I'm Back

Last week was crazy...I think being at Trek University and listening to John Burke talk was almost like I was brain washed. I put in close to 60 hours work last week and couldn't stop thinking about it....hence no updates.....after a few football games yesterday I realize its time to chill a little. Before the next update I'll let Tristan stay busy with this photo. Unfortunately someone has my photo scanner and left the country so this photo is actually a picture of the photo itself! Think about that and then try to guess who is present...winner gets a really cool prize to be delivered at WORS #1

VERSUS

Not the new TV station that isn't going to cover the Giro, the Vuelta, or the Tour...not the TV station that shows lots of Bull Riding or an occasional hockey game.

I'm talking about -VS- like

Ali -vs- Frasier
Packers -vs- Bears
Husband -vs- Wife
Michigan -vs- Ohio St
East Coast -vs- West Coast

and of course Old School -vs- New School

here it is...

Old School:

My First Race!




















1993 Garland Hammer
11th place beginner 18 & under
Haro Impulse w/ Triple Triangle Technology & a Rock Shox Mag 21...sweet neon matching helmet, white cotton knee high socks and a white tee shirt!

-VERSUS-

New School:

2007 Top Fuel 9.9 w/ new XTR

Can you say sweet! 22lbs out of the box! I am pumped and needless to say today I am not going old school...Elite 9.9 Hardtail should be here next week! Heading to Madison for Trek University Mon & Tues...also should be sweet...

Tristan is the Man

Everyone should help the guy out...he is the man...he went for it and he succeeded.

This is your great chance to get your name on his blog! I already sponsored the ride were I ripped his legs off.. (It doesn't count that I was on a moped, c'mon its my off-season)

www.tristanschouten.blogspot.com

Congrats to Tristan for making the WORLDS Team

Winter

Winter has finally arrived...this past weekend we left Sheboygan and it was 50 degrees. We went to Eagle River in search of snow and a more winter like atmosphere. We found a little, but when we came back to Sheboygan the warm temps had dissapeared and the frigid air from Up North followed had followed us home. However the sub-zero temperatures have not deterred my plans of commuting to work all winter. So far I have only driven to work 3 times. Once was to switch cars with Tristan, and the other day I had to bring in my new road bike so I had to drive. I have over a month in of commuting 7 miles to work and 7 miles home. This mornings commute was brutally cold with temps in the low 20's, but luckily I had a crazy tailwind and covered the trip in a record breaking 19 minutes. I am proud to be a commuter, saving the environment, saving gas money, and saving some unnecessary miles on the Hyundai. After a week you get into a routine and it's not that bad. Just a little extra time and some planning and you to can be a commuter!

I have also been hitting Synergy once or twice a week for Yoga or Gravity strength training. Now that the New Year is upon us it is time to start setting some goals. So far the only thing I have come up with is more sit ups.

More Old Pictures

Style?

Can you name these guys?

Mad Skills Who is it?

Dr. Decarbon Video

The Doctor is in the house!

Here it is...





Top Three from the Retro contest in no particular order!

Rockin' In The New Year

Happy New Year - Old School Style (of course)

New Years Eve - We had a Mexican Fiesta and watched the Pack destroy Da Bears. I was in bed at 10:30. I did enjoy my last trip of the year to Cold Stone Creamery. One Pint of Dark Chocolate Mint w/ White Chocolate Chips, Dark Fudge Chunks, and crushed Candy Cane. One Pint of Sweet Cream Ice Cream w/ Brownies, Butterfinger, and Oreo. Mmmmmmm

New Years Day Ride - Urban Assualt of Sheboygan...we took some stairs, we broke some rules, and we laid some tread. All dressed up in our finest retro cycling clothing. It was pretty sweet. Unfortunately I didn't have access to my full arsenalt of clothing(the majority of my good stuff is at my parents in Athens) however I did score a sweet full wind suit by Hind, and old school Trek Helmet and some of the most neon goggles you have seen.

We ended up with 20 miles on the day and a good time was had by all. Check out the AM/FM duck taped to my stem. We were blasting the classic rock the whole ride. Spiro would have loved it...and of course you can't go Retro without duck tape. Andrea was sporting some sweet purple tights with a matching fanny pack.

The best part of the day was when Dr. Decarbon biffed it at the skate park. I'm going to try to link up a video soon

Old Man's Cave Photos

Athens, OH

We made the drive in record breaking time...8 hours 45 minutes...it's all about Chicago and at 7:00am Christmas morning you can cruise through the windy city pretty fast.

We made it to Athens Christmas night in time for an awesome ham dinner, opening of some presents and some NFL football. Tuesday we spent the day exchanging some gifts, buying a dvd burner for dad's computer and installing it, making homemade pizza, and going to the movies. We saw A Night at the Museum w/ Ben Stiller...it was pretty good.

Today we went for a sweet ride on the ridges (check out that climb behind me dropped into town to say Hi to the guys at www.athensbicycle.com, and cruise the cobbled streets of downtown Athens. In the afternoon we went for an amazing hike at Old Man's Cave. It's just outside of Athens in Logan and it is pretty cool. We took tons of pictures, but they don't do justice.

We went to the Rio Grande for some mexican food that was muy bien, and just finished watching Ricky Bobby Go Fast! Speaking of Go Fast it's already time to go home tomorrow. Another long drive and then back to reality in Sheboygan...more pictures to come when I get back to Bike N Ski.

ps...the Oakley flannel "fits in" as good in Athens as in Eagle River!!! My favorite picture of the vacation.

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Brian, Andrea, & Rosco

Next update from Mom & Dad's house in Athens, OH

Photo Blog

<----My Dog 'Rosco'



Elicia's Dog 'Ollie'



Skyler Reeves - Super Model
Old Traveling / Training Partner
AMP Research








The Best Ever?















That's Me - Old School 1994











The Miller Lite Man

The Game The Dude

The Sheboygan Commuter

<---The Deer Tail

Relaxing Weekend

Eagle River, WI is one of the coolest places around. It's quiet, relaxing, and you can truly enjoy the great outdoors. While everyone else was racing cross nationals or scavenging the net for the results I was maxin' and relaxin'. We drove up early Friday morning, ditched our car in Green Bay, got a ride the rest of the way with Andrea's parents. We arrived at the cabin around noon, had some lunch, then went for a sweet hike. Saturday it was a 5 mile trail run, followed by a really good dinner with some 2 buck chuck Shiraz, and watched Christmas Vacation around the fireplace on the 13" tv...(almost as sweet as my big screen in an old school sort of way). Sunday morning we woke up bright and early and drove to Lambeau Field. Check out the Oakley up Nort' Plaid ....check out the hunter orange gloves(found in the dumpster same day I found the packer hat)

The best part of Lambeau is the smell of the brats when you get out of the car for the first time. The cheeseheads, dudes w/ no shirts, and the bra truck is pretty sweet too. I bought 4 tickets from Paul Weaver and sold 2 to Brian Schwaller and his girlfriend Angie. Andrea's dad and I had the other two tickets. It was a blast and the Packers won!!! Favre broke Marino's all time completion record! History was made and we were there.

My new effort to save the world is commuting to work...my motivation is a new guy at work...pictures of the commuter bike to come soon.

CX Nationals Predictions

2004 Collegiate Nationals

The big weekend is upon us....I am predicting this is the biggest cycling event of the year in the United States. Cross is awesome, cross is growing, cross is huge, cross is muddy, cross is painful, and cross can be very cold. However this weekends weather in RI looks to be a little dissapointing for harsh cross conditions.

Quick note...I'm at work...when I order from QBP I always ask the sales rep about Jeff Hall...then I ask him to tell Jeff he will be in a world of pain next time I see him...todays sales rep just told me Jeff rides all night long...i told him that is why jeff beats my every once in a while...i think the sales rep thought i was crazy...i think it is pretty amusing!

Back to cross....

I'm slightly bummed that I'm not going, but at the same time I am happy I didn't have to train for the last month when there was 8 inches of snow on the ground. Instead I will spend the weekend in Eagle River and on the way home stop by Lambeau Field and watch Brett throw some lasers.

Predictions for the 2006 CX Nationals

1. Ryan Trebon

2. Barry Wicks

3. Tim Johnson

4. Jeremy Powers

5. Todd Wells

6. Tristan Schouten (needs to be muddy to crack the top 5)(I hope he proves me wrong)

7. Mark McCormack

8. Matt White

9. Erik Tonkin

10. Jonathan Page

18. Doug Swanson (I hope he proves me wrong)

Last time I was at Nationals...I was 30th starting from the back...