Back to long sleeves and leg warmers

After two weeks in Florida, I got back to "Tosa" yesterday afternoon. It was a good trip. Good results by the athletes. The bikes were awesome. Learned that some people run with Jelly Belly's as their secret weapon against fatigue. Even though I'm glad to be off the road finally, I do miss the warm weather (and having maid service). I still feel like it's summer. Walked into a Starbucks in Florida and was jolted into realty that it was November because they had the holiday decoration theme in place. Wisconsin is not neccessarily cold but 50 degrees seems cold when you are coming from 75 degrees. Florida meant riding in shorts and jersey. But now I have to wear a long sleeve and leg warmers when riding (see my lunchtime MTB ride below. Ripping it up! I missed the knobby rubber).




On the way down to Panama City, Ben and I spent the night in Nashville, TN. Found a place to watch the final game of the World Series. Although this picture of Ben's head could have been taken anywhere, I swear it's in Nashville.


Here are all the bikes in transition on race morning. I just finished with last minute checks and I usually hang out just to make sure nothing weird happens before the athletes get done with the swim. The pro women bikes are in the first row (the red ones). Technically I can't help them once the race starts but if I something happens at least I can direct neutral support to help them.


The volunteers have the pro's bike waiting for them as they are leaving transition. This is Jacqui's bike ready to go.

In response to the comment about my bedroom in the last entry. I didn't take a picture of it because it is depressing in there. As of then ( and now) it is just a matress on the floor with a lamp and table. It's workable but I need an "upgrade". Hopefully I can get to that now that I'm in town.


CHEERS AND KEEP ON RIDING!