Training in full on mode

Happy new year everybody ! Now lets get serious about the 2009 season !

Midz has been coming by on Monday nights to hit the dungeon with me for about an hour of spinning fun,and we both have been getting some running in on the off the bike days.

Getting my weight under control is my first priority for the new year, I do this every year so no big deal but I do have a target weight I want to get to by April.

A little snow on the ground this morning but I really wanted to get some time in the saddle outside on the bike ,so I grabbed all my gear and broke out the NRS composite and hit the road.

Trying to keep the feet warm neoprene socks,heat pads and booties

Lots of layers under armor,leggies and I went with the baggies today

Heading towards Hannacity to Mom and Dads house



Mom was the only one home Dad was Ice fishing I stayed about 10 min. to warm the toes and I was out the door


On way back home and I only had 1-1/2 hours in the saddle if I go right here home is only ten min. away if I go straight I'll get another 1-/14 hr. of saddle time.Toes were still OK so went for the extra time on the bike and ended up with a nice 2-3/4 hr ride.


Good things about the ride today
1)I was outside
2)I wasn't inside
3)being on the NRS composite instead of road bike
4)riding by myself
5)low traffic
6)drinking my cytomax and Hammer Perpetuem love the combo
7)not having my I pod and enjoying the quiet
8)just good time in the saddle
9)stayed pretty warm for the most part.

Bad things about the ride today
1)It was cold
2)toes did not stay warm
3)no one to enjoy the ride with
4)it was getting foggy and I didn't have a red blinky light
5)not having my I pod

Good things Win so I think I'll ride my bike again ! Yea !

I'll be posting up my race schedule for the season with intentions of hitting them all but work really needs to get me off on Saturdays to help out,lets hope.

My oldest turns 23 today Happy B-day Mike Jr.


Some GREEN Motivation for the 2009 Season!

I grabbed this off of Scott coles blog

ERGON USA ANNOUNCES 2009 TEAMS AND ATHLETES
Posted on January 1, 2009 by ergonusa

Ergon USA is proud to announce its partnership with the following teams and athletes for the 2009 racing season. Look for them at adventure races, 24 hour races, XC races, and other cycling related events across the USA, Canada, and select International events.

–Mountain Bike Teams–
Team Kenda
Team Low Riders
Team Big Ring Racing
Cannondale Factory Team (USA)
Guinness MTB Team
Ride Against the Machine
Sorella Cycling
Team Bach Builders
Team Chainring Sports
Team EVOMO
Team EWR/FFRP
Team EXPO
Team Faster Mustache
Team Gripped Films-Kenda
Team Independent Fabrication
Team Scott-Kuhl
Team Mountain Bike Riders
Team Troupe Racing
Team Vassago Cycles
Team Big Wheel Racing

–Adventure Racing Teams–
Team Dart-Nuun
Team SOLE
Yoga Slackers
Midwest Cycling Adventure Racing

–Individual Athletes–
Hans Rey
Monique “Pua” Sawicki
Louise Kobin
Adam Lisonbee
Allison Mann
Andrew Howe
Arleigh Jenkins
Brandon Harpster
Carey Lowery
Christopher Averett
Dave Harris
Dave Nice
David Hall
Derek Fish
Erick Auger
Ernesto Marenchin
Evan Plews
Greg Francis
Harry Precourt
Jason Mahokey
Josh Tostado
Justin Farmer
Kurt Refsnider
Luke Wiens
Lynda Wallenfels
Michael Mathers
Mike Gore
Mike Howard
Nathan Drozad
Peter Glassford
Rebecca Stauber
Rick Nelson
Robb Kranz
Ryan Geiger
Sally Marchand Collins
Scott Cole
Scott McClave
Steve Schwartz
Tamari Prius
The Steven’s
Thomas Bender
Travis Williams
William Burleigh


See ya !