Race on sunday went well. i sat in the pack the whole race except for one lap where i had a teammate dan go off the front solo to try to get a break going. i went to the front for that one and tried to block for him, but he lost the strenght and got swallowed up soon after. it looked like a good effort, but just didnt have the legs. coming in for the bell lap i moved back up to the front half of the group to get in position for the sprint. there wasnt too much organization near the last turn, so i knew it was gonna be a brawl sprint. coming around the last corner i was about 20 riders deep, and by the time i got back up to speed the first ten guys has already jumped for the line, but cause the last 800m to the line were uphill, they all died early, leaving us more patient ones open lanes to go for the win. i cruized by some of them, and made my jump at 200m to go, put a few more riders behind me and came in 7th at the line. wasnt a bad race. i felt happy with my result, but wonder that if i had gone with dan with 3 laps to go, if we could have held it off for a 1 and 2 win. that would have been awesome. maybe at syn-fit we can get another chance. they dont come that often.
went back to work today. not a bad day, its been raining off and on here. tomorrow is supposed to be cold. sam walked zoey and i went for a short recovery ride at hains point, and did a couple intervals.
oh, im gonna be starting college again soon, this summer probably. most likely physical therapy. merle maybe you can give me a job when sam and i move back. just know that i have to race a lot, so you may have to find someone to cover for me. lol
keeping my fingers crossed that we have a 4 day weekend this weekend.
not much else going on here. we made buffalo burgers and fries tonight, im full. ready for bedtime.
i love you all
dcarleton
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
race results
friday was sam's birthday. she got her hair re-cut to a shorter and newer style as so its not so the same hair cut she's always had. it turned out really good. we got some cupcakes from cake love and had dinner at some hippy place... weird atmosphere, but interesting. good pininis.
had a race today in walkersville, md. it was 5 laps of an 8.3 mile loop of rolling hills. 1 somewhat difficult climb, an uphill kicker at the finish, but mostly stead rolling. 35mph wind. it was crazy. its not a tough course by any means, but the wind was insane. the second you loose your spot in the group your day is done. you cant get back on because it was so intense.
well right at the neutral start my chain pops off, so i have to jump off the bike, fix it, and burn a few matches sprinting back to the group. one the race started i was at the back of the pack because of the chain. had i not had that problem i think i would have had a different race. i worked my way through the pack to about 20-25 riders deep. i was sitting behind 3 other riders from my team, and feeling good. after 2 laps there was an established 5 man break with a 3 man chase, then the peleton, and riders coming off the back every minute or so. we had Jason in the 3 man chase, who eventually went on to bridge the gap, and turned the 8 men group into 2, and eventually went on to win the race. once we knew he had a shot as the gap opened, R1V slowed the pace of the group down, so we all tried to push to the front on the start of the 3rd lap. i made a bad decision and came out into the wind trying to get to the front. this was it for me. i came off the back of the group and the next 2 and a half laps i suffered in the wind, but eventually a large group of 20 or so riders that had come off the group had formed. i sat in this group and on the final lap made a good jump about 800meters away from the line and won the bunch sprint for the second group. not really for anything else but bragging rights and some fun. overall i didnt place too well, but rode well. when they post the placings for the cat 4 and cat 5 riders it may be different being that we were together but scored separately. ill let you know when that comes up.
got another race tomorrow morning at 8. so tonight just resting and watching a movie with the bride. jen, brett, mom, and dad, thanks for the bday gifts for sam and i. we got them and appreciate your love.
love you all
dcarleton
had a race today in walkersville, md. it was 5 laps of an 8.3 mile loop of rolling hills. 1 somewhat difficult climb, an uphill kicker at the finish, but mostly stead rolling. 35mph wind. it was crazy. its not a tough course by any means, but the wind was insane. the second you loose your spot in the group your day is done. you cant get back on because it was so intense.
well right at the neutral start my chain pops off, so i have to jump off the bike, fix it, and burn a few matches sprinting back to the group. one the race started i was at the back of the pack because of the chain. had i not had that problem i think i would have had a different race. i worked my way through the pack to about 20-25 riders deep. i was sitting behind 3 other riders from my team, and feeling good. after 2 laps there was an established 5 man break with a 3 man chase, then the peleton, and riders coming off the back every minute or so. we had Jason in the 3 man chase, who eventually went on to bridge the gap, and turned the 8 men group into 2, and eventually went on to win the race. once we knew he had a shot as the gap opened, R1V slowed the pace of the group down, so we all tried to push to the front on the start of the 3rd lap. i made a bad decision and came out into the wind trying to get to the front. this was it for me. i came off the back of the group and the next 2 and a half laps i suffered in the wind, but eventually a large group of 20 or so riders that had come off the group had formed. i sat in this group and on the final lap made a good jump about 800meters away from the line and won the bunch sprint for the second group. not really for anything else but bragging rights and some fun. overall i didnt place too well, but rode well. when they post the placings for the cat 4 and cat 5 riders it may be different being that we were together but scored separately. ill let you know when that comes up.
got another race tomorrow morning at 8. so tonight just resting and watching a movie with the bride. jen, brett, mom, and dad, thanks for the bday gifts for sam and i. we got them and appreciate your love.
love you all
dcarleton
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Volun-told
Voluntold (Vol-uun-told) N. ADV. V. - 1)To be unwillingly or unknowingly forced to volunteer to participate or take part in any certain activity. this means the person has no choice other than to accept this service as their own. 2) to inquire if a person would be interested in participating in said activity. despite the individuals approval or disapproval or the activity, participation is required regardless.
today at work i was approached and "voluntold" that i was going to the armys air assault school because we needed guys to fill slots. lets back up a minute. the army offers its soldiers a wide selection of schools, courses, and classes to do a number of things ranging from giving them points to help with promotion, of just bragging rights to wear a particular skill badge.
well most of these schools are OPTIONAL. meaning you only go to them if you wish to. there is rarely a situation where a soldier is given a school date against his will..... unless you are in the old guard..... until today.
they tried to send me to air assault school, just cause they need bodies to fill slots. no way jose'. i dont wanna go to an army school, esp. with only 2 weeks notice! they are out of their minds. this just add one more thing to the list of things i hate about the army. blah.
i could go on for days about it. but rather not rant.
sam got her hair cut today, looks cute, but i think she wants something shorter and more wild. so i believe she is going to go back tomorrow and have them do what she really wants.
i had a decent 25 miles ride tonight, couple sprints, couple intervals. gotta get ready for this weekend. have like an 8 man squad for saturdays race. so hopefully we get some of that podium.
sam and i went out to eat at this fancy Italian place tonight. it was pretty yum. scallops, grilled calamari, celery soup, and pulled chicken salad with bread and dry martinis. it was a nice quite evening meal to which we got to talk and gaze into each others eyes. good food, pretty girl, what more could i want huh?
im off to bed. peace and love
dcarleton
today at work i was approached and "voluntold" that i was going to the armys air assault school because we needed guys to fill slots. lets back up a minute. the army offers its soldiers a wide selection of schools, courses, and classes to do a number of things ranging from giving them points to help with promotion, of just bragging rights to wear a particular skill badge.
well most of these schools are OPTIONAL. meaning you only go to them if you wish to. there is rarely a situation where a soldier is given a school date against his will..... unless you are in the old guard..... until today.
they tried to send me to air assault school, just cause they need bodies to fill slots. no way jose'. i dont wanna go to an army school, esp. with only 2 weeks notice! they are out of their minds. this just add one more thing to the list of things i hate about the army. blah.
i could go on for days about it. but rather not rant.
sam got her hair cut today, looks cute, but i think she wants something shorter and more wild. so i believe she is going to go back tomorrow and have them do what she really wants.
i had a decent 25 miles ride tonight, couple sprints, couple intervals. gotta get ready for this weekend. have like an 8 man squad for saturdays race. so hopefully we get some of that podium.
sam and i went out to eat at this fancy Italian place tonight. it was pretty yum. scallops, grilled calamari, celery soup, and pulled chicken salad with bread and dry martinis. it was a nice quite evening meal to which we got to talk and gaze into each others eyes. good food, pretty girl, what more could i want huh?
im off to bed. peace and love
dcarleton
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April Fools!
Its a notorious day for pranks and jokes. fortunately none were played on me, therefore i am happy. but had an okay day. work wasnt terrible, got off around 430, Sam got home 2 hours early, and we had a nice dinner and got to relax for a bit. good stuff.
My mother in law got a ten speed. how crazy is that. the woman who use to call us crazy for riding those things so far has now jumped on the ban-wagon. she says no now, but i give it 6months before she owns lyrca. even less than that before she has at least 2 jerseys. ive turned my wifes whole family into cyclist. i would give credit to aaron, but he knew all of them long before i, and he rode-and non of them did. and since i came along, 3 years, 4 new cyclists. sorry aaron, i love you, but the credit is all mine.
took the day off from training. yesterdays ride took its toll on my legs. hanging with cat 1 and 2 riders for 40+ miles is mad hard. so taking it easy was good tonight. i'll have a hard ride tomorrow, and easy spinning friday cause i have a race saturday and sunday. oh that reminds me. i need new tires. and ive seemed to miss-placed my money tree plant, so any donations are greatly appreciated.
sam's birthday is on friday! so if you havent gotten her something, start planning. (listen basquez family....by SAMANTHA i mean Sam, NOT ZOEY!! Zo has enough clothes and toys. )
peace and love
derek
My mother in law got a ten speed. how crazy is that. the woman who use to call us crazy for riding those things so far has now jumped on the ban-wagon. she says no now, but i give it 6months before she owns lyrca. even less than that before she has at least 2 jerseys. ive turned my wifes whole family into cyclist. i would give credit to aaron, but he knew all of them long before i, and he rode-and non of them did. and since i came along, 3 years, 4 new cyclists. sorry aaron, i love you, but the credit is all mine.
took the day off from training. yesterdays ride took its toll on my legs. hanging with cat 1 and 2 riders for 40+ miles is mad hard. so taking it easy was good tonight. i'll have a hard ride tomorrow, and easy spinning friday cause i have a race saturday and sunday. oh that reminds me. i need new tires. and ive seemed to miss-placed my money tree plant, so any donations are greatly appreciated.
sam's birthday is on friday! so if you havent gotten her something, start planning. (listen basquez family....by SAMANTHA i mean Sam, NOT ZOEY!! Zo has enough clothes and toys. )
peace and love
derek
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
long day
505am: wake up
515am: back in bed
535am: out of bed in the car headed to work
550am: get to work, cry a little, and part of me dies inside
630am: heading home...wondering why i had to go in at all?
650am: back in bed
750am: out of bed, down a bowl of cereal
810am: leave for work early enough to get ready
840am: work starts
1140am: lunch break
1240pm: back to work
330pm: training done at fort myer, head home to let the dog out
345pm: drive back to fort mcnair to do...what?
440pm: finally get released from mcnair for the day. (i didnt do a single thing there).
445pm: change in the car on the way to the rock park ride (its more a race) ((super fast))
515pm: ride starts
745pm: 48miles and some sore legs later, ride is over. i swear-above 30mph the whole time
750pm: back in the car to head home
815pm: still stuck in traffic
835pm: home finally. eating frenzy begins
845pm: fet. alfrado, chk nuggets, rice, nachos, and southwest chkn. im full
850pm: sam gets home. heart felt hug.
856pm: OH CRAP WE"RE MISSING AMERICAN IDOL
900pm: check email
920pm: write this post
next: shower, chug water, bedtime.
nuff said.... long day. 500am is gonna come too early
peace and love
dcarleton
515am: back in bed
535am: out of bed in the car headed to work
550am: get to work, cry a little, and part of me dies inside
630am: heading home...wondering why i had to go in at all?
650am: back in bed
750am: out of bed, down a bowl of cereal
810am: leave for work early enough to get ready
840am: work starts
1140am: lunch break
1240pm: back to work
330pm: training done at fort myer, head home to let the dog out
345pm: drive back to fort mcnair to do...what?
440pm: finally get released from mcnair for the day. (i didnt do a single thing there).
445pm: change in the car on the way to the rock park ride (its more a race) ((super fast))
515pm: ride starts
745pm: 48miles and some sore legs later, ride is over. i swear-above 30mph the whole time
750pm: back in the car to head home
815pm: still stuck in traffic
835pm: home finally. eating frenzy begins
845pm: fet. alfrado, chk nuggets, rice, nachos, and southwest chkn. im full
850pm: sam gets home. heart felt hug.
856pm: OH CRAP WE"RE MISSING AMERICAN IDOL
900pm: check email
920pm: write this post
next: shower, chug water, bedtime.
nuff said.... long day. 500am is gonna come too early
peace and love
dcarleton
Monday, March 30, 2009
Home Early
Amazingly i was able to get home before 4 o'clock today. WOOP! this was good, especially after a day of rifle manual at work, its good to be free of that torture. besides who wants to be at work all day when they have a lovely wife waiting at home for them...? well even if she is out walking the dog when you get home, so you don't see her for another half hour, but that's besides the point, and your picking up what i'm putting down.
the legs feel good today after yesterdays race. probably not going to brave the 25+ mph winds despite the 60 degree sunshine we are having. most likely going to hop on the trainer for a good 90 minutes and do some hill workouts. but really its just good to be home and have the afternoon off with the wife.
Nathan is 22 today, so if you know him wish him a happy birthday.
im outz
peace and love
dcarleton
the legs feel good today after yesterdays race. probably not going to brave the 25+ mph winds despite the 60 degree sunshine we are having. most likely going to hop on the trainer for a good 90 minutes and do some hill workouts. but really its just good to be home and have the afternoon off with the wife.
Nathan is 22 today, so if you know him wish him a happy birthday.
im outz
peace and love
dcarleton
Sunday, March 29, 2009
There is always a first
As of now, I am officially a blogger. i never thought id see the day, but here it is. perhaps i am like my father after all. i dont really care who reads it, or what their reactions are to my thoughts and words, but it is something for me to help recap what is going on in my life; whether it be me job, relationship with my wife, my on-going attempts at competitive cycling, or just random rants and raves (for instance the batteries in my compute mouse keep dying, and its really annoying; we all know how expensive dumb little batteries are, and you never have new ones when you need them). who knows, maybe i'll even post pictures from time to time. i'll try to write something everyday. starting today:
Today had 2nd race of the season today, out at Jeffersons Cup. there were some tricky rolling hills, and some fun decents. i about lost it on a corner when somebody cut into my line. all in all though, not too bad. some guys took a nasty spill in the bunch sprint. luckily i was able to avoid it and finish with the bunch. not the postion i wanted, but hey, its still early in the season.
now i have to get ready for another long week at work. unfortunatly weekends are only 48hours. someone should change that for everyone. they are even shorter when you dread going to your place of occupation every week....... sigh. well..... thanks for stopping by.
peace and love
dcarleton
Today had 2nd race of the season today, out at Jeffersons Cup. there were some tricky rolling hills, and some fun decents. i about lost it on a corner when somebody cut into my line. all in all though, not too bad. some guys took a nasty spill in the bunch sprint. luckily i was able to avoid it and finish with the bunch. not the postion i wanted, but hey, its still early in the season.
now i have to get ready for another long week at work. unfortunatly weekends are only 48hours. someone should change that for everyone. they are even shorter when you dread going to your place of occupation every week....... sigh. well..... thanks for stopping by.
peace and love
dcarleton
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