A couple of pics

It has been a while since i have posted any pics, mainly because i have been lazy but also the weather has been crap.

So to brighten up things a bit on the fromt page here are a couple of recent pictures. The pics are crap becasue were aken with my blackberry, but so what.. they stil have memory at least or me.

MY BIKE before today's race. notice my xmas present the new race wheels

I often like to take pictures of the bike leaning against things, but im still trying to find a good background! the new wheels were a christmas present form my fiance. They are Easton  EA90TT. very light and i think make the bike look good. I also added a new durace cassette and some continetal gp4000s tyres.  I really like how these wheels feel and definatly roll better than the shimano RS10 wheels that came with the bike.  One day i might actually write some more about the wheels.

Also below- here is a picture taken 2 weeks ago during a sunday recovery ride to williamstown and back… note the ride ending storm approaching! The pic was taken during a quick toilet break at willi beach.

Storm approaching Williamstown Beach

A windy day to race

Had a good race today, really windy but thats ok, everyone has to deal with it! The E-grade race was really good today. In the morning i still felt a little sore from my D grade effort on Thursday, but after warming up i started to feel good.  Today was the first day i have really felt comfortable during the race, and while i didnt finish in the top 3 (i think i came 4th) they were only a little bit in front (50 metres max)

So overall a good result again and im really starting to feel the benifits of my training. I cant wait to have a race on a nice sunny calm day. The time for me to start getting better positioned for when the final run to the line is coming. I feel fitter and i am having no problems holding a wheel or taking a turn at the front. It just gets better everytime i race.  I am still learning so much and i need to thank all the guys around me, phill who rides along with E grade sharing his knowledge and the people in the divisions above me who often give me encouragemnet (especially when im really hurting.

Recovery ride tomorrow and then work (aaargh)