Stop and Spin

I had a great weekend up in NYC getting in some "city" miles, going trap shooting and celebrating my friend Milan's 25th birthday. Milan is my teammate, domestique, security, webmaster but most importantly best friend. 2009 was his first year racing and I think that 2010 will be a breakout year for this strong rider from New York City.

We went to a lot of races together this year from the Tour of Gila in New Mexico to the Fitchburg Classic in Mass. There were definetly some ups and downs along the way. Milan talked me into racing at 730am in NYC in early March, wtf 30 degrees!! I talked Milan into driving down from NYC to do the Tour of Nebo in Pennsylvania without mentioning the fact that it was really called the Tour of Mt. Nebo and there was over 6000 ft of climbing (he is a sprinter) haha.

If it wasn't for Milan I would not have gotten back into cycling last year and if it wasn't for Milan I never would have even thought about doing over 40 races this year! When you have a best friend who loves to bike it is awesome. I have a lot of great friends but very few who understand what being a true cyclist is about... the commitments, the training, the suffering but more than anything the fun! Cycling can bring people together. I know it is only October but Im already getting excited about crushing it next season and I know no matter what happens in the races Milan and I will be having a good time as always.