marching on

hey everyone.

just a quick note to say hi and mention a couple of milestones..

it's now been a year and a half since giving up booze and I feel pretty good! time is flying and hopefully there is no looking back. being sober has not been a cure-all, but it has been huge factor in what has become an overall lifestyle change...

My weight loss now at 50 pounds! problem: none of my clothes fit. problem? let's go shopping! most of it was old and prob'ly stained with red wine anyway. I will miss a few of my trademark 'bright' shirts in the summer but not the fat I used to cover with 'em..
i'm shooting for 20-25 lbs. more off by spring. gonna be tough in winter but I'm determined. anyone for tennis? I'm looking for some variety to keep it interesting.

Thanks to everyone for the positive encouragement. Your support really is invaluable to me! Special thanks to the family and cycling bros. who push me up the road.

speaking of which; I just finished a new bike to coincide with the times: a Trek CarbonRace 2300. a vintage beauty acquired from Byron's archives to help him make room for a baby boy next month. I built it light to go climbing in the mountains.
i'll take pics tonite and tomorrow on the 100K ride. hopefully B- won't show up with that vintage Lemond, the bike loft is full!

finally, the state fair ends tomorrow and i'm going. stay tuned for pics...

peace and love,
G-

tick tock

jeez i've been slack(I mean busy). but crazy oh-8 is almost over!
Freezing temperatures aside, I'm hoping some good friends will show up for a new years ride from local bike shop the spin cycle. the annual 40 miler is a great way to start the new year off right.
of course, I like to ride something "new" so here is this years concoction: a collection of parts gathered since acquiring this vintage trek770 frame/fork from byron in exchange for a roof rack!
hey, i knew i wasn't gonna drive for quite some time! what's another bike? hope to see ya out there and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!