Shefly,

Sounds like a great weekend!! The roads are somewhat clear here, although you would definitely have to pick your route and time of day very carefully. I'm glad to hear that your passion for your MTB is returning!

The Nationals went well, although it's hard for me to imagine that they are at the beginning of January! IT seems that they don't put a whole lot of emphasis on them from the managing groups... Iactually had a conversation about this with the race director back in December at a waxing clinic. He mentioned the conflicts with the World Cup races, although there generally is a weekend in January that is a bit later and doesn't interfere. At any rate, it was great to see the competitors and all of the energy that it created!

Have a great time in the Sunshine State!