Starting the engines: Excitement for the TDU and 2012 Season.

It probably goes without saying, but we here at Happy Fun Racing are somewhat into Trek Bikes. Though they have an excellent track record for design, quality, price, and customer service, ultimately, we have fun on our Trek cycles. For this reason, and a few others, we tend to root for Trek-based teams throughout the season. Some of our favorite athletes; Batty, Cancellara, Schlecksquared and Jensie all ride the same stuff. So, while there seems to be much hate as of late regarding the newest offering from Trek, we took the liberty of shamelessly nuthugging our favorite team's kit.


All joking aside, at first glance, we don't see anything wrong with this layout! Seriously. What's not to like: Satin Black, Strong lines, WHITE HUBS! This bike looks like it might tear someone's face off, and honestly, that is pretty neat. As you can also see from the topmost picture, the kit looks unreal on-bike. The lines are retro, strong, and a nice combination of Shack, Pard, and Livestrong.


All in all, we look forward to seeing these kits this year, and we'll definitely be rooting for those who are wearing them. Maybe there is a bit of bias on our part, because we would probably cheer for this team even if they wore nothing at all (I'm sure some would like that more than others). Bottom line, at least our Shackpard heroes won't be lighting up forums with "white-shorted sausage" rants this year. Thank god.

A&L Spin Station: 2011-2012

Awwwww yeah!!!!!!!!!! Bring on the new year. With great friends, good beats, and some Kurt Kinetic trainers we'll get through a winter no prob, Bob.

Come and see us in Brandon, if you are ever around.

THFC!

Happiness is a Cycling Cap, a New Bike, or some Hot Beats!

With Domo reppin' the Rapha colors, the Happy Fun Crew has been spinning with friends down at A&L! We have also been doing some off-season cross training, lifting, and other non-summer types of activity.

Anko has been hitting the pool, Sam's been hitting the weights, and Aaron has been hitting the chips, pizza, and Stella! (Not a lady Stella.)

Our other friends have been spinning as well, and we are incredibly excited about next season already! Happy Fun may have a Dutch ace up its sleeve this spring, but that is all we have to say about that. We will also be reppin' our own colors, different from Domo above, but no less attractive. Thanks to A&L and Sugoi Custom, the Happy Fun team will be lookin sharp next year.


In addition to preparing the bodies, we have been prepping bikes as well! (see Aaron above pretending to work on his new Fisher Ion CX) Thanks to Trek for the hot new whip!

N3AKO - Maximal Unison (Tiesto X Porter Robinson X R3HAB & Swanky Tunes) by DJ Epic412

Now that its cold, you may not want to get out to ride. If you need that extra push, check out the song above. Thanks to Marcus for this one. Its sure to heat up your winter rides. Enjoy!

THFC.

Snow, Spinning and Smoking.

This last week was all about friends and fun. With the snow on the ground, we got to enjoy one of the nicest days we have had all November. It is safe to say that everyone was pumped to be out for this ride!

Afterwards, we were sure to enjoy a little puff from some excellent cigars that Anko just happened to have in his trunk. To be quite honest, I left mine wrapped...I just wanted to look cool.

The spin station continues to heat up, with membership at an all-time high, and sweat at an all-time sweatiness. We have been having some fabulous workouts, and I know we have all enjoyed spending some extra time with our friends. For those of you who hate spinning (Paul Benson), each and every person at our classes seems to have a blast, so make sure to stop in if you are around town!

Above, we have our little Trek shrine, and sound system setup. We pump the tunes, and are proud to display our Happy Fun Racing Jersey, which Anko had Lance Armstrong sign. I like to think he is an honorary member of the crew...we talk on the phone from time to time.

Is it weird that I feel as if our momentum is picking UP as we fall into winter? Maybe good friends and cycling can trump the winter doldrums that we have been so used to in the past. Either way, we are all excited for a fun season of winter training and activity together!!!

The Happy Fun Crew.

The Off Season!

To be quite honest, the off season is just another opportunity. It is a chance to refine skills, set some new goals, and enjoy being active in a different way.

For all of us here at Happy Fun Racing and A&L, we also thoroughly enjoy the off season because of a place we call The Spin Station. It started last year, and took off like wildfire. People were asking when we were starting up this year...people actually wanted to come inside and spin. To me, that speaks volumes, as many refer to their trainer as a Dreadmill. Needless to say, we have a good time. We pump some hot beats, we make fun of eachother, but most of all, we enjoy being together as a group, working to make ourselves better!


If you are in town, come check us out. You are always welcome. And if you can, remember that you have to enjoy this time. You worked so hard to get fit, and race or ride all season. Use this time to reflect and reminisce about those "highlight reel" moments from the year...like...getting hit by a deer, for example. You earned that fitness, just like you earned the right to revel in the joy that it gave you this year. So keep up the momentum, and realize that (after a well deserved rest) this is the time to do things that other, less-crazy people won't. If you need some extra motivation or a friend to help you along, you know where to find us!

The Happy Fun Crew.