i'm in love, i'm in love, and i don't care who knows it!

as many of you (scott hill) may know, i've recently fallen in love. 

with a bike, that is.

as the son of a national champion, i guess it was destined to happen eventually. although i had been in the saddle probably more times than most, it was not until july 18th, 4:30pm that i discovered for myself the joy of it all. 

clip in, jump to the start. each pedal stroke a small victory, i power my way to speed. get in my grove, that's the goal; keep the legs steady, try not to think about it; just to the top of this hill and i'll be good. i reach the summit, time for the thrilling descent known as rattle snake trail. hold on tight, don't look off the trail.

i'd write more of my thoughts but i just got back from a ride and i'm all sweaty. just had a shake and its time to swim.

there's just something about working for the downhills, the feeling that i have earned this rush of speed and exhilaration is indescribable. now if i could only put that willpower to complete the hill to things like reading frankenstein for summer homework.