200 hours on the bike
2,500 miles
Race Sport Clydesdale
Weight down to 200lbs at peak (July)
Shave 15 minutes off Iceman time (2:15:00)
Commute twice weekly (not including 5 weeks teaching)
Ride a full century
Run half marathon in October
Race a 6-hour solo
Place top-5 in Sport Clydesdale race

Well, it’s not technically winter yet, but it’s certainly winter-like. Today was my first commute in sub-freezing temps and it was a blast! I was nervous going in because my setup hadn’t been tested yet, but man I was warm and toasty. It felt good to defy the weather and keep riding. Here’s my setup [...]

Same jersey. Who’s got two thumbs and is as cool as Lance? This guy.

This weekend I participated in my first Iceman race. Iceman Cometh is a 27 mile point-to-point race that starts in Kalkaska, Michigan and ends in Traverse City. The route is made up primarily of fire roads and two-track trails, with a few spots of singletrack. Between 2,000-3,000 people participate each year.
My class was made up [...]

After my 21 mile ride tonight, I hit my mileage goal for the year: 2,000 miles. I aint done yet, but it feels good to reach a goal like this.
The ride was cold and they’re just going to get colder. Man, I’m not ready for trainer season!