2005 is Over

From a cycling perspective this is new year's eve. But unlike the Gregorian calendar, the next season is still two months in the future. I have a lot of great memories, and lots to be thankful for; Since Jan 1 of 2005 I've ridden approximately 410 hours, ok that doesn't count the time when I didn't have the computer running like warm ups/down and such, but its close. In that time I've climbed 200,420 ft, and I think I remember most of those hills. Oh yeah in the conservation of life, I descended the same amount. What am thankful for:

1) 0 automobile encounters

2) 0 crashes

3) 4 flats

4) 2 days not riding because of sickness

Truly fortunate.

In more subjective matters, I have a great team, great coach, and great support system (friends/family). That all helps I know.

Even though I missed the mark at Nationals, I did get stronger through the year, and next year will be incredible, I just know it. Yes, I suffer from extreme delusional optimism.

So between last Tuesday and October 1, I plan on lots of debauchery. October is rehab and starting to get back in shape. I plan on swimming most of the winter. If I was Lance or someone notable, and I said I was going to swim in the winter, well the pools would be packed, but since its me, I suspect I will have every lane open. Also a bit of fall/winter fly fishing. Lots of recipes coming that I have not had time to test and print.