I feel like everyone around me is training harder, faster and longer which is a bit surprising to me. It all made sense when I got back into training in the middle of the season last year…it was expected. But … Continue reading →

Today was a very short ride (90min) to the two volcano’s. It’s amazing that I could feel so slow and weak, I guess all that holiday cheer (food) and being sick really set me back. Then again it is early … Continue reading →

And so the week off ends with a long wet ride to Redland and back. I have these new aluminum fenders on my bike that worked perfectly for both myself and those behind me. The ride had moments of a … Continue reading →

Next week is a rest week and I’m actually looking forward to it. Basically cross ended about a month ago (for me) and this has been the beginning of my training for next year. In reality this whole month could, … Continue reading →

Ever since my trip to France where I experienced true club riding I’ve always dreamed of something like it here in Portland. Basically the clubs all collaborate and pick a ride area and a ride meeting point. The meeting point … Continue reading →

I always despise using age as an excuse but the reality is that it is what it is. However I’ll stand by my notion that all it means is I need to work harder to achieve the same results. Learning … Continue reading →

You may notice that many times I will use “we” as I post. The main reason for this is that my wife and I are training together. Even now it’s early in the morning, I was up kind of late, … Continue reading →

It is a downright cold and nasty day. Which is great because I went to my favorite spin class in the NW at what used to be Mavricks and became Golds and as of yesterday is now LA / Fitness … Continue reading →