Yesterday I started doing what a cyclist in the 'Old Boys' class should never do...actually compare the cost of races to other things. We permanent members of what is politely called 'Andra klungan' have to realize that racing is fun and we are never going to get anything for this fun in terms of prize money. This is the largest group of cyclists in the country and many, of course, never join clubs because they can just as well have fun on their own in Skatås or with other happymtb people. But sooner or later one realizes that it is more fun to race on a closed track free from mushroom pickers, angry old ladies with dogs and anyone on horses. So we just continue racing despite the cost and all is well...until I have an autumn like this and actually need to save money.

The price for the spa weekend in Sunne seems to be 1800kr for the fancy hotel and then around 2200kr for the rental car. That price is identical to 3 nights in Brussels and a return flight. Of course I chose the most expensive example but still you get my point. And I think everyone reading this knows very well which wonderful sport one can watch while in Belgium for a weekend. So maybe while I am completely righting off 2011, I should take the opportunity to become a real CX fan...