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I can’t wait for summer to be done. It’s been really hot here in sunny ol’ socal over the past 2 months. Like 100+ hot. Too hot. So hot you don’t want to do much of anything during the day let alone ride a bike. I’ve been getting my rides in when I can and doing a good amount of running lately as well. Running is something I always hated but over the past year I have grown to love. I’ll never try and actually compete in a run event though, I do it merely for the exercise. I have done some 5k and 10k events but not as a competition. With September now here I am hoping the cooler temps start arriving as well. There is so much I want to get done this fall/winter with my riding and cooler temps will definitely help!

Let’s see what else is going on…

Sadly, it looks like I am going to miss the next Over The Hump Race. Work has been incredibly sporadic lately and events keep popping up and getting in the way of my bike life. I guess I shouldn’t complain much, I have a job in an economy when people are losing them left and right. I hate missing races and missing good times with my friends. When I get older its my memories that are going to keep me going.

Chris and I will be heading to Interbike in a couple weeks and I can’t wait! I went a few years back and had a blast. Looking forward to hanging out with Jeff and Sonya as well. Had a good time riding with them and the Crank Bros / Troupe Team a few months back. Oh, Chris built a new site for Troupe so be sure to click on their link in the last sentence. On my list of things to see at the show include: Specialized bikes, Niner bikes, Ti bikes, commuter lights, clothing, new custom and carbon goodies, and anything else I point my camera at. Should have a pretty good gallery from the show when we return.

My next official race/event will be the 12 hours of Temecula race at Vail Lake, November 14 9am-9pm. I will be competing in the Solo Clyde class again and hopefully standing on the podium again. Who knows what other events may come up before or after that this year.

Been spending a lot more time training on the road lately which I feel is a good thing. I am starting to become a roadie I think. Got my eye on a new 2010 Specialized Tarmac Pro right now, all sexy in flat black carbon with a combo of SRAM Red and Force groupo. So tasty….. I hope it finds its way in my garage soon. If so, my 2009 Specialized Allez will be for sale. It’s a 56cm Large size in case you know anyone looking!

2010 I am still planning on competing in the Team Big Bear Series which includes some US Cup races as well as a couple of the Warrior’s Society events and most likely the SoCal Endurance races again SOLO as well. Should be a busy year of racing, having fun, training and meeting new friends. Oh ya, currently looking for sponsors who want a TON of publicity through my website, twitter, facebook, at events, me blabbing my mouth all over the place, etc!

Well, that’s all for now I am off to Arizona to visit some friends in the morning. Have a good weekend!