113 and counting

113 days until graduation! It seems so far away, but at the same time it is right around the corner. I finally was able to attend all my classes, being that it was a short week it made things a little more difficult. Now I now know what lays ahead of me for the semester. Some how I need to incorporate all of my school work, bicycle riding time, family (with kids) and work into my days. Wow, when you think of it in those terms it seems beyond overwhelming, but I think it might go easier than I anticipate. I feel getting a schedule down will help things smooth out, kind of remove the rough edges.
One of the things I am looking forward to is racing this year. Racing for UW-Madison in the spring and then for Endeavour Cycling. Even more exciting for me is that I get to get a new bike this year. My 1988 Cannondale will finally put to pasture, but I will still use it for indoor stuff where it won't matter much. The bike has been amazing, but with metal fatigue setting in it just makes me a little nervous to actually race on the thing. The bike I am getting is the Schwinn Fastback Pro. Yah, I know what you are already thinking, "a Schwinn, don't they sell those at department stores?" and the answer is yes. But, Schwinn has two divisions and their high end bikes are VERY solid. Just take a look at the specs on the thing, they rock. Also, they are the UW Cycling teams sponsor, so getting a great bike for a bit less helps as well. I just can't wait to get it and get out and ride. So far I have been putting in some ok hours on the bike for pre-season, ranging anywhere from 8 - 14 per week. Nothing spectacular, but more than I have put in this early previous years. Off to ride now, later!