IceCycles, SponsorHunt, and Pink Trees

Mel Brooks is a genius. The producers give me such high anxiety when they have young frankenstein light my blazing saddles, it makes my spaceballs sweat in springtime for Hitler. But I digress.......

This winter's first ice cycle produced some quality, well, icicles (see above photo in case you couldn't wait to read this and missed it). This particular ice cycle was followed up by the annual holy daze of holidays, which when combined means I'm working more on my natural winter 'base' layer than on my winter fitness. New Years is almost here, followed by a New Year's Day wedding (which I am in), and then it's back to busi-nonsense. NYE Note: If you're going to be in Times Square, look for me. This should be a fun game.

In more important-than-me news: My new team is still looking for sponsors for the 2010 mountain bike season. Our big gap is in finances right now, so if you own or know of someone who has a business that would be interested in partnering with our team for the next season and beyond, e-mail us at giantmidatlantic@gmail.com. Also you can go to the team blog at giantmidatlantic.blogspot.com, or visit us on the web at www.giantmidatlantic.com.

So, I stopped down the shore to visit some good friends, and the first thing I find was a monstrosity of modern festive decor slapping me in the face. Yes, that is a pink christmas tree. I didn't touch up the picture to bring out the true color in fear of burning the viewer's retina and attracting many a stiff-suited lawyer bringing tidings of joy and lawsuits. Thank me later.

Have a safe and happy new year!

Snow rides!

Took to the park today for some snow loops on the cross bike. The tight downhill turns were the most adventurous. The only other person I saw out there today was another crazy on a mountain bike. He was taking a pic of his bike (which I had done a few minutes prior), and as I slid by (quite literally) he snapped a pic of me. Hope it looked rad! Rad, ha, what a silly word.

Hope everyone is enjoying the snow and here's too fresh tracks!

It's ALIVE!!!!

Officially announcing the Giant Mid Atlantic Cycling Team. We are a mountain bike team, based in PA, racing in the Mid-Atlantic states. Great fun will be had. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, the Interweb, and the Blogosphere. Hip-hip Hoorah!

For $300, you can make this....

Structure returns

Sup bloggerverse, how YOU doin?

Gettin back to the grind tomorrow, should give me more to ammo to write about. Also, the holiday party season is ramping up big time now, should be a good time. 3 month gym membership starts tomorrow, I can't wait!

First Snow......

First snow of Winter came today. I had to act fast in order to snap a picture of the evidence, since it wasn't sticking around too long. Really looking forward to getting back on the bike next week and reintroducing some structure to my weeks. Suffice it to say, I've been rather bored lately. You'd think I'd be able to keep myself busy for a week or two without riding my bike, sheesh!

Breckius Epicicus

I'm toying with the thought of participating in the Breck Epic this coming season. Mind you, 'toying with' is beneath 'thinking about', which is beneath 'considering'. You get the idea.

Not to say I don't think this event is great. In fact, I think it's amazing! I'm just not sure if I am willing to commit to such a venture at this moment in time.

So what do you think?

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Almost Forgot.....

Had so much friggin fun at my 10yr HS reunion. OK, actually it was a little weird seeing all those people again, but I played it off well. Going into week 2 of my winter break and all I want to do is join in on the long rides everyone else is partaking in. But patience is key, and soon I will enjoy the winter chill aboard my bicycle.........

Top-10 2009 Race Pics: Taken by various photographers such as Anthony Skorochod, Dennis Smith, Tom Burrows, and Kevin Dillard. In no particular order.

ALERT!!!! If anyone has a pic of me landing on my face at the Rockburn CX race, post a comment with your e-mail address. Comments are moderated, so it won't be visible.

Taking a fast corner at the Bump'n'Grind US Cup race in 'Bama

Trying not to eat too much of the course at the Granogue M.A.S.S. race

Climbing out of the saddle at the Cowbell Challenge US Cup race

Riding a bridge at the Sewell M.A.S.S. race

Running the barriers at the Nittany Cross race

A well-timed close up in the corners at Whirly Bird Cross.

Breaking the mood at Ed Sander's Cross

Dropping off the top of Mt. Doom at the Hillbilly Hustle

At the top of Mt. Doom at the Hillbilly Hustle Cross race

Running the muck at the Granogue Cross race.