Long time that this blog has been pretty silent

Wow, it's been a long haul and not much in the way of posting going on here. It's been time to overhaul the look for ages so that part it done. Perhpas now I'll start to post a bit more!

The last year found me facing a major challenge, happy to be here to share that all reports are looking great so far. Here's looking to more of those.

Got in a few CX races last fall, those HURT, but then that's a part of CX. Doing it on no training was an interesting experience. If all goes well, I'll be training this year. Sorting out the what/how/serious or not on the biking front. In any case it's a blast to be back on the bike.


Did an intro to biking clinic for women last month along with Andrea and that was a lot of fun. Hopefully we'll get to do more of those.

CX redefined

It's been just over eight months since I heard the words that sent most of my plans for this year to another place. Nearly five months away from aerobic activity. Fitness redefined. But the great thing is I'm slowly getting my energy back. Still find myself hitting the wall some days, just run plain out of energy. Over time it'll settle into the new 'normal'. All in all though no complaints. I've been very lucky.

CX season is here and the first races are this week. I'll be out there , love CX too much to miss it. But with only have about ten minutes of 'race' in the tank it'll sure make the rest of each race a real interesting time! Goals for this season are pretty simple: have fun.

If you're looking for a coach to help you reach your goals? I'm taking on new athletes this fall. Expert coaching cert from USA Cycling and working on finishing up the power certification. So not all of my plans and goals for this year had to wait! The coaching business is moving forward.

Fight like Susan

Many of you follow FatCyclist. For those of you who don't, it's been an incredible journey.
The sharing and community that developed around Susan's battle with cancer was incredible.

Fight the good fight every day.

There is no guarantee you'll see tomorrow and we need to embrace each day and each moment fully.

Laugh often and ride.

Monday No-Drop @ Burchfield

We had another good group tonight, 15 or so. Had a younger rider so we spit the group up a but to cover both those who could ride farther/faster and the newer riders. Good time. Deer sighting. Did some technique and skills work with the youth rider.

No pics, lots of smiles and fun though!

Thriving beyond cancer

This cactus is a bit of a metaphor for me this year.
Comes through the winter and is all beaten down. Bits of it missing. There isn't that much to it after being covered in the heavy winter snows. This spring, it looked pretty rough. But that cactus is tough. It is a survivor. Now it has lots of new growth and more blossoms than it's ever had.

Full of life!!!
Thriving.

State CX Race

Weather was the word for the day.

Loads of snow at Waterford, Robert and crew did a stellar job of making the course a superb one to ride. A few super fast sections mixed in with some that were almost silly slow to remain upright. Thinking the lack of heat kept a few of the regulars away today. Temp got all the way up to 18-19 degrees by the start. Solid NW wind took the windchill into single digits. The sun though came through and was shining on us for the day.

Bicilibre did a fine job representing with Andy taking home the win in the men's 45+ race today. Things came together nicely for me as the season draws to a close. Repeat of last year's place for 2nd in the elite women. Fun day of racing, lots of folks braved to cold to cheer us all on.

Thanks to Kinetic Systems and Tailwind for a stellar job!

Even got to make it to the little guy's 3rd birthday party. Racing CX and playing with the grandson all in one day. Pretty sweet.