Bike Progress & Personal Goals - December 30th 2013

I have been buying parts for my all carbon road bike build since July 2013 and I plan on having it built by April 1st 2014 then sending it to a local bike shop to check and make sure I did everything right. This pic is close visually to what my bike should look like when finished.

 
My goal is to ride from Zeeland, MI to Michigan City, IN in June 2014. I still need to drive the planned route but it is around 113 miles. I will be blogging about my journey building the bike as well as my goal to lose 25-30 lbs. and get in shape for the ride.  My starting weight is 204 lbs and my goal is to be between 175-180 lbs. by June 1st. Here is a list of items I have purchased so far. As of Dec. 30, 2014.

Planet X	Pro Carbon 50 Rims 700cc
On One	Hubs
Continental	Sprinter 20mm tires
Speedplay	Light Action Pedals Red
Selle Italia	SL XC 10 Black Lorica Cover Manganese Rails
FSA	SL-K Forged 110mm Road Stem w/ Carbon Face Plate
	Carbon Handlebar Red Bar Wrap - Red
OEM	full carbon fiber handlebar
Shimano	105 STI Factory Cable Set
Shimano	105 7pc Groupset - Crankset, Derailer 10spd cassette, Shifters, Brakes
Element Six	Time Trial Frame, 57cm
	Hydration Back Pack