Update

So, it's been a while and I've neglected this again--here's the shortest, most complete update I can come up with.

Since returning from Colorado I broke the Scott yet again.  You know how something bad is going to happen even though you really don't want it to?  Yeah.  That's my relationship with that bike.  I was tired of messing around with it so I dropped it off with the guys at Veloce Bikes in Hawthorne and let them work their magic.  And magic they did work.  2 weeks and $30 later I had a bike with a replaceable hanger!!  Let's just say this has been a huge relief knowing that if/when I break that sucker again I can fix it in 15 minutes, not 15 weeks.

Also, after 5 years of riding the same helmet I decided it was probably a good idea to replace my helmet.  Upon inspection there were at least 3 cracks in the old one (no, not this one) and all the pads were shot.  With the Lazer there's absolutely no way of comparing them.  First, the Lazer actually has pads in it (the one in the Louis Garneau wore out a year ago).  Also, it doesn't ram my head into weird positions, oh and I can actually fit a hat under it.  All around Lazer Helium = win.  So far the Tardiz (that TT helmet) has sat in the box and is eagerly awaiting testing.  Don't worry, as soon as it comes out I'll make sure and get the 'unicorn' shot of me wearing it backwards.

Next, you know how certain schools of fish move as one unit? I've been riding with the our elite team the past few weeks and I've realized that we act just like a bunch of fish.  An obstacle is introduced and everyone moves as one.  I realize that me telling you about it is pretty underwhelming but it was just an observation from my end of how fluidly a group of people can work together without saying a word.  Just watch the video, you'll understand what I'm getting at.  

Oh, and then there was the Crater Lake trip.  3 days, no cell phones, no email, just some snowshoes and a tent.  I'll just keep it short and say it was awesome.

And if you've stayed with me this long I've got a little treat for you.  I've been working on this project I've dubbed Imagined Reality Shifting.  This project is an exploration into 10-speed electronic shifting.  The goal of this project is to build a workable electronic shifting system for under $500.  I won't go into all the details but you can track the progress of this project over at the project-specific site.

There, done.  See, that wasn't so bad