And in sharp contrast to the roller-coaster ride that was yesterday, here is the last 12 hours via the Navigator:

On the road bike tomorrow for a little spin... maybe the weather will actually be in the double digits.

Yeah, and I'm not talking about 99. :)

Ride Hours: 02:05

Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 39.42 units
Meal: 10.35u
Corr: 5.65u
Basal: 23.42u

Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 211g

Took the S'Fly with out for a training ride after work today. It was HOT (an upcoming trend), but it was a BLAST!!

Yesterday I mounted a pair of Bontrager 29-3 2.0s on it, and it made a huge difference. Almost like cheating - LOL.

I have a pretty busy training and work week ahead, but it was good to get out on the bike today to rip through some single track.

Stay cool!

Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.38 units
Meal: 19.30u
Corr: 2.60u
Basal: 24.46u

Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 332g

Was going to try to get a ride in today, but it was SO dang hot.... and of course it was Father's Day. So, instead I had a wonderful time hanging out with the boys. Highlight of the day was the ride the three of us went on together on the American Tobacco Trail, on, get this, threebikes. Each of the boys were rockin their own ride. WOW! Too cool!!!

So today is day 4 on Symlin, and so far so good. I am using about 30% less insulin each day, and that is the general goal. I have an appointment with Camille the CDE at the UNC Diabetes Care Center on Tuesday, so I hope to learn a little more on how to use it.

I am trying to keep track of the Symlin dosage and how I am bolusing with it, so we shall see.

Gotta fly!!

So it's Been 6 days, 9 hours, and 3 minutes since I've ridden a bicycle - but who's counting.

Going to ride for a few hours later this morning and early afternoon at Chapel Hill North. Looking forward to it!!

Hey the shifter on the right is for the gear thingies in the back right?

:)



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As it has been a TOPIC of conversation, here is a mock up of the new Trek 29er Crew kit:

At first I wasn't sure, but I dig them.  They will look GREAT in person.  Of course I will still rock the Fisher Crew kit as well.  Just can't give up the Sword.  :)

Some of my favorites from the new Trek Bikes Gary Fisher Collection:

The Sawyer

Superfly Elite

Superfly 100 Elite

Cronus CX

Thanks to ALL for the emails and phone calls today about the new Trek corporate alignment! A whole flurry of stuff going down in a bike hurry...

The members of the Fisher 29er Crew received an email this morning.

We are being reborn as the Trek 29er Crew! New kit is on its way, and our roles will be bigger (like the wheels!) and not smaller.

A quote from the letter we received... "We now have 8x as many retailers worldwide. We’ll now have 10x the consumer exposure. This is huge for Gary Fisher, the man & the brand, and it’s huge for further popularizing 29ers."

I for one am STOKED!!

Big wheels keep on rolling... right into a larger frontier...

Check out the new hardware and all the latest news at trekbikes.com. Man, I can't believe I just typed that...

Sweet!


BTW - my personal new favorite:

The Sawyer

Possible picture of Travis Brown racing the 2011 OCLV Fisher Superfly. Headtube is rumored to be E2. This bike must FLY!!!





An OCLV E2 G2 Superfly would be sick. I'm drooling already!

;)


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48 hours post race, and I'm still not back to myself. Stomach still isn't right, but getting better. Headache finally went away at work today (go figure).

I just don't feel like moving though. At all.

That over heating incident hit me a lot harder then I first thought. Hopefully in the next day or two I can get back to normal. I hope.

For now rest and some xbox in the air conditioning is in order.

I was scheduled to start on Symlin today, but given the fact I'm not quite right I decieded to wait. Maybe tomorrow or Wednesday, depending on how I'm feeling.

I am a little, um, what's the word.... nervous (I guess) about the new addition to the diabetes therapy. My BGs have been great, and race nutrition is nailed down tight. What I am hoping for is the ability to use less insulin, and, in turn, drop a handful of lb's.

As usual I'll keep posting about how it is going - the good, the bad, and the possibly ugly of course.

Also waiting on the paperwork to get processed for my insurance to cover my Navigator sensors. I REALLY want to be able to use this tool on race and training days, so I have my fingers crossed. Should know something in a week or two... possibly.

Matt Lee WAY out front in the Tour Divide, and Cricket Butler is hammering away as well. Keep rockin' it you two!!! Amazing work!!!!

Also wanted to give big props to Ernesto Marenchin for winning the Big Bear 2x12 this past weekend. Ernesto is a great guy, trains like a mad man, and is hella fast. He broke his leg at this venue last year, and finished out front this year. Congrats on a long deserved victory!!!

It's been an unbelievably bizarre race season. I have trained harder, and concentrated on my diet and nutrition more these past 8 months than I ever had. Thanks to the help from Chris Newport and Chris Eatough I feel faster and more in control than I could have ever imagined.

But... the race results just have come through as I have expected due to unusual and unplanned circumstances. Infusion set pull out and no spare, monsoon and tornado warnings, tragic loss of a dear friend, heat stroke.... you name it.

Sometimes it goes like that whether you are dealing with life, racing, or diabetes control. What's critically important is to continue to stay focused and flexible, and try to learn what you can from each "weird" event. Take that knowledge and use it as an advantage the next time your encounter a similar situation.

Control what you can. Be ready to deal with which you cannot. As I mentioned... diabetes and mountain bike racing is the same in that regard.

I do however have an 8 week break until my next race, so I plan on doing a little cross training, trying to find an oppurtunity to go on a date (or two even), and getting some over due things done around the house. I need a little down time I think.....

Lots going on though as is usual.... just couldn't have it any other way.

Just keep choppin'.


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Half way point. Recoreded at 1 lap behind leader, but I think it's 2.

BGs have been perfect. I mean unreal perfect. Nutrition, and hydration too, actually, are spot on. Tough to eat. Been liquid only for past 2 hours.

Bad news is I am seriously over heated. It's hot and I am not in a good way right now. Gotta find some ice...





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Best of luck to my friends Cricket Butler and Matt Lee as the begin the epic Tour Divide Race in Banff Canada today!!

I'll be watching via Spot.. have a great race and and awesome experience!!


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Just received delivery of the first order of the 2010 products from the Type1Rider Store. Officially open for business!

As I have stated earlier this year, I have never worked with a coach before. I thought I would try it out this season and see if the structured workouts (as opposed to riding around until I was tired/bored) would be beneficial. Well, duh, of COURSE they are. I have been feeling very physically prepared come race day, and am able to attack courses with confidence.

I would highly recommend Chris Eatough Coaching if you are looking to improve your fitness and be better prepared for all aspects of mountain bike racing. I don't know how he finds the time to do it, but Chris designs a custom program each month based upon my schedule. If I am busy, traveling, have birthday parties for the boys, etc, he always figures that into the workouts. I am completely sold. (And just for the record, I pay Chris the same as everyone else does). I just think his coaching is top notch.

Was going to try and hit the mountains tomorrow for some riding, but commitments have me saving the 4 hour round trip travel time and riding somewhere else instead. I have about 10 weeks with no scheduled races coming up starting in the end of June, so I will be able to make time to travel to western NC then.

But first things first... sunrise 4.5 hour training ride...

Good luck to all of the folks participating in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure this weekend. Have a great ride!! Sorry I will be missing it this year.

Time for SLEEP!! Out...

Check out the following blog entry from my friends at Custom Choice Cereal.  I greatly appreciate the kind words!!


http://customchoicecereal.com/blog/celiac-disease-diabetes-and-sports/