Update

I did an epic ride on Saturday with Gardner Brown and a couple of other guys. We drove to the Zoo, and then rode emigration, big mountain, east canyon, henefer, echo, wanship, brown's canyon, park city, and then back to Salt Lake. It was a tough ride, with a bit of rain and warmers on the whole day. I felt ok, but also realize that I am a bit tired and need to take a few easy days.
I am excited to say that I will be connecting with the Bikers Edge club/Team for LotoJa. I am going to pick up their kit this evening. Perhaps Nate and I can employ a bit of team tactics.

Steph is getting back to strength from the gardia deal, but unfortunately she took a spill on the stairs and injured her shoulder. She is kinda with out the use of that arm now so it has been tough for her. She is such an amazing woman, to watch how well she deals with adversity. It would be nice if she could have a break for a little while though.

We are getting the baby sitters all set-up so that we can focus on having fun over the Lotoja weekend. The kids should have a good time while we are gone as well.

It is getting so dark in the mornings! I really relish the days in June and July when it is light enough to ride by 5:30 or 6:00. I am not sure when I will train after lotoja. Perhaps it is time to start thinking about the trainer, and some alternative winter sports activism?

Road riding is so nice because it is right out your front door, and free once you get the right stuff. Perhaps some trail running or snow shoeing would be cool. If anyone actually reads this, I would love any comments.

Crit Cancelled and The Weekend

I was really bummed to hear that the Bikers Edge crit was cancelled last Friday. Apparently concern over too few riders per registered. Hello! Friday night, big money, crowds, etc. Assured to have a full field.
I did 70 miles with the Route Veloce boys on Saturday a.m. It was a good test of the legs and lungs after the down time with the illness. Riding with a large group is either great, or it sucks. We spent alot of time waiting for flats and mechanical problems. It was great to get out and push the pace with Cal and Dan and all. Those boys are strong.
I felt good all things considered. The form is coming on for LotoJa. I need one or two more big rides, and some consistant week days and I will be good.
I have been thinking alot about getting involved in Ice Hockey this winter with Kade. As much as I love riding in the cold, snow, rain etc. I need a good off season activity. I may play indoor soccer with some guys from work as well.
We watched the movie Hook on Saturday night and I was struck by the line that Peter Bannings wife says to him, something like "your kids are growing up right infront of you, and your missing it!" September will include lots of rides with the kids.

Bikers Edge Crit

I am pumped to do my first "real" race of the year tommorrow night. I did a few RMR's in the very early spring, but have not done any real races aside from the Utah Summer Games and the Farmington City race. Both where cool, but I am excited to race with the big boys. It is a bummer that this cold would come now, but I am getting better and will just have to trust the fitness I have developed thus far.
I love hawaiians! I faxed my entry for the Ogden race to the promoter in Hawaii. At the bottom where it asked for payment info, I wrote a note asking about working at the race in exchange for an enrty, as the budget is a bit tight right now. A really nice gal called me back and just said, " come on up and we'll take care of you" that is just cool. She does not know how that has made my day.
My poor wife has been so sick! We learned that she was expecting number 6 a few weeks ago, and unbeknownst to us, about the same time she contracted Giardia(sp?) from a mountain lake. She just got the diagnosis and is starting a course of Anti-biotics. I am so glad that she could get some relief!
The kids are excited for the race as well. They will ride in the kids race just before. Every Servoss kid that can ride will be in that race!! Fun, Fun!

Being sick and training with a family

I have a nasty chest cold right now. It comes at a bummer of a time as I am really excited for the Bikers Edge Crit in Ogden this Friday. I am taking it easy, slamming the Vitamin C and echinacea.

Training to race with so many responsibilities is a challenge. The only way I can really pull it off is with what I have dubbed "Stealth Training" It goes like this; any time spent training while your wife is asleep does not count against you. ie; 6 hr ride on Saturday, starting at 5:00 a.m., when my wife get's up at 8:00 a.m., it only counts as a 3 hr ride. Anytime spent training while you are supposed to be at work doesn't count either. So training for me is 5 am rides, commuting to work and the occasional evening ride.

My big event for the year will be LotoJa. I am blessed to have a free entry from last year, and we've got a condo booked in Jackson for a few nights. The kids are staying home so after the 10 hr slog on Saturday, it should be relaxing.

I was reading the bio's on the TofU teams and realized that most of the really fast guys in Utah are older than me.......so theirs hope for me yet.

Big Prop's to Nate Page for scoring the big V at Snowbird. I remember when he was just a pup!

You know you are getting old when you remember vividly doubling-up on races when you where a junior (junior and cat.3 or 1-2's) and being old enough to do the same as a Master. I might go get a triple chain ring and a helmet mirror.

First Blog

I am a day late and a dollar short to this blogging thing. I've read enough of other people's that I felt it was time to contribute. I am thinking of writing about my adventures in bicycle racing and training, and the in's and out's of being a husband and father. Please bare with me as I get things up and running.