"You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of those meaningful and significant things. Some may be funny. Some may be significant only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experiences."
-Gordon B. Hinckley
Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 1

Tour of California: Solvang time trials

Wow. Almost two weeks ago now, we went up to Solvang with my parents for the Tour of California time trials.

I was really excited to be in Solvang again, it's been years and years since I was last there. It's such a cute town, and I was excited to look around the town in the excitement of the race! : )



We got into town the night before and while we were driving by we saw all the Radio Shack cars at a hotel. We pulled off to have a closer look around.

Brody got to have a nice look into and a tour of one of the support vans!


A look at the town....

So cute huh? : )

Mom and Dad waiting to cross


Taylor Finneys bike

Brody doing some little jumps : )

The start house


Winning me a free 'Tour of California' shirt! My hero!



Phil Liggett signing Brodys Tour shirt!


Paul Sherwen, after signing Brodys shirt.

Such nice guys, it was a real treat to meet both him and Phil!

(Both of them do the commentary for The Tour de France and other cycling races)

Bet you didn't know that Brody won that day, huh? ; )


Walking through the fair they had set up. Lot's of sponsor booths and others, selling and giving things away.


Another shot of the town

The leader board


Our spot to watch the race! It was perfect!

Right when they were making the push to the finish line.

We hung out at the Radio Shack camp for a bit, and got more free T-shirts.

I caught this one in the photo! : )

Axel Merckx From Radio Shack signing Brodys shirt

...Now it will never be worn or washed again. Goes with the rest of our signed gear and posters! yay!

The Radio Shack camp


Everyone enjoying a beautiful day and a great race!


Gotta have the cowbells

We had such a nice relaxing, front row seat!



Dave Zabriski. The winner of the time trial

They are die hard fans! : )

At the Finish line!!

Getting a nice nap in after a exciting a fun trip! : )

It was such a great trip!! Thanks for wanting to join us Mom and Dad. We love you!!

Sunday, November 28

King of the Foothills

A couple weeks ago Brody rode in the Tour de Foothills. He signed up for this months ago, as a little push back into cycling. He has had a blast riding with a group from our ward and stake, and by the time this race came around, he was more than ready for it!
Picking up his goody bag and number


Already making friends : )

All set to ride


The Brody cheering gear! : ) I had a cow bell that said "Go Brody!"

Little over half way done! We had followed the route and made some stops to cheer him on! It was so much fun! : )

Crossing the finish line in under 2 hours! Better than he was hoping for 32 miles. : )
He was up in the top 10 finishers of hundreds of riders
At the Finish line! I am so very proud! He did so great and is excited to do a longer race next time! : ) It was such a fun day!!