Goodbye 2008
2008 is coming to a close:
I figured I would list the 5 best things about 2008 and hopefully; 2009 will bring even better
1. I’m an Uncle! My Brothers son: Peyton Thomas Hilimire was born in June. Little buddha is the cutest guy around, always happy and always smiling
2. I’m getting married! Bridget and I are engaged and never been happier in my life. She is willing to let me go after my dream and will support me through thick and thin. I can only hope to support her as much as she supports me.
3. Moving to Colorado. While this is also a tough one with Bridget (and her son, Lake) back home in NY, it’s been a pleasant refreshment of my mind and soul. For the longest time, all I can remember is wanting to go to Colorado to live. It’s now a reality.
4. Winning Hardcore 24 Solo. I planned my season around this one, and had a perfect race, even with horrid weather conditions and 2 broken brake levers. Magically, with lots of willpower, I fought through and ended up with a victory.
5. Changing Careers. I now work full-time as a Professional Cycling Coach for FasCat Coaching. It’s enjoyable, and exciting to be working in the cycling world and to be at the forefront of training!
Have a Happy New Year!!!! See you in 2009!!
December 31st, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Congrats on what sounds like an awesome year! Great job, great girl, great racing (plus, you’re now a Westerner). Best of luck in the coming year as well!
January 1st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Nice to get another dose of western NY cycling scenery pix off the website, enjoy your time back home and all the best for ’09, cheers…
t
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:09 am
thanks for saying i should deserve some new grips on the “WHO IS IN THE BIGGEST NEED FOR NEW GRIPS?” page. my bike is hurtin, but i love it. i’ve been riding it forever, maybe 8 years or so.