Woke friday morning with that tell tale tickle in the throat. Hit the meds but by sat morning i was feverish and couldn't take a deep breath. Kiddo wanted her points, so out we headed. Got in around 9, signed up and did a recon ride to show her the techie section after the start. We didn't have time for much else. K didn't like the course and was grumbling the whole time. I don't think we will have friends come to the races with us anymore. Seem to put us both in a bit of a neg mood for the day.

K was the only one in her class so she just cruized her own pace and finished it out. I decided to race even though i couldn't breathe. DFL at the start and the position i pretty much held the whole race. I rode the first lap and 1/2 behind Donna Holmes as she was riding a sustainable pace. Not being able to take deep breaths made recovery non-exsistant. Also not being able to swallow didn't help much either. Honestly, i was done before i started. I just rode along trying to talk my self into dnfing and going home. Ended up sticking it out and finishing the 3 laps.

The drive home was hell... Couldn't get warm but my face was beet red from the fever. Glad i brought ibuprofen. It kicked in around westpoint but i still couldn't regulate body temp well. I was either frying or freezing. Still feel like crap this morning. I'm going back to bed...

Man, i've been a slacker lately. I've ridden once sense the race @ tranq and the Norfolk race is next sat. Missed the last couple mnr due to work, weather or one of my projects. I was hoping the weather would miss us and i'd get to do the wnr but it has rained most of the day. That and i traded a beater for an old beast that will be my next project when time and funds allow it. I'm supposed to go meet the dude tonight to pick it up. Hope the rain holds off for a couple more hours...

So i've been trying to get my daughters beetle built in time for her b-day next week. Frame is straight, all the front end hass been replaced. Now if i could get some paint on it, i'd be ready to assemble everything and see how she goes. Still need headlights, parklights, tires, etc before she drives it...


On top of all that mess, we've been training for volleyball tryouts next week with my youngest. We've been rolling out to swanson all week playing to get her ready. It's been alot of fun, wish we played more often. With school back in session, things have been pretty busy. No more time to commute till someone get's their license. Oh well.... that's about it....

Wooo, big dog made it's maiden voyage up the street today. First time in almost 2 decades. Open headers rock!

amazing how fast a great weekend can turn to crap. Woke up this morning and got ready for work. Noticed the laptop was gone, no biggie. Kids sometimes take it to their rooms at night. Look around...no wallet, no mp3 player...crap, did i leave them in the car? Cell phone and keys are still there...hmmm... nope, not in the car. Wake up kiddies, nope no laptop. Great...someone got in the back door and stole my laptop, wallet and mp3 player. Call the cops, get told the usual, "you got insurance? you're never gonna see your stuff again." 1K deductable, pro-rated value at $800. Great. Call around, cancel cards, call bank, stand at dmv for 2+ hours to get a drivers license. Whole day killed because some punks just couldn't grab the cash and leave my wallet. Have fun with my stuff, dickheads. Karma sucks and you will get yours tenfold down the line....

Tom has his pics up...


Thanks Tom!

I'd have to call the TTT a huge success. I can't wait for the racer count. It had to be big. Full fields despite the heat. The trail was primo, thanks to a lil help from mother nature. Thanks to Bike Masters for hosting an excellent race and all the able bodies that help set up/tear down, registration, etc. Very organized and really a smooth event.

Wish i had gotten more pics of the cat 3, jr's race. My kiddo won her class, albit with no competition. She did come in second female, so i'll give her credit for riding within herself. My race went well, actually way better than i thought. I was guessing mid pack but ended up second. The start went off fast and i just hung back. The wnw we hosted worked out really well for setting a sustainable tempo for the race. As the race went on, people just kept coming backwards. I am a decent descender, so i tried to pass just before the downhills and tried to keep the gap up the next hill. As for the "speed killer" sections, they worked perfect. I made several passes when people blew the corners. Big props to all the racers. Everyone was doing a great job passing and allowing people by.

Thanks again to the Tranq trail crew, THOR, Bike Masters and all involved in this event. Can't wait to do it again!

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busy, busy , busy. Trying to ride a bit and get the trail ready to race. Thanks to all that have helped at the trail days. I think the trail is in excellent shape for the race. With work, school registration for the kiddies, school shopping, riding, mowing, driving lessons, side work, etc. I'm freakin shot...

My kiddo is ready to race, wish i had her confidence. My goal is to go out, have fun and not be dfl if possible. It is gonna be hot, hot, hot!

Running out of time for bacon rides, hit me up if you wanna go one of these weekends!