Wow - chilly - windy - sunshine day at Miami East for the Time Trial. Mad Cows had an awesome day. Rhino's Team won overall Male/Male Master. Egg's individual time was faster than Rhino's and the rest? Don't know - need to see the official results to see how they did. Goose knocked off approximately 4+ minutes off his last year's time. I thought you got slower when you get older! Really proud of Goose, he has really put his heart into the bike this year.
Fun time after they finished, a little home cooking on the tailgate, lots of laughs and stories told. I have lots of pictures but I need to sort through them.
What a day - I think I rode for a couple of guys today - my legs hurt and I just stood there taking pictures!
Great job to all of you.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Crankenstein Pre Ride
This is the last week from Crankenstein, which called for another day of riding those roads. Goose got to sleep in this morning - I stayed up late tracking Coudron and Chaney on their Hawaii Ironman.
Goose and I were actually the FIRST ones at the school this afternoon! Usually Goose is running late, but not today. I don't don't either one of felt particularly good, but knew it had to be done. Big Tim is still trying to recover from a bad cold, and well, Egg is Egg :) No ride is ever a bad ride! After small talk they headed out for their 2 loops. I waited about 5 minutes and head out. A "small" head wind on 589 (but then a tail wind on the return trip). Egg worked the guys hard and I think he knows everyone is ready for next Sunday. Should be fun (and interesting).
I was able to pass some guys riding (slow) and one commented that a woman passed them. I wasn't sure what I was suppose to say, so I said nothing.
Looking forward to this week (indoor for me) and Goose riding Mon and Wed.
Goose and I were actually the FIRST ones at the school this afternoon! Usually Goose is running late, but not today. I don't don't either one of felt particularly good, but knew it had to be done. Big Tim is still trying to recover from a bad cold, and well, Egg is Egg :) No ride is ever a bad ride! After small talk they headed out for their 2 loops. I waited about 5 minutes and head out. A "small" head wind on 589 (but then a tail wind on the return trip). Egg worked the guys hard and I think he knows everyone is ready for next Sunday. Should be fun (and interesting).
I was able to pass some guys riding (slow) and one commented that a woman passed them. I wasn't sure what I was suppose to say, so I said nothing.
Looking forward to this week (indoor for me) and Goose riding Mon and Wed.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Complete Cast of Character Day
Not really sure where to begin! Jeff and I were invited to Wade Westfall's house on Saturday night. What a wonderful evening spent with Speedy Feet racers and owners. We did get home a little later than planned, which made getting a good night sleep run a tad short. No worries (I think).
Sunday morning came a little early, but both of us up and ready to roll. When we got there we saw Egg, Rhino and T-Bolt on their trainers warming up. Big Tim was changing, and there was a new face - which turned out to be Chris Sloan. I have seen his name on TT, but never met him - what a nice guy (and he is even racing with Rhino!) The starting line up was settled and everyone headed out in 1 minute increments. Bottom line - Egg rode his jewels off today with a 51 second win over Rhino. Rhino got 2nd, Chris 3rd, Big (Machine) Tim 4th, Junk Yard T-Bolt 5th with the old guy (that keeps asking me a question tonight) 6th. Tim and Chris couldn't stick around for the second loop, so the others headed out. Now it was my turn, I asked everybody about the course being flat, just got yeps. NOT. Well, Egg did just smile.
When I was first done, no I didn't have fun, but not yes I will admit I had fun - definite character builder, but fun. My goal was for those guys not to pass me. I had already decided to cut 4 miles off the course, but I had forgot my water bottle, had to go back, so I further altered my route. Once again, I didn't what to hear the loved whoosh of their wheels behind me. Little did I know they also cut 2 miles off their route.
Afterward Egg, T-Bolt, Jeff and I headed out for lunch. What a hoot. You can always count on many laughs from Egg and T-Bolt!
Thanks for a good day. Looking forward to the next time (I think)
Sunday morning came a little early, but both of us up and ready to roll. When we got there we saw Egg, Rhino and T-Bolt on their trainers warming up. Big Tim was changing, and there was a new face - which turned out to be Chris Sloan. I have seen his name on TT, but never met him - what a nice guy (and he is even racing with Rhino!) The starting line up was settled and everyone headed out in 1 minute increments. Bottom line - Egg rode his jewels off today with a 51 second win over Rhino. Rhino got 2nd, Chris 3rd, Big (Machine) Tim 4th, Junk Yard T-Bolt 5th with the old guy (that keeps asking me a question tonight) 6th. Tim and Chris couldn't stick around for the second loop, so the others headed out. Now it was my turn, I asked everybody about the course being flat, just got yeps. NOT. Well, Egg did just smile.
When I was first done, no I didn't have fun, but not yes I will admit I had fun - definite character builder, but fun. My goal was for those guys not to pass me. I had already decided to cut 4 miles off the course, but I had forgot my water bottle, had to go back, so I further altered my route. Once again, I didn't what to hear the loved whoosh of their wheels behind me. Little did I know they also cut 2 miles off their route.
Afterward Egg, T-Bolt, Jeff and I headed out for lunch. What a hoot. You can always count on many laughs from Egg and T-Bolt!
Thanks for a good day. Looking forward to the next time (I think)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Classic Fundication
Short one again tonight. Good ride today for Noose. Noose and Goose at AJ's soccer game (after Goose had a good recover run) Then to Classic for vittles. Egg joined us after he and Big Tim rode from Miami East.
Egg, Goose and I had been checking all day for the results of Piqua Triathlon. Nothing ALL day - Egg checked while eating (glad he has one of those new modern phones :) and Goose and Joe won. YEAH!!!!! Thanks again to Egg for getting up early after a gig the night before and supporting Goose.
Egg, Goose and I had been checking all day for the results of Piqua Triathlon. Nothing ALL day - Egg checked while eating (glad he has one of those new modern phones :) and Goose and Joe won. YEAH!!!!! Thanks again to Egg for getting up early after a gig the night before and supporting Goose.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Haven't Blogged in a while!
Only this I will say tonight - Goose had a blast and said he rode really well. Yeah!!!!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Last Couple Of Days,
The last couple of days have been both fun and stressful. The fun part first - Jeff participated in a Duathlon at WPAFB on Tues night and came in 4th. Given he lost to Jeff Coudron, Brian Baker and a kid that I don't know - that was a good duathlon! We met Egg and T-Bolt at Classic afterwards for a delightful dinner - even though Egg wanted to talk about chains and tires vs. what T-Bolt and I were discussing (lol).
Wed Goose met Egg, Rhino, Mthd and Big Tim for the last full course Delight Night Ride. I don't have the full details but I guess Egg and Rhino put on a good battle/show. Goose said they both rode their you know whats off! Guess Big Tim had something happen at work and had to turn around on HIS road. I have never heard/seen Big Tim not complete a ride so I know something was wrong. I hope "it" heals quickly. Goose was really happy with his ride tonight. Said he was able to get on Egg's wheel and hang on.
Our dog had his surgery today. We honestly thought we would have to put him down. He had a very large tumor on his face that the Vet removed - he is a little sleepy tonight, but is alive and will wag his tail if you talk to him.
When I dropped AJ after at school this afternoon I had a mother tell me about the playground time yesterday. I guess some kids from his pre-school were playing with AJ. He was always playing with someone new in the area (his family is from India). Couple of the little ones said something about the other kid having "dark" skin and didn't want to play with him. AJ stayed with his new friend and let the other 2 walk way. Jeff and I along with his parents have really worked hard on teaching him skin color makes no difference - you either like them or you don't - end of conversation. The mother wanted to let me know because she was "concerned" and thought I would like to know. Yes we do want to know so we can say how proud that we are of him. Come on moms, he is 5 and so are your children - color of eyes, hair or skin should not make a difference! OK off my soap box for tonight!
Wed Goose met Egg, Rhino, Mthd and Big Tim for the last full course Delight Night Ride. I don't have the full details but I guess Egg and Rhino put on a good battle/show. Goose said they both rode their you know whats off! Guess Big Tim had something happen at work and had to turn around on HIS road. I have never heard/seen Big Tim not complete a ride so I know something was wrong. I hope "it" heals quickly. Goose was really happy with his ride tonight. Said he was able to get on Egg's wheel and hang on.
Our dog had his surgery today. We honestly thought we would have to put him down. He had a very large tumor on his face that the Vet removed - he is a little sleepy tonight, but is alive and will wag his tail if you talk to him.
When I dropped AJ after at school this afternoon I had a mother tell me about the playground time yesterday. I guess some kids from his pre-school were playing with AJ. He was always playing with someone new in the area (his family is from India). Couple of the little ones said something about the other kid having "dark" skin and didn't want to play with him. AJ stayed with his new friend and let the other 2 walk way. Jeff and I along with his parents have really worked hard on teaching him skin color makes no difference - you either like them or you don't - end of conversation. The mother wanted to let me know because she was "concerned" and thought I would like to know. Yes we do want to know so we can say how proud that we are of him. Come on moms, he is 5 and so are your children - color of eyes, hair or skin should not make a difference! OK off my soap box for tonight!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Egg In The House = No Rain
Egg came up to play with Goose today. After I had a terrible record riding this past week - lots of rain, schedule off, I knew I could get in a good ride today ----- cause it never rains on Egg :)
Egg took Goose out on some of the old roads and worked him hard. They arrived home and Goose was still alive! He went out for a short run while Egg and I shared some laughs and rut beers. He stayed for a while after Goose was done, lots of laughs (poking fun at Goose, of course). Egg's new truck is awesome. Was afraid we wouldn't get out paint/cookout party - but we came up with a project the boys can work on together while I cook.
I made it 20 miles and had fun. What more could somebody want out of a day!
Egg took Goose out on some of the old roads and worked him hard. They arrived home and Goose was still alive! He went out for a short run while Egg and I shared some laughs and rut beers. He stayed for a while after Goose was done, lots of laughs (poking fun at Goose, of course). Egg's new truck is awesome. Was afraid we wouldn't get out paint/cookout party - but we came up with a project the boys can work on together while I cook.
I made it 20 miles and had fun. What more could somebody want out of a day!
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