I started with commuting and went to road and loved it all prior to taking on a few mtb races this season, so I can relate. I have yet to race road either, as I took last Spring off to live in Austin, funny as that may be. I can't wait to dive into this Spring, though. Collegiate racing is great because the bottom category (D of ABCD) of racers is a good group of dudes who are new to racing, so you can still be challenged and have dudes behind you, too. That's how mtb season was at least, and it was great racing in the bottom category. I spent the whole season about mid-pack in my category, which I was happy with being my first experience.

I haven't been riding much myself this semester, which has been unfortunate. The Tri Club's rides seem to always be scheduled an hour before my morning class starts, so I can never go. We have some dedicated riders on the cycling team who will ride, we just need a little help in the scheduling area. Elliot the prez was riding road almost every day this summer and early into mtb season, so I'm sure he'll be a good contact for rides. I'm down for most evenings, just don't have motivation without a group to ride with. The guys have some good routes that they take, many going out by Jim Christal Rd., which is a good one to go out exploring on. Denton is nice in that it has a lot of backcountry roads to cruise on.

I sent the only Matt Iserman I could find on fb a short message. My name is Jon Huey, in case that wasn't you.