I'm slacking on this blog...

Been suppppper busy these past weeks that I have completely forgotten to update my blog! Lots of races, Time trials, workouts and other fun adventures.... well life is good so don't be too mad at me lol....

Hitting the hills of Bandera and Helotes...

I never thought that a fun vacation consisted of pretty much the same thing I do everyday. The thing is when you really love what you are doing, you will really enjoy it when you can bring that with you. This weekend we took a quick little trip to San Antonio to relax and see something different for a change. We decided to take the bikes and it turned out to be a great decision. Waking up at 6am on a vacation is weird.... Not when you are gonna go climb some nice hills in the beautiful hill country.



We set off on a nice loop that we had taken a few months back when we did the university oaks crit with Mike and Tom. Trying to figure out the turns and where to go turned out pretty easy. We ended up with a good 35 mile ride reaching speeds over 35mph. Overall it was a good ride and the legs are feeling real good.



We saw a deer napping on the side of the road so we quietly took a picture as to not disturb him. So majestic he is.

Near hard crash...

Still training for our time trial, today we were practicing our team rotations in the group of three. Going around 26mph I notice a red Jetta take the red light. I scream loud and start to slam the breaks. Billy's wheel rams my back rim and he loses control and flips over as he is trying to stop behind me. The Jetta came within feet of ramming us.  Never before have we ever been so close to getting hit.  It pretty much scared the crap out of us.  My rear derailler hanger broke.  Billy was luck that he just came out with a small cut on one finger and that is all... Considering the fall, it seems like it should have been worse....

Now we just have to count our blessings.

You have to thank God everyday for the gifts he gives you.

On our 4th week...

We are on our 4th week of our Surge Fit Fitness Boot camp and  people are loving every second of it.  It has been nothing but good for our members and they just can't get enough.  This week is the last week of their first month and we plan on making it a memorable one. We are gonna make it extra tough and keep it at a faster pace to make everyone hurt.  This is the week that will make them remember that the reason they are here is to get in shape and lose the pounds. This boot camp has brought together old friends, coworkers, families and new friends all for the sake of getting back in shape.  This is what it is all about, we are helping to make a difference.  On Saturday we helped and encouraged many of our members finish their first 5k. That is a great milestone that they should all be proud of. If they can have it in them to finish the run they can go all the way and get to where they want to be... I'm looking forward to this week and the next because I enjoy pushing my buddies to keep on going.  Results are inevitable.

Our Fitness Bootcamp...

It has been so long since I last blogged, sorry about that.  It is not that I have stopped my ride, it has just gotten better. Sergio, Cindy and I have been working hard on getting people on the right track.  It has been a lot of work and planning but it is a great success thus far.  We would have been happy with 20 members....We have been blessed with nearly 60!!! It's amazing that something small can turn out this big.  Everyone has loved it this far. We offer great workouts throughout the week and on Friday we do an Obstacle Course/Fun Competition Day.  We have already had one person lose more than 20 lbs!!!  

 We are really getting great numbers and the results will speak for themselves at the end of the month when we do the second weigh in.  As for the bike riding, I still keep up with the training.. We are actually training hard right now to do the Texas State Time Trial event in about 6 weeks.  We wanna break the hour.....that is gonna hurt, we would have to average 24 mph for one whole hour.... IT WILL BE DONE!!!  Till next time, got to get on my bike...

Surge Fit...

Me, Sergio and Cindy have been working very hard in getting out fitness bootcamp going and it is booming. We have more than 30 people that show up everyday! It's amazing how we are already changing peoples lives. Feedback is great.


I have been coaching the "Core sculpt" station and have found it very fun.

Memorial Herman Ironman Texas 2011...

Bored Sunday...

Took my Jeep Wranger off roading on the boring Sunday afternoon. What could go wrong? 

Morning ride...

Lately we have been on and off on our morning rides. Everyone has had different schedules, different objectives, we just have not been on our bikes as much. Weird how just taking it a little easier on the bikes makes a big difference on the fitness level. I have still been riding a lot but not as intense. My sister bought herself a bike and I have been trying to get her to ride and get faster. Doing 25 miles with her in the afternoon but at a slower pace that I am used too. She will get there and it's good to see that she is motivated.


We have a time trial in about 2 and a half months that we will start training for. We want to do under one hour on a 40k. Train train train. It's gonna get tough but I find it fun and I know I'm just getting healthier. I got to start counting calories again and get focused.....


I got myself some new carbon clinchers. The wheels spin smooth, they are light weight and seem to put more power to the asphalt. I'm happy with this.