I am worked over

So this week of training has been pretty tough... REALLY TOUGH!

Monday, Ryan Kiel and I went out and logged about 40 miles, which wasn't too hard but I should have taken the day off or something not 40 miles.

Then Tuesday I worked myself over pretty hard on the intervals, not to mention on the way back I had a pretty strong head wind pushing through hail. SO I was gassed when I got back

Today, most definitely should have taken the day off, but I didn't, the sun was out and the snow was not ripping across the plains so Ren-Jay and I went out for a 45 mile ride. On the way back, he did tempo, and I just let him go. Which I think is a huge advancement in my maturity, the old Chris would have chased and ignored his bodily signals. So hats off to me. But it was bitter cold, the kind of cold that just flat out hurt, so when I got back, I crawled into bed and napped til 8 pm.

Well, I turned in my Belgium app, so wish me luck.

But I get to race this weekend, Depauw Road Race and Crit.... ready to destroy

I apologize.... AND we're BACK!!

I apologize for not blogging for a long time but Lotsa stuff has been happening and well this kind of took a back seat - sorry to my readers

But I'll give you a run down, so you can catch up

I should just open a lemonade stand.... I've gotten a ton of lemons lately, or so it feels.

• Illinois has really logical and sound rules on speeding ticket accumulation. While being under 21, you cannot receive two tickets in two years, otherwise they suspend your license for 90 days. Sweet right? So, I got an email from dad the other day and what do you know? My license is no longer in my possession for 90 days. Thank you Illinois for your bullshit rules, regulations and once again why your state sucks. So what do I do? I call every department in Illinois that has to do with this, DMV, Secretary of state, etc., and no avail. All that, and the rules are black and white, no help for someone who actually NEEDS his license. DICKS. But I did write a letter to Dan Brady, haven't heard back from him, probably won't but it was worth a shot, and I needed to vent. SO now my dad has to take time off to come and pick me up. Awesome Illinois. YOU SUCK! Don't get me wrong, I love spending time with Dad, we have some of the best discussions while driving but he now has to take some of his vacation cause ILLINOIS IS A BITCH! (sorry I usually try not to cuss, but REALLY?!)

Well that obviously pissed me off, but I am working around it; finding rides to races. It will work, but DAMMIT! I hate being the kid who is like "hey can i get a ride? " I feel like I am 15 year old with all 16 year old friends.

I am applying to move to Belgium to attend Cycling Center. This would be a huge boost in my cycling career and it would more than likely lead to a pro life. Which would be super SCHWAY (COOL). But, it was the longest application I have ever done; 20 pages and so in-depth. IU's application was not even this long. But it is soo worth it. So I have been spending a lot of time on that.

But I have also been spending a lot of time on my bike, really stepping up my training and getting so serious. I'm gonna take this season by storm.

I am hungry

Pointless really

I am not really even sure where to sit on this..... although my desire to do so, is lacking.... Quite a bit

DOWNS A SAURUS

HAHAHA REALLY?

CSC bringin' the heat to cali

Although, I am late in this report. I'll give you a run down. CSC brought it today (ahem, yesterday). In a pack sprint, JJ Haedo too it with 200 to go. And if you look a couple places back, you'll see the yellow jersey - Fabian Cancellara - showing team pride and support. Although, in second there's High Road. My bets are playing out.

Although, BMC's Jackson Stewart set out with a valiant effort in mind; broke away for a solo attack at mile 17, he failed pretty miserably. I mean hats off to you bro, but shoot mile 17 is a little soon. Should have waited for a little bit.

Hincapie hit pavement, but all is well.

electric shimano

Well it's happened, Shimano stepped up its game and brought out their new electric line up to the Tour of California. It's nice to see that it improved its design from the raw block of metal that it was. Let's break this down right quick.


Well look at the shifters. Extremely ergonomically designed. Extended the length of the hoods, and it appears they have slimmed down a little bit. Although the mega cool thing is the screens in the horns of the hoods. It's nice to see that shimano realized its flight deck stuff is over priced and they are integrating it. For those that don't know, it will display the gear that you are currently in . Pretty spiffy. Soon enough, you won't have to think about anything while riding. ...LAME

This is probably the most noteable change; Shimano, refined the design of the rear derailer from being simply a rough cut block of aluminum to a derailer that is very similar to the current dura-ace stuff, which makes it much more attractive to riders - pro or not.
The front derailer is a little bulky but, hey its electric. Sram will fix it --> HA



Look at that.... another water bottle cage, for those extremely long rides... PSYCH. Yep, it's the battery. A little more bulky than campy, and not as well integrated. But give them time. Ideally, they could integrate a computer similar to the SRM computer. Naturally they would need to find a super effecient power source, but it's totally possible. Think... In the rear, slide to button sized batteries under the Dura-Ace Badging, and something similar to that in the front; like c-cells in the mounting bracket....Integration and efficiency is key. Gotta do that before the average person will pick this up and put it on their bike. Otherwise, it looks awful - too many zip ties and other crap - and we all know looks are half the battle.


Although I wouldn't mind having those handle bars.... Kinda gravy

ryan's tattoo idea

well ryan sent me his tattoo idea, check that out
kinda gravy

but this just proves my point that ryan does nothing all day except sit in his boxers and lounge about

this guy lives in the dumps

http://my.mmoabc.com/article/Daftshadow/2523.html?login=no

this guy's garbage truck is nicer than the apartment for next year.... WHAT?!

cycling.tv

anyone wanna get me cycling.tv so I can watch the amazing racing that is going to throw down this season??? MOM?

MAYBE

maybe i should have the guy with the tennis ball cannon finish me off before this week even starts..... HELL