Fontana last year.

In good news the start went awesome both days and learning more and more all the time. trainwithpeter.com team mate was doing great and seems in good form, an array of apocalyptic events took him out of the XC race.

Followed my relapse up with great Short Track. Pinned it to win it and didn't win it which was awesome, I achieved 7th

Went out for Taco Factory post Short Track race, wasn't much of a Factory though good eating and ONEMAN running the Factory. Who knew.

Some photos from Trailwatch.net - Cyclingnews.com

Go To Red Cross To Donate

2011-03-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

Natural disasters happen all the time, this is so sad, a beautiful country rocked by quake and tsunami. Japan needs all the support they can get, donate or even just let your thoughts be with the Country and the People.

Red Cross International Relief Fund Donate Now

Stay up to date on CBC CBC.ca

Just some of the aftermath in Japan.

Kahului in Maui was where Emily and I were planning on training this year, although we ended up in Tucson once again. Our thoughts are also with the multiple islands around, we hope they don't suffer the same damage as Japan.

Picture Party What!!

2011-03-07T20:22:00.000-08:00

More pristine shots of California.

Emily being all crazy and stuff on cliffs.

Getting rid of some inflammation lately and have been consuming many Turmeric and honey shots all week, alcohol free of course.

Mom and Dad found this photo in the garage, haha Canmore World Cup year unknown. (year every rider got hypothermia) Even back then I was on a TREK Bicycle, go figure.

Learn new things everyday that I am here in Tucson, even in Target or how @taylornear and I have patented the Canadian pronunciation "TAR JAY" Its too bad they didn't have my size I would be sporting this baby along with my new poncho I found in the used clothing store today. Emily was really impressed with that purchase haha.... Spy shots to come.

What would any blog post be with out the admirable Waffle House and Donut Wheel. (insert joke here?)

3 Energy Systems in One Day

2011-03-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

Final preparations leading into Bonelli, feel like I am getting to the bottom of my hole that I have been digging for a while now. I am sure I built a good enough ladder on the way down so I can now climb back out.

Todays workout went awesome kept it short and hard and thought I would share. Hit all 3 Energy Systems in one workout, a few looking for improvement still this early in the season and a few for maintenance.

The workout went....

3x3 min @ 500 watts (Everyone gets so caught up on a single maximal effort and then calculating the Power to Weight off that. Wired For Performance really focuses on the repeatability of the effort as Its way more important in MTB. The last 3 min effort was a major push and I slid 8 watts below 500 for AVG.

5x4 @380-400 watts or 90-100% of most current CP 20 power. (True efforts and really feels quite comfortable after doing the first set of intervals, this area seems pretty solid after spending the last 3 weeks in it)

1x20 min @ 315 Watts or @ -5 LBP which is 315 watts for me.( Still in the Aerobic window, this is for muscular endurance maintenance)

A Few Screen Shots Below.....

The 3x3 on with 4 min off between.

The 5x4 on with 3 min off between...

The Entire Workout

Cycling Dirt and Random Birds, Bees and Trees.

2011-03-03T18:14:00.000-08:00

Visit cyclingdirt.org for more videos

Updating this thing from my phone meow...

Mud cleanup has been successful and there will be many days spent playing in the sand of Tucson now, possibly building a castle or 2.

San Diego was amazing and we did stop to smell the flowers, saw the ocean, was frightened by its natural power/beauty and then turned around.

Tereza and Pavel made it back home to Czech safe and sound, Tereza might race Cyprus Cup.

The birds are singing, the bees are stinging, I'm done blogging because the dog is calling? I better stick to riding bikes.... No rap/rhymes here.

No pictures today, too complicated on phone.

Full Race Re-Cap, Sage Brush Safari

2011-03-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Crazy day in the saddle, mud, snow, weaving 7 year olds on bikes.

Started with driving to the Venue from San Diego, realizing there was a foot of snow on the ground, thought how dirty of a race this was going to be and finally again realizing the aftermath of a true mud race.
Luckily at the Venue there was a paved road to ride on to get some kind of warm up. My warm up consisted of the following...

3:00 Hour Total
-Walk around talk to everyone 2:00 hours
-Sitting in car listening to Music 30 mins
-Get out of car realize how crazy it is outside, get back in car and continue sitting for another 30 mins
-Realize I should do something for warm up 1 min
-Ride for 15 mins in the following zones.
-Ride hard until puddle
-Slam on brakes
-Ride hard until puddle
-Slam on brakes
-Repeat until rolling to the start line haha.

Should have brought my Spiro Tiger to the race as breathing into a bag for a race like this would have been perfect.

Anyways, start was good pinned it to stay out of trouble, found this photo on Cyclingnews...

A perfect trailwatch.net photo...A few mins after this photo was taken I realized I was in the middle of the road, I then slammed it in the gutter (the shoulder of the road) so no draft for anyone, and continued pinning it to first water crossing so no one could come around.

Started building a lead, and was pretty much a TT from that point on. Weaving the 300 plus racers ranging from age 7 to 50+ was a difficult task, though I knew it would be a much easier task solo than in groupedo of 5.

Wired For Performance training paid off for sure, at times I found myself riding 50-60 RPM in the mud just to keep traction/applying steady power to the ground. Hit the road/open sections and was turning a easy 95-110 RPM. I woke up the next day with less than usual muscular fatigue given the nature of the race.

Totally overwhelmed by everyones support and I really appreciate it so thank you!! A few more pictures below Emily Battys Photo Library.

On the start line feeling relaxed.

A muddy finish.

The clean up was epic.

Race Report To Follow US CUP#1

2011-02-27T22:30:00.001-08:00

Hey, a few photos from todays race and the race report soon to follow on a Tuesday or Wednesday.

Has been a great time in San Diego, Emily spent 3 hours on a spin bike the day before the race busting her butt @ -5 LBP for 90 mins, her shoulder is coming along amazing. I was scared of poring rain/38F. and decided to breathe into a bag and do some serious active flexibility for some sort of day before race blood flow.

Who knew San Diego could accumulate a foot of Snow in the mountains @ the end of February.

The Bike Fit is for sure Euro Class, I prefer this style and love it.

Lots of F Bombs being dropped at this moment. The drive to the venue, San Diego itself had no snow.

The Majority of my warm up consisted of the following, sitting! Reminds me of cadet days where I didn't know what a warm up was, and never did warm up. Mom & Dad have many good stories!!!

Yoda did say going out hard was the way of the future, he seemed fairly accurate this time.

Muddy it was....More pics to follow, @Emily Batty takes great photos.

Mexican Jumping Beans (just google it)

2011-02-23T11:15:00.000-08:00

Many hours playing in the sand this week, pedalled my bike in squares after spending 60 mins on a massage table on Monday. Riding Milagrosa Trail in Tucson is amazing, crazy technical bits everywhere and people may have died on this trail (yes its that famous)

ME on a cliff

Emily contemplating a,b, or c line. Each one with many consequences, and she is riding best I have ever seen her ride. Must be new Trek 29'er.

Apparently new thing is to have animals on blog, so I searched out local Tucson wildlife using my Tarzan/Ninja skills. This is a famous Javelina. These are like the pigs that took Old Yellers life. Good book if you have never read it, pretty sad when your in grade 3.

Sushi Night is my favourite night and many calories in Raw Sockeye have been consumed along with super NORI from Whole Foods.

The combo options...

-Nori
-Wild Sockeye Salmon
-Rice with vinegar, touch of sugar (super sticky)
-Sweet Potatoe
-Wasabi made from 3 ingredients-horseradish, spirulina, turmeric
-Braggs Soy Sauce
-Avocado
-Cucumber
-Organic Creme Cheese

The finished factor....

The new Espresso beans I have been trying lately are wonderful, and have super kick.

Coffee In The Fuel Tank Makes The Wheels Go Round.

2011-02-19T12:32:00.000-08:00

We said we wouldn't eat Frost Gelato, but we did and these random people are now on my blog.

We said we wanted Authentic Mexican and we got it from famous Parrilla Suiza again, the excess salt made us all retain fluid.

I said I wouldn't ride over 4+ hours, I did and I'm tired.

We needed to eat more spice, we ate it.

Oakley sunglasses are the best, they are back with Adam Morka for another year and we have flashiest combos possible coming our way.

Emily and I arm wrestled, she won.

I cooked a whole eggplant and ate it.

The Big Dog Trek Canada Team Owner came to Tucson, he woke up with a flat tire. As did all 3 of our bikes that sit in the apartment.

We did 2 days of great riding together, shared many awkward hugs, and gave Barry his birthday present for the drive to California.

Tucson continues to blow leaves around, though should pay attention to the broken glass on the roads.

Cycling Dirt is amazing, and has had Mark Batty Wired Video posted on website for 2 weeks now, it cleared 1600 hits since its debut.

Adam Morka Blog Spot cleared 320 hits in one day, we were happy and thanked our readers and supporters!!!

Adam predicts Hyundai and Kia will be the next dominant auto maker in the industry, Toyota struggles to stay in the spotlight.

Adam predicts, Apple will continue to dominate though ego, greediness, and release of too much too fast will get the best of them in the long run.

Wired For Performance released its version of the food pyramid, its great.

They called for rain in Tucson, I took a rest day and it didn't rain.

This could go all day in detail, but it ended here.

Power Rangers, Biker Mice from Mars, and Dark Wing Duck

2011-02-15T20:35:00.000-08:00

Lets get dangerous when there's trouble you call D W. Few good moments to highlight last week in the desert of course.

1-Heat has been a killer so drink your H20 boys and girls, many hours spent working on the bike tan with zero hours spent working on the BOD tan, my conscious says its un-nessesary.

2-As the training gets more intense so does the music, Die Antwoord and the bringing back of my old G-Unit albums have been on the Ipod lately WARNING EXPLICIT VIDEO

3-www.trainwithpeter.com references me referencing too many treats. Now I will cut the treats and go back to many days trying to reach 3% body fat. Little does Peter know, my survival depends on these treats, and this may not be a good idea as I may be going through a 4th puberty and metabolism is at a high. Good team mates are always there to push one another?

4-Emily fights back with every second day perfection of pushups!! She quotes"As long as my core is engaged and fully contracted, its ok to have flat back while doing the pushup" I guess you heard it here first on Adam Morka.

5-Tucson law abiding citizens practice safety while driving and gardening at the same time. I had a chance to interview a on looker, I asked her if this is for real and she said yes? Right moving on then.....

6-Tomatoes with fresh Basil, Avocado, and Black Pepper seem to be the new fad.

7-Also attempting to Mountain Bike alone in Tucson may be a bad idea. I have never liked cats, and I did find this sign to be visually scary enough to turn around. READ SIGN CLOSELY BELOW COUGAR MOUTH!!!

DUB DUB DUB DOT.

2011-02-12T16:59:00.000-08:00

Holy Crap my Eyes, Emily in the kitchen cooking with super Onions, she is making a Famous Eggplant Dish and I cant wait especially after todays trainings.

Living in 800 square Feet of pure bliss, I maintain that opening windows when cooking with Cayenne, or Onions is a good thing. Mark Batty is gone and probably isn't missing the bliss, he's on a Jet Plane going to Europe to race his bike with @ Team-Spidertech.

Yoda told me to hit some dirt today, I did and it was good sensations all around. One of my favourite roads in Tucson is famous Redington Road, duly noted for its gun ranges, illegal immigrants, Off-road vehicles, and probably nudity. Objective was to put together a video in under 10 minutes to make, its possible on a MAC.

On a good note, I did shake the sour creme, it did go everywhere, and we officially lost another sour creme.

Also new in blogger Adam Morka news, Emily and I went out with 2xWorld Champion and her amazing Boyfriend Pavel. Our good friends, we celebrated Terezas 24th Birthday and Mexican was on the menu @ Tucsons Famous Parrilla Suiza. We had good laughs, Carne Asada, and way too much salt ingested in one meal. Read more of our adventures with them HERE...

Also in memory of Mark Batty living with us I made this meal with a few additions.
-beets
-sweet potatoes
-onions
-cayenne
-2 eggs
-sour creme
-Avocado

All for now, Yoda says go Spiro.

Rest over, time to feel the rhythm, feel the vibe, pull your gitch up, its time to go ride.

2011-02-07T15:44:00.000-08:00

Solid rest week, ate good food, rested like a MO FO, tested like a MO FO, hit the Physical Therapy table twice in one week, once in Phoenix and again today in Tucson. Active Release, with applying of Spider Tech Tape early in the week, and today Massage to stimulate Central Nervous System.TREK CANADA ROSTER UNLEASHED OR RELEASED, you decide. Two new amazing additions to the roster check it out on Canadian Cyclist

Rested again today(monday) and now time to drop it like its hot in my next 3 week block.
Next 3 week block brings more -5LBP work, and now the incorporation of off road efforts, and also efforts @ 90-100% CP20 power. Should be the money spot for next 3 weeks, really pushing the fitness this time of year, though when splitting hairs its necessary.

CP 3 @ Personal Best, lets try and keep it that way. Power curve not the greatest, though going out hard is way of the future says Yoda. "How Feel You HMMM?"

CP 20 showing Personal Best as well, again trying to build upon, and keep pushing higher. Risky Business!!
Finished rest week up with Nachos, and Belgian White Hoegaarden. Emily using the light Cheese, Adam using all out Organic Cheddar Cheese.

Some Epic ride Emily took me on. Gravel road climbing high into the sky of the mountains, no flats on slicks, many legal weapons off the side of the road being shot. Luckily not at cyclists in spandex. No cougar sightings, though sightings of possible illegal immigrants is this bad? Consult Arizona Laws, all for now, heading to Tereza and Pavels for Dinner.

Week Rest, Then I Can Eat Treats Again.

2011-02-03T17:04:00.000-08:00

Good rest week so far, one test down and one more to come. Legs are slowly coming around, graduated to the 4 litre spiro bag this week also, doesn't seem too hard.

Had going away Sushi with Mark and Emily, then the following day dropped him off at the airport, it was a sad day. Haha he busted his ass down here though, and wil continue to bust his butt @home and In Europe.

Thinking of switching up training stimulus in the next 3 week block, getting a little too efficient @ riding my bike and need some variety. Body starts to do weird things when that happens. Hiking, some more strength, and still more bike specific to maintain.

Canadian Cycling Magazine just did this article with Emily, check it out below.
Good Article On Emily Batty
Got in for some body TLC with Dr Justin C Ross in Phoenix from Spidertech. A few photos below.

Justin was a wrestler, and could probably one punch me no problem haha.

Applying Back Spider, helps as my High Endurance Efforts in the next 3 week block will be going Off-Road.

Applying Knee Spider.

All for now, check back soon for more adventures.

My Latest Video

2011-02-02T18:56:00.000-08:00

Just in case you haven't seen it yet....Check it out now!

Oyy, get yo hands off me treats!!

2011-01-31T09:15:00.000-08:00

Week 3 of 3 for training done, and now time for some rest/re-test. Taking a different approach with training this year, a lot more specific, a lot higher in the aerobic window, and a lot less volume. Seems to be working for me so far, as my FaCT test showed good engine, and room for improvement in the top end.

Still doing one pure training stress ride a week/volume ride for maintenance. Had some extra gas left in the tank for the week, and burned it up on this ride below. That finished my week at 16 hours total training time. The ride below was unstructured @ many different intensities @ altitude. Ridiculous TSS number.

The day before was a great opportunity to ride with AZ DEVO U23 MTB Team, also @ altitude. We had a cook out post MTB ride. Was good times, and lots of good up and coming talent on the way. Did I mention Trek sponsors this team?

Pavel and Tereza were over for dinner, on the menu was....
-Beef Yellow Curry with Onions&Potatoes
-Rice
-Roasted Vegetables
-Chimay White Beer
-Guinness Extra Stout

The ladies cooking up a storm....

Everyone plus food=good times & many laughs....

All for now+check Wired For Performance for tips on getting lean in 2011.

We have been stepping it up, even pursuing our talents in crafts....

2011-01-28T19:12:00.001-08:00

What a awesome week, many hours spent training, many hours spent listening to Deadmau5 album 4x4=12, many hours spent @high endurance up a mountain, and more time spent breathing into a bag.

Found some time to work on the tan. Not just the tan that cyclists work on almost every day, I mean like shirt off tan. Would have picture on here but this is a 14+ blog and nudity is banned. Yes I know....my knees are very brown, its a gift.

Damn Mark and his many hours spent playing Call Of Duty, im slightly jealous though I still cant break down and make the purchase on the MAC APP store....Like they need me to buy APPS anyways, they only sold 10 billion since APP Store existence.

Did a grocery day, and also contemplated the purchase of massive container of cheese balls, instead I placed it on my number 1 spot for worst food possible.

Did a Whole Foods splurge, and found some amazing FAVS.
-Goat Yogurt
-Raw Milk Cheese
-Beet Juice
-Liver
-Organic Poulet (costco)
-2.99 pound Organic Honey Crisp Apples

Getting closer to the weeks end, going to ride with U18 USA MTB TEAM this weekend, they are sponsored by Trek and it should be good times with post workout dining.

Before the weeks end though I am hoping to do a EPIC ride, it scares me thinking about it, and we also galavanted in the craft store....Thanks Emily. I passed craft store time by building a bird house city. Now birds too can live in un-sustainable environments haha....

All for now

Few Shots

2011-01-24T09:18:00.000-08:00

Sitting here listening to CBC radio 1 Toronto, seems to satisfy some of my back home everyday life normalities. The big story back home seems to be cold weather. I can rightly so here my parents "we moved away from Manitoba to get away from this cold a** weather"

Seems pretty cold, though not any colder than the time we woke up in Saskatoon to go to a early Gymnastics competition. I recall -40.c before wind chill? Thats cold....

Went for a ride up Lemmon Mountain....Didn't feel like switching tires so rocked the big meats up the road!!!

Cruising the grocery store and found this box, speaks for itself doesn't it!!!!

On Youtube last night listening to some car exhaust clips. My favourite exhaust note to date is the Pagani Zonda F and in search of this video I came across the new Pagani Zonda R. Every peice on this car is art, and it is probably the most beautifully manufactured car ever, the pitch of the exhaust is so amazing..... Enjoy the video.....