Loop Turned into a One-Way

I have worked a lot this week. Thursday was a 15 hour day that started at 5am and was preceded and proceeded by 10 hour days. Katsu was planning to do a 60 mile ride, just did not think I could do it, at least not without slowing him down.

So I decided that after working at home through the morning, I would head out. I mapped a 30 mile loop through Wilkesville. Made it 18.75 miles and the ride ended with a flat. Where is my spare tube? Oh, in the wheel I put together just for the indoor trainer. I had a patch kit, yep used the last one on my other bike. Good thing I had cell service.

Italia Straps

I recently picked up a pair of Italia Guitar Straps during their buy one, get one free sale. Great quality, adjustable leather straps. A lifetime strap for sure.

Check them out at http://www.italiastraps.com

Team Athens

I did it. I joined Team Athens Cycling. Not sure how much I will contribute, at least in racing. Anyone else want in? Check out the site for application information.

New Year

Someone asked me last week what I did for fun. Wasn't sure how to answer to be honest. My resolution for next year is the remember how to have fun. In the meantime, I hit the roads a couple times for some snowy biking.

It's a boy.

With two boys already, I am disappointed and relieved all at the same time.

11-11

Four years. Can't believe it has been four years since Eric was killed. Came home from work early (really, just on time, been working late a lot) and went for a run. I don't know how Eric trained for a marathon. Though I did feel like I could have run forever last night. Got 3 miles in before it got dark. Shelly and I are heading to Nashville this weekend to gather a few last things of Eric's from his house. Hope to make an uncomfortable trip into a getaway weekend, Lord know we could use it.

News

Well, after discovering that we are about to add one to the family, I picked up a kids trailer from Mac in A-town. Will come in handy in a year and a bit.

Got my new tire this week for the front of the MTB bike (to replace the one I melted). Spooned a WTB Exiwolf on. Hope it is a good combo with the Nano in the rear. Also installed my ebay scored Magura Julie brakes. Lighter than the mechanicals, plus the front is a 180-mm.

Ran out to Lake Hope this morning for the break in. Lots of leaves on the trail, but otherwise a great 15 mile ride.