2 Sixes are better than One

I want to take some time and let you know about the people that keep me moving.

I first stumbled upon Twin Six in late 2006 and right away liked what 

I saw. As the impending move back to the Mid West became more

apparent I wanted to line my self up with what would soon become a phenomenon.

After talking with Brent we realized that we went to High School together and 

coming from a school with 18,000 kids we never new that the other existed.. But that was

almost twenty years ago. 

Once I was firmly planted here in SW Wisco, I got my first T6 set up..

Back then their were only a few items in the collection. I started off with a 

Deluxe jersey and Alp D'huez t shirt.. At the first go of racing in the mid west I looked like a winner with my classic T6 Kit.
Brent and Ryan have a simple goal.
That is to give the cycling world better graphic's and the best cycling clothes on the market.
They are two guys who risked it all to take their love of cycling and make it their life.
Since the humble start they have gone Global ... You can now see them in the pages of
most major cycling magazines, on the backs of the Team Metal riders,, on the racks
of some of the largest cycling retailers and supporting some important causes.
Global Domination was the original credo and that has been achieved,, but
let me tell you that they are not going to stop there.
I could not do it with out the support of these guys and owe them a lot
of thanks for keeping me motivated when I feel like I can go on.
Stay Metal & Ride with Pride..

Nice Grass

Ended the work week and started saturday with a good block of 

single track riding. Bike body and mind are all riding well. 

Getting things prepped for the Loppet up at Maplelag.

Loading up on the single track is going to be a bonus when the wheels start 

spinning on the  Norther Minnesota dirt.. A Time Trail and Short Track

on saturday and then the XC on sunday all while being pampered @ the Richards beautiful resort.

Went up to middle north wisco and ran into some friends who were plucking some pretty kick 

ass music.

3+0+3=6

Packers vs. Vikings ,,, Brewers vs. Twins ,,, and

MNSCS vs. WORS..

This race stood to be a big field and the weather and 

trail conditions were perfect. For what it is worth a very flat course with a small 

climb at the start and a smaller one in the middle.

Some faces were missing Matter and Tristan,, and Brendan

but there was still 80 some for call ups and the word GOOOO.. With the big three not racing  I got the first one with my second place in the MNSCS,, and needless to say

my heart was pounding with 79+ people breathing down my neck. Next up was Nathan ,

who would go on to win the day ,, and then the rest filed... and it was go time. 

I got on H-woods wheel as he charged up the start hill and around the grassy field

and in to the single track.. I was able to bridge up to the end of the front group and it took all I had

to hang on as the pace was fast. 

First lap and second lap kind of blend togother,,with the pain of trying to recover 

from the full out effort.. 

Heading in to the single on the third lap is where the passing seemed to start.. Lap traffic and those with

fresh legs started to make the passing and single track more interesting..

Pulled hard and pushed hard... again not finishing where i want to be,,

could have use a sustained climb to stretch out some gaps..

Came in 21st and worked hard,, and I am hoping to be able to build for Maplelag.

Kid kicked ass racing up an age group so she did not have to race

as a Jr. she said that her chest hurt due to allergies and

still managed to come in 12 over all and 3 in the Age Group... Good 

job kid,,,

Up Next Maplelag!!!!

PARTY ON!!

Wiser not older

A very Happy Birthday to my Loving Lovely Wife...

Crash in to me?

More photos this time from the last Duluth race.

I was happy with the way I was able to fight back but not happy with the way the race started. it is frustrating when at the line you are getting pushed around. Makes me worry about  the race coming up this weekend. Last time I raced it 

their was pushing and shoving before the climb right after the start.
Hoping for a clean race and hoping for a good day in the saddle. Now it is time to get the bike ready would love to get my new wheels built not sure if it will happen.. Until then rest and fuel up..

Not done yet

Photos from the Single Track Attack... Dana does great work taking photos and making to all the races.. This was a frustrating race for me with all the work that was put in to get nipped at the end.. 

All in all so far it has been a great season but so much more work to be done.. I have a lot of people to thank for keeping me going,,but most of 

all  my family for keeping me strong and supporting all the travel. The time I get to spend with Sophia as we criss cross the upper mid west will stay with me for ever...

Purple Tubers

Another week has flown by.. and it is hard to remember all that went on.

All I know is the rain out on saturday gave me time to clean 

bikes and to clean up the work bench.  

Sunday brought sunny sky's and much motivation. While the rest 

of the cycling world was racing some where some how,,,,,, I was out to ride. 

Wanted to take the Pip out for a good ride and make her work just a bit. 

So after crossing the big muddy we followed the river road till we got to the 

bottom of the T-shrumper hill..She did great,,showing that she can climb

a long accent. 

Then down the tv 19 road and back to Wisco. 

The child only ever wants to ride MTB's and I understand but it is not 

always possible,,,plus as I tell her it is good for her to do some speed work on the road. 

 Had some killer Frisbee throwing before 

dinner,, but something was just not right. 

What it was ,,,was I was itching to get out and ride some single track. 

Legs were happy and ready to go... so after a dinner of 

Roasted Peruvian Fingerling Potatoes with crispy bacon and caramelized shallots, Grilled Pork Tenderloin and fresh Green Bean,, I got all suited up and off I went. 

The bike and trail were like one flying and flowing trough the woods as the sun 

went down over the bluff. Exactly what I needed.

Now time to get ready for the test on sunday, The Trek Boarder Battle. This is not my favorite

race course but an important race. The Pace of front is going to be tough and the lap traffic is going to be

thick.  The goal is to get off the line and stay towards the front. We'll see some of the big guns are in 

top form. 

It is also Anna's birthday that day and one of her gifts just showed up in the mail...

I hope that they give her miles and miles of pedaling pleasure.. Thanks Northwave..

Now if you have not yet done it today go and ride your bike,..,.,.,.,