Best bike video in a while

With the large amount of video out there, it is actually surprising when I watch one all the way through. This one is pretty cool and reminded me of the days I actually "attempted" some of this stuff, but alas now all I can think about when I see them is how much it would hurt to learn all of that stuff. Also, it is one of the best songs put to a trials video as well, not all adrenaline and noise...


Danny Mac April 2009 from Gergic on Vimeo.

Plans are still to post some pictures of Guatemala, but it looks like it will be after Traci gets back on Thursday.

Another Month Hiatus...

It seems like I have a hard time finding free moments to put together a blog entry, so I have resorted to jotting down a few sentences while cramming my face in the 20 minutes I have to eat lunch today. This past month has been extremely busy with the most exciting thing being my 9 day trek to visit Traci in Antigua, Guatemala! The highlights were trips to a coffee plantation, Lago Atitlan, volcan Pacaya, and of course Tikal. Hopefully I will post some photos before next month!

On the homefront, classes are in full-steam ahead mode as we look to finish labs and coursework in a little over a month from now, so there's no rest for the weary instructors. There is a lot of grading to finish, and a variety of exams to administer. To top it all off, the bike shop is calling with the annual backlog of repairs...

"What do you mean it will take 2&1/2 weeks to get to my repair!" is the common response. Sometimes you just want to say "Hey buddy, you and everybody else dusted off your bike the past weekend when it was 60 and sunny. Think ahead and bring it in in Feruary so it ready to go, and it will only take a day!" Fun times ahead!

Traci's Valentine

It's been a while...

It's been quite some time since I have posted anything, and I really dislike seeing the "one month ago" on Traci's, and Chris & Lorena's blogs. It's been a busy break and semester as I picked up several extra labs. Time is precious and I am trying to prepare for my trip to Guatemala which is only two weeks away already. I am immunized and just have to pack! The weather this winter has been good for the ice fishing, but I haven't had much opportunity to get out. However, the same weather is horrible for bike riding, and the indoor training sucks. I seem to have little motivation for riding inside this year, but the rec center on campus has been keeping my in shape with running and lifting. Hopefully I am a little more prepared for climbing in the spring!