the best day ever - and the brother's bike race

o.k. you know it's going to be a sweet day when you wake up with a headache and you can't even open your eyes. then, after a few more hours of sleep, you get up, get ready for work, drive in to work and spill your drink down the front of your shirt and all over the console of your car - that's when you know - it's going to be a sweet day. but it's o.k.! i look nice and professional wearing a hoody over my spilled-on shirt. nice.

last weekend we went to watch the brother ride in his last cyclo-cross race of the season. now, if you've never heard of this sport - don't lose sleep over it.
basically you ride your bike over whatever kind of terrain they decide to use to see who can finish the most laps in 40 minutes. of course, snow does have a negative effect on your overall finishing time. but who cares? you're having fun while doing it! and everyone watching thinks you're nuts for doing it. :)
all-in-all, good times for everyone.


pre-race chatting


the mom and girlfriend keeping warm in the car, waiting for the race to start


the supporters.
gotta go buy some more sharpies for next time.


the start


yep - sometimes you have to get off your bike and run up the hill


gettin' good at those hills, brother


peddle! it's not that hard, right?


and back down - don't wiggle too much or you'll fall off your bike


check out my mom's sweet outfit. a collage of color. and those boots are to die for!


for reals - the picture is blurry because of all the steam coming off of the brother. he was hot after the race and it was cold outside.


yep - still steaming.