130 psi

That's the pressure that's usually in my tires when I go riding.

It's been a while since I last entered anything in this blog. Basically I've been doing some work, riding the bike, and learning how not to admire the immigration service in the USofA. I've ranted on the CIS (Customs and Immigration Service) before but they're always pulling a new one on us. Like the IRS, this is a system that needs to be revamped and made useful for those who are entering this country the RIGHT and legal way, and quit making it so difficult for good people. Congress is not doing this country any great service by ignoring the levels of ignorance of either agency.

As to the bike riding, it's coming along fine. I'm still not there yet for racing but I'm getting some nice mileage in, putting in some nice efforts, and pretty much enjoying myself. Knocked out around 65 miles today and I don't feel near as crapped out as I might have been earlier this year. Averaged around 20.4 mph and put in plenty of 25+ mph efforts. Got a little hacked off at some of the guys for their lack of paying attention to what was happening out there but I'm over it and there's love in the air again. No need to stay upset at something nobody outside of Shreveport/Bossier City really cares about! As Wilbur Robinson says, "Keep moving forward!"

Most of my team is out in Brookhaven, Mississippi at the Gran Prix stage race and I'm anxious to hear how they are doing. I did speak to Jason earlier today and he said the Cat. 1-2-3 criterium on Friday night was a speed-fest, with an average of 29 mph! That's cooking on the road when you ride a bike. Patrick said his heartrate monitor was pegged at 185-190 bpm the entire race. That's serious heart-beatin' right there.

In a few days Jonnene and I will be heading out to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and try to get going with a long delayed honeymoon. We're heading out west to Tucson, AZ and it should be fun. Nothing beats hanging out around mountains and cactus....cacti?