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St. Augustine RR – VeloFest 2014

Excited that I overcame a sinus infection (thanks to ZPak), avoided flats and injuries and FINALLY FINISHED a darn race. The fourth time appeared to be the charm for me, but after just over 8 Months of Cycling I will take it. If not for my lack of focus on the last major turn, I would have finished in the pack with my teammates…but we live and learn! 

Thank you to all my KBS teammates and special thanks Bob’s Bike Shop for constant improvements to my fitting, keeping my bike ready to go and helping me improve my skill-set. 

8 Months On The Bike

I have officially been cycling 8 months now and excited with the progress I have made and determined to learn something every time I am on the bike. I want continue to get in shape and push myself and have a lot of awesome people supporting me. Thanks to everyone at Bob’s Bicycle Shop, Rod, Ben, Kyle, Ray, Mileah, Kyle’s Bike Shop, Team KBS, God for giving some athletic ability (whatever it is) and especially Olga Marchello for putting up with all my insane ideas

Next Challenges are to Improve My Race Performance and Train for the Vuelta de Puerto Rico.

Getting Back to Race Shape

Racing resumes in 2 weeks, time to shed a few pounds and get back on the diet! No more chicken wings, pizza and all the other crap I have been eating during this break.PROPER Diet, Ride, Gym, Study and Work is the theme until Summer! Need to get 8lbs off to get back into form and lean out a bit more.

Cycling Across America – Ride & Event Calendar

Cycling Across America Event & Local Ride Calendars

Cycling Across America really has an excellent collection of events and local rides on their site. You can view local, regional and national calendars and get very detailed information on events and rides. They are incredibly supportive of the events that they have on the calendars. Be sure to visit and like the FB Page for CCA: https://www.facebook.com/CyclingAcrossAmericaFlorida

Race Schedule (Upcoming Events)

Old City Crit and Road Race – St. Augustine, FL (May 10-11)
Team KBS will have racers in both events, I personally will be competing in the Cat 4/5 Road Race on Sunday. Check out the flyer for complete details:  https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-1234

Treasure Coast Cycling Classic – Port St. Lucie, FL (May 17-18)
Team KBS will have racers in both the Stuart Road Race and Tradition Circuit Race. I plan on competing on both days. Check out the flyer for complete details:  https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-219 

State Road Race Championships – Jensen Beach, FL (May 31 & June 1)
Team KBS will have races competing both days in multiple classifications and Age Groups. Check out the flyer for details: https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-1383

2014 XFL(168 Miles)

2014 Cross Florida Ride – Presented by the Spacecoast Freewheelers (SCFW) 

The ride took place on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 and it was a one day ride across the state of Florida from Cocoa Beach (East Coast) to Spring Hill (West Coast). The ride featured 115 miles of somewhat flat roads, then 30-40 miles of climbing, followed by the remaining 15+ miles into a West head wind to the finish. There was even a little “cobble” section on the ride. Long day in the saddle, but some awesome food at the end and a freezing cold spring shower.