The 2010 season has ended and we wanted to thank everyone for a great year. Mike and I believe it was a very important and successful season for both of us. Meeting new people and riding different parts of the country made it all very interesting. My goal for 2010 was top 10 at the US National Level in the Pro XCT series and ending up 8th place overall was better then expected. We are already planning the 2011 season and our expectations are higher then ever. Attending my first World Cup was a real challenge for me but has made me stronger and more experienced for next year. We are both looking forward to good training this upcoming winter.
First we'd like to thank everyone of you who keeps our blog alive and checks in regularly. Our one day record is over 500 hits which seems unbelievable but thats the power of the web. This is both very supportive and encouraging. So thank you very much for that!
We would like to thank our good friend Kelly Bedford for the best racing machines:) There is nothing else like custom titinium Bedford 29er. These bikes feel like full suspension when they need to and super stiff on the climbs. Spending so many hours on the bike you want something that fits and goes fast and nobody builds a better bike then Bedford.Thank you Kelly for the perfect bikes.
We would like to thank Verge for the best clothing and all of their support. It's a great feeling to look good:) but we love the quality of the verge product the most. There are really comfortable. Thank you very much to Kurt, Mike, Karolina, Mariola, Donald and rest of the team. You guys make us feel very special.
We would like to thank our great friend Greg Jackson who has been there from the beginning helping us with whatever we need. It's pretty crazy that we live in NY but our local shop is 8 hours away in Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you very much Greg, Kelly, the boys and everyone at Spin bike shop! We owe you bigtime!
We would also like to thank coach Ben Ollett who has been working with me for this year and second year with Mike. We are always saying: "if you keep improving, things are going in good directions" so we both are very thankful for having such a great coach with a great personality who understands not only cycling but life itself. Thanks Ben!
We also would like to thank to:
-the best lube company: Boeshield T9. Our chain is always very happy and quiet:) Thank you very much! We absolutely love it and will always be pushers of your product.
- Genuine Innovations for making the best tire inflators as well as the industry standard for CO2 cartridges. And also the best floor pump we've ever used. thanks!
- Gates Corporation for their generous financial support! Thanks for believing in cycling!
-Kingcage for Worlds best bottle cages. There is no need to say how great their cages are because if you ride a bike, you already know nothing comes close to the quality and the timeless design of a King cage. Your product is the best!
-Proline Nutrition and Barry who is always there to share his knowledge and understanding of the life of an athlete and what they need to stay healthy. Nutrition is one of the most important part of an athletes life and Barry really knows his stuff. Thanks Barry!
- Saratoga Water for the best tasting water on earth. We drink it everyday and have gotten a few people hooked. We have been drinking it for years so having them as a sponsor was perfect ) Thank you much we really enjoyed it!
- Handlebra- Ray who is more passionate then anybody. Thanks for supporting us and making the best handlebar tape to ever touch the human hands. Thanks Ray for your support and we are still waiting for that boat ride in your yacht!
-Daniel Sullivan - massage therapist who is always there for us 24-7 to work our sore muscles. Thanks Daniel! I'll still beat you playing cards ,though:)
Thank you for the great 2010 season! To our friends, family, sponsors and people just checking our website out:) Thanks for reading!
2011 will just be better, right?! So stay with us and see what happens. We will be working hard and having fun...this is what its all about. -love for riding. Hopefully we will have a full World Cup as well as National schedule to write about next year.
Enjoy Autumn and don't forget your bike is waiting for you before winter comes,
All best and BIG thanks,
Aleks and Mike
First we'd like to thank everyone of you who keeps our blog alive and checks in regularly. Our one day record is over 500 hits which seems unbelievable but thats the power of the web. This is both very supportive and encouraging. So thank you very much for that!
We would like to thank our good friend Kelly Bedford for the best racing machines:) There is nothing else like custom titinium Bedford 29er. These bikes feel like full suspension when they need to and super stiff on the climbs. Spending so many hours on the bike you want something that fits and goes fast and nobody builds a better bike then Bedford.Thank you Kelly for the perfect bikes.
We would like to thank Verge for the best clothing and all of their support. It's a great feeling to look good:) but we love the quality of the verge product the most. There are really comfortable. Thank you very much to Kurt, Mike, Karolina, Mariola, Donald and rest of the team. You guys make us feel very special.
We would like to thank our great friend Greg Jackson who has been there from the beginning helping us with whatever we need. It's pretty crazy that we live in NY but our local shop is 8 hours away in Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you very much Greg, Kelly, the boys and everyone at Spin bike shop! We owe you bigtime!
We would also like to thank coach Ben Ollett who has been working with me for this year and second year with Mike. We are always saying: "if you keep improving, things are going in good directions" so we both are very thankful for having such a great coach with a great personality who understands not only cycling but life itself. Thanks Ben!
We also would like to thank to:
-the best lube company: Boeshield T9. Our chain is always very happy and quiet:) Thank you very much! We absolutely love it and will always be pushers of your product.
- Genuine Innovations for making the best tire inflators as well as the industry standard for CO2 cartridges. And also the best floor pump we've ever used. thanks!
- Gates Corporation for their generous financial support! Thanks for believing in cycling!
-Kingcage for Worlds best bottle cages. There is no need to say how great their cages are because if you ride a bike, you already know nothing comes close to the quality and the timeless design of a King cage. Your product is the best!
-Proline Nutrition and Barry who is always there to share his knowledge and understanding of the life of an athlete and what they need to stay healthy. Nutrition is one of the most important part of an athletes life and Barry really knows his stuff. Thanks Barry!
- Saratoga Water for the best tasting water on earth. We drink it everyday and have gotten a few people hooked. We have been drinking it for years so having them as a sponsor was perfect ) Thank you much we really enjoyed it!
- Handlebra- Ray who is more passionate then anybody. Thanks for supporting us and making the best handlebar tape to ever touch the human hands. Thanks Ray for your support and we are still waiting for that boat ride in your yacht!
-Daniel Sullivan - massage therapist who is always there for us 24-7 to work our sore muscles. Thanks Daniel! I'll still beat you playing cards ,though:)
Thank you for the great 2010 season! To our friends, family, sponsors and people just checking our website out:) Thanks for reading!
2011 will just be better, right?! So stay with us and see what happens. We will be working hard and having fun...this is what its all about. -love for riding. Hopefully we will have a full World Cup as well as National schedule to write about next year.
Enjoy Autumn and don't forget your bike is waiting for you before winter comes,
All best and BIG thanks,
Aleks and Mike
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