The Hall of Fame!

This week I was asked to be the introductory speaker for the American Bicycle Association Hall of Fame banquet being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was voted into this very Hall of Fame last year for my work in the world of BMX Racing.



This year I was the MC of the event and the person responsible for inducting the new members into the Hall of Fame. Three people whom I know were to be inducted and I felt a great responsibility to bring them into the group in a meaningful way. Being a member of a Hall of Fame of any sort is a little weird in the first place. I have a hard time sometimes telling people about it as it is a little difficult not to sound self absorbed. Anyway, I am truly the greatest and most humblest and greatest most fantastic bicycle racer every in the history of the free world and everyone loves me very much. (If you believe this, please read my post about getting "racked" the first time I rode a bike.)

Katy, Audrey, and I went to Tulsa and stayed at the Radisson during our visit. They have "Sleep Number Beds". It is kind of odd having a "blow up bed". They are loud when blowing up and make a hissing type of sound when releasing air. Or perhaps that was Katy. Anyway, I like the sleep number bed. The number I have the problem with is the $2,000 number that they take from you when you purchase one.

Truly I am thankful for being a member of The BMX Hall of Fame. It is hard to imagine that ANYONE could possibly remember something I did so many years ago. I do love the sport and am proud of my involvement. I can say with authority that it would be more appropriate for me to be in the Oreo Hall of Fame of the French Fry Hall of Fame. I am an industry icon in those areas and would love to go to an event where I could sign autographs and eat Oreos.

Alrighty then, I gotta go get some ugly sleep and pray for the Oklahoma Sooners who play the Misery Tigers (I don't know how to spell Missouri) tomorrow at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Big 12 Championship is up for grabs and Katy and I will be in attendance. Boomer Sooner!