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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Back in the Saddle

My biking efforts this year gave way to my skiing efforts. But the time has come, and I think I'm ready to start spinning pedals in earnest. Given a choice, I think I would prefer to . . . I guess I better not go there.

Last year, I had several races under my spandex by this time of year. This year, I've done a couple RMRs and a couple DMVs and, as evidenced below, a mountain bike race. I flatted out of a DMV and the mtb race.


(photo courtesy of/stolen from Stupidbike's better half)

No road races yet. But, I just registered for the High Uintas Classic, a stage race no less. I debated registering for the Masters 35 division, which I qualify for as of this year, but that depressed me because I have always looked up to those guys . . . as being old. I also debated registering for the one-day only race because staying in Evanston is not exactly a vacation destinaion, but I really really like the Evanston downtown crit. I think I'll still sleep in my own bed, and if my allergies don't get the best of me, I'll plan on being at the crit. I should see if my TT bike still exists.

I figure if I'm going to ever jump in to the bike mix, I'd better do it soon and better do it head first. I really really hope that I don't suck too much.

3 comments:

  1. Back on the bike in June? Why the early start this year?

    And seriously, I had no idea you were so old. See you on Saturday.

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  2. Who is that bearded guy stalking you? You really scared all of us with your initial climb up little stick. Too bad about the flat that sucks. I don't know if it was merited or not (and probably helped me die on the third lap), but I really worked hard to get ahead of you for the single track. I would have liked to get in front of Brent as well, but couldn't make it. He hauls on the DH (and the climbs for that matter).

    Welcome back.

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  3. "I have always looked up to those guys...as being old"

    Ya...um...thanks.

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