ProRaceMechanic
Maximum Pace
- Dec 31, 2009
- 907
- 89
さしぶり
Just checking in!
My life's been turned upside down. Last year could've been the best year of my life for the worst year of my life, I'm still trying to figure that out. I landed an awesome job as a bicycle tour guide and continued working on the Japan pro tour is a mechanic and doing my bike fit. Life was great, but then my wife of ten years decided that it was time to call it quits. It was a long time coming. After The divorce I needed to obtain a visa my awesome job as a tour guide couldn't give me a long term visa . With my fighting spirit, I did everything I could to stay here. Growing up without a father of my own left a pretty big hole and I told myself I wouldn't leave my son and daughter here unless I was getting carried out kicking and screaming . I was able to obtain work in Matsumoto and I got a pretty cool place right at the bottom of Utsugushigahara. Also conveniently close to Venus line and Norikura. I've started teaching Englush again and I'm happy with my job. Its strange not to be working in the bicycle industry as much as I was, but it's actually made riding my bicycle more enjoyable again . I'm still doing bike fit and always willing to help anyone that needs me. If anyone wants to ride with me out here don't hesitate to contact me. Life is going OK now I get to see my kids a few times a month and I'm a bachelor again and being in Japan that ain't so bad. I just want to tell everyone out here keep your head up, keep fighting and never give up . I'm so lucky to have surrounded myself with really cool people that supported me. Most of them I met on here actually. Even though I'm miles away from my family, I created my own family here and it all started with this group. I felt it was necessary for me to check in and tell you I'm doing OK.
Thank You,
Chuck
PS
I have got the sickest mountain bike trail in my backyard too, and a brand-new Velodrome.
Hit me up !
Just checking in!
My life's been turned upside down. Last year could've been the best year of my life for the worst year of my life, I'm still trying to figure that out. I landed an awesome job as a bicycle tour guide and continued working on the Japan pro tour is a mechanic and doing my bike fit. Life was great, but then my wife of ten years decided that it was time to call it quits. It was a long time coming. After The divorce I needed to obtain a visa my awesome job as a tour guide couldn't give me a long term visa . With my fighting spirit, I did everything I could to stay here. Growing up without a father of my own left a pretty big hole and I told myself I wouldn't leave my son and daughter here unless I was getting carried out kicking and screaming . I was able to obtain work in Matsumoto and I got a pretty cool place right at the bottom of Utsugushigahara. Also conveniently close to Venus line and Norikura. I've started teaching Englush again and I'm happy with my job. Its strange not to be working in the bicycle industry as much as I was, but it's actually made riding my bicycle more enjoyable again . I'm still doing bike fit and always willing to help anyone that needs me. If anyone wants to ride with me out here don't hesitate to contact me. Life is going OK now I get to see my kids a few times a month and I'm a bachelor again and being in Japan that ain't so bad. I just want to tell everyone out here keep your head up, keep fighting and never give up . I'm so lucky to have surrounded myself with really cool people that supported me. Most of them I met on here actually. Even though I'm miles away from my family, I created my own family here and it all started with this group. I felt it was necessary for me to check in and tell you I'm doing OK.
Thank You,
Chuck
PS
I have got the sickest mountain bike trail in my backyard too, and a brand-new Velodrome.
Hit me up !