For those that do not know me: I am a cyclist, full time mechanic, full time friend and brother. I enjoy living life and people that smile. Follow me in 2010 for updates on my cycling adventures and important details in my life.Tumblr (3.0; @egbales)http://www.ericbales.com/Thick fog this morning would have made a pretty dangerous ride. Too depressed to ride inside. ...http://www.ericbales.com/post/434830571http://www.ericbales.com/post/434830571Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:04:53 -0500It seems like forever since i had two days in a row of riding outside. Nothing major, but...http://www.ericbales.com/post/434008062http://www.ericbales.com/post/434008062Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:04:59 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kybkueWdNB1qzrs74o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My new Tech Fluid trainer finally arrived from Blackburn. Thanks again to the guys @ Easton, Bell Sports, Blackburn. I was getting sick of rollers & I even fell off them a few days ago. Lots of outdoor riding is just around the corner. Until then, I’ll try my best to wear this thing out. I’m feeling strong right now, but the true test will come in the next few weeks as I build more.</p>http://www.ericbales.com/post/407888205http://www.ericbales.com/post/407888205Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:18:14 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj940d8kW1qzupd5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>This kid kills me! <p><a href="http://www.rhettbales.com/post/378323250/bath-time-with-jett" class="tumblr_blog">rhettbales</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Bath time with Jett!</p></blockquote>http://www.ericbales.com/post/378422207http://www.ericbales.com/post/378422207Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:35:48 -05002 more body pump classes later I think I might be getting the hang of it. I am thoroughly enjoying...http://www.ericbales.com/post/370564101http://www.ericbales.com/post/370564101Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:47:59 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kx1nognfdA1qzrs74o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My girl is so beautiful. I love you, Mary!</p>http://www.ericbales.com/post/360823604http://www.ericbales.com/post/360823604Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:09:47 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kx0xil5pVz1qzupd5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>Not usually a re-blogger, but do you blame me?! <p><a href="http://www.rhettbales.com/post/360030223/do-work-son" class="tumblr_blog">rhettbales</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Do work son!</p></blockquote>http://www.ericbales.com/post/360330215http://www.ericbales.com/post/360330215Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:43:06 -0500The last week was unseasonably warm for Indiana. Sunday the 17th I rode ~45 miles on the road bike....http://www.ericbales.com/post/357426537http://www.ericbales.com/post/357426537Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:40:08 -0500These are the first 3 endurance races I’m looking at this year. The Mohican 100 is for sure....http://www.ericbales.com/post/338635532http://www.ericbales.com/post/338635532Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:57:14 -0500training was put on hold this week when I became I’ll. I have no idea what I had, but I would...http://www.ericbales.com/post/328189001http://www.ericbales.com/post/328189001Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:10:41 -0500I am trying to put off my training plan for a bit longer this winter and in the meantime I am...http://www.ericbales.com/post/301638060http://www.ericbales.com/post/301638060Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:20:24 -0500I finally feel recovered from snowboarding and my IT band is not hurting today. I am still very...http://www.ericbales.com/post/297984886http://www.ericbales.com/post/297984886Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:28:34 -0500“With adult cyclists, police found the driver solely responsible in about 60%-75% of all...http://www.ericbales.com/post/289426942http://www.ericbales.com/post/289426942Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:45:59 -0500So my intention of this blog was always to have a means to log my training in an unconventional way....http://www.ericbales.com/post/288426990http://www.ericbales.com/post/288426990Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:11:39 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kut4rsGojk1qzrs74o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My next two and a half days consist of snowboarding till I get tired or my buzz wears off then climbing back into the condo and chillin’ out. I’m bummed that Rhett isn’t here and have Mary in my thoughts.<br/> Training: I am sans training and feel guilty about it although I’m sure I’ll get a pretty good workout in this afternoon.</p>http://www.ericbales.com/post/287702341http://www.ericbales.com/post/287702341Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:29:10 -0500““We have so much in common, we both love soup and snow peas, we love the outdoors, and...http://www.ericbales.com/post/285735070http://www.ericbales.com/post/285735070Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:43:45 -0500Roller ride was a success. I did very easy intervals for an hour with the CTS mountain biking...http://www.ericbales.com/post/283450359http://www.ericbales.com/post/283450359Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:34:41 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kumlukOTul1qzrs74o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Meet Mary! She may kill me for posting this, but this photo makes me smile! It also looks like she’s choking Pollock, but she IS petting his neck.</p>http://www.ericbales.com/post/282746652http://www.ericbales.com/post/282746652Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:58:58 -0500Not a lot of training this weekend. I have been having IT Band troubles again. Had a great 18+...http://www.ericbales.com/post/282738810http://www.ericbales.com/post/282738810Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:53:04 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kumky3si6F1qzrs74o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Decorating the tree with Mary, Bethany, and Mike. They were wonderful hosts and I hope to see them again soon</p>http://www.ericbales.com/post/282721415http://www.ericbales.com/post/282721415Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:39:35 -0500