Ok - while I figured if I had to be a character off "That '70's Show, it would be Hyde. However, truth be told...
With that out of the way: it's official - we are Wisconsin residents now. Moved in this past Saturday, still haven't unboxed 96% of the mess, but love it so much. Having a yard, a deck, a garage - a home! Lots of work ahead, but lots of time too.
Went out for a quick road ride yesterday - I completely forgot home awesome it is to hammer up hills and cruise down country roads, and how long a country mile FEELS. Still getting my bearings as far as good roads to build a solid route. Saw a few other riders out amongst the fields. Saw lots of fields. Saw few cars/homes/etc. Amazing. The other nice thing is just going - no stop lights, little to no traffic once you hit the outskirts. There is a weekly ride that leaves out close to our house too, so I can hope that train and not have to drive to get to it anymore. Couple guys from work make the ride in to work 3-4 days a week. Once I get that route figured out, I will be joining them as well.
Hoping to get over to the velodrome and spectate a bit and catch up with good folks racing at Washington park. Not sure I'll get back on a track bike this season, but if the job stays solid it may happen next year. To be honest, I'd rather stick with what I have now - lots of ground to cover after last year's back and knee problems, and trying to get life organzied to move and get married. As a fellow teammate puts it: "Sometimes life gets in the way." But you'd have to have a job and responsibilities to understand that one I guess. Took me a while to get it too.
I figured the JP Cup would be the kickoff race, but I guess it cant be b/c it is a UCI event??? Not sure I can even put in the whole weekend there now due to the job and working heavier hours in September. I dunno... the first 3 weekends of October will see me married and off on a honeymoon. There have been some hints at Chicago Cyclocross Cup race dates as well, but nothing up on the website site yet. Hopefully that will come soon. Another packed Cross season for sure!
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Congrats, I'll have to hustle up there and take a spin with you once you have a loop set.
Country miles, indeed. Blissful. Congratulations on the new digs. Sorry we didn't get a chance to drop by on our drive to Minny. Two kids, dog, Chicago traffic ... you get the picture.
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