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Monday, December 29, 2008

Amazing Rest

So I just got back from Chicago last night and am definitely sad it's over. The lack of posts while I was there is a direct result of how much I was enjoying myself. It was great to spend time with my family since I don't see them much and to do so in my favorite city makes it that much better. The food was amazing, too much so, but it was nice to indulge a bit before the season starts and it's all business. I could not have asked for a better Christmas.
I didn't touch a bike the entire time I was there so I'm ready to ride. However, a reoccurring saddle issue is delaying my return by a day or two. One thing I have learned you can't sit around and stress about not being able to ride. You have to roll with it and try to enjoy the rest, so that is what I'm trying to do.
Now it's time to put the head down and focus on racing which starts in a few short weeks. I'm amped about getting back to racing even though there is some serious training yet to be done. I am also anxiously awaiting more sponsorship news and learning when we will be getting our new bikes. I'll pass that on as soon as it comes in, with pictures fo sho.
I did get a new ride and it's fairly tight. It's a Mazda 6 sport wagon so I will definitely look the part at races, at least when I roll up. Can't wait.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Rest Day

So with no bike today it is time to catch up. Last week was good, on and off the bike. My job during the week is helping out my friend and fellow racer, Adrian Carter, who is a licensed contractor. It is nice having a boss that rides bikes since we decided to blow off work and ride 5:30 on Wednesday when it was 65 degrees. I also went on a team ride and got to meet a couple more guys that I will be racing with on the ITS Kane elite team next year. There will only be eight of us so it should be a tight knit group. I'll fill you in with all the team news soon.

Anyway, it's looking like more warm weather is on the way so I'm resting the legs and looking forward to logging major hours before leaving for Chicago to spend Christmas with the family. It will be a nice break to recharge physically and mentally for the final bit of training before racing begins.

Hopefully I will also be getting a new car this week. I totaled my trusted ride a couple weeks ago so a new vehicle is in the works. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise since it is allowing me to pick up a more racer friendly vehicle. Next year I will be a part of the seemingly endless line of wagons found in race parking lots.

For now I'll go back to figuring out what gear I need for next year and how I'm going to afford it all.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Greetings

Hello everyone and thanks for tuning in. First off, I want to thank all of my family and friends for being so supportive in my quest to become a professional cyclist. Not many parents would encourage their son to put off a career in order to chase a wild dream, especially after paying for four years of college. I will be forever indebted to them for everything they have done for me through the years. For me, a professional contract is not right around the corner. It is going to take time, dedication and sacrifice. The next couple of years are not going to be easy, but I could not be more excited about the journey ahead. I believe I have the heart and the dedication to do great things in this sport. This blog is not about eight page race reports or power files from every ride I do. I will discuss these things since they are a huge part of my life, but this blog is about my life and the experiences I have on my journey to become a professional cyclist. My plan is to mix up the playlist regularly with posts on music, food, coffee and other aspects of life off the bike. So saddle up, hopefully you’ll enjoy the ride as much as I believe I will.