Cutest thing ever happened tonight as we were all sitting down
to watch a new episode of Chloe's breakout show "New Girl".

Lil' Zooey, who is nearly 3 years old now, started pointing out
Chloe on the television screen and copying her movements.

I know she is a bit too young to be watching the show
but she gets so happy when she sees her mommy on the television.

We might just have another actress in the family.

Also I can't forget to mention Joseph, he is just starting to walk around.
Soon I'll have him up on a bike and following in my slipstream.

At least I hope. My dad wanted me to be a farmer, how did that turn out?

--- *** --- *** --- *** ---

The UCI is out to get me, it's not enough that they banned me for a season.

I just got word from headquarters that Fox Pro Cycling only got accepted to participate in one race from January to March: Valley of the Sun Stage Race.

It was hard enough trying to form a team and now the race organizers
are kicking us while we are down. Relegation is certain if this bullshit keeps up.

Pardon my language. But this is my only outlet
since I can't swear in front of the kids.

On the bright side of life, I got me fitness plan and race schedule for the season.



(Highly depending upon the UCI if they decide to screw the team over again.)

After taking Chloe out for Valentine's day (Hey, I have to step up
my game before this Nick Miller actor steals my girl...) and celebrating
Zooey's 3rd birthday, it was time for the first race of the season.

February 15-17, 2017 : Valley of the Sun Stage Race



Craddock has had a good history with this race with a 3rd and a 6th,
but it's the man that finished 2nd in 2013 that will lead our squad.



It erks me to see Bissell 1st on the startlist with a top contender in Sergent.
A former team that I was kick off of because Chloe's father assaulted me.
I wonder what he has been up to lately, Chloe hasn't talked much about him.



Again, Nathan Brown is the leader because of the opening time trial.
I get a free role but I probably won't try anything since my form is awful.

--- *** --- *** --- *** ---



More than likely the winner will be decided here in this 23km TT
with two flat circuits to following in the coming days.



I've made it back! Some didn't think it was possible but here I am.
The crowd greets me with heavy boos, at least they know who I am (I guess).



I felt good coming out of the gate but my form canceled that out quickly.
I cross the line for 8th. But, their are over 100 riders left to finish.
By the end of the day I finish 38th. Not great, but not horrible either.



Our captain Nathan Brown does a lot better than me,
however does comes up short to just take 10th place on the stage.



No doubt about the winner, Sergent is a step above the rest here.

A little speed bump shouldn't cause too much problems but
it does make this stage more interesting than the pan flat stage tomorrow.



A three man breakaway gets away, but they are caught before the finish.



So, we lineup for the bunch sprint. That's Brown mixing things up.



He is no match for Steele Von Hoff, who beats Phil Bauhaus in a photo finish.



Brown does however fight to get a surprising top 10 by finishing 8th.

Boring...



Jump right to the sprint finish. Brown tries to catch everyone off guard.



Doesn't work. Steele Von Hoff blitzes the field and even gets a 18 second gap.
The Aussie gets the new CT team Victoria Bitter season off with a bang.

Great feeling to be back in the peloton after my one year ban.

Looking forward to better results at Volkswagen Sea Otter Classic.
The place where I got my first professional stage win in 2014.