Monday, September 8, 2008

TTT- Golden ride & one Hell of a year.


Cliff notes:
We busted a 4:40 for the 4k for gold.
A couple of weeks ago the Special kids did one of these 4:40's I was stunned and amazed with that time. Plus they looks so damn fast!
Fahey showed up with his A game, Dan Smith has been riding great since we called him up to the team after a Special shuffle, Metcalf was on fire all week and always gets us rolling into those 22's, and I needed to ride smart...

I heard there were a bet being placed on the Amgen guys, Tracey always has my back!. They were out gunned today, but kept us focused and when we saw the likes of Bostick and Thurlow coming to Hellyer. Fahey & I thought it would be really cool to be standing one step up from those cycling legends. You kids out there may be familiar with Thurlow, but for me I remember reading Winning magazine before the internet and endless articles about Bostick's TTT's. I did see him in action in 1988 at the Olympic trials and it was impressive.

Bored yet??

Tracey knows splits like no other, this morning when she was getting ready for work she says" do you get much draft in the start?" I think you left a second there...this track stuff is a total different language. Tracey has been soooo supportive of the TTT and the TT this season. Long days and nights at the track are coming to an end. It was a really great vib to have the nationals here and us locals gather so many medals.

Nationals will never be the same. Thank you Rick, Warren, Peter, Simmons and everyone else that helped, sponsored, or just came and cheered.

Got some vino to sell,

Later,

10 comments:

Velo Bella said...

Congrats!

veloandvino said...

thank you Sabine. If you finish your backsplash before us...I'm going to be jealous.

Il Bruce said...

Well done.

Plus you looked good on the podium. What's up with teh AMgen bellies? Crikey, Bostick's belly is whiter than mine. Not a lovely a round shape though.

Hope to see you in Rhody soon.

jAndy donka-donk said...

Awesome ride Mike, after stugglin all week that was a great one to get.

That podium pic is sweet, those Texas Roadhouse guys are Fast as s*** too. Nice top step to be on.....

veloandvino said...

Thanks Bruce, hope to be home ..well back soon.

Jandy, you too! That madison looked like a killer. You gots lots of jerseys this year! Guess you are going to be buying a TT bike again.

Team TWENTY12 said...

I am so happy for you! I know you are hungry for the IP next year! (me too!) Elite States next weekend? Always fun hanging out with you! You wanted a jersey and now you have one! Well done!!!

beth bikes! said...

awesome! looked like you really need to stick to your saturday night wine plan now! congrats congrats! see you next weekend, hopefully!

Anonymous said...

Sweet picture! Congrats to you guys. That was an awesome ride.

Velo Bella said...

whats with the Amgen bellies? That can't be an accident.

phipps said...

Congratulations! You guys rock!