Update

Hey Friends! This just in new news from Velo Loco universal headquarters. I am off the bike for the near future. See this update on my personal blog for reasons and details. I'll keep tracking my progress and my random thoughts over there so please check in when you want.

I've got one volunteer to step up with postings for pre-ride meet times on this blog. I think we'll probably see something from him in the near future. If you are interested in being added as permissioned author to this blog drop me a line. The more the merrier.

In other news. Tom F. is running an unofficial unsanctioned event called the hard as chicken lips triathlon on May 4th. It will be a ride (prospector) paddle (chili bar), run (Monroe ridge). Sounds like a really fun suffer fest. If you want more info. drop me a line and I'll forward the flyer--or call Tom.

Finishing on that same day is the Coolest 24 no really, it is the coolest... I know Jerry and Matt plan on being there and I am gonna crew for the boys. So take your pick.

Also, who is doing Death Ride this year. Registration is open. I plan on signing up but I've got no idea what I'll be able to do. Worst case scenario I'll be going and working an aid station.

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Hey Boys-- the ride is at 8 or at least those that I spoken with have agreed that is when we roll. Sounds like Bill and David are back. Dan is coming too. Should be fun and cold. Looking forward to seeing you.
Don't forget about the beer brats brauts beans and boys party at Veloloco world HQ at 2pm.
See Ya.

Next Year's Calendar

Sometime between Thanksgiving and New Years Day I usually start thinking about my goals for next year. As it relates to riding, I like to work out a calendar. I wonder what all you other Loco riders hope to do with your year. I know for many of us The Death Ride is the center piece of our annual training. What else is on your calendar? Use the comments below to talk about what is on your mind.

I've got a couple of things I'd like to do and I am already working toward them. (i'll need too work since I am in pretty bad shape right now):

• Death Ride in 9 hours ride time.
• Party Pardee
• Race in Prarie City MTB series or at least support the chickenhawk again
• Chico Wildflower
• Race in the Sac Cyclocross series
• Napa Century

Some maybes on my list are:

• 24 hours of Cool
• Solevang Century
• Mt Diablo Challenge

As for challenges, I'm calling out all of the Dads that have kids under 10. The Prairie City MTB race series is waaay to fun to miss and very family freindly. The challenge: get your wife to race! And if you cant get your wife to race, then you have to take her place. That's right JB, MB, PL, KD and Curtis Hincapie come join Randy, Jen, Tanner The Chickenhawk and I on Wednesday nights. There are even kids races. My kids are faster than your kids!!!!