Christmas wishlist 2011

It was only when I visited the local mall yesterday and saw that Christmas ornaments and Santa Claus puppets were up all over the place that I actually realized that Christmas is just around the corner.

Ok – we still have more than 50 days, but still! The supermarket inspired me to start this years Christmas wishlist (Wife – listen up!)

1: Garmin 910XT:

This is THE number 1 wish by far. Being a triathlete and a tech geek (Yes – I have only done 1 so far, but expect to do a few more next year) this is the ultimate training partner that I simply have to have. The much improved swim capabilities and the new barometric altimeter (I told you I was a tech geek) this is perfect to replace my now quite worn Garmin 305.

2: Plane ticket to California or Colorado:

99% of the interesting cycling races take place in Europe (No – I am not referring to the 2012 Giro start in Herning!). I have been lucky to be at most of them including TdF, Giro, Vuelta, Spring Classics, so living in the USA there are only really a few races that I would consider going to.

The first is Tour of California that takes place in May (13-20 of May to be specific) and the second is USA Pro Cycling Challenge that takes place in August in Colorado.

I would bring my bike and try and do a few of the climbs/stages before I would put my behind somewhere close to the finish line and see if the pro’s could do it better

If you plan to go and would like someone to ride with, let me know!

Those are the wishes for now, but I guess I still have time to complete the list before Christmas