Bikes and Beer

I raced on Sunday. The Ronde Van Brisbeen. In Brisbane, CA(not Australia.) Above is a picture of the start/finish line. I started and I finished... That's about all that needs to be said.

I got some killer stuff from the race organizers. A musette bag, a sweet cycling cap and some socks that are too small, so I gave 'em to my mom. As you can see they have race logos on them so when ever I wear them people will realize that I'm a bad-ass-bike-racer.
In other news... Toby and I have been researching how to home brew beer. He and I both have non standard work schedules, so we have some time to do product research. We found a bike that Amir built. That's Toby riding it above. It's really choice. Apparently he "gave" it to a co-worker. It's been sitting out side the brewery for some time now. The reality is that it's not choice.

Here's a cool website to check out if you want to live like a fabulous hippie, or if you're into, like motorcycles and stuff.

First day at the new job

Is in the can. We stayed busy all day working on compulsory duties, like opening procedures and PoS, procedures. Not very exciting stuff. However, just being there at a dynamic shop with cool people was so much fun. 

It looks like I'll be riding with a new kit....

Chad was so nice to give me a team jersey and Assos bibs after my first day! Very nice stuff.

Last day of Freedom

Today was my last day of freedom. I'm officially going off of unemployment and starting at a j-o-b that I'm really excited about. I'll be starting at a local bike shop called Above Category. Here's a link to the blog. And of course to the home site.  I think the people there and of course the shop are awesome. I'm happy to become a part of the team.

Madera stage race

Well, Madera is in the books for '09. I'll spare the details, but it was a blast, as usual. I finished 25th overall in the E4's. Just shy of my goal of top 20. Next year top 10....

In unrelated news, I found this. I think I'm going to try it out. If I do it I'll post the results.