oh, what a feeling!

And just like that... a year of hard work culminates to victory at the Ronde Van Brisbeen race this weekend!

I cannot thank 'le team' enough. We're a part of something special. Thank you for sharing with me in the excitement.

Also, a BIG thanks to Steve Haag with Haag Photo (http://www.haagphoto.com). Steve (aka... Stephanie), tolerated all of our shenanigans this weekend.

Lastly, CONGRATS to all the divas this weekend at Code 3! Check out the rest of our podium finishes!

Teshia - 2nd place Overall - Orosi Road Race - W3/4
Anna - 3rd place - Ronde von Brisbeen Criterium - W3
Lesley - 2nd place - CCCX XC MTB - WBeg
Jen - 3rd place - Ronde von Brisbeen Circuit Race - W4

kimmy

san fran weekend

Another superb weekend in San Fran. I was soaking it up with my pal JZ (the host from our Orphan Thanksgiving Party). Every square inch of grass on Dolores park was covered with people doing just the same as us... chilling. Between our catching up, I spent the day dog watching. It wouldn't be an afternoon without me spotting every cute "goldy" and announcing it to the group.

I swear, the folks in San Fran find every excuse to dress up. I saw a crew of about 10 transvestites that showed up at the park dressed in bright pink. We had several other costumes that took on some form of Easter theme, including bunnies and a group of guys dressed up as peeps. There was also the occasional scent of the doobie too. Sometimes I feel as though I never left Boulder...

It was the perfect way to celebrate a pretty hectic week of work back east. My flight out of JFK was so late Wed evening that I didn't arrive to SF until 3:30am on Thursday!! My ride with Furman on Friday (since it was a market holiday and I was off of work) more than made up for it. I finally figured out the road that descends down into Saratoga. I think my next move will be further south. I just love the roads in and around Palo Alto, Los Altos and Saratoga.

The racing has hit full swing. I had my first podium finish at Menlo Park Grand Prix taking 5th! I've uploaded a video of the end. I'm on the far right in that lead group in a white, blue and grey jersey. Our new kits arrive this week. I'm looking forward to getting out of neutral colors and into something a little more flashy.

back in the saddle

So many fun things happening in the Bay Area! Tonight the crew for work got together for a team bonding event. Emily Dellas with First Class Cooking, hosts an incredible private cooking class. The home she teaches the cooking in is nothing short of fabulous. We prepared an array of items tonight, my favorite being the warmed goat cheese salad. Yum... Also on the menu:

Spinach souffle

Grilled Fish and Buffalo Tacos

Apple Galette

What a sharp looking crew I must say!! The chef is on the left. Somehow the dog managed to make it into the picture as well.

Another place you must check out is Savvy Cellar in Redwood City. Jimmy (guy from the blind date) and I went there the other weekend. Saturday's they host a "Wines of the World" Tasting for $17 dollars. This includes live Jazz that is played through the night. Savvy Cellar specializes in wines 90 points and above, for under $40 a bottle. That basically rules out everything Napa.

On a very sad note, those of you who haven't heard, two fellow Bay Area cyclists passed away last weekend. I was privileged to race with Kristy Gough. Both Kristy, Matt Peterson, and another rider were hit by a Sheriff who fell asleep at the wheel. I'm surprised at how difficult this has been for me. I must say though that I am so touched by the amount of support from so many groups/teams of riders. What an honor it is to be a part of this community. There will be a memorial ride on Saturday to celebrate the life of Kristy and Matt. I find it incredibly ironic that both of these individuals actually won the Merco Downtown Crit race the other weekend. Talk about going out on top...

kimmy