Any cyclists or triathletes in here

[Beej]

I spent some time on the trainer last week. I hate cold. I did get one snow ride in on Friday. The couple week before last was awesome, I got 4 road rides and 2 mountain rides in.

Im waiting for the temps to get back up.

[chuckacosta]

Well I bit the bullet and laid some cash down on this Specialized FSR XC. The bike shop gave me a smoking deal on it. I would have been STUPID to pass it up. I have managed to take it on 2 rides over the weekend. This pic was taken on Saturday. This bike truly puts me where I need to be as far as riding.

[mustang_marc]

Nice ride!

I've actually managed no riding since my last race. Ugh. Starting from square 1 again after getting in some good mileage.

[chuckacosta]

Nice ride!

I've actually managed no riding since my last race. Ugh. Starting from square 1 again after getting in some good mileage.

Thanks man! I went on a 19 mile trail/road ride on Monday night. That bike just glides, it seems, compared to the hardtail I started with.

[AnthonyS]

chuck, that is a sweet looking bike. I remember living out in west TX too. I bet there are awesome places for a mountain bike there. It looks like you were having a great time when that picture was taken too.

I can't wait for it to warm up here again.

[chuckacosta]

chuck, that is a sweet looking bike. I remember living out in west TX too. I bet there are awesome places for a mountain bike there. It looks like you were having a great time when that picture was taken too.

I can't wait for it to warm up here again.

Ya dude I was having an awesome time. That pic was taken after hitting a pretty tough uphill trail that I was able to stick with that new bike. With my hardtail I had to walk up that same trail! The weather here has truly been nothing short of amazing. I seriously can't complain. And I know that if I ever leave El Paso again these trails are going to be the one thing I miss the MOST! So until then....I intend to take full advantage of them!

[Strychnine]

Some motivation:

[chuckacosta]

Fuck ya!! That's how I feel when I ride Stanton Street here in El Paso towards the mountain. It's not THAT steep but it's pretty damn close!

[AnthonyS]

Holy crap. Riding all the way up that hill should call for some kind of medal.

[Strychnine]

Friday motvation.

“BEING A MOUNTAIN SPECIALIST IS VERY HARD. NOT THAT I’D RATHER BE ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE I DON’T THINK YOU CAN BECOME… A BETTER HUMAN BEING WITHOUT EFFORT. YOU CAN BEAT THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE MUCH MORE EASILY IF YOU’VE MET HARDSHIP.

IT SOMETIMES LOOKS AS IF THE FIRST RIDER TO THE TOP HAS DONE IT FAIRLY EASILY; YOU TEND TO FEEL MORE SORRY FOR THE MEN WHO’VE KNOCKED THEMSELVES OUT TO MAKE THE CLIMB AT ALL; BUT BELIEVE ME TO BE QUICKER THAN THE REST, AND PARTICULARLY THAN THE OTHER STARS, INVOLVES A LOT OF PAIN.”

JOSÉ MANUEL FUENTE

Jan making everyone hurt

[chuckacosta]

I love all cycling. But this is more my speed!

[motoman]

My favorite Nike commercial...

[chuckacosta]

[Strychnine]

I love all cycling. But this is more my speed!

I might be adding a Trek Fuel EX 6 to the stable this weekend... I'll post pics later.

[chuckacosta]

Bad ass!!