My first bike, an '06 1500. 4500mi and 35lbs ago.
Rewrapped bars, new saddle and still way too small. It was a 52cm, I am 6'1".
My daughter Kickin doing her homework wearing my new hat.
First 25mi ride. Little Mountain, SC. My brother has superhuman calves.
Also, the first time we hit sand/gravel. It is very very far from the last.
However, if I could put my finger on one experience, this is what made me a cyclist. This was the hill next to Little Mountain overlooking Little Mountain.
Training for the Tour de Cure, we found a bridge out.
First big ride with a close friend. It kicked my butt. He has a beautiful Paramount
2012 Tour de Cure info pickup. My first metric.
I hit the wall at 52mi. Parr Rd and the double bump almost killed me. But, I finished!
Charlotte Motor Speedway, annual swap, then headed to Renaissance Park
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NEW CLEATS ARE TIGHT!
Tour de Little Mountain
More dirt. Old State?
No, it didn't do well on the trainer. Free Spirit
Max Speed: 48.3. Over a year later, still haven't beat it.
Slammed that stem!
Out with the old, in with the new! Madone 4.5
2013 Tour of Sufferlandia. Brutal.(this post is out of chronological order. welldamn)
Christmas town ride!
First time riding in Charleston! Francis Marion SP
My brother had some fitting issues.
Hill repeats. Getting ready for Gran Fondo Hincapie!
Nervous as hell about the next day. Gran Fondo Time!
Top of Saluda Grade. First real climb. It hurt!
Afterwards with my (Red Rider) brother!
George and my brother
Beer rides FTW!
My daughter. Got hopes that I could have a Vanderkitten one day!
2013 Issaqueena's Last Ride
I kinda dig this shot.
After this picture, the rain came. 45degrees F and pouring rain are hell.
this is what lost looks like
Which leads to more mud
One of my regular locations
First Fixed Gear project,. I love my Pug!
And a steampunk project!
2013 Tour de Cure- this time a century ride!
100 miles later! What a great ride!
Rule #9! This was one of 14 downed trees. It was a hell of a ride!
Cola Town!
Enjoying the I'On Crit!
Trail riding with SORBA
Another weekend ride, another cool find
<3
Getting ready for Marion!
Mass start for 2013 Marion/Mt. Mitchell
Chilling out in Charleston
Out with the Pug
More dirt
Another Charleston trip. This time I got to ride downtown. Really a treat.
Well, shit. More mud!
Sufferlandia National Day of Suffering
Out riding at the old Lunatic Asylum at night
Back at Congaree National Swamp
Kickin is still making daddy proud! 2013 TdF with BMC
Ft. Jackson
More mud...
This shot always makes me think of Europe.
2000mi on the 4.5. Been a great trip.
First time out with daddy!! The Romana, a new addition so that Kickin could join.
Unfortunately, her first and second group rides would be Rides of Silence.
Finally out on a ride for fun!
My first power meter. This has been a very exciting addition.
Sexiest antique ever.
As said before, it has been a great year and a half. Gave up smoking and being sedentary in 2011, bought a bike and had a great 2012. 2013 has been off to a great start! 3500 miles this year, 35lbs down and starting the climbing season. Will post about my first climb of the fall tomorrow- Caesar's Head.
