I've upgraded almost everything on my CAAD 9. I just spent more on new wheels than I originally spent on the bike itself. I think I've put close to three grand into a bike that cost $1300 when it was new. I'll never sell my CAAD. I'm in love with a bike.


Although I've lost 47 lbs, I'm still too fat for this sport, but not as fat as I used to be. I'm still loosing weight though.


I just finished 8th in my first race of the season. Im just as proud of that as if I'd finished 1st. Its only a big deal to me.

My wife, so far, has put up with my cycling extravagances, but I did have to get her a 2.25 ct. diamond for her birthday. She love me.





..... and her new ring.