Entered the Citizen's 'B' race at the local Tri-State Metro Regional Area Bike League.....and yeah, I rocked it for 9th place. If my ceramic bearings were installed on my front wheel I probably could have gotten Top 5. I felt solid and aero, and my new bar tape is great. Thought about wearing my CamelBack (under my jersey) as this was a longer race (35 mins + 2 laps), but opted for a regular sized bidon.
My power is flowing like some vintage Sutter Home wine. When I dig deep, I just ask my legs for the power and they deliver. Might upgrade to Citizen's 'A' if this continues.
The girl at work is really cool. I caught her reading my 'Bicycling' magazine and she casually put it down when I came strolling up to see what the Soups of the Day were. I helped her roll 100 napkins with silverware and we talked about going to the STYX concert this summer or Huey Lewis & The News. She wears the biking socks I got her and a LIVESTRONG bracelet, so yea.....life is good on that front.
Saw Fabs won some race in Belgium, pretty cool effort. I wonder if my watts are higher? Race had some odd alpha-numeric name, European style.
Getting tired, need to go prop the legs up for optimal recovery. Until next time.....
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
"Yeah, I do that too...."
This was my response when someone on the group ride asked if I can climb. They were asking because yet again, I did what I know how to do (very well) and sprinted at the town line sprint. I didn't win, but probably because I was only using water instead of my G8 low-cal drink. AND I had just finished a shift at Cracker Barrel.
I sort of made a move on the girl at work. Essentially, I keep a fanny pack on me which holds 4 - 6 hard boiled eggs. She looked fatigued, so I whipped out a pre-peeled hard boiled and she accepted. I'll have to see if she'll go to Performance with me. I need some chamois creme.
Power numbers are really peaking, I'm super fast now and wonder if it's 'too much too soon'? I'd imagine this is what pros feel like. My trainer knows A LOT of famous people in the cycling world and his GOOD FRIEND, Borut Dagstanti, has taken notice of me, well, more my power numbers that 'Larry' showed him. There's a squad out of Turkey, so perhaps my pro adventure will start there.
First race is still a month away, but I think I will probably win and get NOTICED amongst the local racers. Then they'll probably pick me up for their team. For now, I don't need a team, I am strong enough to win on my own. I prove this each and every group ride.
That's really it for this update, my mind is a bit scattered. We introduced some new entrees at work and I'm having a hard time remembering the bread choices. Also, the soups of the day are always changing, that makes it tough too. I will say our sharp cheddar will go head to head with the finest European cheddar
(and win, of course). Our Pepper Jack is right there too.
I got some really nice, low cut socks recently, they look very European with my black Nashbar shoes.
Rockin' the Tri-City Metro Cycling World.
Just remember, "Yeah, I do that too..."
I sort of made a move on the girl at work. Essentially, I keep a fanny pack on me which holds 4 - 6 hard boiled eggs. She looked fatigued, so I whipped out a pre-peeled hard boiled and she accepted. I'll have to see if she'll go to Performance with me. I need some chamois creme.
Power numbers are really peaking, I'm super fast now and wonder if it's 'too much too soon'? I'd imagine this is what pros feel like. My trainer knows A LOT of famous people in the cycling world and his GOOD FRIEND, Borut Dagstanti, has taken notice of me, well, more my power numbers that 'Larry' showed him. There's a squad out of Turkey, so perhaps my pro adventure will start there.
First race is still a month away, but I think I will probably win and get NOTICED amongst the local racers. Then they'll probably pick me up for their team. For now, I don't need a team, I am strong enough to win on my own. I prove this each and every group ride.
That's really it for this update, my mind is a bit scattered. We introduced some new entrees at work and I'm having a hard time remembering the bread choices. Also, the soups of the day are always changing, that makes it tough too. I will say our sharp cheddar will go head to head with the finest European cheddar
(and win, of course). Our Pepper Jack is right there too.
I got some really nice, low cut socks recently, they look very European with my black Nashbar shoes.
Rockin' the Tri-City Metro Cycling World.
Just remember, "Yeah, I do that too..."
Monday, March 7, 2011
Dedicated and Determined
It's been a while since my last entry, but I was at a secret training camp. I'll share details in a few months, but the opportunity came up to travel (regionally) with Cracker Barrel, so I brought the bike along. I feel it was a productive week as I got to log some big, hilly miles.
Really getting anxious to race and show some form. Again, numbers pointed in the right direction, and good sensations when sprinting.
I raced a tri-guy on the Metro River City Trail and won pretty easily, even without the aero advantage. Then I raced another club level racer I came across a few suburbs away, he was strong, but ultimately, I put in a surge and he was gone. Yeah, I pretty much rock the local scene.
Happy with my 700x19 tires, I really feel they are fast.
First race quickly approaching, the Tri-State Metro City Crit. Looking forward to that.
In non-cycling related news, I met a cool girl at 'the Barrel'. I hope she's into European like cyclists and understands what it takes to be involved with a racer like me. I think I'll go make her a mix tape now.
She has a two year degree in Resort Management from the local community college, that's pretty impressive really. I may get her some compression socks as well.
See you out there - be ready to race me, because I'm like a caged lion!
Really getting anxious to race and show some form. Again, numbers pointed in the right direction, and good sensations when sprinting.
I raced a tri-guy on the Metro River City Trail and won pretty easily, even without the aero advantage. Then I raced another club level racer I came across a few suburbs away, he was strong, but ultimately, I put in a surge and he was gone. Yeah, I pretty much rock the local scene.
Happy with my 700x19 tires, I really feel they are fast.
First race quickly approaching, the Tri-State Metro City Crit. Looking forward to that.
In non-cycling related news, I met a cool girl at 'the Barrel'. I hope she's into European like cyclists and understands what it takes to be involved with a racer like me. I think I'll go make her a mix tape now.
She has a two year degree in Resort Management from the local community college, that's pretty impressive really. I may get her some compression socks as well.
See you out there - be ready to race me, because I'm like a caged lion!
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