To do List

I'm a little late writing my New Year's blog, hope you all can for give me. I've vowed to myself not to set resolutions this year, but I do have a few goals. I don't know the difference between the two I just figured if  it had a different name I'd be more likely to get my ass going. In case you're curious here's a list of what I got on the burners this year.

I already got one goal accomplished.
Can be found in the shop.

1. More FreeBird Velo goodies e.g., new stickers, beer cozies, cards, and quite possibly a zine.

Not my poster, but I like it. 

2. Posters. I personally love posters, I have the equipment to make em so why not. Plus, I like the idea of having affordable art available for purchase. And, I have way too many ideas whirling around my head, I need to get them out on something.

3. Ride more. Actually, this one should be listed as improving time-management.

4. Get back my upper body via weights and yoga. I know cyclists are not supposed to utter these words but I am. I want to open a jar of Bonne Maman raspberry jam without looking like Mr. Furley.

5. Guerrilla Marketing. If I discussed it, it wouldn't be guerrilla marketing would it?

There's no reason for this picture.
Just reminds me of how good riding is.

So there it is. A little sampling of things to come this year. Beer cozies, posters, better looking arms while wearing a jersey, and quite possibly a copier based zine fresh out of the early 90's. Yeah, I think these goals sound pretty good.

Looking Down the Road

We'll, first day of September tomorrow.

I have a riding plan for this month. I need to rack up 500 miles for the month of September. Need is maybe not the best word, want, is that better? I realized during the month of July that when I have a goal my riding improves. I know this mileage doesn't sound like a lot but it's the quality not the quantity. It's been mentioned before, and is a well known fact that cyclists are continually looking forward. They are looking down the road, looking toward the next season, or looking forward to obtaining the goal they set for themselves. Hell, I'm looking forward to putting black bar tape on because it means Autumn is coming. Well, I'm happy about that because I am not meant to have white bar tape. I got habitually dirty mitts. I also I don't have a personal mechanic to clean and change it for me like the pros.

So wish me luck. I haven't decided what I'm going to reward myself with at the end of the month though. I guess that's what I have to look forward to and think about while putting in the miles.

I might consider this jacket as a reward, although is it still a reward when you buy it for yourself? Belgian National Cycling Team track Jacket, I think it's sweet looking. Perfect for Fall.