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I find myself feeling aggressive these days...This is partially due to  the urge to play catch up due to the waiting period for my back and the desperate need to get in shape.

Bad news, Heart Of The South Director is sick and has cancelled the race...My crew chief emailed me and told me the news...without hesitation the both of us began brainstorming a solution...to keep the story brief, the HOS500 is in the Americas Cup series and basically the last chance for cyclist to qualify for the prestigious RAAM.   HOS500 is also in its 4th year meaning it really has not yet matured but still has international recognition...Denmark, Britain and France have been represented at this race so it really needs to continue....

Okay I have Selfish and unselfish reasons...1. I want to race, I would like to see that this year is a "comeback year" for me. To win this race means a few sponsorship dollars towards RAW 1000 in June.   2. I want to see Tom's hard work over the past 4 years continue.  He has put his own time and money into making this a very respcted race.

I currently have the support of 2 project managers, a video production company a little seed money....

I have also contacted the race director and we spoke point blank about all this...here are a few options....

1 I can sit on my ass and do nothing, whine and this just aint an option

2 I can BE the RACE DIRECTOR but not a RIDER

3 I can get the ball rolling  - delegate the responsiblilities and then do the race

4 and this seems the easiest....I can do the race on the scheduled race day anyway regardless of sanctioning, points or involvment from anyone else with the exception of my crew.... etc etc..