BUSTED... They got me!

I looked both ways, I rolled slowly, applied the brakes gently, looked both ways again, and got a ticket for $50!!
Doing my part to stimulate the local economy!

The Edens Girls

Kelly, Mom, Nicole, Alise

snowboarding in the mtns

Just found this from an old phone. Love the picture. Makes me miss snow. We have mtns here in TN, but no snow to go with them.
Look forward to going on a snowboarding trip with Nicole this winter.

Old Race PIcture

I found this old picture, one of my favorites. Makes me look fast?

Nicole, grocery shopping four days after hip surgery

OUCH

That's gotta hurt!

Everyone should have thier own logo:

Nicole making the competition hurt!

Here is Nicole doing a strong pull from this past weekend's criterium road race in Johnson City.

12 Hour Mtb Race at Tsali

We, (TN Valley Bikes) got a team together to do the 12 hour race at Tsali. It was a great time, we finished in the middle of the pack. However we did put the "Fun" in Mountain biking!

On the right is a picture of Drew "Nancy" who did the race SOLO- What an animal!

However, I assume the picture was taken early in the day, because he is still smiling!

Pre -Wedding Lake Party

Nicole and I had our pre-wedding party this past weekend. Instead of going back to WI to have a party we thought it would be great to get our family and some close friends to come down to TN and enjoy a long weekend. It was great to have everyone here. The weekend definetely made for some great memories for Nicole and Andrew!

Gary Fisher Superfly Single Speed Cracked Frame

This is a very sad day for me. After waiting many months in anticipation. Scott (TV Bikes) and I put a lot of careful time in with building up this bike. The bike weighed a measly 21 pounds.Unfortunately the last week it has been raining, until yesterday afternoon. So I took it out to the parking lot at a park nearby.
All was great until I got out of the saddle and pedaled. That is when I heard the sound that broke my heart.... At this point we believe that the frame is defected.Scott and I took a brief video to show the good folks at Trek/Fisher. We assume that they will take good care of me. However still very sad for me!

Roller Derby Knoxville

Old Skool Fun
http://www.hardknoxrollergirls.com/

A Great Idea on Two Wheels..... Always!

I came across this video from a member of the Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. They are trying to get an event like this to happen in Knoxville. A great example of creating a positive cycling experience for a larger audience.

I believe this would get the recreational rider out more. Especially for this group of cyclists, getting the bike "ready" to take into the urban jungle, this idea puts their mind at ease.

Of course these are the people that we need to join our support for the thought of a more bicycle friendly area.

Let me know your thoughts.... http://www.sacbike.org/sacbiking/parking/Valetpkg.htm

Boulder Descent at Raccoon Mtn

This is my buddy Ron tackling the one of the many technical boulders at Raccoon Mtn. in Chattanooga this past weekend.

By far, this is some of the best "FLOWING" trails that are around.

Already looking forward to going back.