... since I've been able to ride a trail. I've been down because of the crappy weather here in Michigan, but it's been even worse this year than it usually is because of my longing to be on the trail. Well, there's hope of getting back at it soon. The weather has taken a turn for the better and the snow is starting to melt off. My eagerness is welling up and I can barely contain it.
Plus, I'm getting my new bike today! Tammy has her new bike and now I'll have mine. As soon as the trails are open and relatively dry, We're there!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Oktoberfest 2007 Bike Race
Take a look at the Bike Race Pictures. The only thing you can't see in the pictures is how friggin' cold it was that day.
Hanging up the bike for the season...
So, it's been a while since my last post. I've been busy with work and I haven't been riding much. And now that it's getting cold, the rides will be fewer and farther in between. As a matter of fact, I may have ridden for the last time this past weekend. George hosted his annual Oktoberfest party and Bike Race and despite the cold and rainy conditions, it was a blast. I finished with a time of 10:15 for his mostly flat 1.75 mile loop. If the weather holds Saturday, I'm going to try and ride Cannonsburg and take a look at the new skills area.
In order to stay fit over the Winter, I'm planning on taking a Spinning class three days a week. I'm hoping to be in better shape at the beginning of this coming season than I was at the end of this past season. If that's the case, maybe I'll ride a race or two next season, just for fun.
But, for now I'll be depressed that I won't be able to get on a trail. Funny thing is, I've already started to plan the next trip to Crested Butte!
In order to stay fit over the Winter, I'm planning on taking a Spinning class three days a week. I'm hoping to be in better shape at the beginning of this coming season than I was at the end of this past season. If that's the case, maybe I'll ride a race or two next season, just for fun.
But, for now I'll be depressed that I won't be able to get on a trail. Funny thing is, I've already started to plan the next trip to Crested Butte!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Recovery
So I've recovered from my drunken stupor that was the Canada Trip just to end up drinking more now that I can get Fat Tire and the other New Belgium brews here in St. Louis.
I've been here for a little more than a week now and I've been down pretty much the whole time. That is until I got news today that an acquaintance from on of the Mountain Biking boards I frequent has offered to let me ride his Niner Air9. This is what I love about mountain biking. Where else can you find people kind enough to lend their own bikes so that someone they've never met before has a chance to ride one of the local trails. Friendliness and generosity are what make this such a great sport. Thanks John, I really need to hit the trail!
I've been here for a little more than a week now and I've been down pretty much the whole time. That is until I got news today that an acquaintance from on of the Mountain Biking boards I frequent has offered to let me ride his Niner Air9. This is what I love about mountain biking. Where else can you find people kind enough to lend their own bikes so that someone they've never met before has a chance to ride one of the local trails. Friendliness and generosity are what make this such a great sport. Thanks John, I really need to hit the trail!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Going to Canada
Tammy and I rode for the last time yesterday before I leave for Canada. It was a pretty uneventful ride. Tammy is learning how to ride with her new clipless pedals and I'm just trying to improve my time, which I did. My best time is now 39:40, a 15-second improvement over my previous best. I won't be able to ride again until next Friday when I get back from Canada and then on that Sunday I get to head to St. Louis. But, that's for another post.
Canada should be fun. I get to live off the grid for a week with no distractions other than the fish biting at my lures and Dennis acting a fool. I know that I won't be able to strictly follow my diet, but how often do you get a chance to sit in a boat, fish, and drink beer all day for a week straight? Once a year, so I might as well enjoy it.
Canada should be fun. I get to live off the grid for a week with no distractions other than the fish biting at my lures and Dennis acting a fool. I know that I won't be able to strictly follow my diet, but how often do you get a chance to sit in a boat, fish, and drink beer all day for a week straight? Once a year, so I might as well enjoy it.
Giant Trance X1
Finally, the specs for the Giant Trance X1 are online! The price is a bit higher than I expected at $2700, but we'll have to see what it'll cost at Village Bike Shop. Can't wait to ride it and compare it to the Trance 2 I rode last weekend.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
My New Goal(s)
Tammy and I rode Cannonsburg SGA last night and I finally broke 40 minutes with a time of 39:55. So, my new goal is 35 minutes. Considering the fact that I'll be out of town for three weeks of August, I more than likely won't make it this year, but I'll continue to work as hard as I can with what little time I have left this summer.
In addition to my 35 minute goal, I want to be able to complete two laps without a rest. Now that I broke 40 minutes I'm going to start doing a lap and a half and work my way up to two laps.
On the topic of new bikes, I found some pics of the 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er. I'm not so sure about the color, but it looks pretty sweet anyway.
In addition to my 35 minute goal, I want to be able to complete two laps without a rest. Now that I broke 40 minutes I'm going to start doing a lap and a half and work my way up to two laps.
On the topic of new bikes, I found some pics of the 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er. I'm not so sure about the color, but it looks pretty sweet anyway.
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