Monday, March 14, 2011

It's Finished

I survived Paris-Nice and am happy to be back home in Girona. Overall it was a successful race. The team rode very well and although a victory would have been great, we were happy Kloden, Jani and Levi took 2, 6, and 7 respectively. For me, it was another great learning experience. It is the biggest race I have participated in, and probably the best team I have been racing with/for. I learned a lot from the race and my teammates. I had fun getting into the break on the last day, too. Unfortunately some special circumstances, mechanical and personal, killed my chances to survive, but I can't make excuses. In the end of it all, I have left Paris-Nice feeling positive and knowing it is going to make me a stronger, better cyclist. Now it's time to recover and enjoy some time with my wife! Thanks for keeping tabs.

6 comments:

Big Cahunico said...

Proud of you Matthew! Enjoy your time off with Lisa!

Phil Cianciola said...

Nice job Matthew. And you remembered to give us updates on your blog throughout. Thanks for taking the time to do that...very interesting. Keep it up.

--Hip in Tosa

Jarrett said...

Hey dude! Saw you at Paris-Nice..nice! Will you do an interview for my blog? bike-boy.com

E. Griffin said...

Congrats - it was cool to see it play out on TV. You got some nice shout-outs from Bob Roll. We need to get him to refer to you as "Luther College alumni" on of these times.

Da said...

You must have been in a hurry to get home. Missed the foto of you on the podium for the team prize. Or, my guess is the Velonews cropped you out somehow. Regardless, it must be nice to be home. Bravo.

Carson said...

Had a great time watching you on Eurosport Flip!! Your making huge gains, and it is awesome to have ridden with you!!

Also, a great article in PEZ Cycling News!