Archive for October, 2007

She started it….

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Well, I’ve got a cold now….not bad really, since it’s still just in my head. Namrita started feeling it coming on last week up at R Ranch, but it just about over it now. I’m hoping to get through it just as quickly. It’s a been a couple of years since I’ve [...]

Now is the time to fit your bike.

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Of course this a blatant sponsor plug for 55nine Performance…..

But this really is the time of year to be thinking about making these changes. You’ll be able to begin you base training in your new position and have months to perfect the technique before a race or century or some other personal challenge. [...]

Good Times at R-Ranch

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

R Ranch is a resort just outside the city of Dahlonega, GA. R Ranch boasts an impressive 1000+ acres of rolling hills adjacent the Chattahoochee National Forest and the roads that make up the Six Gap Century. We first met Wendy Wood, the Sales and Marketing Manager, at the Fools Gold event. [...]

Happy B-Day Namrita

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

A little love from Cyclingnews.com

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

This was posted on Wednesday at cyclingnews.com:
O’Dea signs with Vassago Cycles
Former Kona racer Eddie O’Dea and has signed with Vassago Cycles for 2008. O’Dea, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, has been making regular trips to the podium since 2005 and is looking forward to joining his wife Namrita on the team. On the O’Dea calendar [...]

Dahlonega, GA House for Rent

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

This is the house that Namrita and I have used for quite a few weekend retreats and last year’s “team camp.” The house’s proximity to the Six Gap area, the mtb trails of Fool’s Gold and Helen fame, the AT hiking trail, kayaking on the Chestatee River4 or 5 local wineries and both Dahlonega [...]

Dahlonega, GA House for Rent

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

In the heart of the Georgia mountains, this home away from home has everything you need to truly experience what this area offers.
5 Bedrooms
6 Person Hot tub
Huge and Fully Stocked Kitchen and Living Room
Huge Sun Room over looking mountains
Washer and Dryer
Perfect for cycling vacations and training camps:
-2 Car Garage to store and work on bicycles
-Over [...]

Farewell to Razorback

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

This just sucks! I’ve raced at Razorback at least once a year since I started racing in 2000 and a total of….who knows 15, 20 times…plus countless other training sessions and then just because it’s there. It’s always been one of my favorite trails and probably my favorite race course. So many [...]

Moving to the Big Wheels

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

In case you couldn’t figure it out or were just too lazy to click your way to the details…..I’m racing for Vassago Cycles next year and that means riding a 29er. I’m riding one of Namrita’s single speed Jabberywockies right now until my geared Bandersnatch arrives. I’ll be happy to leave the single [...]

Team Vassago

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Eddie O