My "son" won at nationals!

[Crankin]

Some of you know I hosted a German exchange student a few years ago. After being on 2 pro teams in Europe, a crappy one here in the USA, and starting his own on-line coaching business, he is now attending Mesa State College in CO on a full scholarship. He came in 3d in the road race (45 degrees and rain; he said his legs were blue!) and first in the crit and team time trial for Div. 2.

I am really proud of him. And I feel just a little responsible for convincing him to go to college!

[BikingNurse]

WHOOO HOOOO!!! Thats awsome!

[OakLeaf]

Way cool!

[runningteach]

Congratulations to your "son"!

[gabriellesca]

CONGRATS - that is awesome!

[arielmoon]

How wonderful!

[Crankin]

Thanks, guys. His email said that he "just loves collegiate cycling."
Maybe because they are a little nicer than the pros? Whatever, it's been a really positive experience for him. He won all of the primes and got 3 medals and 5 jerseys. He has his "free ride" sewn up for next year.
Not sure how all of my boys got so strong :eek:.

[Red Rock]

Congrats Crankin! I am glad he is enjoying his cycling. That is the best part. May you all contiune to love being on two wheels.

[Bike Chick]

How cool is that??? What a wonderful way to spend your college years!!

[marni]

hip hip hooray for your son and good on you for being such a good influence.

marni

[SheFly]

Woohoo! I heard the weather out there was pretty miserable. Congrats to him for doing so well, and to you for being such a good influence.

SheFly