The Dead Pirates are no longer. After our Action For Africa debacle, and not really being a team, the past few months I have decided to spend my time doing better things than blogging about bikes and reading self absorbed posts about Snurfer. Cya.

New bike (rebuilt) runs like a bat out of hell with the gearing. I am looking forward to the St. Patrick's 100 mile run. I am healthy and find myself riding in an upper gear without even thinking about. On the way home, Birch Bay is flat and smooth. Which is a nice 3 mile cool down, then you hit Seldar hill (my home) and it's an intense climb to get home. I am 1/4 mile from my beloved beach, but it's a straight up 700 ft, 38 degree grade. I admit there have been a few times I walked the bike home, on the last stretch. Uphill in 40 mph winds, yes I walked the last 100 feet. :-)

Riding on the coast, you have to constantly deal with the wind. The best part is when you finally get a tail wind and keep pace with traffic!

On another note. We have decided to not involve anyone else in our club. The Dead Pirate's stand as we started. Myself, Phil & Mike. We have also decided to not merge with Seattle Bike Club. We will be running solo against the dreaded spandex weekend warriors. Stay Tuned.

And the ankle is at 98%

Good Times

After my ankle injury, I have managed my usual 20 miles a day. Not as fast, but my legs feel good. I was very depressed being hurt, but I worked through it. Or so I keep telling myself! I just refuse to quit. In all aspects of my life. What do you do, lie down and feel sorry for yourself? Walk around being pissed off? Trust me I did that for a bit and now I'm pissed with the wasted time I spent.

I have a new bike and can't wait to join The original Dead Pirates Phil & Mike on the 100 mile run in March.

Today's total. 28 miles. Legs are good, ankle is almost there. I am healthy and my body has responded. On a lighter note, I would rather drop dead riding. It beats the hell out of dying behind a desk.

It's been awhile since last post. Had to deal with my ankle injury and I am at about 90% back. Ankle aches at night sometimes, refusing to do any pain meds.

Looking forward to the March century ride. Will be riding solo with a beautiful new bike I am building.

The past couple of months have been the greatest in terms of technique, equipment and leg therapy. I am excited to start all this craziness all over again.

DP Joey