it's been a long time

"it's been a long time, i shouldn't have left you" words of wisdom from Eric B. easily applied here. it's been way too long since i've kept up with this blog. so many things have changed in my life, for the better. more changes are to come. right now, i'm fighting the age card vs. endurance riding. knees do not like 6-10 hours on the bike/1 time a week. i'll fight it till my ashes are scattered on the trails i love the most...probably all over Dupont and the side of Buckwheat closest to the top of Bennet.

i hope everyone's cycling endeavours are positive. soon, form will return to my aching body, and riding won't hurt anymore, right?

Comments

Toby Porter said…

Hey Cook it was good to see you & Cissy this past weekend at PMBAR.

Toby

May 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

The Evil MGE! said…

Yo Cook!
You and Cissy still thinking of coming out west this year. Trying to get a few together for the Crested Butte Classic. 100 miles in Crested Butte, 3 loops from town, beer party. Should be a hoot. I saw the results from Ekcerd...Awesome results bro. Hope you're doing well.

May 14, 2009 at 6:04 PM

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