Friction Free Season

With an eye on completing 3 races in the NUE MTB100 Series. I had concerns regarding my "nether-region". I feel safe and secure that I will be friction free.

Beljum Budder provides maximum protection from chafing and other friction related problems. Used by some of the biggest names in endurance cycling, Our surprisingly light, yet highly effective formula contains a unique blend of soothing botanicals, essential vitamins and other ingredients which have been specifically designed to address the lubrication needs of the long distance athlete while eliminating some of the harsh chemicals found in other balms.
Beljum Budder delivers superior performance and comfort when needed yet easily washes clean with soap and water. Go ahead, "slip" into something a little more comfortable with Beljum Budder. The Natural Choice for Chafing Protection!

La Ruta de los Conquistadores

Looking for a challenge? I don't know if you have ever heard of this race...if not be sure to! If you are then you are aware that this year over 200 racers from all around the world will race 4 days, 360 KM though deep mud, river crossings not to mention the over 14,000 meters of climbing.

2x10 Coming 2009?

As reported at Bike Radar Component manufacturer SRAM has announced a complete new high-end mountain bike groupset to be available mid-year 2009. Dubbed ‘XX’ the new group “will exceed the demands of the cross-country athlete through all-new technologies focused on precision, efficiency, and weight,” according to SRAM. Like the Red road group, it will be a true joint development between the SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ divisions.

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Sluggishness

Sluggishness-
adjective 1. indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy

One would think that being unemployed would be like hooky without the guilt. I should be out enjoying this great time of year; Sunny cools days, fall foliage and no place to be. Unfortunately I don’t have the energy which is bizarre since I am not doing anything that uses any energy. What I do the entire day is sit on the couch searching job boards and websites. I guess it is guilt…guilt to enjoy myself since I don’t have a job
So with this in mind I am forcing myself to at least sit in on a Spin class at the YMCA tonight. A few friends have also scheduled three different rides Sunday. The first is out at Brown County State Park, Indiana. This is one of my favorite trail systems. Brown County has some of the most incredible single track, great climbs which offer some sweet down hill runs. Luckily I don’t have to drive for this ride I should be able to carpool saving me from having to spend as much cash for gas.

Next is a Spokejunkies ride. These rides are always fun…and I am sure heading out to Dillion State Park would not be any different. The problem is that it is over a 2 hour drive. So this one is out!

Finally I bumped into an old friend of my who I have been out on a ride with for several years has asked me to join him and his girlfriend at our local trail Landen Deerfield. This is not only the smartest choice since I can ride to the trail system but also a great chance to get caught up with a friend.

Credit Crunch Hits Our Home

Not the usual postings you are accustomed to here but I have sad news to report.

As of 3:01 pm Monday October 27, 2008 the company I work for was forced to decrease their employee size by 50% across the nation. This has affected nearly 150 people with husband wives children and family that are dependent on them for not just the money their jobs brought but also the confidence that tomorrow is going to be OK. I know this because I am part of the 50% who is now a statistic. I am not sure what happens next. I have done the basics to start the new job hunt...updated my resume, Monster and Careerbulider.com profiles.

It is hard to not feel like I have let my future wife (Snaps) down. We have just under eight weeks till our wedding. We have some big dreams that are not paid for yet. It is going to take some serious attention and budgeting. We are not going to lose our home, we aren't going to have to eat cat food. Between the two of us we do have an emergancy fund even though much of this money has been earmarked as wedding and honeymoon funds.

I know with her love for me and mine for her we can not only have the wedding we both want but continue to have the life we deserve. Be it filled with tuna-noddle casseroles but it will be one of LOVE.