Mt. Biking in Moro Canyon

Ali and I on one of our first rides together.   We are each on new bikes.  

Ali is rockin' Myka and I'm on Bully.

This is Ali's favorite photo.  In the background is Crystal Cove.  She likes it when my shirt is un-zipped.  I had to put it up higher just to be modest for the photo.  

So Alison did not believe me that there were snakes on the trail and what she should do if she saw one.  She did not get my first explanation so she had me demonstrate it for her.   Yes, this is what a snake does with his tongue.  She didn't really like it when my tongue went in her ear.

But I must admit it,   She looks Smokin' hot!!!!!  I didn't think it possible but she looks even sexier on the bike.  Especially when she climbs up hills that other guys, (not me, of course) have to hike a bike on.

This one is just more of the same.  Why take the picture though if your not going to share it with everyone.  Ali disagrees with that philosophy.   She really knows me well.

Her bike is sooo cute,  it is soooo small,  but she rocks it like it is the biggest thing on the trail.  Hopefully, we can get some action shots of her soon.   It is not often I get to see Ali's competitive side, but this seems to bring it out in her, and I LIKE IT!

Well, one caveat to the last comment is board games.   She is really competitive with those too. She always seems to win (it is because she cheats.)

Windsor 29er Full Rigid. It is Awesome.

This is what Bully looked like in the photo online.   Bully is a Full rigid 29" inch wheel (26" is normal) single speed bike.   It is awesome.

 This is what Bully actually looks like.  I made some changes of my own, special touches if you will.  It is very punk rock.   LOVE IT.

Angels Fans!!!

Here is Ali in her new Angels wear.   I watched her walk around the store and saw her check the price tag on every item there.  (3 innings is what it took)   She then picked out the most EXPENSIVE item and said as she put it on.  I want THIS one.    So what Ali wants, Ali gets.  ;)

Enjoy.

Ali just read this and said,  "Thats not true, I picked the 2nd most expensive one."

So,  I'm not quite as Photogenic as Ali,  believe it or not this is the GOOD picture of me.

Guess Where!

Guess where we'll be in July celebrating Ryan's 30th birthday?  Really, any guesses?  Here are some photos of our tropical island destination!  CAN'T WAIT!! 

Amgen Cycling Tour of California 2010

The Amgen Tour of California bike race came our way so we decided to go and see it! The Tour has 8 stops, and the final stop was in Thousand Oaks. We thought it would be really cool to go, so we did and we loved it! We took our bikes because we knew it would be hard to park close.

The race started at the T.O. mall so we headed over there first to watch them start. It was really cool! We were hoping to see Lance Armstrong, because he was supposed to be participating in the tour, but we couldn't find him. Hard to see much as they zoom past...

There were a TON of chase cars and motorcycles that had extra bikes and supplies on them for the riders. This one we thought was funny... Seen my wheel anyone? (above)

After the cyclists started the race, we rode back to our car and drove to another spot on the course to catch a better glimpse of the racing. We waited for a little while before the riders arrived. We watched a gazillion police drive by... Guess they needed to make sure the closed road was still closed and clear of traffic and hazards. Ryan said it was just because the Highway Patrol needed something to do... ;)

A little before the bikers arrived a guy told us we were standing in a bad spot if the bikers went down. We didn't really think that was the case. Another guy came by and told his friend that the riders would be coming right close to us because we were on a curve, and they would take the curve wide. I chuckled a little thinking there was no way the bikers would cross that far over... Little did I know... Go ahead, watch and see. I thought I was going to get run over...

My Myka

Ryan has been trying to get me to mountain bike with him for several months...  well maybe years.  I have gone a few times with him and rode one of his bikes, and never really enjoyed it much.  He kept telling me that I needed a bike that fit me better.  One that was sized for me...  I didn't really believe him as I walked the big blue bike up and down hills.  He was so patient with me.  He encouraged me.  He helped me.  Sometimes he held my bike as I rode down really rocky and step sections that were intimidating to me and so easy for him.  I couldn't have done it without him.  Finally one day I relented and told Ryan it was time to get a bike that was just right for ME.  We searched a few stores and of course Ryan looked at the best and most expensive bikes while I looked for the cheapest most basic bikes.  Finally we found the perfect bike.  Nice enough to satisfy Ryan and cheap enough to satisfy me, although I won't admit to the cost because it still was more than I thought we should spend... 

Meet my new bike, Myka.



Myka has been good to me.  I now have a testimony of riding a bike that is the right size for your body.  It has made a HUGE difference.  I still walk on some big up hills, and I still feel intimidated on some big down hills, but what has grown is my confidence.  Thanks to Myka and Ryan I now actually enjoy mountain bike riding!  Plus, all the rain we have had has made the mountains so green and beautiful!  The wild flowers are amazing.  I wouldn't be able to see a lot of it without Myka taking me there.  Oh, and we saw a rattle snake last week too!  Can't wait to take Myka out again and challenge myself and enjoy the beautiful scenery.  PLUS I get to spend time with my cute hubby...  ;)

the cutest mustache

Ryan decided to get a jump start on Mustache March and began growing a mustache while we were on vacation in Colorado.

Camden also grew a mustache when he drank the most delicous yogurt drink.

Which mustache do you think is cuter?