Well, well, well. I'm not going to start with excuses but I have to. I wrote this fabulous piece on how I was going to put more time and energy into writing bound hard back Pulitzer Prize winning blogs but I bailed on it. I have had literally zero time to even read the blogs that I follow. Although I do follow a lot of blogs...
Anyway, here's to having me back. Thanks for the applause. A couple of things to go over first. One, I'm trying to develop a way to keep me on a better schedule for writing these damn things. Although I am known to bitch and moan I do actually enjoy writing and it's one of those things that if you do more of it the better you will become. I spend much of my days pouring over training files full of squiggly lines and wading through excuses of missed intervals and forgotten items that would prevent said persons from completing tasks laid before them. I have to be careful of who reads this blog now, since the days of people not having computers and never hearing the words "surf the web" are very distant. Man those last few sentences got a little crazy, 'cuse me. I spend most, if not all of my working day sitting in front of a computer so when I have a chance not to do that I try not to. Thus, blog writing has taken a back seat.
If I'm not very careful this post will last forever. Let me do a quick recap of the year so far. I decided to race bike again. And not just mountain bikes but road and cyclocross bikes too. I set out to compete in several national level races and came away with some solid results. Don't get me wrong I'm proud of what I did this year but I know the level of commitment and dedication you have to have in order to get "good" results. I have not done this....yet. Once I see a direct correlation from what I'm putting into the racing to the finishes I'm getting out of it I'll be a happy man. However, on the flip side, I'm probably having way more fun racing my bike than I ever have before. The pressure of performing good enough to be on a big team is off and now I can just focus on having clean races.
Right now I'm gearing up for cyclocross season and while training and preparing myself for that I'm trying to think of ways to market myself better. I've done the whole twitter thing and that's pretty fun as silly as it can be but I really want to show people I care. That's kind of where this whole blog writing thing came back. If I can sit down long enough to get some musings and comments down on paper, or in this case electronic letters, then I can start to build something that actually carries some weight behind it. I know I usually drop you off on the edge of a cliff for several months but this might actually trigger something in me to keep going.
Sorry I'll have to keep you waiting till then. Too sleepy right now.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ketchup
Yep. Not going to talk about how long it's been. Much too long.
You know when I was growing up, I never thought I would sit down and type out these blogs. I hated writing, absolutely hated it. I'd rather Mom run her finger nails down the chalk board than have to sit down and actually compose something. Well, that is if you consider this writing. It is in a sense but at the same time since our world is so revolved around technology I feel like I should pick up a paper and blow the dust off a pen and sit down and write it out. But then who would really read it? Would I actually take the time to sit down and type out what I have written, would I keep a diary so that when I grow old someone could see what thoughts were running through my head, or would I just keep my thoughts to myself as man I had some crazy ideas.
But I digress, let's cut to the chase. What is the purpose of this blog? To be perfectly honest, I have no idea. That's probably why I haven't written anything on it for quite some time. I first started it as a way to tell people about my racing. Not sure who that would be since I called my parents every weekend. For a long time I didn't talk about training or what I was doing because I didn't want other to gain an advantage over me so I switched to talking about day to day life. When I traveled overseas and raced it was an easy way to hit a bunch of people with the same story saving me bottles and bottles of Bengay for my fingers. Then the stimulus stopped, I quit racing bikes and vowed never to return. The blog pretty much dropped off the deep end after that. Save for one or two quick posts. But again, why was I even writing about my day to day life? I don't think it's much more interesting than an average person.
So sorry about all that soppy history stuff, just had to get that off my chest. I'm slowly developing a new theme to the blog. Well, not so much as a theme but a purpose. There are several types of mass communication these days. I needn't tell you which ones I'm talking about. The sad thing is that all of these communications are taking away from good old description. Twitter is great and all for measuring the amount of people you can reach with a simple blurb but there is something to be said for sitting down and composing a story or a jumble of thoughts or a bloggg.
Which leads me into my next comment. I got to thinking the other day and discovered that I have been handed a golden opportunity. I am going to pick up that mountain bike and start riding it around in circles with other people as fast as I can. I have slowly been adding supporters to my list and hopefully will announce that soon. But for now know that I'm going to continue writing as if I was by myself and that I'm back in more ways than one.
Enjoy some moto vids.
You know when I was growing up, I never thought I would sit down and type out these blogs. I hated writing, absolutely hated it. I'd rather Mom run her finger nails down the chalk board than have to sit down and actually compose something. Well, that is if you consider this writing. It is in a sense but at the same time since our world is so revolved around technology I feel like I should pick up a paper and blow the dust off a pen and sit down and write it out. But then who would really read it? Would I actually take the time to sit down and type out what I have written, would I keep a diary so that when I grow old someone could see what thoughts were running through my head, or would I just keep my thoughts to myself as man I had some crazy ideas.
But I digress, let's cut to the chase. What is the purpose of this blog? To be perfectly honest, I have no idea. That's probably why I haven't written anything on it for quite some time. I first started it as a way to tell people about my racing. Not sure who that would be since I called my parents every weekend. For a long time I didn't talk about training or what I was doing because I didn't want other to gain an advantage over me so I switched to talking about day to day life. When I traveled overseas and raced it was an easy way to hit a bunch of people with the same story saving me bottles and bottles of Bengay for my fingers. Then the stimulus stopped, I quit racing bikes and vowed never to return. The blog pretty much dropped off the deep end after that. Save for one or two quick posts. But again, why was I even writing about my day to day life? I don't think it's much more interesting than an average person.
So sorry about all that soppy history stuff, just had to get that off my chest. I'm slowly developing a new theme to the blog. Well, not so much as a theme but a purpose. There are several types of mass communication these days. I needn't tell you which ones I'm talking about. The sad thing is that all of these communications are taking away from good old description. Twitter is great and all for measuring the amount of people you can reach with a simple blurb but there is something to be said for sitting down and composing a story or a jumble of thoughts or a bloggg.
Which leads me into my next comment. I got to thinking the other day and discovered that I have been handed a golden opportunity. I am going to pick up that mountain bike and start riding it around in circles with other people as fast as I can. I have slowly been adding supporters to my list and hopefully will announce that soon. But for now know that I'm going to continue writing as if I was by myself and that I'm back in more ways than one.
Enjoy some moto vids.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Blues Day
Well, that's the theme here at the office this morning. Applesauce is listening to some good ol' hoochie coochie man. As I was warned, the past few weeks have been full on pinned. I'm so glad to (mostly) put that behind me.
Dano spear headed another Ally Cat that's going off tonight. If you happen to see this today, come on down to the 828 and join in. Five buck cover and entertainment that's priceless.
I spent most of last weekend helping out the college cycling team crush at Mars Hills. It was a long weekend but pretty fun. There was some good results across the board. It's funny, seems like I should start racing again just because that will make me quit talking smack on people....haha.
I hope I'm still trying to catch up on sleep from the weekend as my motivation is pretty low, any bike I have is not that appealing to me. Hopefully it will come around.
Funny, who thought that a full time job is actually full time? I love working at CTS but it's a little different than going to class and just kickin' it for the rest of the day.
Seems like I'm getting writer's block worse and worse, I used to be able to just go off on something and spend a whole blog about it. Haha, it's transformed into more of a stream of thoughts, none of it really good. I could talk about bikes or work or things that happened to me today but do people really like reading that? I guess I do since I do it all the time. I swear I spend more time thinking about the audience that reads (or could read) my blog than actually writing anything useful.
Two more thoughts before I leave for another long period. Andy sighted the McRib. Be warned.
Dano spear headed another Ally Cat that's going off tonight. If you happen to see this today, come on down to the 828 and join in. Five buck cover and entertainment that's priceless.
I spent most of last weekend helping out the college cycling team crush at Mars Hills. It was a long weekend but pretty fun. There was some good results across the board. It's funny, seems like I should start racing again just because that will make me quit talking smack on people....haha.
I hope I'm still trying to catch up on sleep from the weekend as my motivation is pretty low, any bike I have is not that appealing to me. Hopefully it will come around.
Funny, who thought that a full time job is actually full time? I love working at CTS but it's a little different than going to class and just kickin' it for the rest of the day.
Seems like I'm getting writer's block worse and worse, I used to be able to just go off on something and spend a whole blog about it. Haha, it's transformed into more of a stream of thoughts, none of it really good. I could talk about bikes or work or things that happened to me today but do people really like reading that? I guess I do since I do it all the time. I swear I spend more time thinking about the audience that reads (or could read) my blog than actually writing anything useful.
Two more thoughts before I leave for another long period. Andy sighted the McRib. Be warned.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Beach House
Jjjjusttt kickin it! Hanging out in Panama City in a sick beach house. Wish I was on va ka instead of working but just being here is pretty cool. I'm in Florida for a Carmichael Training Camp for the Ironman Panama City. Looks like a pretty cool course, went out and drove the running course this morning and found a suitable place for a field test. Something where we can take the athletes out and test them to get a baseline measurement of fitness.
The athletes don't get here until mid day tomorrow and it will be full on from there. Three days of intense training to help these people prepare for the Ironman.
But anyway, I'm getting some good hang out time at the house. And some thinking time too. I know I'll sound like a broken record that's been drinking some kool aid but different sports are interesting. Different sets of challenges.
Also been thinking about next year...
That's all for now I guess. Apparently I do this a lot but I mostly wrote this post to add this movie. If James Stewart ever needs a second job I think he could be a mail man cause he's hauling it.
http://motocross.transworld.net/1000115432/news/james-stewarts-new-ride/
10-4
T
The athletes don't get here until mid day tomorrow and it will be full on from there. Three days of intense training to help these people prepare for the Ironman.
But anyway, I'm getting some good hang out time at the house. And some thinking time too. I know I'll sound like a broken record that's been drinking some kool aid but different sports are interesting. Different sets of challenges.
Also been thinking about next year...
That's all for now I guess. Apparently I do this a lot but I mostly wrote this post to add this movie. If James Stewart ever needs a second job I think he could be a mail man cause he's hauling it.
http://motocross.transworld.net/1000115432/news/james-stewarts-new-ride/
10-4
T
Monday, August 22, 2011
Turning Leaves
Hello all,
So as usual, I said I was going to write sooner rather than later. Anyway, here I am. Let's start with a quick recap. The coffee is still working through my veins so I'll probably have more than normal typos.
Since I last wrote, I have worked at the bike shop, applied for several jobs, attempted riding my bike again, met new and interesting people and finally ended up where I am now. Now is working at CTS trying to avoid going to the Bakery too much.
I've actually started riding my bike again, so that has improved my mood tremendously.
Some people have said that all I do is write a few words and then add a movie to excuse me from saying anything else but this one was too good to pass up. I think Matt Hunter and I should hang out, I think we'd get along just fine.
This past weekend was spent taking care of the Brevard College Cycling team at their first race. I think they did very well considering the first race back into school. Some solid results from all members of the team, including that Smiling Guy and our ladies.
I'm still trying to catch up from the (probably overestimated) ten hours of sleep I got over the weekend, but it's all good as long as results come out of it. My activities during the race included: complementing Brad on all the weight he has lost, filling H2O bottles, pushing bikes to the top of the slalom hill, teaching the finer points of cornering, pushing more bikes to the top, calling out Peter for terrible coaching, pushing more bikes, teaching the kiddos how to chop vegetables and how to take out the trash, swimming in the condo pool, and talking to lots and lots of people. All was enjoyable and made for a satisfying two days.
The week? Hmmm nothing too much going on this week, just working and figuring out how to save money so I can buy more stuff. Probably going to hangout at the Hendo Apple festival this weekend so if you have nothing to do come on over and chill. Next week will be pretty busy, I'm working till Wednesday before going to Florida for a few days for a CTS camp then it's back up to BVD for another CTS climbing camp. Two days off and it's helping out with the downhill national championships. That will be a very good time. Another long weekend of assisting my friends and athletes but I'm pretty confident that this one will really pay off. It better...or some people will be pushing their own bikes up the hill if you know what I mean.
Few more days to chilax and then it's back on it for the Pisgah Stage Race, sorry guys no racing for me, but lots of working and volunteer time. And thennn.....it's break time. Well until my plans change which will definitely happen. Seems like I need some personal va ka.
Anyway, I should probably get back to looking like I'm actually working instead of pursing the internets. Hope all is well and I do have some secret plans in the works that I'll come out soon about....
Keep things TAC'ed out,
T
Monday, May 30, 2011
Slowing Down to Go Fast
Sometimes you have to.
The past few weeks have been pinned but good. I've been trying to write another post but lately I haven't had the motivation to. After some prodding from other writers though I have reluctantly placed my fingers on the keys.
Right now, I'm hanging with some good friends listening and smelling bacon cook. Bacon is amazing. Just saying. If you don't believe me: http://www.mybadpad.com/fun-stuff/the-baconcyclopedia-the-ultimate-bacon-reference-of-baconic-proportions.
Try that on for size.
A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of competing at the 24Hours of Burn. Not my favorite race but there were some good times had by all I think. Outlandish oufits, fast laps, yogurt, laughter, frustration, and some BBQ rounded out the weekend.
Out of our three co-ed teams. Wes D's got the top spot. Dano, C-Banner, Erika and Aaron all enjoyed the ride. My awesome team of KB, Derek, Kym Schoph-kpojonoin-kia, and Michael pulled off a third, just a few "impossible" seconds behind second and the Goolia, Tamer, Bergemark and somebody who started the round of beer before the race started swung into fourth just behind us.
I managed to horribly lose a bet for the fastest lap. Missed out for the fastest by two seconds (probably my sneeze at the start) and had to make some dinner. In other words, got schooled.
I also had the great idea of doing three back-to-back night laps during the midnight hours. That's all I'm going to say about that...
Hmmm....I'm thinking I should get back to the stuff I actually sat down to type. So I'm out, but (I know I say this every time ) I think I'll do another post soon. Once you see a voluntary post, it will be about the time that West Wing starts it's eighth season.
Keep it TAC'ed.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Midday Musings
Apparently I need to stay on top of my blogging. Things have been pretty crazy the past few weeks. I'm in the process of graduating college. Notice I said in the process of, haven't finished yet.
I finished up my internship at Carmichael Training Systems and I applied for a job as a cycling coach. Pretty fun stuff, I spent three days last week in Colorado Springs as part of the interviewing process.
Glad to have that behind me I've turned my attention to finishing school and hangout seshes. Things have been good, I've finally been able get out on the bike a time or two and there might be a possibility that I come out of retirement this weekend. So if you're in the 828 you should swing by...
I really should add some sweet pics to this post but I'm typing on my iPod which is proving to be more than difficult than it looks. And I just lost the Internet soo yeah.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Morning Coffee
Hello all,
I woke up early today. Well, early for me...but that's beside the point. As I write this I am perfectly content; listening to the 'nectar on itunes, sipping some coffee, and catching up on all my websites.
Should I be doing other things? Yeah probably, but I want to not do anything for the morning. At least. Since there's not a whole lot going on other than going to school, working, and slipping in the occasional ride it's been hard to find topics to write about. I could tell you about the awesome ride I had last night, but other than changing my underwear several times during I didn't do a whole lot. The other people there, yeah that was some good stuff but I would be writing about them and not me. Is that or is that not the point of blog? To glorify yourself or to inform others of your habits?
Anyway, I need to keep it simple, sorry. Even my brain is not woken up for deep intellectual convo. Umm..just real quick before I forget; if anyone out there just wants to give me stuff that would be awesome. Like a DH bike, a moto, or even some more Nikes that would be sweet. So yeah if you feel like going out and buying me a moto, I wouldn't complain very much. Just thought I'd throw that into the pile.
I could go into my summer plans, but that's still a grey area. And even if you ask me nicely it does not mean that I know of anything or that plans have changed. Another fyi. But I guess you still can.
Basically I'm just wishing to be out of school and moving on to something else, whatever that will be. I'm trying to figure out plans for the summer at least and hopefully a little after that, but right now I'm just working hard and playing harder. Hmmm...I guess you could just skip down to this paragraph and you wouldn't have had to read everything above it. Oh well.
I'll leave you with some juice though. The first is a sick movie about ripping up some downhills on XC bikes, the best type of riding. Man they should just make a sport for that; oh wait they do....
I was going through some old pictures the other day and I found this gem. Next time at least attempt to contain your sarcasm...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wideways
Well,
I’ve been busy. Cut me some slack. Not that busy though, I’ve been finding time to actually ride my bike for a change so that’s good. I suppose. It’s pretty much been full on since the start of school and I’ve finally caught up to the pace of my work. I haven’t really been able to take it easy but now I’m accustomed to this new level of stresses. Or stressie? I dunno. Maybe someone should help me out with that.
Anyway, I got a new bike. It’s awesome just fyi. Like I had to say that. Got some new sponsors too, I plan on repping them out on the trails.
But away from the boring stuff. I’m interning up here in Aville. It’s been hard and busy but tons of fun. I should probably be working on training programs but I’ve actually been really productive today so I feel like I have justified a break.
Other than getting into specifics there’s not a whole lot going on. I watched an awesome play over the weekend and met a ton of cool new peeps.
I’ve got a few more days of school and some office hours to hold and then it’s a week off for spring break. Well sort of, I’ll probably be working a bunch then too. Hopefully not. Sorry this post is pretty boring, I need to send some pictures or movies along with it. Ah never mind.
I have been thinking about figuring out a certain combination with my eatery. I was thinking about some type of bread that combined coffee and hot spices. Almost like a Mocha Swirl with chili pepper or something. A bread that gives you the jitters while kicking you in the teeth. That or a pesto baguette with meat in it. Wheew, making myself hungry.
Anyway hopefully someone can help me out with that.
In the mean time, keep things TAC’ed, Uhmerica.
T
I’ve been busy. Cut me some slack. Not that busy though, I’ve been finding time to actually ride my bike for a change so that’s good. I suppose. It’s pretty much been full on since the start of school and I’ve finally caught up to the pace of my work. I haven’t really been able to take it easy but now I’m accustomed to this new level of stresses. Or stressie? I dunno. Maybe someone should help me out with that.
Anyway, I got a new bike. It’s awesome just fyi. Like I had to say that. Got some new sponsors too, I plan on repping them out on the trails.
But away from the boring stuff. I’m interning up here in Aville. It’s been hard and busy but tons of fun. I should probably be working on training programs but I’ve actually been really productive today so I feel like I have justified a break.
Other than getting into specifics there’s not a whole lot going on. I watched an awesome play over the weekend and met a ton of cool new peeps.
I’ve got a few more days of school and some office hours to hold and then it’s a week off for spring break. Well sort of, I’ll probably be working a bunch then too. Hopefully not. Sorry this post is pretty boring, I need to send some pictures or movies along with it. Ah never mind.
I have been thinking about figuring out a certain combination with my eatery. I was thinking about some type of bread that combined coffee and hot spices. Almost like a Mocha Swirl with chili pepper or something. A bread that gives you the jitters while kicking you in the teeth. That or a pesto baguette with meat in it. Wheew, making myself hungry.
Anyway hopefully someone can help me out with that.
In the mean time, keep things TAC’ed, Uhmerica.
T
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Whoops
So I lied. I was going to write another post sooner than now. What are you going to do? Hmmm? Just stop reading? That's cool with me.
What have I been doing the meantime? Oh not a whole lot, just rediscovering the loves of my life. Yes, I said loves with an "s". What could these be? No not friends from Winston or new shoes, St Marie. Hockey and Formula One. Well, more car racing in general, instead of F1 but I really, really want to fly up to Montreal in June. Seems like a much more manlier ways to spend my time, instead of shopping for some more skin tight road cycle shorts.
In other words, I'm happily enjoying my retirement and making the most of it.
I've been sitting on this stuff for a while so have at it.
T. Cowie says everything is OK.
Linkage:
I would probably kill cute baby animals for these....
What have I been doing the meantime? Oh not a whole lot, just rediscovering the loves of my life. Yes, I said loves with an "s". What could these be? No not friends from Winston or new shoes, St Marie. Hockey and Formula One. Well, more car racing in general, instead of F1 but I really, really want to fly up to Montreal in June. Seems like a much more manlier ways to spend my time, instead of shopping for some more skin tight road cycle shorts.
In other words, I'm happily enjoying my retirement and making the most of it.
I've been sitting on this stuff for a while so have at it.
T. Cowie says everything is OK.
Linkage:
I would probably kill cute baby animals for these....
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wonders
Well, I'm a bit late in my latest blog but thanks to the wonders of the internet I can post as if it were yesterday. Literally. I'm posting this on the 31st of October. Whoops, I guess I shouldn't be telling you that.
Anyways,I was going to do this post because I had too many movie stocked up from the past few weeks so I had to get rid of them. Most are pretty sweet and I think you'll enjoy.
Also I never did a proper shout out after nationals so here goes.Shout outs: CB!-slalom track, Herndon- teaching me skills, Wes D-everything, Dan, Justin, Tina for listening to me complain and trying to keep me inline, the Bennetts for taking pictures, my parents for doing the things that they do to keep me around, the sister for buying me clothes, Thad for driving us to races and putting up with all of us for hours on end. And probably a ton more people that I'm forgetting. I'm writing this in like five seconds because I need to post these movies.
Lata,
TCR
Oh yeah, expect another wayyy cooler post coming very soon with some big news.
More Mountain Biking Videos
Anyways,I was going to do this post because I had too many movie stocked up from the past few weeks so I had to get rid of them. Most are pretty sweet and I think you'll enjoy.
Also I never did a proper shout out after nationals so here goes.Shout outs: CB!-slalom track, Herndon- teaching me skills, Wes D-everything, Dan, Justin, Tina for listening to me complain and trying to keep me inline, the Bennetts for taking pictures, my parents for doing the things that they do to keep me around, the sister for buying me clothes, Thad for driving us to races and putting up with all of us for hours on end. And probably a ton more people that I'm forgetting. I'm writing this in like five seconds because I need to post these movies.
Lata,
TCR
Oh yeah, expect another wayyy cooler post coming very soon with some big news.
More Mountain Biking Videos
Friday, October 22, 2010
In-n-Out
Well, that was pretty much how the week went. We flew over to Cali, wrapped up a championship, and flew back. Not a bad way to spend your fall break. It's been pretty busy getting back into the swing of things. I had internet at my house for like a day and then it peaced out on me.
Nationals went pretty good. I grabbed a few podiums, pulled off the individual omnium, and helped the team win another national championship. Pretty sweet way to wrap up my collegiate mountain bike career.
Anyways, I just wanted to do a quick update and give some shout outs. I just saw that the GA Cross series had a stacked C field. It's been like 40 riders at ever single race just in that class. Pretty freaking awesome.
I'm working on a full nationals report that should be coming soon, of course it's a whole lot easier to say that than to actually do it.
I leave you with a quick link to a shout out about me. Big thanks goes out to one of the Kasiers of Brevard.
TAC'ed out all the time.
http://www.homeinbrevard.com/Blog/?p=61
Nationals went pretty good. I grabbed a few podiums, pulled off the individual omnium, and helped the team win another national championship. Pretty sweet way to wrap up my collegiate mountain bike career.
Anyways, I just wanted to do a quick update and give some shout outs. I just saw that the GA Cross series had a stacked C field. It's been like 40 riders at ever single race just in that class. Pretty freaking awesome.
I'm working on a full nationals report that should be coming soon, of course it's a whole lot easier to say that than to actually do it.
I leave you with a quick link to a shout out about me. Big thanks goes out to one of the Kasiers of Brevard.
TAC'ed out all the time.
http://www.homeinbrevard.com/Blog/?p=61
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Turning Leaves
The leaves are falling and my time is running down at Brevard. Or at least that's what I'm trying to think. I still have another semester to go and I'm just barely half way done with this one.
I only have a few minutes before class so this will be short. About to pack up and head out to Cali again for the national champs. I'm pretty stoked about going but I'm not really looking forward to racing. Everybody has been asking about if I'm going to go for the win or not. Truth is, I don't really care. Win or lose I'll be spending my fall break in Cali. Pretty awesome.
Anyways, I don't have internet at my house so it's making writting blogs a little more difficult but I should be able to update once I'm out there.
Keep that dial rev'ed out. I gotta go to class.
TC
Oh and this is awesome.
I only have a few minutes before class so this will be short. About to pack up and head out to Cali again for the national champs. I'm pretty stoked about going but I'm not really looking forward to racing. Everybody has been asking about if I'm going to go for the win or not. Truth is, I don't really care. Win or lose I'll be spending my fall break in Cali. Pretty awesome.
Anyways, I don't have internet at my house so it's making writting blogs a little more difficult but I should be able to update once I'm out there.
Keep that dial rev'ed out. I gotta go to class.
TC
Oh and this is awesome.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Between Tape
Hello,
It's been awhile as usual, pretty much slammed since school started. Classes are good, but it's hard to concentrate with only a year left. But I know you never post up before the finish so I should be good for a little bit longer.
Racing is going good, the team is getting along pretty well. We have about 50/50 new and old members and out of the new guys it's almost 50/50 transfer and freshmen. A interesting combo. Seems like everything is going good. The first race at ETSU was obviously the first big test for the gang. Everything went well, everybody got some good solid results, just what we want from the first race. I managed to pull off the "W" in the cross country and a fourth in the short track. Don't know how but I'll take it.
The collegiate season is pretty short this year, with just four local races and nationals. So we had a off weekend after ETSU. I squeezed in some hangout time with several different people and it turned out to be a good weekend. Not much ridding but at least I still have some teeth, right KB?
This past weekend was the Lee's McRae race. Probably my all time fav track. If I was to build a T Cowie signature course, LMC would be it. Leading up to the race was pretty busy and stressful but I just have fun on my bike so I was grinning from ear to ear on that descent. Pulled off a second in the XC and a second in the short track. But our two relativity new riders Morgan and Nate Dog posted up in both events. Puts me to shame haha. Big props to them.
Plans for the up coming weeks? Right now, it's the Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race in Brevard. The collegiate team is busy marking the course and working rest stops the whole week, it's hard work and it's cool to see the other side of racing. The Sycamore Cycles boys are holding it down in first overall with three days to go. Pretty sweet to pull it off in your hometown.
Anyways, I'll be glad when this week is over. Next weekend is the Clemson collegiate race, not my favorite race but it's close and they have a pretty sick short track course. Then it's straight to Conyers for the conference championships. A weekend to chillax and it's off to the West Coast again.
Pretty soon it will be all over and I can just hang the bike up for a long time.
It's been a long day already and a long week for me so I'm needing a laugh and I'm assuming you do to. Enjoy.
Jump for show, corner for dough.
TC
It's been awhile as usual, pretty much slammed since school started. Classes are good, but it's hard to concentrate with only a year left. But I know you never post up before the finish so I should be good for a little bit longer.
Racing is going good, the team is getting along pretty well. We have about 50/50 new and old members and out of the new guys it's almost 50/50 transfer and freshmen. A interesting combo. Seems like everything is going good. The first race at ETSU was obviously the first big test for the gang. Everything went well, everybody got some good solid results, just what we want from the first race. I managed to pull off the "W" in the cross country and a fourth in the short track. Don't know how but I'll take it.
The collegiate season is pretty short this year, with just four local races and nationals. So we had a off weekend after ETSU. I squeezed in some hangout time with several different people and it turned out to be a good weekend. Not much ridding but at least I still have some teeth, right KB?
This past weekend was the Lee's McRae race. Probably my all time fav track. If I was to build a T Cowie signature course, LMC would be it. Leading up to the race was pretty busy and stressful but I just have fun on my bike so I was grinning from ear to ear on that descent. Pulled off a second in the XC and a second in the short track. But our two relativity new riders Morgan and Nate Dog posted up in both events. Puts me to shame haha. Big props to them.
Plans for the up coming weeks? Right now, it's the Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race in Brevard. The collegiate team is busy marking the course and working rest stops the whole week, it's hard work and it's cool to see the other side of racing. The Sycamore Cycles boys are holding it down in first overall with three days to go. Pretty sweet to pull it off in your hometown.
Anyways, I'll be glad when this week is over. Next weekend is the Clemson collegiate race, not my favorite race but it's close and they have a pretty sick short track course. Then it's straight to Conyers for the conference championships. A weekend to chillax and it's off to the West Coast again.
Pretty soon it will be all over and I can just hang the bike up for a long time.
It's been a long day already and a long week for me so I'm needing a laugh and I'm assuming you do to. Enjoy.
Jump for show, corner for dough.
TC
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Movie Medley
So yeah, this one is a pretty short since I'm off to old college life again. This will be the last time I'm off, pretty weird, it really goes by too fast. Pretty soon I'll have to break down and find a real job, bummer.
Anyway, here's a link for my facebook album of the rest of the pictures of the vacation. Also, some footage of number 7 rearranging some berms, even more clips of my all time favorite race the Air Downhill, and a "sic" rider giving some lessons in scrubs.
All I can say is I'm ready to do some homework.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048968&id=1116960092&l=d3c692d6e7
Well, I was poking around looking for more blog material the other day and I stumbled across this picture. He looks SO upset I just had to include it. Must have been those big shoes......
Let me hear the ping....
T
Anyway, here's a link for my facebook album of the rest of the pictures of the vacation. Also, some footage of number 7 rearranging some berms, even more clips of my all time favorite race the Air Downhill, and a "sic" rider giving some lessons in scrubs.
All I can say is I'm ready to do some homework.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048968&id=1116960092&l=d3c692d6e7
GT Webisode #1: Crankworx with Mick and Kevin - More Mountain Bike Videos
Well, I was poking around looking for more blog material the other day and I stumbled across this picture. He looks SO upset I just had to include it. Must have been those big shoes......
Let me hear the ping....
T
Monday, August 16, 2010
Vacation Time
Well, I'm back. I had fun. Errrr...what else?
Hahaha, nah it was good times. It all started with a small hiccup at the airport where I missed my flight. Not my fault mind you, my ticket was printed wrong and it took too long to sort it out. The next flight was booked so after hanging out at the ATL airport for the better part of my Saturday I drove home, slept for a few hours, drove back and hopped on a plane.
Got into Seattle around lunch and the sis and dad and I drove up to some gnarly pass where the water went in between some rocks. Pretty cool, hadn't unpacked my camera so no pics. Got into B-ham that night and ate at a really good Mexican restaurant. They had some amazing salsa. Tuesday we hit some Galbraith, it was some pretty sick ridding. A ton of drop offs and jumps everywhere. I finally found a pretty long downhill run following a ridge line which was pretty rad. It was so good to just get out and hold it wide open for a while.
After we got back and got changed up, Tash and I went shopping and I picked up some fresh Nikes. You'll just have to see them, hahaha. For b-fast we picked up a bacon doughnut. It was amazing needless to say.
Now for the bummer, in the interest of time and the fact that we could only watch the kids meal instead of the Big Macs we decided to skip Whistler and Crankworks. Just eh...FYI, it takes a long time to drive across the country and didn't want to be pressed for time. Instead we drove up to check out Mount Baker. Pretty freaking sick dude. Definitely impressed.
The trail leading to the top. Those of you who know how much I like walking can understand why we didn't take it.
Here is a picture of the mountain but it was acting a little shy and never came out from the cloud cover.
Coming off the mountain we swung off the road to check out some massive trees and a waterfall. Once again I was pretty impressed, you know how the saying goes....here ya go.
The time in Bellingham was too short but me and the old man had crafted a route back that would hit some of the primer riding spots in the country. First stop was Deer Valley in Park City. Been a few years (four) since I was there last and it didn't work out so well for me. Broke my chain twice, crashed and DNF'd and picked up my first set of stitches. The trails were still pretty good and I think I found the place where I ate it, rode it this time. Dad was having a blast but we had to pack it up after a lap and roll on. Here's a picture from the highest point on the XC course.
Then it was like a ton of hours of driving. Dunno, just sat down the entire day. Finally made it to Moab, Utah. Once again, not my favorite riding place, but I couldn't get rid of the smile on my face. Tons of fun and focusing.
Making sure to stay hydrated during these long road rides was super important, luckily I had some Dr. P.
The super interesting scenery on the way to Moab, don't fall asleep.
After a easy two hours of play time we hit the road again, well not literally but you know...Couple few hours later we found ourselves in Vail, Colorado. Quick side note, the base (like where the cars are parked) is at 8,500 feet. I think the highest we climbed was around 9,000 or 9,500. Ouch. The trails were pretty fun and more technical than I thought they were going to be. The maps weren't the best and we were getting hungry so we pinned it down the mountain.
Everything else was pretty boring from Denver on so no more pics. And mom broke my car so we had to cut off riding at Bump and Anniston, and some stuff in Arkansas. Oh well, still a pretty swell trip. I had to get a picture with Colorado in it to prove that I was there so here it is.
So that's it. I'm working on uploading the rest of the pictures to the book and adding a link. But in the meantime take a look at some of the stuff we missed. And it looks like we missed a lot. And I even added a theme song too.
So that's it folks, I'll add some more soon.
Keep that throttle TAC'd out.
Hahaha, nah it was good times. It all started with a small hiccup at the airport where I missed my flight. Not my fault mind you, my ticket was printed wrong and it took too long to sort it out. The next flight was booked so after hanging out at the ATL airport for the better part of my Saturday I drove home, slept for a few hours, drove back and hopped on a plane.
Got into Seattle around lunch and the sis and dad and I drove up to some gnarly pass where the water went in between some rocks. Pretty cool, hadn't unpacked my camera so no pics. Got into B-ham that night and ate at a really good Mexican restaurant. They had some amazing salsa. Tuesday we hit some Galbraith, it was some pretty sick ridding. A ton of drop offs and jumps everywhere. I finally found a pretty long downhill run following a ridge line which was pretty rad. It was so good to just get out and hold it wide open for a while.
After we got back and got changed up, Tash and I went shopping and I picked up some fresh Nikes. You'll just have to see them, hahaha. For b-fast we picked up a bacon doughnut. It was amazing needless to say.
Now for the bummer, in the interest of time and the fact that we could only watch the kids meal instead of the Big Macs we decided to skip Whistler and Crankworks. Just eh...FYI, it takes a long time to drive across the country and didn't want to be pressed for time. Instead we drove up to check out Mount Baker. Pretty freaking sick dude. Definitely impressed.
The trail leading to the top. Those of you who know how much I like walking can understand why we didn't take it.
Here is a picture of the mountain but it was acting a little shy and never came out from the cloud cover.
Coming off the mountain we swung off the road to check out some massive trees and a waterfall. Once again I was pretty impressed, you know how the saying goes....here ya go.
The time in Bellingham was too short but me and the old man had crafted a route back that would hit some of the primer riding spots in the country. First stop was Deer Valley in Park City. Been a few years (four) since I was there last and it didn't work out so well for me. Broke my chain twice, crashed and DNF'd and picked up my first set of stitches. The trails were still pretty good and I think I found the place where I ate it, rode it this time. Dad was having a blast but we had to pack it up after a lap and roll on. Here's a picture from the highest point on the XC course.
Then it was like a ton of hours of driving. Dunno, just sat down the entire day. Finally made it to Moab, Utah. Once again, not my favorite riding place, but I couldn't get rid of the smile on my face. Tons of fun and focusing.
Making sure to stay hydrated during these long road rides was super important, luckily I had some Dr. P.
The super interesting scenery on the way to Moab, don't fall asleep.
After a easy two hours of play time we hit the road again, well not literally but you know...Couple few hours later we found ourselves in Vail, Colorado. Quick side note, the base (like where the cars are parked) is at 8,500 feet. I think the highest we climbed was around 9,000 or 9,500. Ouch. The trails were pretty fun and more technical than I thought they were going to be. The maps weren't the best and we were getting hungry so we pinned it down the mountain.
Everything else was pretty boring from Denver on so no more pics. And mom broke my car so we had to cut off riding at Bump and Anniston, and some stuff in Arkansas. Oh well, still a pretty swell trip. I had to get a picture with Colorado in it to prove that I was there so here it is.
So that's it. I'm working on uploading the rest of the pictures to the book and adding a link. But in the meantime take a look at some of the stuff we missed. And it looks like we missed a lot. And I even added a theme song too.
So that's it folks, I'll add some more soon.
Keep that throttle TAC'd out.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
So Long
Well I wasn't going to write another before I left but I needed something to do so I added some more. The last week of camp is over and I'm pretty happy about it, it's a bummer because it was a good time in between all the bad times and crazy kids
I've still got a few more hours before I leave for the ATL and the plane that is waiting there. I still haven't finished packing yet. Probably should get on that.
I'm fumbling with stuff to write about, but I'll have something soon. There's a double meaning to that one, but you won't be able to figure it out.
Anyways, before I start making more of a fool than I already am I'm signing off. But I'm leaving you with some amazing movies. The first one is the definition of super pumped. The second is so incredibly exciting I just had to go out and buy a leaf blower. Thank you buddy, it was all you.
How to Buy a Leaf Blower -- powered by eHow.com
I've still got a few more hours before I leave for the ATL and the plane that is waiting there. I still haven't finished packing yet. Probably should get on that.
I'm fumbling with stuff to write about, but I'll have something soon. There's a double meaning to that one, but you won't be able to figure it out.
Anyways, before I start making more of a fool than I already am I'm signing off. But I'm leaving you with some amazing movies. The first one is the definition of super pumped. The second is so incredibly exciting I just had to go out and buy a leaf blower. Thank you buddy, it was all you.
How to Buy a Leaf Blower -- powered by eHow.com
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Summa Time Healing
Hahahahaha. I'm having fun. Just thinking about life. I've got some good ideas going, we'll see how they plan out though.
I'm so mellowed out right now, it was a good day. I worked on some projects around the house and built some more jumps. In case I forget to write a blog before this weekend (which I probably will) I was typing one out tonight. I was going to save it for a surprise but I can't wait.
Saturday night I'm flying out to Washington state to hang with the sister for a few days. I'm meeting up with Dad and we're driving up to Crankworks for a few days too. Then it's a long drive back with plenty of riding along the way. Yes, I said Crankworks. Did I mention that I'm awesome?
So yeah, just wanted to throw that out there. Haha, have fun on the east coast suckers!!
I'm going to be tac'ed out for the next few weeks. Keep it real 'merica!
Oh yeah, I added some picture from my accident. They were taken three for four days after it happened, once I was able to walk around a bit. I'm healing up just fine, I haven't really ridden since but don't worry I still got it, haha!
Check out that sponsor repping! Damn I'm good.
I'm so mellowed out right now, it was a good day. I worked on some projects around the house and built some more jumps. In case I forget to write a blog before this weekend (which I probably will) I was typing one out tonight. I was going to save it for a surprise but I can't wait.
Saturday night I'm flying out to Washington state to hang with the sister for a few days. I'm meeting up with Dad and we're driving up to Crankworks for a few days too. Then it's a long drive back with plenty of riding along the way. Yes, I said Crankworks. Did I mention that I'm awesome?
So yeah, just wanted to throw that out there. Haha, have fun on the east coast suckers!!
I'm going to be tac'ed out for the next few weeks. Keep it real 'merica!
Oh yeah, I added some picture from my accident. They were taken three for four days after it happened, once I was able to walk around a bit. I'm healing up just fine, I haven't really ridden since but don't worry I still got it, haha!
Check out that sponsor repping! Damn I'm good.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Lazy Sunday Part 2
So it's been pretty slow and stready down in the south. I wanted to point out how lazy I've been by not even thinking of a better title for this post. What have I been doing since the last post? Working at camp, working at home, and lots of hanging out.
I did actually go shopping with Mom the other day. You will probably make fun of me for saying this but I don't really know what to do if I'm not riding my bike every single day. This is the first summer where I haven't been traveling every weekend to races. Strange. Anyways it was fun spending some time goofing off in Atlanta.
I guess before I go futher, I should give ya an update on my face and everything. Face is healing up good, some scaring but nothing too bad. I finally look some what normal and another week or so I'll be back to normal-ish. The elbow is pretty good too, I can't really open any spagetti jars but I can live with that. The problem with crashing on your face (well, one of the problems) is it takes a little while to actually feel good enough to go out and ride, i. e. rest and recover. My great idea of crashing just before the most important races of the season kind of screwed up my plans. I took almost a week and a half off the bike and with the time I missed from work and some other issues dictated my plans for the rest of the season.
I'm pretty much taking the rest of the season off. Skipping nationals and just doing some local races. It's a bit of a bummer but you've got to play with the cards you have instead of seaking some under the table (not like I ever do that, hehehe).
In other news, I'd ask somebody to come down here and race me on my downhill track but I know everybody in Brevard is just too scared. I put some more dirt on a few of the jumps and smoothed out some other places. Looks good. It's not 100% finished, but when is anything?
So since this was a semi-depressing post and my attention span drifted to motocross videos on youtube I'll cut out. But I left you with some good vids. First one you probably won't be able to find anywhere else but it's two riders ripping it up on some Stumpjumpers and the second is another good rider hitting some lines at Schaldaming, one of my favortie DH tracks. Enjoy.
Later 'merica.
I did actually go shopping with Mom the other day. You will probably make fun of me for saying this but I don't really know what to do if I'm not riding my bike every single day. This is the first summer where I haven't been traveling every weekend to races. Strange. Anyways it was fun spending some time goofing off in Atlanta.
I guess before I go futher, I should give ya an update on my face and everything. Face is healing up good, some scaring but nothing too bad. I finally look some what normal and another week or so I'll be back to normal-ish. The elbow is pretty good too, I can't really open any spagetti jars but I can live with that. The problem with crashing on your face (well, one of the problems) is it takes a little while to actually feel good enough to go out and ride, i. e. rest and recover. My great idea of crashing just before the most important races of the season kind of screwed up my plans. I took almost a week and a half off the bike and with the time I missed from work and some other issues dictated my plans for the rest of the season.
I'm pretty much taking the rest of the season off. Skipping nationals and just doing some local races. It's a bit of a bummer but you've got to play with the cards you have instead of seaking some under the table (not like I ever do that, hehehe).
In other news, I'd ask somebody to come down here and race me on my downhill track but I know everybody in Brevard is just too scared. I put some more dirt on a few of the jumps and smoothed out some other places. Looks good. It's not 100% finished, but when is anything?
So since this was a semi-depressing post and my attention span drifted to motocross videos on youtube I'll cut out. But I left you with some good vids. First one you probably won't be able to find anywhere else but it's two riders ripping it up on some Stumpjumpers and the second is another good rider hitting some lines at Schaldaming, one of my favortie DH tracks. Enjoy.
Later 'merica.
Brendan Fairclough and Curtis Keene in Santa Cruz from Taylor Sage on Vimeo.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Lazy Sunday
I might have used that title before...hmmm. Don't know. Oh well what does it matter. It's turning out to be one of those days. Last week has been pretty slow. I've mostly been chilaxing at the house waiting for my injuries to heal up. It's been pretty slow going but I finally got the stitches out of my face yesterday. It feels SO much better you have no idea. Hopefully within a few days I'll be able to eat normally and do other normal things people do with their mouths, like talk. And smile.
Anyway, back to Saturday. I mean Sunday. Getting my days mixed up. It's the summer time isn't that supposed to happen? Looks like I'm going shopping with the parents since I can't really ride yet. My computer is sort of dying too so I'm typing this whole thing out on my touch which is a real pain by the way. But heavens no! I can't let my loyal three people who occiationly read my blog down. I miss my computers spell check and I'm sure you guys do too by this point.
There was something else I was going to say but I can't remember what it was. Well I'll have to end it there I guess. Just doing work and finding projects around the house to work on. Nothing special just regular here. I would add some movies or something at this point but I can't really do that without my computer so I'll just tell ya to go check out the Yeti cycles page. There's a feature about a trip the guys took to California and my boy Gwin is litterally completely sideways on an xc bike. Wow.
Yeah he does that on the reg.
T
Anyway, back to Saturday. I mean Sunday. Getting my days mixed up. It's the summer time isn't that supposed to happen? Looks like I'm going shopping with the parents since I can't really ride yet. My computer is sort of dying too so I'm typing this whole thing out on my touch which is a real pain by the way. But heavens no! I can't let my loyal three people who occiationly read my blog down. I miss my computers spell check and I'm sure you guys do too by this point.
There was something else I was going to say but I can't remember what it was. Well I'll have to end it there I guess. Just doing work and finding projects around the house to work on. Nothing special just regular here. I would add some movies or something at this point but I can't really do that without my computer so I'll just tell ya to go check out the Yeti cycles page. There's a feature about a trip the guys took to California and my boy Gwin is litterally completely sideways on an xc bike. Wow.
Yeah he does that on the reg.
T
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