Laramie Enduro

I successfully registered for the Enduro this morning. They have a
limit of 400 riders. Each year it fills faster than the previous
year. Always a great a event although the camping spots were sold
out. That is a good way to roll as they let you camp at the start/
finish. I will try and get something worked out. Anybody else
interested?

Sent from Chad

So euro...so Cosco

The kids are starting to get it...

Snowboarding. For the last three Sundays, 4 total we have been taking
the kiddos snowboarding. This past trip we have started to see some
improvement. Quinn has become self sufficient and Lucy has been
starting to link turns. This is exciting for us. Pretty lame pic, but
in the background
Carey and Lucy are on the lift. Another nice day at Loveland. We have
been lucky.

Lovely Weekend

Friday led off with a nice bike commute, as the temps have been mild
here and in the 60's. Saturday, Brian and I visited Loveland and
managed several runs from the Continental Divide, on a blue bird day
with minimal wind. Sunday I a was able to squeak a quick lap in at GM
before we took the kids up to get some turns. Day two with the kids
was a challenge. Some frustration from everyone on the slope but it
was such a beautiful day we were able to enjoy a picnic and the
mountains. Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Finding Focus

With the arrival of the new year, I was excited about the upcoming cycling season. I had a nervous energy about wanting to participate in some challenging events but unsure what to choose. I would compare this feeling of being unsettled to a camera that is ready to take a photo but unable to find the focus. Then with some nerves I signed myself in for the 2009 Dirty Kanza, a 200 mile gravel grinder. As soon as I completed the registration process, the photo of my upcoming cycling season had come into focus. My excitement as gone to a new level and three simple goals have been established for this event. Goal 1: Finish. Goal 2: Enjoy this ride and people as much I can. Goal 3: Ride smart and strong. There are many goals to be achieved in the preparation but I hope these simple ones will help me push through my epic challenge of the 2009 cycling season.

I love bacon.

And so does a lot of the cycling blogs I frequent. I would also like
to go on the record as loving pork sausage. I have deep routes in
Wisconsin. Nice to have a tasty treat after a comute into work.
these savory planks are left overs from the "breakfast for dinner"
last night, which is code for: kids, there's not much food in the
house and we will have to make good with what we have. Have a good day.

Picked you up some socks Velo Soiree

Just Plain Old Fun

Loveland was better than expected Saturday. Throw a couple of good
friends in the mix, add some secret runs with fresh snow and a wife
that can bring it on the board, yes it was a fun day.
Rolled with the kids Sunday to the Loveland. Both had their first
experience on the lift. A good learning experience and a great great
family day.

Happy New Year

Fortunate to have three straight days riding at GM. Tonight a little
night ride. Rolled out the Mad Alchemy and enjoyed the fine sent up
the fire road. Good stuff. Hope is well in your new year.

Let it snow

Cross season is complete for me this year. Attempted 10 races and
finished 9. All were raced on the Vanilla SS with enthusiam and
intensity. I am seriously considering a geared effort for 09' as the
fire remains stoked for cycling.
Loveland ski area continues to get hammered with snow. I am hopeful to
bust out the board this Saturday. Sunday I am taking the kiddos over
to the CX CO state championships to cheer on friends. Best of luck to
those racing.

Sent from Chad

Arm Wresting Match

Heading into week 9 of my cross season, it appears that my bike and I
have been in arm wresting match stailmate. Today I figured out why, I
had lost my flow. Fighting my bike at every turn. Today i snuck away
for an afternoon ride. In an unusual fashion I rode with my Ipod. The
music helped locate flow. I look forward to racing Sunday with a
little more flow.

Kings of Leon@ the Fillmore

Breck CX memory

Vanilla=cyclocross love

She's a beaut Clark

Sweetness has been treating me very well on the last couple rides. The pic is after we ripped Centennial Cone a while back. That was the first ride with the Manitou fork. I really enjoyed the plush ride. Yesterday I rode over at Indian Creek, what an awesome network of trails, thanks Scott.

Well, the Moots is up for auction. That has been an awesome bike and tons of fun, just want to try something new. Hope the next person has a great experience with the Moots. I know I did.

I am super stoked that Crossniacs will be working with The Golden Bike Shop. Great guys over there in Taylor and Adam. They have helped me out more than once when I have been in a jam. The shop really has a personable vibe I appreciate. Thank you.

Hope to ride with you soon, wherever you might be.

Her name is sweetness...

And I like her a lot. Hand made in Golden and fresh from craigslist.

Lover, not a hater

A friend from the Golden Bike Shop sent me out on a medium Spot 29er this past weekend. Carey and I rolled some laps at BCLP on Saturday. Scott and I hit Lair of the Bear on Sunday. Simply said, the most fun I have had on bike in a long time. I am getting softer, as I really enjoyed having front suspension. One gear one mind. Awesome. I feel reconnected to the bike.

Cyclocross is beginning to consume my bike thoughts. Hope to have a good season. It is time to pick it up notch.

Knocked out the Laramie Enduro a couple weeks back. Everything went very well. Dropped some time from a few years back. Still can do better next year. A great event.

Keep the wheels a rollin'.

blue bird breck

Went to Breck to ride on Sunday. It was perfect weather for a lap around the Firecracker 50 course. Scott and the Notorious joined in the climbing and tough downhills. Followed up the ride with pizza an pbr. The photo is on our way out of town. Hopefully, you can see the ten mile range in the background.

new ergon grip

Digging the grips big time.

one mind

From the movie The Last Samauri staring Tom Cruise, his character is learning the art of the Samauri and continues to struggle when a young teacher tells him "one mind", saying he is unfocused. I am trying to find "one mind" for the Laramie Enduro.



The prep continues to go well. A couple of us knocked out a longer Front Range mtb ride this last weekend. Good effort followed by an awesome father's day brunch. Bacon and PBR taste great after 5 plus hour of riding.



I dropped a pic of my LE ride. A couple of updates include a tubeless set up and some Ergon grips. Both preformed stellar.



Thanks Velo Soiree, the Notorious One and Scott. Looking forward to more epics.