U S BOUND

[fritz]

as some of you may know i am off to minneapolis this thursday 21st dec for 24 days, because it is a massive metropolis and the sub zero climate i had resigned myself to taking a rest off the bike for the duration but couldnt bear the thought
i decided to look up some clubs in the minnesota area on the web and came across the minneapolis road club who cater for all levels so i left a message on their board to see what the situation was out there for biking
a guy called jim flanders replied saying they have had no snow yet and are still riding on the roads at a (take note stevie) casual pace if it does snow or become icey they move onto cross bikes or mtbs and follow some sort of trail system throughout the city
he also says they would be happy for the travelling dromara man to join them on these runs and will even sort out a bike as well ;D so it looks like there is going to be some training for the fritzman after all and i will keep you all informed on this board if possible so all left to do is wish everyone a merry xmas and a happy new year see ya all in 2007

[Bob P]

Have fun Fritz,

Looks like you wil need to see trevor for one of the new winter jackets before you go

[peterbryson]

So no breaks for you eh? Get those boys signed up next years sportive. Have a blast.

[Maeve]

Have a blast in America Nige ...... be sure to bring your own saddle if your riding someone elses bike ( I learnt the hard way :-).. the pain ain't worth it )
If you in any Bike shops round Bloomington direction - look out for a bloke named Mark Young - he works in one of the cycle shops and is a mate of mine, actually the person to thank(blame) for me taking up cycling !

[fritz]

thanks everyone lastest reports from my us contact is for temps of -10 and a chance of snow this coming weekend would much prefer to be where you are maeve! so hope to get out for a spin if i have no jet lag and get a bike sorted out.will keep in touch
ps hope they do spuds at the coffee stops bob

[swallace1]

Will you be allowed out for a spin? Have a good christmas & new year

[fritz]

dunno bout that stevie havent asked permission yet maybe will have to stay in and be a good boy or go xmas shopping or for a romantic walk.........................not! will disappear not to be seen for hrs

[anne]

Hope all is going well for you in US Nigel. Have a very happy Christmas and New Year.

[fritz]

have not managed to get out for any cycling yet the whole place is covered in snow and i have never felt cold like it so dont think i will be getting any miles in have a 1980,s trek road bike with one gear on it to use when im here but am slowly giving up on the idea and thinking of going to the gym to train or else go full time on the drink which we have been doing a lot of lately happy new year

[bigjim]

hi fritz

the snow looks nice on a photograph, or a sking holiday. you missed a well orginazed trail quest, plenty of muck and funny happenings, do not pine jack daniels is tasty.

a happy 2007 .see you then