Sunday, March 7, 2010
give a cm, they take a meter
Well where do I start. today was my first euro race and oh my god. I spent 4 hours staring at the wheel in front of me in god knows how many echelons. I knew it was going to be interesting-last night the news had bad weather coming in. Today it never got above 1 degree and the wind was a steady 75 km an hour. I can honestly say that I have never been this scared racing my bike before, but it made it go by quite quickly. I did spend many moments thinking today what the hell am i doing, but I am absolutely convinced that this is the best way to learn how to race in hellish conditions. I expected my first experience to be better, but from the bottom the only way out is up. Heres hoping to figuring out how to race in echelons better.
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Saw the article in the Statesman. My wife and I spent 9 months in Paris for work. You have probably already heard of the book "French or Foe". It is a really great book about experiences of an American in France that we found invaluable while we were there. Good luck and enjoy!
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Hey Slack, enjoy the experience! Don't bring all of that Euro fitness back and hurt us this fall!;)
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Erik, we saw the article in the Statesman today and I wanted to say how proud we are of you. It must have been the confirmation class with John that led you to the great space that you're at :)!! Just wanted you to know that folks at Hillview are thinking of you and wishing you the best. John and I are off to Africa this Sunday to visit Jessica for a few days in Senegal and then go on our own adventure in South Africa, Zambia. etc.
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Great article in the Statesman Erik. Sounds like it was quite a first race will all that you had to deal with including environmental conditions.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, it will all pay off.