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Two wheels are better than four #3

Two wheels are better than four #2

On to Fontana (or Fontucky, as it seems)! This was the first NORBA race of the season. NORBA means national class riders from all over the US are duking it out for points. OK, maybe we don't get travelers for the lowly beginner Masters class that we like to race in. Still this is a battle from start to finish.

As opposed to Bonelli, we did two laps of a hilly and dusty course. This was not the most technical ride, except for a few steep dusty and loose downhill sections. Andrew got passed by some teenage kid while laying on his back in the dirt after flying over his handlebars in a spectacular endo. All in all it was only 14 miles of racing but after two hours of slogging it out in the sun you can be sure that it was Miller Time. Nor finished 5th in his class, and Andrew finished 3rd! John rounded out the podium theme by hammering to a trophy in his class.

Two wheels are better than four #1

Race #1 of the season: Bonelli Park, March 2006. For days before, it had been drizzling rain. The morning of the race was cloudy and the skies threatened rain. John, Carlyn, Nor, and Andrew took to the trails of Pomona to do battle with the finest locals in LA. This was Carlyn & Nor's first bike race! Everyone finished, with Carlyn getting bruised ribs in the process. John kicked butt and managed a top 10 finish in his class. Nor & Andrew also managed top 10 finishes in their class. Andrew might even have made the podium had he not had a huge flat tire in the middle of the race! Oh well...on to Southridge!

Mr. Gene Chung...back in LA

Well, Gene made it successfully out of Taiwan and back to California in one piece. He appeared unharmed and in good spirits. It was quite clear that the transformation to FOB was incomplete as yet.

Even after an ardous and delayed trip to Mammoth for one and only one day of snowboarding, Gene mustered up enough energy to haul his ass over to the infamous May Garden Restaurant for yet another Last Supper with his minion, also known as friends and dragon boat teammates.

Have a look and see proof of what a little Gold wine can do ...

We look forward to Gene's next visit with anticipation...

Well, we survived three days of good times in sunny Acapulco. I had my share of palomas, that's for sure. Not to mention the intense sun. Good thing it wasn't too hot. Congratulations to Alejandro, and check out some of the photos below.

El Olvido

Phew, the wedding is over and we can relax in a quieter setting. Morgan and Ruslan are thinking about the cracked pepper and peach flambeau about to arrive. We had dinner at a nice restaurant next to the water, called El Olvido. Last night in sunny Mexico!

Joel & Mor, just about to get it on!

Ana & Dario, prior to the infamous Luna Hook Up followed by Mexican Garth Brooks electric slide.

Large & in chage ... Alejandro, Gerardo, and Dan.

Mario D. and the Chavez clan

Have you seen a view like this? This is the infinity pool at Villa Arabesque, with Sandra and Alejandro receiving their marital admonitions from a man of God!

A taste of Latin America ... Mexican, Peruvian, and Wannabian

Sweet ladies of Villa Arabesque ... Kelly & Ana from NYC

New friends Serena & Dan, plus an old Argentine man...

Aha, busted!

Oooof...

Kimlan dragon boat race coming up

We'll be heading off to Laughlin in two weeks. Practice is coming together, fitness is looking good. We have a team to go but will there be enough women? Plus, there will be some great drama no doubt.

-Andrew