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  1. fletch920

    fletch920 Grizzled Veteran

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    My oldest son just won a position on his collegiate cycling team to compete in Boulder CO, in Division 1 Cyclocross Nationals. (bike racing). He took 5th overall as a Sophomore in his Conference Championships. Also, his College (Marian University in Indianapolis) was just selected by USA Cycling as the Collegiate team of the year. He made the team last year and they won Nationals in Madison Wisconsin. I cried like a baby. I know how freaking hard he works to be at the top end of his sport. It is sick. Last year, when he was home for Christmas break, he rode his bike over 60 miles one day when the high was below zero! I drank beer. Why? Because his scholarship affords me that luxury! lol Go Vance!

    I added some photos on post #13 here.
     
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  3. Matt

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    Fletch that's awesome! He sounds very passionate about his sport, that's special...congrats and best of luck to him!
     
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    Thats awesome!!
     
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  5. POWERHAWK_11

    POWERHAWK_11 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Give credit where credit is due. Sounds like he worked really hard and deserves the recognition.
     
    POWERHAWK_11, Dec 17, 2013
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  6. TEmbry

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    Pretty awesome accomplishment. I've never been that dedicated to anything in my life besides bowhunting and maintaining my grades throughout school. Wish I could claim otherwise.

    Congrats to him!
     
    TEmbry, Dec 17, 2013
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  7. Mnrecurve

    Mnrecurve Weekend Warrior

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    Good luck to him!
     
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  8. jrk_indle84

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    That's pretty awesome. I don't even drive 60 miles most days ha. Congrats
     
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  9. iHunt

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    60 miles in sub zero temps is ridiculous! Congrats to him, sounds like he definitely earned it.
     
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    I've done a lot of things in sub zero temps... riding bike isn't one of them. I couldn't make 60 miles on a nice day if it were all down hill.

    Congrats to your boy !! Sounds like he has earned it !!!!

    Tim
     
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    BACKSTRAPASSASSIN Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have a friend who does that in utah.....crazy crazy crazy hard stuff....especially in those mountains.....good for your son.....hell of an accomplishment

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    Awesome! Sounds like he's earned every inch. Congrats to you both.
     
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    Good stuff love hearing hard work paying off stories. Congrats to him. Sounds like he is willing to go the extra mile (so to speak hahahaha... I just made that up and didn't even know it)
     
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  14. fletch920

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    Thanks to all. To say that I am a proud father would be a huge understatement. The kid just flat out works his rear off to be where he is. He is not afraid of "real" work either. He is working every spare moment of break at Scheel's in Des Moines while he's back.
    307826_2149681389328_996204394_n[1].jpg Championship Ring.jpg

    Here is Vance and his Championship ring from last year. Hoping for a repeat.
     
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    Awesome stuff
     
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    Awesome!! Congrats!!!
     
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    Definitely a proud papa moment! Congrats to your son!
     
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    Brag away Dave!!! That's what were suppose to do with our kids when were proud parents!! A big congrats to your son!!! Love his determination!!
     
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    Very Cool!! Congrats to him...
     
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    Very cool Dave!
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Outstanding fletch! His dedication and desire in cycling will push him towards great heights in not only sport, but after he graduates.
     
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