A year on the bike

A good year on wheels could always asks for more but happy with what I had. Bikes= FUN....!

sKi

My ski this morning was a test of mental anguish. After hearing reports that it was not to bad on the golf course I went out. What I found were conditions that reminded me of skiing the south side of peak 10 after the sun baked it for a week. The work out came from trying to not go down on hard ice. Snow is falling to the north and the family and I have plans to head to the twin cities in a few weeks, that will allow me to give some of their trails a shot. So I guess it is back to riding in place until we get some measurable snow fall.

Program?

Ski volume has been good always would like more. The PROgram will start soon, need to get a few things in line and I'll be ready to go. Looks like more weather coming and ski time will increase. Need to suck it up and ride the rollers more just not fun going to see if I can get some of the work done outside. Still could use some direction. ?/?/?

Most

The weather has my modivation going sidways. We had the most snow on record for December, I just can't play in it now because of the warmer temps, then freezing temps. I have been riding in the garage but, that is not always my cup of tea. My fingers are crossed and I hope to see more of the white stuff, I try not to be one demoniacal but skate skiing is so much fun and great work this time of year.

Tears of rain

The weather in my world is a roller coaster ride. We again just went from some of the greatest snow pack to rain and warm temps. My want to go ski today is a wash, and i have no desire to ride in place. Then to spice up the punch 5 more inches of snow tonight. Can we just stick with one style of precip? Another day of work then my weekend comes, coffee is the elixir of champions.

Boxer

The kid are happy and the bellys are full. It is all over but the cleaning up. More white stuff on the ground, and another day at work,,,,what will that bring? Found this little gem, and it rocks.. Have Fun. First track is the intro and then they start rocking!!!!!!!!

White Christmas

The snow keeps on coming and piling up. More skiing to come before we take a long winter nap.

Stay warm stay happy and enjoy each other. And if you can take A Snow Day...

One Year closer to Death

A little mad scientist in the garage and I came up with the right mix of wax. I had the woods all to my self and if it was not for work I could have skied all day. Just need to get through the day here at work then off for two days. Some Dale's and burgers tonight and another ski tomorrow. The form is coming around and efforts are getting easier. Have fun, and the light is back, so nothing let to do but smile smile smile.

Good morning..

We want to be free...............Free to do what we want to do ....We want to be free to ride....Free to ride our machines with out being hassled by the man..........................................And we want to get loaded!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Yard

Waiting for the sun

The skiing was good once again with lots of fresh snow.. It is a full on winter wonderland. For now the snow has stopped and the cold has set in -36 with the wind chill this AM,,so my plan is the cold wax and hope that it warms up a bit. I wanted to go up ski and do some knee drops up in the quarry,but I don't think that i want to go solo esp.. with the temps. Enjoy the shortest day of the year,, For light is to return and spring will not be to far away..

DU you remember when?

Roasting

Over heating for the first time in a while. 6 inches plus and fresh groom in most places. Hard ski but good slow form coming together. Nothing else that I would like to be doing. Movement is good gliding is better.

Knocking on heavens door

It has been four days since my last ski. The conditions are still a bit rough from the warm weather and all the assholes that walk run and snowshoe on the groomed trail. I still managed an hour of good work in the cold temp, it just felt good to be out again. More snow on the way could make for a good weekend of outdoor fun. That should help keep the mind off the financial difficulties that plague my home. Hope all are enjoying the weather, the Light returns beginning of next week.

Are U Driven?

A good review.

Been Spotted

Once again for next year I will be flying the Spot Colors. Along with the good people of I will have some good backing.

BWR will be another piece of my puzzle. My hands will be full with a full race calander but with all of these folks I will have a great season of bike racing. Go Fast,,,,Then Go Faster..

Crud

We went from great skiing to 40 and rain... Now it is -24 outside and I am doing a snow dance. I want to ski some more.

Teal was not it.

The right wax was not the right wax,

the snow was cold and I felt like I was fighting them the whole time.

Body is tired this skiing is good work.

I now can feel my toes, must fill the furnace to help warm up.

Got to ski with some of the fast guys,

nice to move in a line.

Now if we can find a way to keep the

walkers and runners off the ski trails

we will all be happy..

Worked @ work

Cooked!

Great wonderful total awesome ski today.

With the new groomer firing on all cylinders

new stuff was rolled out and many K's

were had.

Still need to get the ski legs in better shape

but I think that they are coming around.

New poles come today!

Fun to be had..

Now I wanna be your...............................................

Teeth as white as snow

Starting to frost up a bit on the ski this morning with the temp only at 3 above. The snow was cold and my wax could have been better but the skiing was great. Quite and all to my self. A good way to start the day.

The new groomer is doing a smooth job and the new snow we

got is what we needed.

Now if the Asshole who let all of his snow in my drive way

would come and move it I would be having the best day Ever!

Up on the down stroke

On up ski , need a bit more snow with all the under brush coming down might be a trick. But it is getting deep and the skate skiing should be going off soon. Now need to find some new rollers.

Crossing

Glide Glide Glide !

Good ride..

More snow on the way.

Need longer Poles.

Felt good to Slide!

HookEm

They start young,,,,,,,,,,,James like the idea of riding down the stairs from the get go. I could not get him to stop. The skiing was not what i wanted but still good,,, the Groom needs to come. I also got one of my tele set ups ready to go so I can start up skiing and try to find some powder stashes. Not going to bet my life on it. I may ski up and hitch hike down and then ski back up.. Bazaro!!

Santa if you are out there can I get some!!

Sorry not trying to be a total downer and I don't want to chase away the few people that read my rants. Sometimes I just need to vent,,,,,, So that being said here is a wonderful thing to lift everyone's spirits even dark hearts like me. Chocolate covered Bacon.

Creamcorn

The first line says it all to the way I feel. I am not unhappy with the way that I lived in my 20's. And now almost mid 30's other than great stories and some achy joints I don't have much to show. But I did what needed to be done. I need to figure out the next chapter. Not pissed just lost and not on some cool tropical island. Cold as a mutha fucker this morning zapping and will or drive.

Colder than a .................................

7 is the temp outside and being the forst week of December this is my first week off a bike this year. My mind is not ready to ride inside and after my adventures on Monday I am ok with this. My boot comes back from the cobbler today and I can start doing some skiing. Might do some night time skiing in the field across from the house. Sleep has been good only problem is all my dreams are of me on a bike in places that I have lived before, so when I wake up I am not sure where I am. Weird.

Homeward Bound

Made it home but it was not easy. Some places had me going sideways as I went forward. I did stay up right the whole way and was happy to be in the warm house when it was all over. Their were times that I thought that riding in to traffic could solve all of my problems. Nordic boots should be fixed this week so might get to ski soon.

Sketchy

Sometimes riding

into work is not the

best Idea.

Today would have been one of them.

The worst plowing of snow I have ever seen.

White knuckled riding the whole way in.

Now I hope that they clear it some more

so I can make it home in the dark,

That is going to be Fun!

Time to get the Groomers out

and the gliders on.