Carlos Almendárez Jr

In November was lucky enough to partake in the SF tri club Eco Challenge. The eco challenge involves biking, running and kayaking through Marin county.


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One tradition we’ve managed to keep up is going to the Los Angeles auto show.

We’ve been going since about 1999 so it’s been cool to see the show evolve over the years. Not to be left out, I tend to go to most SF auto shows as way.




This was awesome. The Dyno’d a Mustang inside the convention center. That engine was LOUD.



This video is my buddy hamming it up as a sportscaster.


Caption (above): This BMW concept car was very popular. It’s an electric car.




Caption (above): Gucci Fiat! I find it funny that there is a branded Gucci car. Even the seatbelts were Gucci.



Caption (above): Have to admit – it’d be cool to throw my bike up on a Porsche.


Caption (above): In the WTF were they thinking category.


Caption (above): Ah yeah, I’ll take one of those.

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I messed up and left my camera in Chicago so didn’t have a camera for Thanksgiving weekend. Took this one with my phone. This is the set up for our thanksgiving dinner.

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R.I.P. to my Orbea Orca. It was stolen from my garage while I was in Los Angeles over thanksgiving. Looks like I won’t be on a bike for a couple of months now until I can pick up another one. Will keep you posted. Will definitely mean more runs and swims in my future.

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I had the privilege of being a part of the SF Tri end of year party this year.

I’ve been on the Social Committee the last two years so it will be cool to transition in 2012 to being on the Board of Directors.


Caption (above): MC’ing the awards ceremony.


Caption (above): With Benko award winnder Mr. Conrad Chan


Caption (above): Female runner of the year.


Caption (above): Vulanich is a beast! 5 minute miles and change…on a hilly Wildflower course. Whoa.


Caption (above): Winners


Caption (above): With Ms. Presidente of the SF tri club.