p.o.t.d

Current state of the living room. What is the problem?

Correct - the stroller and laundry on the couch are in my way!

p.o.t.d

Went rolled into downtown last night to check out the sun set. This picture was pretty good.

It doesn't get old

I went out again today on a little solo adventure. The views I received today remind me of God's presence. I cut the ride a little short because it was so nice out that I wanted to make sure Jackson, Margaret and I could spend some time in the sun. It takes me about 25 minutes before I see this:

I figured "Why not just ride straight for the mountain", so that is what I did. You think I am closer now?

After my own personal Time Trial, I decided to head on over to the airport. I love riding by it as you always get to see something pretty cool. I watched a few planes take off and a few land. Here are a few pics:

This is pretty close to the end of my ride. It really doesn't get old riding with views like this.

Back at home, ready for some food!

I usually keep my computer running the whole time, even when I stop to take a picture, etc. This way, I know how long I have been gone. For you geeks out there, you can check out the ride here. I had a nasty headwind on the way out!

Training

Did a couple good rides this week. I have been going out on a Tuesday night ride with a group of anywhere from 4-12. This week it was just two of us.

Yesterday was a beautiful day - I went out in the afternoon for a 50 mile, 5559 ft of climbing little training ride. Check it out here...http://connect.garmin.com/activity/26101766. It is crazy as we were only out of the city by about 10 miles, but you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. Views were incredible! For those who come to visit me, this is a no brainer ride we should take.

Not so Chilly Hilly

I went up to Seattle this weekend to participale in the Chilly Hilly with the other 5,000 people who registered. Turned out to be 58 and sunny. It was a good time riding with my brother, Chad, Jason and Kevin. Now that I think about it, we should have taken a picture.

My beautiful wife...and boys

a few more here...

What Rain???

It has been pretty incredible here over the past 5 or 6 days. Zero rain, 58-65 degree temps and tons o sun. My parents were in town last week so they really lucked out. I was able to get out for a couple rides this weekend. Saturday did 50 fast and hilly miles with about 21 other guys. It was a great, but I was whooped at the end. Yesterday, I met up with one other guy for about 30 miles. We went at a pretty good pace, and the route was flat, so that made my weary legs happy. We did an out and back to Sauvie Island. Here are a few pics I took from the same spot. I could see all four peaks perfectly. My phone doesn't take the best pics, but you get the idea.

Mt. Hood

Mt. Adams

Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier