It's getting closer....that first race. About 6 weeks by my count to February 14th. The Tundra Time Trial always kicks off the season. I've heard it can be really, really cold sometimes for that race. Have I ever mentioned that I don't like really, really cold? It's nice and all just around the holidays and then I'm done. But, I digress.
On our team we don't worry about rankings or trying to get a higher ranking. The coaches pick different winners for the different races and the goal is for that kid to win. That's what success is - knowing team strategy and working together. Often, it's not the best/strongest racer on the team. It's kind of cool that way. Because of that, we are encouraged to not follow the rankings or pay them much attention. That said, I was on the USA Cycling website tonight making sure they had received the parent waiver (so James could race in said Tundra Time Trial) and I saw this...wait before you look ahead. Blue Bicycles said they might use this picture of James in the catalog this year. Hubby took that picture. I think he was thinking of a Blue ad when he took it.
Ok, it's extra teeny, tiny print because I just learned tonight how to grab a screenprint on my Mac and convert it to a JPEG so you'll just have to trust me. It says that, at least tonight, James is ranked #3 in the country against all licensed 10-12 year olds. That very well will may change, but I think it's kind of neat. Of course, I am his mom. Guess I'm supposed to think it's neat. Psst. Just don't tell coach I peeked, ok? I don't want to get into trouble.
Of course, you should be very excited. I don't guess I realized how much he was into cycling. But, then again it shouldn't surprise me, after all it is a sport.
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteYou Rock!!!!
Love ya,
Aunt Joanna
Boo yah James!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteTraci
How do I get my kids into cycling? I've never heard of any cycle groups for kids. Seriously, I think there must be this entire world out there that I know nothing about. Probably a lot like the adoption community, you have no idea how big it is until you're in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for any help,
Traci
C - I expect you to invite me to interview you. Complete pressure. C ya.
ReplyDeleteI would start with www.usacycling.org. There is a place there for teams. Your local bike shop is another good resource. Lastly, the folks who host www.fraziercycling.com are from Ohio (and manage our team). I'll also ask them. It's a great lifetime sport and I have found the people to be great.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, though, it's a whole other world.
That's great! Way to go James.
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