Sick

I have now been sick for a week and half now. Coughing and sneezing my head off. I hit up the doctor yesterday and she said I have Bronchitis. Maybe that's why I felt so crappy this weekend. Well I am on medication now so hopefully I can get better before the weekend.

USGP Photos

New Cross bikes.

I do not know why but I am already thinking about my cross bikes for next year. I have had my red and silver Cannondales now for 2 years. I have been brainstorming some bikes for next year. I really love cannondales. I am thinking maybe getting this one and pimping it out. All Black with Easton fork, carbon spooky brakes, carbon SI cranks, Sram Red, and Ritchey compenents. I have a thing for Cannondale BBQ paint. I have had a road bike and still have a track bike in that paint job.

Also thinking about Ridleys. They are more on the expensive side but they are very Euro. Could be very light. I do not think I will have the funds for a X-Night but maybe an X-fire.

I really do not know what I want. I am leaning towards another Cannondale. I love there geometry and how they look. What do you think I should get? I really want 2 Colnago C-50's. But there is no way I can afford those. I would have to sell my car. So far this season I have loved my SRAM red. I works so great. I really like my Reynolds as well. I think I am going to get another set of carbon wheels here soon. I want two light wheelset for both my bikes. I love cross bikes and all the cool stuff that goes along with it.

USGP Weekend

What a weekend!! This past weekend we ventured south to Louisville for the first USGP of the season. Pam and I headed down Friday night because her race was so early on Saturday morning. When we got there they said we made the reservation for the wrong night and all the rooms were booked. What the hell? While we were having a heated conversation with the lady at the front desk someone called the hotel saying that they were cancelling their reservations, lucky us.

We came stocked up for the weekend.

The cross whips!

The actual racing this weekend did not go that well for me. It was the weekend of crashing and mechanicals. Saturday some dude came into me and broke a spoke in my front reynolds. Then Mitchell Peterson crashed into me in the sand pit. I finally got to the pit and got a new bike. I worked my way back up to 27th then on last lap my saddle slipped and was pointing nose up in the air. Had to do another bike change. Sunday I thought was going better until I crashed bad in a dry washed out corner. My "freind" Mitchell Peterson thought I was slowing him down from winning the race and said "thank you" when I crashed. This is after he was on my wheel and coudn't keep his mouth shut. I mean if you are really that sweet just pass me. I just hate when people have to be asses in races. We are all out there to have fun not be douche bags. I caught back up after my crash then got caught behind some more crashes and blew up. I just called it a day early. Rest of the crew had a great weekend of racing. Pam finished 3rd and 2nd in the 3/4's. Isaac finished strong yesterday with 21st place right behind Mitchell Peterson. Oh wait you didn't win? Andy finished 1st and 2nd in the 2/3 race. Brian finished 8th and 6th in the Masters 35. Thanks to everyone for putting on a wonderful race.

New Brakes.

I had go for the classic bars.

USGP Derby Cup Preview

This weekend is the first weekend of the USGP series. Many are going to venture South to Louisville. Last year was a amazing venue. Tons of riders and spectators. All the big dogs show up for the USGP's it seems. Last year I had a decent race and finished 44th the first day. The second day I broke my chain 5 minutes before the race so I had to pull out and get my drink on. This year I hope for some better results. I now have UCI points, only 6 but I will take what I can get. I should have a decent starting spot. I have been battling a cold this whole week so I hope I can get over it and get amped to race.

The Green Monster! Large man made stair run up with a ramp on the other side.

Weather calls for CROSS conditions. 70% chance of rain on Friday and 30% chance for Saturday/Sunday. High of 60

Derby Cup is full of sand pits. If I remember you go through about about 3 each lap.

How to Aquaseal. 101

What you are going to need.
-Aquaseal
-Latex Gloves
-Masking Tape
-corners of a zip lock bag

Step 1. I like to cover the whole braking surface with masking tape to prevent getting aquaseal on the rim.

Step 2. Slowly apply the aquaseal to the side wall of the tire. I like to spread the aquaseal with the corners of my zip lock bag. It does not matter if you get aquaseal on the tire tread. It will come off when you ride. You are better off applying a thin coat. It is super thick and stick so make sure to wear gloves and not get it on your clothes.

Step 3. Remove the tape and let your tire dry for 24 hours.

You are all done. You can enjoy the easy clean up now after each cross race.

Hilly Hundred

This Past weekend was the Hilly Hundred down here in Bloomington. Hilly hundred was a blast this year. We had awesome weather all weekend which made it very enjoyable. I have to say riding 130 miles in 2 days was tough on my one hour cross legs. I love the fall!

Pam and I's bikes

Rest stop. They had great fried chicken and cookies

Me looking all goofy

Ryan and Grahm

The ground

Isaac waiting for food at the rest stop

Bottom Road.