pine wood derby

Shawn got to the finals. He was third in the Bear den and made it to the finals to race against the top three of all the dens. He ended up 12th overall. That was a pretty good first attempt and we learned some things for next year.
This past week was alot of finishing touches on the car and also setting up my new bikes. I got to ride the race bike Sunday. I can't wait to get my legs and put it to good use. That thing is fast!!!!
I also want to send a special thanks to Doug, Mike and Brad at Cane Creek. They invited me to come over and they put some 110 headsets in the bikes as well as catching up on gossip, practicing some BS and drinking beer.
This weekend we head to Charleston for some good times, warmer weather and great riding.
Got to go to work for now....Robert

Last week Dave and Adam came up for four days, two of them for Trek fit training class. Thur. night we went to bent creek for a night ride at 9 degrees. That was the coldest ride I have ever done.... What a bunch of idiots we were. Friday we got the use of the computrainers at Ash. Velosports to ourselves for what was suppose to be an easy 1.5hr ride. Did I mention that we were idiots? Yeah, 1 min. in we are figuring the thing out, 3 min. in we are in a full on race. After about 40-45min at an avg of 280+ watts we calmed down. I wish we had a video of that! Sat. 4.5hr group ride with warmer temps and an easy pace. Sunday we went to bent creek and that afternoon the guys headed home safely.
Dave also brought the new bikes to me which I have almost dialed in and am loving them.
Yesterday was Kellie's birthday which we celebrated the night before. She had a good day and her coworkers really made her feel special. Tonight we register the pinewood derby car and the races will be tomorrow. Hopefully Shawn does good...........

ABRC overall points cup winner

It is official, I won the ABRC cup for 2008. It's not the tour but it made me reflect on the past few years. It wasn't long ago that I just wanted to finish a metric cookie ride. Now I want to top 10 masters nationals this year. That is pretty impressive to me since I was the fat kid nobody wanted on there team. I could not be where I am without the support of my wife Kellie and son Shawn. That also goes for all of the people who have helped me along the way especially Cane Creek, Dave Hall, Wes Dixon and all the WNC riders that inspire me to get better.
The next chapter begins Wednesday night when my new bikes arrive. I have a new team for 2009 , Low Country Volkswagon and still the same determination to be better, show my son what hard work is and follow a dream.
In closing a special thanks to ABRC for there support and recognition of my accomplishments and good luck to all.....Robert

A new year

We survived the holidays !! We got to see family and friends and enjoy their company. Shawn had a good Christmas with plenty of gifts. We just celebrated the new year with a road trip to Savannah GA. It was a good time, we went up a light house, went thru downtown, explored historical monuments, took a boat ride and went to the nature center. One of the coolest things was at the KOA we stayed at feeding the swans, geese and ducks.
I was able to get some training in with the 70 degree temps. This weekend is the year end party for ABRC and next week Dave will be up, then the pine wood derby and finally at the end of the month, a possible a trip to Charleston.
I should be see my new bikes next week and can,'t wait. The TT bike is about ready to go and the winter training is in full swing. It won't be long before a new season and a new team. I am hoping for a good year. I have lost around 10 pounds with a few more to go and am pushing bigger numbers in the weight room and on the bike. Greenville will be here before I know it....Robert