The source of my joy was doubled because the win was gained after a hard "warship", it was not a simpe start-to finish lonely ride at all.

But at least the participants (at leas those who I talked to) were pleased to be here in Balassagyarmat, and that's what make our small team of organizers happy and contented. So even if our "cake" was not the best-looking, it was delicious.

To our great happiness and surprise, many Slovakian CX riders visited us, among whom Milan Barenyi, who got the cup of the elite race. As for the women's race, the cup stayed here "at home" with me, although Gabi Módos and Zuzana Vojtásová had been working hard to receive it.

With this nice picture by Simon Tofield I wish All of You a peaceful and merry Christmas.

So the lazy days have gone, hard work - and the cyclocross season - begun.

It was a bit of "in medias res" for me to take part in the Motorex - VDO - Karancs Cup, after coming back from the hot and sunny Malaysia. It was the second stage of the Supercross, the local CX series.

Although I hadn't spent too much time on my beautiful Ridley (approx. 20 minutes before the start), I managed to bring the cup home.

I cannot be but grateful to have to opportunity to attend the Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge. Besides that, we took part in a jamboree marathon ride and (Viktor) at a Masters XCO race.

It's impossible to give a brief summary of all what we experienced throughout these two weeks, So I'd rather give a little insight of why you can't miss it before you die.