Hillsboro

The results Not good. I am not happy with the way I rode. I need to be spending more time on the bike. Not much else to say.

This weekend

Saturday is Hillsboro Roubaix, ouch. I am going to just sit in the top 15. I am going to be patient all 44 miles. I have not been going hard now for a few weeks. Monday the buildup for joe Martin and the state road race begin. I have the partying out of my system and am ready to get back to getting it done.

Dogwood

"that shits was hard." That was me after the race yesterday. It made an old guy laugh and he replied that sums it up right there.
John Bell and I left late Saturday night and drove to Marshfield or maybe Maysfield exit 100 on 44. The highlight of the night was in Cuba. We stopped to get gas. As John started pumping this women walks out and says she just prepaid 10$ on our pump. Sure enough click the gas stops pumping. John had to go inside and sort it all out. This all took place at shift change so there were people every where. The alarm was going off and the clerk couldn't get it to stop. Plus these people had no teeth. You know meth is hard on the body especially the teeth. John is still inside and this Mustang drives up the driver tries to pay for 5 cents of gas. You guessed it, no teeth or shoes. Well he starts to pump gas gets into his car and then drives off. Boom the pump ripped out of the car. I had my back to him as this happened. It scared the shit out me. I though that someone had been shot. John and I got out of there as quick as we could. We were awfully wound up after all of that and ended up driving a long way.

The race was hard. I was dropped early and rode with a group for a long time. Some choad from Ghisallo attacked our group. We were over 5min back and he shredded the group apart. This is not the first time I have taken issue with Ghisallo's tactics. I don't know who is telling these guys how to ride and race but they are pissing me off.

I finished 31 and was not happy or in very good shape. But after looking at the numbers I am very pleased with the efforts. Those guys down in southern Missouri are strong and fast. Next week is Hillsboro. We shall see.

While I've been away

Rode the bike yesterday for the first time in 8 days. I had a head cold all of spring break. I lied on my couch the whole week. Good news, I feel much better now. I will be going down to the Dogwood race this sunday. Going to eat. Be sure to check out some of the other links.

electric shifting

Pez wrote a report on campys new electric shifting. It seems to work much better than mavics did in the 90's. But.. I still don't like it. I hope the UCI does not allow electric shifting. Bike racing is rider vs rider. It is becoming who has the best tech, and I don't like that.

Read the report here

SXSW music fest

"In its 19-year history, it has grown from being a jolly spring get-together for a few hundred US indie labels and musicians in search of a deal, to an international gathering that is the most important date in our music industry calendar." The Guardian, March 25, 2005

Check out Joe williams music sucks blog. I am sure he will have it all covered.

Don't laugh..until the end

Need a coach

The big reason for my my success this season is due to Justin Grisham writing my workouts. If you are looking for a coach, E-mail him. He has afforable prices and can create a plan to work around your busy schedule.

My numbers

#s now:
CTL (long term): 84 TSS/day (for 28 days)
ATL (short term): 124 TSS/day (for 7 days)

#s a month ago:
CTL (long term): 63 TSS/day (28 days)
ATL (short term): 64 TSS/day (7days)

(Note from coach)
This is a big improvement in just one month. It will probably be our goal is to move you up to 100 TSS/day for the CTL and then maximize training benefit from there, I wouldn't want to take you much beyond the 100 TSS/day avg. at this stage in the game, but it is a possibility for next year.


I now have a cold. I knew it was coming because everyone in my house has been sick. I had planned sitting on the trainer but just wasn’t feeling up to it. Now I will use this week too get healthy and keep building up for Joe Martin.

Thanks for reading.

stupid light

Lennard Zinn tested the Lew Pro VT-1 wheels. They weigh in at 850 grams, and only cost 5000$, what a deal;-0 Read about the report here

Bid on Sauls Auction

Saul Rasin has about a dozen of items up for auction. You can view them here

In a few things Saul will do great things on the bike. I saw some numbers he has put out and it is impressive. What is also impressive is the way he has given back.

Off to bed.

Sylvan Springs

I was 6th today. Things were crazy sitting in so I felt best on the front. I am pleased with 6th sense ai thought about not racing because I felt so bad this morning. Off to eat. I will have a racap later on.

VO2Max

I did some VO2 work today over in Columbia. The weather was so nice but the wind was rough towards the end. My Ipod battery died early in the ride. It was the first time I have not ridden with it in a while, owell. Tomorrow I will take it easy and pace Ben Rosario thourgh his 8k run in Forest park. Thanks for reading, good night.

Froze Toes photo

The start was cold.

I made it....almost

You know you are close when they talk about you over at Trashing. But not everyone knows yet, o'well. Soon, right guys.

Gupster

GupsterI don't know Nolan personaly but he likes bikes and is on the level most of the time. For that he is worthy of a post. Gupster

Froze Toes

Could have would have should have. I am fit and getting faster. I went to the front worked in the wind and made the race. The rest of the field sat on all day. Sure there were a few guys who did work like Jose from Big Shark others I didn't know but hope to work with this season. There are times when I think Jesus man you are going to kill yourself or someone else. I hope he can stay upright more this season but yesterday he was an Allie until Jim Klages the winning move ride up the road past us. My frustration came when on the outer rode. The winning break of Klages and Austin were in sight but guys didn't want to work. Guys who sat in all day came up to the front but didn't drive the pace. I pleaded for them to work when one guys says there is no way to get away there is too much horse power. No shit with all this power we could have caught them, when they look at the results I hope they are happy with what they see. It pissed me off and still does. Like I said to those not willing to work yesterday screw you guys.

My tv works

My Dad bought a 54 inch flat screen lcd tv. It is big but our reception was awful. Today that all changed when some rewiring and new splicers. Rainy days spent on the trainer won't be so bad. Once the satelite is going things will be perfect. But for the time being I am content with four pbs stations.

Froze Toes

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Frozen Toes is this sunday and the only thing I am certin of is it will be windy. I still think I am going to jump off the front and see how that plays but we will discuss our plan in the team meeting.

My Dad is also going to be racing. This will be his first race ever and I am a bit worried for him. He is strong and not afarid to work but it could cost him.I am not certin how well he can ride in a pack. I don't want him to crash himself or someone else. He has a job and has to be healthy so he can take care of others. Plus my Mom would be very upset with the both of us if he goes down. Lets hope this was not a jinx.

My left achillies is sore and I am not sure why. Perhaps it has to do with be underdressed in yesterdays ride or that my shoes are shot.

I am falling asleep more tomorrow on my thoughts about Froze Toes.