Snotcycle 2015 Preview

This year I have decided that I would like to do a few more races than the past years. I guess there is no better way to kick that off then a race in January. I would like to start by saying that I am in no way, or shape ready to race. In fact I am writing this little nugget from my trainer on my sun porch this cold evening. 

Today I am trying to get the legs a little loose. Nothing crazy, I have decided it is what it is. I am riding 15 miles in the CAT II division. I have no place there but the only other men's category is only doing one 5 mile lap. I feel like I need a little more then that. It should be a great time! I have heard good things about this race. The forecast is showing snow so maybe if I can at least finish I'll beat out those guys that have up! This will be a humbling race to start the season. I will be posting a race recap so look out for that! 

This reminds me, my brakes need to be bleed and my rear tire is flat. Got to remedy that asap! Until next time...

2015, New Year, New Goals

         I feel like this is always the way I start all my posts but it has been awhile since I have been on here. One goal for this year is to write a few more times than last year. Maybe I should start with a little recap of last year's highlights...........that's it!

2014 Trek Superfly 9

First Podium

 It wasn't that bad but I have to say it wasn't a whole lot better. I did get to take one MTBing trip this past year. A few close friends and I drove down to Bryce Resort and ripped a day of downhill. Some of my riding buddies know that downhill is in no way an area of cycling I enjoy or excel at but I have to admit it was a good time! I borrowed a Scott Genius 650B from EPBC for the trip. I guess I did better then some, stayed on the right side of the bars and was never holding anyone up, even cleared a few of the jumps! Other than Bryce I also raced in the 9hrs OF Crank Monkey at Rocky Gap SP again this past year but in a different class then before; I raced solo Clydesdale. This class is set up for the heavies to ride as many of the 9 mile laps in a 3hr period. This race was my first podium ever! I placed 3rd amongst the big guys! my buddy Ralph beat me out for 2nd, I won't lie, I wasn't even close to beating him for 2nd. I guess looking back at those two events and all the good rides I did with friends as well as solo rides, even taco'd a wheel but it wasn't a bad year...Oh and I bought a new BIKE!

Out on the maiden voyage...got a flat!

A few goal I have set out for this year are:

• 2000 miles
• 3-5 races
• 1 podium 
• 1 Destination MTB trip (Bikation)
• A century (100 mile road ride)
• A canal century (100 mile gravel ride)
• Ride at Fountainhead SP (commute past it most days)
• Get at least one more person on a bike!

Well there was a little recap from last year and some aspirations for this year on the bike!