Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, Humidity, and High Wattage

These are all the things that I have seen this week in MN. The Jack D. came in my drinks last night, the wild Turkey was on the mountain bike trail, the humidity is everywhere, and riding at 600 feet above sea level versus 5600 feet, is a lot different when it comes to sustained wattage. Almost makes me think I can go pro! Ya right!
This morning the sun came out and the wind slowed down, so I was able to get out this morning and ride the road bike. I stayed on roads that had some type of shoulder because there are a lot of people moving boats and jet skis today. I wanted to make sure that I wasn't put under a tire.
I have to say that it is nice riding with so much green, but the roads around the area that I am staying are really, and I mean REALLY, bad! A ton of frost heaves and pot holes but I guess it could be worse, well maybe not. We are leaving for the cabin today and I may bring my road bike because there is a bike trail that is pretty nice. Northern MN is not a good place to ride your bike on the road. Big trucks, beer cans, dogs, and really big deer flies. Last time I rode there I saw a bear, a hand full of four wheelers, and a huge snapping turtle.
I may just forget about the bike and hang out in the lake. I hope everyone has a happy fourth and don't lose any fingers.

No RAIN here!

We have been in MN since Saturday night and no rain. I left the rain in CO and came here in hopes of finding some time to ride my bike and see the sun. Well,I have ridden my bike two days in a row but I haven't really seen much of the sun. There is a cold front holding the clouds over our heads and keeping the temps in the high 60's, I actually like it. The wind has been blowing so I'm staying off the road and staying in the woods. No bugs, great trails, and humidity. What else could I ask for.
Heading up to the cabin for the weekend with no bike, just a swim suit and some beer. I hope everyone has a safe 4th.

A new focus

Do to the rain chasing me around I have decided to move away from outside activity where the weather can affect me, and work on something inside where it cannot reach me. I started my new hobby / responsibility today. I have decided that to many people are taking advantage of donuts! I am sick and tried of hearing all the negative and racial slurs about them, it's time for change! I must protect the future of donuts and the people that take their time to put flour, sugar and love into a mixing bowl to create these delicious circles of love. I am calling all of you to join me!
"Tour de Dough" starts tonight at 3 a.m. The exact time that donuts across America are coming alive. I will be traveling the United States to get the word out. I will not settle until every donut is protected by my stomach wall or other caring peoples stomach walls.
Feel free to join me in my quest and if you are interested and have a video camera we should get together and make a documentary and make millions. But remember it's not about the money, it's about the love of donuts!

HHHHHHHMMMMMMM? I wonder.

So if you have not noticed it has been raining a lot over the past few months. At first I thought that it was a coincidence that it rains when I wanted to ride my bike. Then I thought it was just those afternoon storms that happen at 12:15 here on the front range. But than they moved to 2 pm storms and know they have moved to 5:00 and then today 5:21. No big deal right? Oh yes it is!!! These times are all the exact time that I have been down with work or school. I have decided to let everyone know that i work until around5 or 6 pm tomorrow and Friday and then I will be leaving this state on Saturday, so just that may clear up the weather for a bit. I hope everyone enjoys the sun while I am not!

Lesson of the day

Burly trialers will flip over at speed, while corering, with a 45 pound boy in it!

Good news: Nobody was hurt but the trailer (nothing to bad). As Will said, "Well, we learned a lesson today didn't we dad?"

Someone or something was watching

The whole ride I felt like someone or something was watching. I kept a close eye on the thunderheads and the path. I felt that maybe a rattle snake was going take a shot at me. Or maybe a fluffy little bunny was going to jump into my spokes. I just felt eyes watching! I think that it may have been the PDA, Prairie Dog Army. I have seen many of their troops over the past few weeks, hundreds if not thousands. Watching, talking, planning their attack as they sit next to the road or on their safe little mounds of dirt. I think that it, the attack on mankind, may have occurred today, but the weather stood in their way. Be careful out there riders. They, PDA, have an eye on you! Watch and listen, not just to your ipod, but to the sound of Prairie dog rumblings. Take notice of the signals. The smoke signals, the flairs, the snickering as you ride by them. Be careful, be very careful!

June 2: What happens when it rains?

The worms come out. Will and I spotted this earthworm under one of the trees this morning. It is about 10 inches long. One of the longest I have ever seen here, but no where near the world record of 22 feet!It has been raining nonstop since last night and the worms are looking for high ground.

Today we are done cleaning the house and have decided to go the movies and a few stores. I am really starting to get use to this "stay at home dad" stuff. I think Will is liking the fact that he doesn't have school as well.

I am sure that the sun will be out tomorrow and the roads will dry up. I went riding Sunday before the rain and had a really good threshold ride. I am not ready to compete yet, but when cross season is here, I will be ready!

Mad props to Mike and Chad for riding across Kansas and finishing a wicked hard race. Well done!!