I also ended up losing my other job as i was completely stressed out all the time, almost had a full on mental break down as I took on another job and worked double shifts 6am to 10pm each day all the way through christmas. although everything is starting to fall back into place now, I have secured a new job, 2 year contract and a very decent wage.
I also have a bit of an obsession with the gym and do quite a bit of strength work now. I have also just bought a track bike which is being modified constantly to make it 100% perfect, already started on the drive train, rear has been taken down to a 13t dura-ace cog, saddle and grips have been replaced. next step is the bars to make it a bit stiffer maybe carbon - although it all depends on strength, also plan to replace the bottom bracket and cranks.
Although I have already decided that most of the money will go on a full custom bike. I already found the frame and carbon forks - wheels will be carbon deep section rims, front brake only, deep drops, carbon seat post, SRAM omnium crankset and BB, with a 52tooth ring, with NJS chain and a 14 and 16tooth on the rear hub. I have even picked the colour scheme, pedals, shoes and saddle already..... I am budgeting a fair while for this one to be completed. going to be a case of getting it part by part, may have to start with the frame and fork first.
I have also planned a few rides for this year, theres one as a group which is 60 miles (although I live 12miles from the start) as well as planning a few excursions, definite' one is to family in Essex which is a 100 mile ride, so going to ride there and then home the next day as its a bleeding long way. I am also hoping to ride in a velodrome in the summer.
So all in all a lot has happened in this year, hopefully I will give either daily or weekly updates on how everything is going.
