New Record!

After a hard run into my rest week I cranked out a 30 second faster time then my previous record up Mt. Scott from last year. Let it also be known that Brain stayed with me up the whole climb. Trackies can be fast?

Time to go ride.

This photo was taken a few minutes ago. The first race of the season is just 20 days away. I am super stoked for this upcoming year. Thanks to my coach Julie Carter and my teammates like Collin (who rode me off his wheel at 40mph) for pushing me!

Stuff

What can you do with this stuff?

She just sits up there and stares at it for hours.

Santa came early to the complex. MSU Cycling supports other cycling teams.

That canister is already dirty just running it a few passes! Man that thing sucks!

Da Hood

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Ahh good times

Shame on Ice Update:

"What are you nimrods doing back here." ProtectionMan Dan asks a group of Shamers in the back of the 'DuckTape Express'.

"Holiday Cheer Dan, we are writing a Christmas Carol." Mucker glees.

"Yup, Danno, we are writing the '12 Penalties of Hacksaw', Trademark tunes his gazoo.


Last weekend, Shame on Ice (3-3) sledded into the Breck Arena to challenge the Bulls (2-4-1) in a Winter Beer League (WBL) match-up. It was the first time the two teams have competed. Target's 59 minute Beer League shutout streak was ended at 62 as the Bulls scored on the still frozen Shame 3 minutes into the contest.


"On the 12th game of Shame, Hacksaw took a penalty, now the league has sat him down to watch three" Hacksaw bellows.

"He had, 12 Knees a Kneeing, 11 Elbows Flying, 10 Cross Checks" Mucker sings the list of infractions.


The Bulls extended their lead in the first period to 2, with a goal 7 minutes into the game. Target was peppered with shots throughout the contest and saved 36 of 38 Bulls shots.


"9 Two-Handed Slashes, 8 Smart Arse-Comebacks, 7 Wicked hip-checks, 6 Scorekeepers numbers" Mucker sings.


TIMMAY cut into the lead at the 10:17 mark of the second period, assisted by Slick and Bezerker.

"TIM-MAY!!" Timmay, Timmayed.

Slick tied the game at the 9:34 mark of the third period, assisted by TIMMAY and Bezerker.

"Nice pass TIM-MAY" Slick congratulates.

"Well Thank You Kindly sir" TIMMAY…..speaks.


"5 TRIP---PING CA---LLS"


Shame on Ice (3-3-1) tied the Bulls (2-4-2) by a tally of 2-2. The "DuckTape Express" was repaired and picked up the gang after the game to take them to the next road game, next Tuesday, when the Shame (3-3-1) take on the Admirals (1-6) at Augsburg College, puck drops at 9:45pm.


" 4 Boarding Majors, 3 Game Suspension, 2 Butt Ends,

And the Referee just happened to FALL DOWN !!" The whole Shame sings.


Have a happy and safe Holiday Season

#4

Santa!!!

Please mark me down for one of these.

Thank you.

Sometimes...

it's crazy when someone you knew along time ago and haven't seen in over ten years facebooks you. Like they got a kid or two, married, big house, dog and doing god knows what.

Have you ever met up with and old friend that facebooked you?

288oz curls

It aint easy.

My bro's dog.

-7

Like I want to come home to that...

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Collin got second the other day by lapping the field with Crosby. Metro didn't make the break so I tried to go with all the moves going across. I went with all the moves till I moved off the back little over 40min in.

I was able early in the race get off the front a couple times in moves that I though were going to stick... None would last more than a couple of laps. Legs were there my mind wasn't.

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The gym is giving me muscles where I have never had any before. Like on my legs! You can really feel it in the headwinds.

Detroit...

was hit by shooting Stars last night. Don't worry the world isn't going to end... yet.

Last Race is this Weekend.

First race of the season is a little over a month away!!! Get on it!!!

Training Tip of the Day

When it's cold outside a couple pulls of Hot 100 will warm you up right so.

What next?

First my Cosmos failed me the other day.

My first TT lost its cover so my friend let me use his trusty TT.

WTF over

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Pony says, he "breaks shit likes its his business."

I don't...

Slap Shot 3.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO What the fuck!!! I cried when I saw the preview before I watched "Wanted."

Please stop ruining "One of the Best Top Ten Sports Movies Ever!" (Sports Illustrated, ESPN.com, The Sporting News)

I... Can't... Someone please just kick me in the balls.

A Little Windy But...

60 degrees isn't bad.

Need Warmer Weather?

I will be staying down here over the winter break training. We will be doing a few 140 mile rides and plenty long days in the saddle. I also be making trips up to Mt. Scott in OK. I have floor space and you can stay down here for a couple weeks if you want. Cost will be a case of Summit per week.

If you need a sprint workout I am sure Josh Carter or Les Akins will give you one.

Email me if interested.

Why Do I Worry Every Time Martin Skoula Is Around The Puck?

It might be becouse his +/- is -5 or this:

Or this:

Or this:

Gezzzzzzz

I Love Hockey

Sloppy seconds

I am Kind of a Big Deal

Wow what a week!!!





Long drive up with Fancy Pants, Wild v Stars hockey game (Thanks Bro!!!)they lost. So I am 0-2. I am never going to a Wild/Stars game again! Turkey day with some intervals. Went to get a hair cut and concert Friday night. Drove to Iowa. Thanks to the Little Guy crew we didn't have to sleep outside!!! Francis raced got last but the most entertaining down hill... I think some video will be out soon.

Long week...

Finally...

A easy week! 3 times a week in the gym, plus intervals and 2-3 4hr a week rides equal tiredness.

Next year baby! Can you speak Dutch? I know "left" and "right."

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Why doesn't my cat catch more flies?

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I'll be home Wednesday. Going out with Leslie for dinner Wednesday night and A turkey(plus pyramid intervals she doesn't know about, Happy Thanks Giving) ride then going out with Fancy Pants Friday night with... Then hitting up Jingle Cross for some mad drinking. We have sleeping bags and more beer than we can drink, need floor space.

Will be able to ride for like an hour Friday morning, who is in?

I Miss the Old Days.

We recked house in this turny while drinking lots!

Eagles Canyon Raceway

It was a high school race with some category racing. But really put on for the high school'ers.

That dude in the 40+ race just rides away at the end...

Congrats to "The Gun Show"

It's official, Alex is getting called up to the big show. Good job dude!!!

4th Place...

Jealous Skibby?

Please please please...

Take music off your blogs... It's ruining my Current flow. And it annoys the hell out of me.

No one cares you like to listen to Rush or Michael Bolton... I want to listen to my music when I read your crap.

Thank you.

I Love You Too Alex

Ready Grizz?

HR avg.: 150bpm.
Ride time: 3.5hrs
Avg. Speed: 20.3

Training is going well.

Pics and a cool Vid.

Todder is in the house!
Asian cat?

Pony's room again. I love going in there and just kicking things around. It's fun.

The Weekend is Over!

I like it when the weekend ends. I can finally get some rest and stay on a focused schedule.
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Halloween was fun. I really didn't have any plans and just roamed around with the posse till we found a party with a Twister.
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Training is going well. I think Friday I had my best ride. I drank 4 beers then went out. Yesterday I hit some sort of wall (See above)but still lifted that night. Then today went really well. The tap will have to be shut off soon... :(
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The fast German/American Stefan Rothe did well the other day coming 3rd in a TT that "France Armstrong" won.
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I though the last Bikethrow pod cast was... Not their best work.

I Feel Shame.

I went to the game and the Wild lost like bitches. The best part of the game is the "Ice Girls." They do what snotty little kids do on the ice in MN. Where's our "Ice Girls?" I had great company with Josie and her dad and Peter the doctor. Photos should be up soon.

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I also just pulled out a 1/4" sliver, thanks to the Velodrome.

TX Tough

Come on down, it's worth it.

Wild Game Tonight!!!!

Forecast: Sunny

It was kind of windy though. A cold front must be moving in.

Sneak Attack!!!

I had the gym on campus this morning all by myself, listening to some good tunes playing on the gyms radio. Then a class entered. The atmosphere changed ever so slightly. Wait, did the music change too? Yes it did. What are they playing? I hear some mention of donations... Crowns... Savior... Knees NOOO!!!!

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Can you believe that the teacher actually put this shit on? Needless to say I didn't finish my work out and hit the showers. I guess for the sake of being tolerant I'll be bring my iPod.

Or file a complaint.

Or both.

Hairy Shorts

RIP
Today is a sad day in "Lalla Land."

Last Race

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First race is only a couple months away.

...

I vote for the best person for the job. No matter what political party they belong to.

Single party voters will destroy America. You can quote me on that.

Little Kitty

Just lost her baby making capabilities.

She seems a little more feisty, like she knows and is biting me more.

Yes...

That's a medium drink. The Whataburger by my pad also has a sign that says "One Nation Under God Indivisable" painted on a window. The burger is not as good as a Butter Burger from Culvers.

Here Kitty Kitty.

"Living the dream"

I think I’m starting to fully realize what this phrase mean. You are the maker of your own future. You’re in control. If you have ever felt you could have or should have you need to really think on how you could have.

Right at this moment as you read this. I am doing something that is truly what I want to do. I’m not ever going to leave a “what if” on the table.

Just a few moments ago I was leg wrestling the cutest girl and the cycling team won the best float in the Home Coming Parade.

My advice: life is way to short. If you don’t live your dream, you’re better off dead.

I'm not sure I know any other way.

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O yeah and I also got in 5 hours today on the bike.

The French Aint Got Shit

A few beers and a couple hours later.
How long did it take the French to build?

Friday...

beer time! And yes it's part of my training program.

Training

So... Starting soon I'll actually be on a training program with a coach and stuff. This will be my first time with and actual program, not just riding around like I normal do...

Little Pony's Stable

Thanks Leslie...

So as most of you all know I have a tattoo I got when I was younger... Well I'm thinking maybe one more.

I think I want to get "Living (or "Live")the dream" In writing on my other arm. Like a... Whole different part of my life kind of thing.

Should I go with "Living" or "Live." I like Living better.

In Life You Just Have to...Give'r

Horner

So Chris, what are you going to do now that Lance is going to be on your team. You both like each other right? I think you should maybe think about going to college... Like Midwestern State University.

Camel

So Wiki calls me up... "Yo dudes you gots a girlfriend yet" I said "No" then he says "call me back when you do" and that was it... Crazy...Well Wiki this was about as close I've been to a camels toe in a long time.

Took this on the ride today. O yeah I'm back riding. Have fun racing cross you shmucks.

2 years ago...

On this day Leslie and I met for the first time.

I had to be reminded... By her of course.

She still hasn't posted for awhile. I hear she might have rode her bike the other day.

Do What?

So I'm still not training. Has it been one week or two? I think allergies were a big contributor to my lack of performance not over training. I'm missing some sweet rides with a recovering Josh Carter who is fast I guess. I do get to ride a little to school and back though.

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Matt Fox from MSU and Minnesota's own Elana Dorr had a good Track National showing (way to jump on that one Bikethrow.)

You guys will get a kick out of this... So you all remember Eugene Chacherine, well he didn't disappoint again with crashing... I think the first time was on the rollers right next to Fox (who said it was funny as hell.) Then again on the track during a match sprint. If you can find a picture of his new bike I hear it's sweet!!! I wonder if he has crash replacement insurance.

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And here's a photo of the "Queen of the Complex" Cadence.

Hold Your Damn Wheel!!!

The Writing Has Been on The wall...

I just wasn't looking at it.

I'm done for 3 weeks.

Well...

"The Gun Show" got 10th. I would have had more fun taking that money to a strip club. I lasted only 25 min. Only a couple more races, then my season will be over.


I'm the last dude in the clip.
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Leslie hasn't posted again for a long time.

Are you TX Tough?

I will soon see tomorrow night. It'll be my first big race against "PROs." $25,000 prize package and a $2,500 two lap to go prime.

Meet Cadence.

I kind of took resposiblilty for her(someone found her)and my friend Josie named her. I'm not really a big cat guy, but what the hell, she poops in her litter box already. I guess I'll keep her for a little while.

Second and Third races

Last nights race was held in a cool Italian town, they also gave us a free pasta dinner afterwords. Boyd got 9th I think. I was able to go work the front for a lap to try to bring back an early break and help the team a little. then it was over after 40 min. It was fun racing side by side Hank Vogels for awhile. I think next year at these races I'll be able to actually really help the team out.

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Tonight we'll race again then the long drive home.

Later

First Race

First race is done. It was hard, I pulled out with 5 to go. Boyd got 7th, Collin and Todd stuck in well to the end. Brian Jensen won.

Dewy and I also made fun of GP for not being there...

You Can't Live Life Worried About "What ifs"

School started and my classes look to be cool enough. That History thing is ending up a bigger deal then I originally though... Like real work.

Next up, Gateway Cup.

I Won a Race at the Track Last Night and...

Broke my Collarbone.

Sorry guys, I was all pumped up to do my job at HHH.

See you all in Texas in a couple days.

Good Luck Joe!!!

In Finland. When will Eric Carter and Joe figure out you can't make that much money in skiing in the U.S. But if you do it right by living at your girlfriend's house and eat her food you might be able to survive racing full time.

Any takers ladies?

Joe you're always welcome to come to MSU for cycling.

Trademark Infringement

I guess I might have to change the name of the blog or pay royalties!!! Do you you think Shame On Ice will sue me? That darn team has at least 3 lawyers on it... It would be hard to tell though.

History

I am now in charge of a Supplemental Instruction Class!!! So... Like a teacher. Watch out Super-Rookie and Tuffy!

I Want to go Back to School

Can I leave MN yet?

New Dog Kickers

The dog. My mom says, "He's soooo cute." Blaaa

The kicks.
Thank you Nalini!!!

5th

I didn't need to catch any trains last weekend. Whats up guys? I need to get a better kick...

Non Pre-registration Fees Need to End

At first I wrote a long essay, but it just didn’t come out right. I’m a simple person with simple questions, so I’m sticking to the K.I.S.S. way of thinking.

1.Why do I have to pay ten dollars more if I don’t pre-register?
2.If I can’t pay thirty five dollars, but I have twenty five will promoters take my money the day of a race or turn me away?
3.What happens if I don’t have a credit card, checking account or internet to pre-register with?
4.Is it better for a race promoter to get twenty five dollars the day of a race then to get none at all?
5.Why don’t promoters keep the same price for providing the same service?
6.Pre-registration is a form of discrimination against cash, isn’t it?
7.What happens if I pre-register then don’t go?
8.How come I can’t get a refund?
9.…Add your own question.

Cat. 2

I now am.

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Collin won another race last night.

You Can Make More...

Donating sperm then you can if you win a bike race, plus you'll have more fun doing it. My teammate Collin won a race the other day in Indiana. It was sweet! We made $5.00 an hour.

We were marked before the race because of our MSU kits...

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Tour of Ohio was hard and on the last day I was able to work on the front a little to bring a break back for Francis. MY legs were starting to come a round and I got some well broken in shoes from my friend in Texas. Its cool when you look down and see 30mph and you still feel great.

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Next up

Sergery at the VA to get rid of that darn corn and more racing.

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I can't wait to go back to school!

My NVGP View

Is there a race going on up there?

Tour of Ohio

Is hard

No I don't hATe You

I just don't have the internet and I'm riding my bike lots. So till I find a permanent internet connection This blog is on hold.

I'm not quiting like: Tuffy, Smithers, Sickboy or like Super-Rookie should.

I'll see you all on the road.

Eric Wins Snake Alley!!!!

And Grumpy's is having a leaders jersey circle jerk tonight.

Dewey wins the P/1/2 race... and the 30s+...!!!! He can now eat for a few weeks.

Good job everyone.

Found Internet!!!

In Iowa with the team.

I didn't get any points at Opus...

We race the next 3 days

Grades

Three "A"s and a "C" in English.

GPA 3.7

I would like to thank my family, especially my grandparents. Without them I would not be able to live the dream. I LOVE YOU Grandpa and Grandma!!!!

I seem to have a knack for History. I think next year I'll be leading the Supplemental Instruction class. ;)

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I'm leaving today if I get my frame or not. I am going crazy down here!

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Good luck to my teammates that are going to Belgium this summer. Colt is going with the Cycling Center and Jason is going alone, staying at a crazy Belgium's house.

Wanted: MSU Cycling Team Director

Do you think you have what it takes, or know some one?

It's paid.

Info here

#1 Fan!!

Photos From Nationals

You're Either Fast, or You're Not.

I'm not. The road race was a cool course with a climb at mile... Go. I started last and quickly sprinted on the out side and started the climb around the top 75 or so. That's when I started the slow man drift and ended up in a 20+ man "chase group." When we got over the climbs we were holding a nice 39-42 MPH on the flats trying to catch the peloton. When we made the turn into the feed zone we could see them up the road but we never caught them. My race was over in the first 3 min. Alex "The Gun Show" Boyd got 10th in the road race and 3rd in the crit. Our team was a little disappointed that we were not able to take home some stars and bars. Next year the team will be on a new direction and be stronger then ever.

Till then

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I'm not going to be home till after I get my new frame that's being shipped here. Should be this week.

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Noonan get well buddy!!!!! Here is to a speedy recovery!!!!

A Formal Affair

This band practices playing in the climbing tower next to were we live.

This band rocks, check them out here.

First Year of College is Done...

Only 4+ years to go!!!

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We are off to Colorado tomorrow. I'll just be racing the RR and cheering in the crit and TTT. But the real question will be; Will I make it back in time for Opus? I think I will... If I don't sleep and drive fast!

I Don't Like Hills.

Put me on the front and I'll gladly work all day. But a time trial AND up hill?


I have never... Used a skinsuit, TT helmet, clip on bars, TT bike, disk wheel, yeah I'm all about the TTs.

Farm Girl?

I think not... Thanks Francis!
On a side note Frances will be racing in MN for a couple of days.

Do you hear that?

The diesel is coming

From Texas he comes with a big guns
Charging north till the battle has won

Here he comes over the hill
Not a rider on his wheel

Cross wind you not a chance
For the diesel is charging past

To the front he goes
Burning riders as he solos

Do you here that?

In the end there can only be one
The diesel has just won

Next time you toe the line
Make sure you’re hook up to the diesel or you’ll be left far behind.

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My teammate found a place to stay in MN.

Nationals

Looks like I'll be going and hopefully I'll be able to do more of this for the team.
Thanks Leslie for the photo.
I'm very fortunate to be racing with guys who have been racing over in Europe and are stronger then most, Like "The Gun Show", Colt and Jason. So my job on this team has been really simple. Do as much as possible and keep my guys out of the wind while keeping breaks in check and following wheels. So far it's been a good season and I look forward coming home in the next week. Looks like I'll be driving home on the 12th so I might make the Opus!

Senator Norm Coleman's Office...

Doesn't suck.

DOD, VA, ARMY...

What do they all have in common? They all Fucken' suck.

This Is How We Do

MSU Race Weekend

I didn't go down but I also left the race early... To get the podium girls ready of course. Pics will be up for that soon.

Thanks to the UT guys for this!

I Don't Need a Title

Why...?

Does the R&A ad in Velonews have Campy shifters and DA drive train?

Another Race Weekend

Up to 18 races.

We did a cool TT hill climb that I did in 3:46 and I didn't get last, But the "Gun Show" did beat me by almost a minute! A circuit race on a car race course and a nice RR. I was happy in that I didn't get dropped in either and played a good part in the RR. I'll be posting some video and some pics later. Francis got 2nd, Alex 3rd in a little group sprint.

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I also cracked my new 16.5 pound bike... Damit!!! I'm not sure how it happened but doing the TT I was pushing on the back of the saddle hard and heard a pop! I'll be getting in touch with Pedal Force today. It's all about the Watts!

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The allergies are still looming.

15 Races so Far This Season

I'm kind of jealous Opus has started... I really want to do some of those. You boys really look pasty white!

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With all this talk that Super is doing about the Duluth Stage race it's like a broken record... I'm going to Iowa. I would rather have fun racing Snake Alley as a Cat.3 for my first time.

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Finally starting to kill these allergies. I got 5th in a 1,2,3 Wednesday Crit. Not many people should up though, it was to windy...

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Leslie I think is coming down next week. I'm still not sure how she is going to make it from the airport to where I live in the ghetto.

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I'm still looking for a place for my friend to stay over the summer. Come on folks lets show a little "Minnesota nice."

This is not him

More Photos

The Matts. Fox and Sauls.

Not a HED wheel in sight. :(

Here is a head shot though.

The rest of the team went down to Fort Davis for a stage race... The "van" ran out of gas, in the desert... I'm glad there wasn't enough room for me to go down. I heard they started to eat each other. This is what a survivor told me. Half of this is true, you pick which half.