“The battle to keep body fat at bay during times of celebration and feasting – that’s the latest challenge. It’s already underway. My weight has gone up by 4 pounds, and my body fat has increased by 2%. With about 6 hours of training last week and a constant influx of calories from celebrations and…

“This is it race fans! The Montana State Cyclocross Championships will be held this Sunday November 18th at Historic Fort Missoula. As a Championship race, double points will be awarded and State Championship Medals are on hand for the top three places in all categories (provided the rider is a resident of Montana and holds…

Last weekend I bought (Finally) cookware.  It is the first time I have owned real cookware.  While I was house sitting I used my friends stainless steel to make Annies Pasta.  What a pleasure it was to cook with real equipment. My mind set-a-dreaming. How nice it would be to have a fry pan and…

Howdy, Missoula mavericks! Calling all thrill-seekers and brew-loving bandits, because this blog post is serving up a double dose of adventure – and maybe a side of adrenaline rush! ‍♂️ Yesterday, yours truly and my trusty riding buddy Larry decided to tackle a long-awaited loop: the Reservation Divide Trail (RDT) in the Nine Mile Valley.…

  Sent to me by my friend Ronnie! I am not sure about the source.

I am lucky to have a friend like Paul and in many ways he is more of a brother to me than anything else. I met Paul Bardis on a mountain bike ride in Plattsburgh New York. I was riding with my girlfriends counselor who invited him to come along as well. We started doing…

Hey, folks! Let’s chat about the heart-stopping, wheel-turning spectacle known as the “Spiral of Death” in the world of cyclocross. Imagine this: a dizzying maze that wraps riders in tighter and tighter circles, only to spit them out like they’ve been through a blender—on two wheels. It’s not just a test of skill; it’s a…

I am currently in first place in the MBRA Cyclocross Series. This weekend I put in some constant results while series leader John Curry was absent.  That is why I say “brief” because after Helena John should take the top spot back.  I am only keeping it warm. Frank Gonzalez should be there as well…

Hello from my apartment (finally) in Missoula Montana. I just woke up from my post trip drive from Kalispell where I attended a great double race weekend of cyclocross, friendships, and extremely painful efforts. This weekend was the “Woodland Cross” race and the “Heron Park Cross Race”. I stayed in Kalispell this weekend at the…

UPDATE 11/8/7: A new infection has started on the other cheek. The main one is flattening but sore, like a burn. Lots of peeling on the sores. UPDATE 11/5/7: Race went well and no damage done. Swelling continues to subside. I am to call the doc today for updates. UPDATE 11/4/7: Going racing. can not…

Yo peeps! Guess where I’m chilling? My friend’s cozy pad, soaking up the good life: blueberry ice cream, classic horror on cable, and (hallelujah!) high-speed internet. The perfect antidote to a stressful week, let me tell you. Sadie the dog went off on her adventures with some lovely ladies, and tomorrow morning, it’s Kalispell-bound for…

The results are in and I have placed 4th in the Mens A category (standings).  In first place was Dave Hartman with 430 points and in second was a tie between Toby Meirbachtol and Doug Shryock with 360 points.  I followed with a skimpy 335 points a far cry from last year when i tied…

 Hello from a house that has behaved bravely and it’s inhabitants are surviving the onslaught of a k9 that misses it’s owner.  Its day 5 of the house-sitting project and things are getting interesting.  I have a race tonight but I fear my chances of doing well are slim due to stress and all the…