Down to the skeleton

So it's me, Janey, Wailin, Mikey and JD - that's it at Surf's Up! HQ this winter - but already I'm liking it. The pace and atmosphere changes completely once the half term is out the way. It's much more relaxed, a nice wind down. Can't believe how lucky we were with the weather - September and October were incredible.

Kelly's just returned from an elite training week that we put together for some of the British Squad in Portugal. Sounds like they had some amazing surf. And then this weekend he have the Quiksilver and Roxy Team riders coming to stay at the Beach House for some intensive coaching. Looking forward to that.

We say goodbye to Big Sam who has decided to lay up his instructor vest after seven years on and off. He's been a stalwart, a trooper, a leader of men and on many occasions a real support. Dedicated, professional and committed - he's never missed a day off for sickness - a massive tick in our book. He has a creative mind that will hold him in good stead for the future and he goes with our very best wishes. He leaves on a high having put together out new junior training scheme earlier this year. 

Now then, back to me! I've lost one and half stone in six weeks - and there's more to go. Loving this cycling. Just spent two hours on the Schwinn doing one of these motivational DVD's - Spinervals 'No Mercy' - highly recommended! And now it's off to gym! Only thing to do in this weather!