Kicking it off.

Hi Reader(s)

I started this blog so I can find a damn team and stop calling myself unnattached!!!! I will post updates, event writeups, and (of course) links to good stuff from other blogs / media / videos as well. Once I have dominated the Cat5 scene in Mabraland (I winked when I said that), I am sure you will all be sad that you missed out having my awesomeness on your team!!!!

So really, here's a little micro biography.

Name: John McConnell
Occupation: Naval Architect
Location: Alexandria., Virginia
Marital Status: Married with toddler (2.5 years)
College: YES - MICHIGAN! GO BLUE!
Hometown: Austin Texas


Vital Stats:

Finishing 19th @ Carl Dolan 2012

Racing Age: 37
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 84 Kilos (13 Stone)
Category: Cat5 road
Training Plan: Unfocused. Right now I am just trying to keep the wheels going round. Averaging about 100 miles a week.
Bikes: Wilier Izoard XP (Force), Lemond Poprad Cross (Rival) and one very old Specialized Stumpjumper frankencommuter (Steel! 7 speed XT! RIGID! WOO!!)

USA Cycling Standings:
(I make no attempt to understand these rankings)


ROAD RACE CAT 5 STANDINGS (as of 5/3/2012)
Rank in your zip code (22302): 1 of 1 (So there are no other Cat5's in my zip! I am still #1! )
Rank in your state (VA): 14 of 115 (12.17%)
Rank in your riding age (37): 16 of 122 (13.11%)
Rank in 5 year age range: (35-39) 57 of 603 (9.45%)
Rank in 10 year age range: (30-39) 103 of 1122 (9.18%)
Overall Rank: 539 of 4696 (11.48%)


Results and Planned Events

2012  Season
8/19/2012 - Dawg Days Circuit Race (planned)
7/14/2012 - Giro Di Coppi (planned)
7/1/2012 - Luray Criterium (planned)
6/30/2012 - Tour of Page County Road Race (planned)
6/10/2012 - Crystal Ride (planned)

6/2/2012 - Ride Sally Ride Criterium (CAT5, 25 of 46 Pack Finish)
5/23/2012 - Greenbelt Training Race (CAT5, 20th of 24.. David Miller scares me)
5/12/2012 - Poolesville Road Race (CAT5, 39th)
4/21/2012 - All American Road Race (Masters 35+ Cat 5, 31st)
4/15/2012 - Carl Dolan Memorial  (Cat 5A, 19th)


2011 Season
8/7/2011 - Luray Criterium (Cat5 DNF. Second worst day ever)
8/6/2011 - Page Valley Road Race (Cat5 DNF. Worst day ever)
8/5/2011 - Showdown at Shenandoah Speedway (Cat5, 8th .. of 9)
7/27/2011 - Greenbelt Training Race (Cat5, 14th)
7/13/2011 - Greenbelt Training Race (Cat5, 11th)
6/29/2011 - Greenbelt Training Race (Cat5, 18th)
6/25/2011 - Reston Grand Prix (Cat5, 30th)
6/12/2011 - Crystal Ride (Team GC Velo, completed 8 Laps / 100KM)