To the future!

I feel as if the time is going by extremely fast at this point in my life. I graduate from college in three and a half months. It's hard to say what the future holds for me, and I feel a bit unprepared. Time is ticking by pretty fast. So many choices, where to move, to stay in Denver or go back to Wisconsin and career choices. People keep asking me "what are you going to do when you graduate?" and my response is I honestly have not a clue. I'm currently considering all my options at this point. Staying in Colorado would mean more skiing and more riding all year long, this also comes with sacrifices however. Being this far away from my parents kind of sucks. I feel like I'm missing a lot of family activities (never thought I'd say that!) Something as simple as a bike ride with my old man is something I always took for granted. Only being able to see your parents three or four times a year is a bit harder than expected. At the same time I love being so close to the mountains and it has allowed me to pick up a few new outdoor activities. Looks like I need to make some tough choices soon...

School, Work, School, Work, Sleep

Life's been fairly busy lately with my crazy schedule. From going to school every day and working graveyard shifts to seeing my girlfriend in between the two. Trying to squeeze the occasional bike ride in between doing homework.

The weather out here is starting to get crazy cold. Friday we got about an inch of snow, but it melted right away. You all know what snow means...fat biking season! I think this year is going to crazy for snow, at least that's what the locals tell me.

I even found a beach that I can do some winter riding on. It's nice to find bike trails all over Colorado connecting different cities together. I do love the cycling atmosphere around here, but there's no place like Wisconsin!

Ride on Rob Ride on...

Life is far to short to be upset at the world you're entire life. You don't appreciate the things you have as much. Some people choose to live life this way, but that was not the way Rob Schutte lived. Rob was always a very positive person, whether it be in a bike race or just when you were hanging out. I vividly remember the countless hours he spent in the bike shop talking with us on his lunch breaks or inbetween inspections. This was Rob's first year moving up to sport and trained with us during the winter and even started a few of the early spring HPVC club rides. He really did love just going out for a simple bike ride, no matter the distance.

 I think that life is too short to not enjoy the ride, In Rob's case he loved every bit of it. He always had a way to make you smile or laugh if you had a tough race or a bad day. You we're a true inspiration to everyone, especially myself. I'm glad you got to go while doing something that was so near and dear to you're heart. I truly thank you for every life lesson you have taught me. I will always love you like a brother Rob, Rest in Peace and Ride On.

Mixed Emotions

As some of my friends know my Grandfather Don Johnson passed away this morning. He had congestive heart failure, and his lungs we're shot from smoking for many years. I never really knew you as great as I should have. We only talked on occasion on the phone and I saw you once a year if I was lucky. One things for sure though, I won't forget the road trips to Florida. Every time Tiffany and I stayed at you're house together you took us swimming and to Wal-Mart, which sucked but looking back at it now makes me laugh. I want to thank you for all the memories we had together, I will cherish and carry them for the rest of my life. You we're an amazing individual that was loved by many, many individuals. I will truely miss you and countless others will as well. I hope to see you again someday Grandpa. Rest in Peace, I love you!

Road trip day two!

Well after a long 750 mile drive to Kearney Nebraska, I'm finally in my hotel. Nothing like 100 degree heat to make the trip just that more exhausting! Car seems to be running well and have had no incidents so far on the trip (other than a few people getting flipped the bird for stupid driving). On the bright side, only 6ish more hours to Broomfield!

I'm not really sure what the purpose of this thing is, seems like a big waste of money if you ask me! About the only thing exciting to look at on I80 though! Next stop, Broomfield Colorado!

The times are a changin'

I decided to give the whole blog thing a try, so lets see how this goes..

Today I left the house for the first time out on my own (yee-haw!). Giving my grandparents a visit in Stevens Point on my way out of town. Leaving tomorrow morning at 6AM for Broomfield Colorado. Bikes loaded up, Protege 5 all washed and waxed, and car packed up with all my belongings. It's officially time to start the next chapter in life! Tomorrows destination, Kearny Nebraska!