Of Love and Liniment

I found out something about myself lately that was rather surprising, at least it was surprising to me. The one thing that truly motivates me to train and ride is my love for the bike. When I say love for the bike I mean cycling in the most general of terms. I mean, I love the history of the sport and all of its eccentricities. I love working on and especially spec’ing and building up quality bikes. I love riding my bike far and wide, fast and slow, in all kinds of terrain and conditions. And I love racing my bikes. Racing is (for now) what I feel is my ultimate expression of my love of cycling. The thought, the planning, the investments of both time and money, all for the love of the sport of bike racing.

Herself and I went down to Charleston for some crit racing over the weekend and we sure did have good time. It was especially nice to feel included and welcome in the “scene” of Upstate racers. A big thanks to all of those we hung out with….Rock on!

Speaking of Liniment…………Who likes liniment, aka leg balm, aka embrocation, BKW – et al. I have to admit I am a sucker for a good balm for the legs, and my legs seem to like it too………If you see me at the races, or around town……..Ask me about it.