Goals and Progress

There comes a point when one sets goals and another much better point when those goals become within reach. With the close of my first collegiate seasons I've reached and exceeded many goals set from a year ago, Cat 3 in cross and road now. As of recently a collegiate A in all seasons (mtb, cx and road), won a few races and took the top step in the Men's B Omnium in the ACCC in road, 3rd in CX D1, rode well at mountain bike nationals back in October and even took the front row call up for the first lap during the team relay.

 

Now this was pretty darn cool, oh so pro #3 Nats plate too! 

Its very rewarding to see progress, in strength physically and mentally both on and off the bike. Progress in race results and attitude. Feeling fitter than I ever have, massively faster than this time even a year ago, looking forward to the rest of 2014, and into '15, with big goals set. Many national championship events in my sights, a SM 100 PR, three collegiate seasons, maybe some upgrades, and organizing a mountain bike race of my own for VT. Representing two teams in events all over the country while trying to be an ambassador for the sport by spreading stoke and good vibes.

In the lead on the dirt
Good feels in the legs recently

The support of teammates, friends, and family, on and off the bike while racing and training throughout the seasons has made all of this possible. Shout outs to everyone that helped out, Luke for the best leadouts, those who worked with me in the breaks, everyone that attempted to teach me how to race smarter, the co-drivers for interesting conversation and DJing during all of the Van rides, everybody that drove to and from, the team parents graciously letting a bunch of crazy college kids sleep and eat for free, all of those who spectated and cheered, East Coasters for fixing the machines and supplying sound advice, Jacob for loaning me race wheels during a majority of road the season, everyone else who loaned me bikes parts wheels or clothes throughout the year, those really fast and super nice guys for inspiring greatness, the cool kids that got me in way over my head during training rides, all of the great new and old friends from throughout the racing community that made chasing guys clad in spandex around in circles so much fun every weekend, everyone that shares this grateful and friendly attitude towards racing bikes, and everyone that has been following me along this crazy journey.

Lots of friends were certainly made this year.

Just keep on rolling