Can You Hear It?

I don't know if you heard it but I did. Did you hear that? Oh, there it is again...that sound. The Ice is finally cracking. Outdoor biking season for us fair weather folks is around the corner. However enjoy the snow and skiing while you can your days are numbered in that arena.

Just a friendly reminder on the right about the fun that's ahead in the end of April.

Hope you all enjoyed a great easter. My family sure did. Lots of family and good food, fellowship and fun. It is a day of rememberance and thanks for a hero (I'll keep all religious overtones brief, but it is pretty monuementous). I am still trying to figure out how a bunny got involved with eggs. What retailor came up with that. I think they must have been smoking one of Neil's pretzels. My son who wrote to the easter bunny asked him why he hid eggs. The bunny answered back..."it's easier then hiding the chicken" go figure.

Drove my bike route the other day (I'm a fair weather rider) just to see how much was open. Roads are starting to look good. Need some serious heat and heavy rain to wash the sand away. Here's to a great riding season (DBR King of the Down Hill lifts his diet coke and slams one in your honor....)

Fun and Fitness

What a fun weekend. I played armyman this weekend and all I can say is Team Army won. Monday and Wednesday's have taken on a whole new meaning in the way of exercise. I have been teaching water aerobics those evenings. I get a two hour workout in the pool (yes I practice what I preach), with workouts that get the hear pumping. If you never thought you could sweat while being in the water...well you can. I think I am the youngest one there but those in the classes are dedicated. For all you aspiring aging athletes out there...Never let age determine activity. My "adult students" have given me new appreciation and motivation for lifetime fitness. I encourage all to give it a try.

You can even start by joining a spinning class. I know there is one at the shop tonight. Have fun and stay healthy.

What a great day skiing

What a great day to be on skis. Wild Mountain was a great way to spend the day. My son and I were able to ski with Carol and her son Stephen who are great skiers and we can only learn from them.

Today my son, Josh totally blew me away. Carol's son Stephen somehow got Josh going in the Moguls. Josh is only seven and this is his first year of skiing. Well that first attempt started well but went south in a hurry as Josh went over the top of a few moguls, caught some great air, and had a spectacular fall (I had to laugh, pure Josh). He was in tears but OK. I thought that would be the end of the moguls for him, but oh no...he went again and again and again....and would have stayed in them all afternoon. Thanks Stephen, The card tricks were impressive and you have created a mogul demon out of my son.

Why King of the Down Hill

When I first started serious road biking (come on, who hasn't had a bike as a kid. It was my main transportation until I could drive!) as an adult, I weighed around 217. My weight was a great benefit downhill. I am also the only person I know riding a DBR, hence DBR King of the downhill. Now I am much lighter than that but I can still motor downhill...it's the uphill where we lose the crown or the title. There are many great acronyms for DBR, but I like to say Da Bike Rocks... It's ok if you laugh...it only makes her faster.

Yes nerdybike has gotten me up and going with blogging. I am not one for a lot of words but this sure beats sending out mass emails and if you don't like you don't read. This will undoubtably be a work in progress. Next post will be Why King of the Down Hill....More to follow since I am past sleepy time