State

The race was on today and the weather was great not to hot and the humidity did not kill us. We started off with the run which I thought would suck and it was not that bad....The brothers started to gap us their. Fifth on to the single and felling ok the Creep and darkness were gone the Josh was giving it his best but they gapped him.. It was a bit greasy in the woods esp.. where the sun don't shine. Blew it on the first Prime small dab but got moving Toss was coming and did not want him to pass me.. As lap two continued I started noticing that my X-Type cranks were getting loose a issue that I have been dealing with all summer..Time to send in for warranty. Jesse got the win with Marko in second the Josh in third and me in 6th. I had to ease up on the cranks so they did not fall off I missed 5th by about a min and 3rd by nine mins. The time the Brother had was sick... The bike held up other than the cranks the Wily was flying and rode well Thanks. The Twin 6 gear rocked it and I was stoke to finish top 6 out of twenty something. Ran in to this gem a Coconino Cycle damm Steve makes nice bikes... Another race down keys got the door open just need to push a little harder..

Bring it

Hammers are going to be thrown in the AM..... Freaks from all over the state will show up in our neck of the state to go for the Champ title... I think back to the one we had back in CO which alway fell 2 day in front of the Firecracker It was always a throw down people off the couch and to 10 .. I am just looking for a good race the single is going to greasy and we have a Chariots Of Fire run to start the race of I think that blows...I only run when chased and in cross races... All I am looking for is fun another week is gone and two days of bikes and no work... So what do you have,, I hope for the keys that coach is always talking about...

funky monkey

Another blue bird day with a slow spin in to work,, I hear that it is important to ride slow now and again so I gave it a try. After the ride home and supper I headed up to the HPT to do some more recon for the race. I have to say that the trails are in great condition. They have these trails groomed as nice as a bikini wax. Think that I am going to take off friday so the legs can get some rest. The wednesday night world champion race is on tonight in Breck,, on of my fav's straight up and then down. The big brother just upgrade to disc brakes so he'll be ready to rock some of the Taos single track.. If any of you new mex freaks are in the Taos area find him and drag him out on the trails.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Only Tuesday and damm I am tired.. Not sure what I need to do to keep the engine on full steam.. Eat more but still hungry....... Had a great ride up Grand dads this morning nice to get in some miles before having to work. Crazy how many comfort bikes we sell not a lot of high end we have them but people want comfort.... James started riding down the drive way and other small hills in the area he is really working on the break he now know that he can skid and leave a mark... How will the legs be for saturday.. Top something I hope.. Out on dirt tomorrow.. I need to sleep I am tired...

READY SET GO**************************

Round and back circle round and back....................

Got to Levis today...Oh yea happy fathers day to all the dads out there..ROY you still have to wait until that sucker comes out... Went out to the Mound with the new boss and the skinny fat man.. More were to come but they were scared. It was a little warm and moist in the air but the trails were a blast... Ripping through the woods one gear and little fear got to ride the new trail sidewinder liked it so much that I wanted to ride it again.. The trails here are a little sandy than most others part of that whole glacial retreat thing. So sand was flying all over the place like a motorcycle laying on the throttle. Great trails and well built lots of speed and great fun. Nice to ride trails in another zip code.Another week of work on the way need to put in less miles this week with a big race coming up on saturday racing for the state champ or just to see the front end of the group..

High Koo E Koo

BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN BIKE RIDING IS FUN I LIKE TO RIDE A BIKE!

Map it

If you click on the link you can see the profile of the ride not a bad day of climbing and this is the shorter rout the heat was getting a little nasty.. If you have not checked this stuff out yet do it all of you will like it..

Road Rage

My brother sent me this it is from the local paper here and the guy sounds mad.. I just hope he dose not decide to postal and start running us over.. And for the record you can ride two abreast here in Wisconsin. Share the road but shave the Toad. By PAUL HECKMAN | La Crosse . “Share the road with bicyclists.” OK, I can do that. Now, to the bicyclists: Share the traffic rules with motorists! Stop signs and red lights apply to you, too. So do directional signals (hand signals) so that we drivers can have a sense of what you’re doing. Riding in bunches down residential streets early in the morning while shouting to each other about nothing important is annoying as well. Personally. I don’t care what happens to any of you who disregard common sense, personal responsibility and respect for others while riding your bikes; I just don’t want to be part of an accident that you cause. .

Heating Up

The kid pull out another win which was always fun to watch she had real command of her ride and is climbing strong.. Anna and I had a great time with the flash backs of where we spent so much of our teem years.. I never spent any time their in the summer and it was beautiful it was a little warm but manageable. Need to figure out how to keep the h2o in the cage. They sent us out first with the 3o+ men I was third to the single and when the front two guys slipped up I went,, The damage had been done and I was off.. I raced the rest of the day solo and had all the single to my self.. Again 98% single track and wow how great the trails were. They hold a 24 hour here at Afton and it must be a great race because they have such great trails. We have a week off their is a race in the WORS next week but it is fathers day and the boys from the shop are going to Levis to ride so I think that I'll join in. State champ race on the 23 a race for 3rd... Have fun go fast and spin to win. info@frs.com

N*F*G*

No sure what it means but they call me that at work.. Yesterday was the group ride that leaves from the shop..So to all the riders I got interduced as the NFG from colorado. That was the reason everyone wanted to be on the front...I ws just out for the ride... The trails are i great condition and it was nice to ride it with the locals. Bob one of the designers was out with us to...the singles were the call for the day. Good ride a little blood a tree snake jumped out and grabbed me. The trails are not overgrown but the hight of the foliage would put CB to shame.....almost hard to see where you are going. Good end of the work week 30 miles on the day and rest today play at the pool and then off to Afton to my old stomping grounds.. should be fun,,,,,, Sophia should have a new post got some photos on the KHS site,,,,

Wind crys..................................................................................

Clear now but by the time I am heading home I don't think it will be to safe.. This is hard one for me I want to ride could use the miles but don't want to fly off to Canada. As of now the wind is blowing 20-30 that could be good resistance. Dirt group ride tomorrow good for the race on sunday.. I am going to be pissed if Boonen is part of the EPO/Coke ring... Pro's suck...

Dumper

This photo is from The Liam Doran, 485-2071 collection... First day of work .....wow never thought that a bike shop could be that busy bikes walking out the door... 26 miles round trip of total distance between work and home with 6 of those pulling james in the trailer. Got some live Fugazi from I heart single speed can't wait to listen to that.. another day tomorrow and more racing this weekend.. The photo is from the trash dump race last year.. I like the people chasing in the back ground.. I think that they caught me,, had some chain dropping issues..

CrossN the line

I missed the photo of sophia coming across the line with her arms in the air.. Good for her head.... A move up is not to far away.. Another one on sunday again with the climbing...

Gave it a go

We went to MN today for a race and the weather held up gray skies but no rain. Sophia had a great race and she Won.. She really rode her bike well today and had a good time.. I was really impressed with the venue and did not have a bad race.. I led almost the whole race and was trying to keep a IF rider from coming around it did not work as well as I wanted. He came around and I had a hell of a time getting back on his wheel. The Course was really greasy and and tight, so passing was rough. He bested me by 54 seconds and we 1-2.. Great climbing I was impressed good turn out great single track and a quick and easy drive.. Gas in MN was 14 cents cheaper than here. Another one next sunday at Afton Alps my old skiing grounds... Sounds so weird to say that...

I'am bringing old school back

Iam going to rock this old jersey tomorrow.. I bought this my senior year in high school. It was my only one for years the blue on front is a different blue than on back from sun fade. Back in the old days their was no camalebacks and the sun at 10,000 feet was relentless. The Wily showed up this morning and it was a surprise I thought for sure that I would be riding Joshes Rig... Again thanks to him for the offer..NICE GUY>>>>>> Might be a bit on the muddy side so I am happy to have my own bike,,,Still can't be as bad as the teva mountain games.. Watch out for assholes on the phones and open pot holes and holes full of pot..

Kind Hearted Man (The Josh)

Well it seems that DHL has screwed the pooch on getting my frame back to me on time.. Their is an outside chance that it may make it back tomorrow morning but that chance is a snowballs chance in hell.. Oh well shit happen and most of the time to me.. The JOSH a local hero when it comes to matters of the bike is going to let me use his rig it is going to be a little small but with my stem and a super fast effort the race on sunday should go fast.. What a guy letting me use his bike I'll use my wheels to just because it is me and I can be the destroyer. I am just ready for the bad luck shit to end.. Ready for mountain biking and a lot of it. Levis is my next destination. Almost 10 pounds of weight after moving to wisco, even after a 800+ mile may.. I have drank a lot of beer got to do something. Has everyone checked out www.mapmyride. com.. Pretty cool...As for that not sure what tomorrow brings need to get the kids front derailer adjusted and get JOSHES bike..what a nice guy....

Give me the cure

I spent an hour on the phone with DHL last night. I have been tracking the location of my frame since it was sent. And until last night it was on it's way to be here this afternoon.. AS of last night they were saying monday.. I had talked to a person and checked on the internet everything was a go then it changed. I have the kid and i signed up for racing on sunday. What I was told is that I might be able to go to DHL on Saturday and pick it up instead of it be delivered . How ever it works...I just want my shit. I would like to put it back together and get some riding in on it before racing. I wanted to wake and ride this morning but the allergies kept me sleeping sometimes hard to motivate.

Can't win why try

So I have been putting in a lot of miles in on the road bike (still does not make me a roadie). And tonight was no different, went out after dinner to get in some miles and a climb before having to clean up the kitchen. Well long story short good ride smooth up the bluff,,and almost home.. Snap broke a spoke.. now I have not been jumping or slamming in to stuff just riding a lot.. OH well now to get that fixed.. Good thing I start at a bike shop on monday.. My Big problem is Anna the crones has been giving her a real tough time and until july their is not much we can do.. I hate having to watch her be in so much pain. I wish their was something I could do...But their is not.. I have to say she is stronger than any of us mere cycling geeks...

dubble dipper

Went out with 2 wheel fun for an after dinner ride.. I got her to ride 20 miles at a good pace.. She has a 30 mile fun group ride to do in a few weeks so need to have her ready.. We will go and race in MN this weekend if I know my frame will be back.. Dean said they tested and looked over the frame and even though it looks cracked that it is not,, more than likely the paint... I am glad that it is not cracked but sucks that I had to ship it out to find that out.. Snow in Breck for the Wednesday Night World Championships Can't tell if that I miss that our if I am getting use to this weather.. A cool down is on the way with some rain to follow. I can't wait to bet back on the dirt.. I want to go to Levis Mound I have not been there since the doctor and I did some phyco biking experiments.. got to love college.

Empty

 

Two big climbs and some fast downs just could not get the legs maving as fast as I want... I am a little tired.. Nap time is comming..

The Cut

Another day and another 50 miles but today was sunny and gorgeous. I meet up with Eric(soon to be new boss ) and others at Smiths to go for a sunday ride.. I was at first a little worried about my legs with all the seat time I had, but they were moving well. They showed me all kinds of new roads,,great climbs and fast downs.. I do miss unlimited miles of single but this works.. Talking about getting a team together for the 24/9 be nice to get a 24 hour race in this summer. What to do tomorrow ride with sophia play with the boy?? Oh yea we went to the fair that was a hoot.. Have fun drink a lot of beer..

Utter What

Amazing how new bar tape can make the legs feel snappy... Did not get as far as I had planed because of weather but still a good day 2.5 hours and 50 miles.. Had 2 really good steep climbs and many miles of rolling hills..I am starting to get use to the wind I don't like it just deal with it.. My frame arrived in Boulder on friday and should get worked on monday.. The birthday party was good james had so much fun, and then today was the SunFish days parade. I do have to day it was a hoot I spent most of my time making jokes some not so PC but it was so dam funny. I never seen so many princes..And this a giant plastic cow on wheels, all i wanted was some one to go suck on a utter.. More to come try for another 50 tomorrow 30 by my self and 20 with the girl,,then on monday ?? not sure maybe Home Depot don't know if I'll have enough time..

Hills not Pills

Another morning and some more miles,,still not getting all I want but does that ever happen... According to Roy I am turning in to a Roadie.. I just thought I had a nasty cycling habit.. You know when life gives you lemons squeeze them and throw them at people. I don't have endless miles of single track out my door so do what I can.. Life in the disney world was fun could ride mountain bikes till your ass hurt, but I did not have the money to live in such a place any longer.. So now I ride what I can.. The Wliy should be in Boulder today and I hope that it get worked on soon so I can race it next week.. I would love a #1 we'll see.. The boy is 3 today and got a spiderman scooter..his bike is so much cooler. Anger no just board off my ass and the meth the kids at the skate park sold me dose not work... Dinner last night was sub par... I hate sounding like Adam from Norther Exposer but come on it is food why do have to fuck it up the risotto should be cooked not raw and if your waiters can't mesmerize the specials flog them until they get it right. To much money for food I should have just gone to Hooters again not angry just board and need more of something..

Sun is UP

4:58 wake up call and 2 shots of espresso OTD by 5:10... It was already 70 out this is the warm before the storm we have some weather coming. I opted for more of a power work out today so I stayed out on the flats and out of the bluffs. I rode north to Trempealeau with the wind behind me so I knew that the way home would be some extra work.. It was winds blowing strong across the flat lands along the Big River..Good time 1:30 for 30 miles just a hair under 20 adv mph..Going to play with the boy watch some Giro and take a nap////Oh yea and watch Johnny Cash live at San Quentin. Hope he plays Big River...

Tired

I am tired not putting in the hours like all the pro but still putting in my time. Got 25 miles in yesterday pulling the trailer good recovery when you are pulling an extra 60 pounds, it rolls smooth but you know it is there when you go to put the hammer down. The Wily is off to colorado so no mountain biking for a week or so, just mean more time on the road bike..Getting board of the stay at home dad stuff need to talk to adults and do some thing else than play at the play at the park. 10 years of marriage on thursday crazy that she had been able to stick it out with me that long.. Then the boy is 3 on friday.. Stuff to do.. Rest is good slept through my 5:00am wake up I'll get out this afternoon.. If I get around 200+ miles a week I am happy..

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Getting the Wily ready for a trip out west... It is going to the Dean HQ where they are going to deiced whether or the frame is cracked or just paint I am pretty sure it is a crack and I can feel it flex and creak when climbing. When fixed I'll be stoked.

Feeling MINNESOTA

Cold as shit and not the way I like to start a day.. From the get go I was about how well the race would be run.. This was the first race of the MN series. The start for sophia was rough they put they put the older men and Clydesdale's behind the 18 and younger girls.. The photo shows the result. My race went good they started us with the 30+ men and behind the 19something men... So their was a lot of passing I saw a guy in front of me I though that I had the whole shot but someone was up front.. I chased and almost caught up but got caught up and could not get around in the end.. Good day felt like a wed. night race back home in the land of Breck. Ended up #2 more work to be done I want to go faster and push a bigger gear... Now what to do about the Wily????????

Fryday

First of all if Floyd has done what Lemond says he has it is time to just give up I understand why he is trying to say he did not do it but this time sounds like he is caught in his lie... This morning the sun was almost up at 5:15 monday it was dark at the same time. Cold start to the day with a slow speed crash in a soft shoulder trying to get around some water on the road.. Good ride still putting all the pieces together still would like to farther but time is not on my side.. Saw at the top of the big climb of the day a turkey vulture and a deer just hanging out together. Then down a nice descent..same one I climbed on monday morning 48mph in full tuck. Took the girl out to the HPT's to try out her new ride she did well she did say "dad I think that I like road riding better" which I replied i'll put your bike on ebay.. My bike had the bottom bracket fixed but now I can hear the crack in the frame move "stupid" Is their a RIG in my future?

Happy Boy

Torn

Anna gets one afternoon off a week and that was yesterday so she sent me out of the house for a ride.. I went out after some hills so I hit up grand dad's and the back side of that.. I have to day their are a good amount of climbs in the area.. No 14 milers like frisco to top of vail pass but some steep 2 to 3 milers that can really get the blood moving.. Getting the bottom bracket fixed on the Wily totally shot and that is why the cranks were making noise.. As for the frame John at Dean is not sure that it is a crack he still thinks that it my be paint and that I should just keep riding it. OK?!?!?!?! Getting ready for this weekend... Not sure where I should line up the Expert class is going to be stacked with pro and semi pro riders not saying I can't hang just a 30 mile race against gear could suck.. The single speed cat in MN is the Sport class or at least it is called sport single speed still a 20 mile race with some fast guys it just says sport in the title.. I guess back in summit we raced the same as the sport racers just did think of it as a sport race because of how fast we were and how we were so out of breath at the end.. If anyone want to chime in please do.. Took Sophia out for some Two Wheel Fun last night on her road bike and we worked on pace and drafting I think that she is having fun with the Road stuff. She did 16 mile in about 1:03 and that is with a lot of wind...

Pre Dawn

Up before the sun today....Trying to get some more ride time and I am still in the AM mode from going to work at 5:30 for the past 2 years. Nice and quite and a good bit of wind, Used google earth last night and found some new roads. County road s is my new training grounds, It starts up this coulée at a mellow pace and then kicks up to the top. Today was more of a scout mission to put it all together. Their is great possibilities now to get the rest of the day going Dragon Tails and coffee,,, a trip to the bike shops get the cranks fixed and talk to the Dean HQ wee what we are gong to do with my broken frame. Breaking bikes is getting a little old.. Minnesota this weekend to see who the other half lives.. Enjoy the Giro!!

Say it ain't so

Another day and another bike shop has offered me a job this is the local one near by the house. Kevin sells mostly steel bikes and singles and fixies etc.... Cool shop small and right now the owner is the only guy there. My wife wants me to try to find something that might pay more but I left that in Breckenridge. Speaking about bikes I had a good ride on the single this morning but I think that the spacers in my Xtype cranks are blown so going to have to get that fixed and I have put a crack in the Wily in the chain stay right behind the bottom bracket.. It is in a wield where the chain stay and the cross brace come together.. This is a problem that I'll have to get fixed.. But I can't be out of a bike and I don't have a ton of bucks right now.. AHHHHHH SHIT!!

Nineteen

Got a JOB offer today... One that I would love to take.. Smiths Cycling..............Now just need to find some daycare..Some of the family have come froward and said they would help, this would be a dream,,, with all the time I spend in a bike shop to get paid for it would rule... Talked to SUN RACE today,, they will have a new web site soon it is just one guy on this side of the world and his hands are full. They are going to send out a Cassette and Chain out for sophia's new Road drive train.. Now Wheels.... Have you sent a mother's day card out yet??? Go fast and take chances..

Sophia does not dope!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sophia's new ride,,, looks sweet got all the parts now time to get it together. It dose suck that the wheels that coach gave her wont work because they are not disc ready, but new wheels can happen down the road.. We went to the local TT tonight and it was pretty good..Sophia and I were the only ones out of the 12 riders who did not have areo bars and TT wheels oh yea and we had MTB shoes.. The winning time for 12.2 mile was 27:?? i was in a 30:?? sophia was 47:??. The guy that won is the local stud that they call The Josh.. He is the fastest SS in the Mississippi river valley.. So got to get to work.. Sophia crossed the line with a big smile she said that she never saw the ground go by so fast.. maybe some new road wheels for her and a computer she is in to this road stuff I love it....Tomorrow is friday that means fish fry... When I was younger that meant something different.