RAD racing attacks Boise

THE FISH

For those of you who did not know, I have been in Boise, Idaho this weekend at the tour of idaho bike race for juniors. I took the RAD racing crew out and had riders in both 15-16 and 17-18 group, 6 kids total.. Derrick Archibald, bad ass cat 1 from Olympia and myself took care of these guys as they did everything they could to win both races overall. the Race was 4 days and 5 stages. The heat was a big factor for our guys, but we still kicked butt.

IAN STAYING CLEAR

Ian Stayed clear of the lead group to win the final stage with the RAD train cleaning up 2nd and 3rd. Steve fisher won the day before in a crazy 42 minute solo effort. He was actually leader overall on the road at one point during the stage. The team was sitting in 3rd, 4th on GC after the hard stages so we had to go on the attack and force the others chase. I was so impress by our guys. They never gave up and rode strong. We may have not taken the overall win but we were on the podium everyday and won 3 stages total. Benny was insane. He absolutely killed it for the guys and still whopped up in the field sprint today. Once they new Ian would win the stage, they lined up the train and took Benny in for second. He is like a bull in a china shop...perfect for field sprinting. Kosta, the new comer to bike racing and our team won the mountain top finish Road race. It was awesome. He took out 51 seconds in about 2 kms. big future if he wants it!

THE CREW

These are some good kids. It was my pleasure to take these kids to this race and share what I know about bike race. It was also nice to meet Derrick and have him helping me do the best for the kids. I would have been screwed without him

THE FINAL PODIUM

Sean and Eric took 3rd and 4th on the final GC. After killing it all week these kids have earned a good rest before the final training prep for cyclocross. Great Time, Great team Great trip. I am pumped to be part of the RAD Racing program.

the truth hurts

well, I just got back from the un40km time trial championships out in Tenino, Washington. It was warm overcast day with super high humidity. I had no idea of what to expect of myself in this 40km(+) effort but I figured it would be a good gauge to see where my fitness is at. The past is messing with me though because I have high expectations of myself. I have ridden a 50 min 40km before so i felt i could do something good today. I was wrong. The course ended up being over 40kms so the times dont jive in comparison, but I sucked anyway. I was not strong enough to turn the big gear, which is my usual tactic in such a race, and I did not have the leg speed to spin a lower gear at a higher RPM. Result: I sucked! The good news is I know that I have a lot of hard work to do before cross season starts.
In other news, I am taking 6 juniors from the RAD Racing cycling team, of washington to the tour of idaho this week for a 4 day, 5stage race. It should be a good time. We leave wednesday morning.

Props again to mat shriver, www.mattshriver.com he had another good performance in British Columbia again today at the tour of Delta. Nice work my friend.

progress and pain

PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thurston County got our parcel # assigned so we can now file a building permit. Geeeezzzzzzzzz that only took forever. I dont know what they had to do...press the enter key on the computer or something. but anyway, its done. The surveyors have one more day of work to do and they are done, so the site plan can go to septic design and the well location can be proposed!!! How exciting.

PAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am going to inflict some pain on myself this weekend. I plan on doing the Skagit Flat Circuit race up in Gig Harbor on saturday and then the Washington State 40km TT championships on Sunday. Its going to hurt. I just got the TT rig built up...i will post a pick or two. Jim brown loaned me a pair of Mavic Cosmic Carbones so at least I will have some fast wheels, the rest will be up to me!


Shriver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matt Shriver rocked the house last weekend up in Canada by winning the Tour De Whiterock. Hats off to Matt. and yes, the new house will have a place for you to stay Matt! www.mattshriver.com


more to come

re boot!

THE NEW VIEW

Well, if you dont know by now, hollie and I have moved to Olympia, Washington. Thats right, the Double Dog Ranch is for sale in Nevada City...and a new ranch will be built . In fact, the picture above will be the view from the east side of the house. And where we are, eastern views mean one thing...Mount Rainer. We have a big 'ol view of the 14,000 foot massif! This pond is about 1 of 4 ponds on our 40 acre tract. The dogs are loving the water right now as it has been a bit warm. The dogs have also had a lot of fun chasing the coyotes, but as the coyotes get bigger I think we are going to have a slight problem on our hands.

LOOK TOWARD THE SITE

Here is a look toward the building site. This pond is very clean and peaceful, I am thinking about building a dock out there for some fun. Right now we are waiting for paper work stuff to be finished. The county is sorting out building permits, the survey company is re-establishing the corners, the well folks are waiting for the septic folks, and the septic folks are waiting for the site plan...i guess this is the building process! In the meantime we have been getting ready to bring power to the site. We have to do some tree removal and dig a ditch for 6/10 's of a mile for the utility company to bury all their wires and cables. Luckily this time I have a backhoe at my disposal to dig the ditch!

The plan right now is to build a house with a detached garage with an apartment upstairs. Big decks and big yard! Even though we have not yet started, I wish it were all done! This is the time of the year up here you can really enjoy the evenings with a little BBQ and some great temps.
Speaking of good times, we went to my Brother in law and future sis in law, April and Rods house last night with Gordon and Beverlee, for some great BBQ. After a scrumptious meal we went out on the Sound on Rod and Aprils boat. It was real nice...I cant wait to go again!
What else, well, with all the waiting I have been doing lately I have been riding the bike a ton...it keeps my mind off the stress of paying for a house you dont live in while you have no job!!!!! Besides that it has been great to get big miles back in the legs. Hollie has been at it too really enjoying this weather. Hollie also starts a part time job today with the Nature Conservancy. I think she will be floating along rivers trying to eradicate weeds that are foreign to natural protected areas...sounds like fun to me!
I will try and get back at posting...I have one more trip down to Nevada City and we should be all out of the house, but it is up for sale...if you know anyone looking send them my way!

cheers