By the end of week 2 and we had finally moved in to our ‘town house’ which is part of duplex, quite the micro-community here. A half furnished house with the bare minimums like washing machines and a dish washer. This has saved us in set up cost yet we are still to fill the place with a couch and dinning room table.
The one challenge we have to face is buying all of the stuff you need like cutlery, bowls, cup, cooking ware for only 5months. No fancy toys and nice looking appliances, more the best bang for your buck option. It has been a bit of a reality check.
It has been all exciting however to set up the place and personalizing my room. I am really starting to feel like a big boy who has moved out of home, but in saying that I still look forward to the 21st of August when I do go back to my own bed and Mums cooking. Living with parents is such a bonus at times. This does not mean I am not complaining about Marks cooking while we have been over here, we have had some all mighty feasts.
With all the excitement and being busy setting up here I haven’t thought about home so much, but as we are starting to settle down and unpack our bags properly to set up camp I have been starting to miss the small things about New Zealand like seeing people you know every day when you pop out of home and pulling out of the drive way to start a ride. The North Shore is home.
Random Snow storms have halted a couple of rides but the next day it’s just like summer all over again. It is definitely the strangest weather condition I have ever been in. I was looking forward to getting the chance to race here in Boulder at Mead-Roubaix however a complication with a UCI (international cycling union) stopped all plans of racing. Being a “pro” rider riding for a Professional registered team this prevents us from racing any races not sanctioned by USA cycling. It is a ruling I don’t really understand, how we are supposed to support local racing? In simple terms the rule stops professional riders from racing any club events, if we are caught riding these events we can face a fine and a 1 months suspension.
On a positive note, the weather is warming up and training is rocking along nicely. I feel as if I am starting to adjust to the altitude but still learning a lot about my body up and how it is coping with the adjustments. Practicing deep breathing on the bike seems to be a bit of a trick that’s helping.
The countdown to Tour of Gila seems to be getting closer and closer all too fast. I guess tie flies when you are having fun. I am jumping out of skin to show what I have to offer and get amongst it.
Time to sign off.
T
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