July 2008
32 posts
When did John McCain become someone else? Somewhat familiar with John, I do not recognize him in the current republican nominee.
Spent much of last night listening to a storm that never was. Cruel anticipation.
Lots of rain today. If you weren’t out training in it, you just lost the Iowa State Road Race … nice work.
Triathalon transitions - In bike racing we call those rest breaks.
I now have a better understanding of why I don’t like tri’s Äand they don’t like meÑ. They are, strictly, a NO SNARK zone.
TIRED, Tired, tired … zzzzzz.
Growing old — it doesn’t hurt more, just more often.
Quittin’ time! Now it’s off to home and begin prep for my single RAGby day this year. Clean, lube, and launder.
Big wind last night. My neighbor lost a big one: http://tinyurl.com/6fsn5t
Bike racers to State Road Race Promoters, “It hurts too much, we’re not playing.”
All critical daily tasks complete. Settling in for my nightly le Tour viewing with a Rogue and some mild anticipation.
This is what reformation looks like: http://tinyurl.com/59qs68
My WalkScore is *75*. My car has become superfluous. http://walkscore.com
I am now personally less dependent on BP, OPEC, petroleum speculators, etc. As I have ordered one of these: http://tinyurl.com/8pjpd
That’s 24 miles longer than my longest road race to date. We are in uncharted waters, my friends. And the seas look angry…
It is on!: http://tinyurl.com/5cabeu
I miss Keith Olbermann. He, more than many, deserves some time off, but I am more than ready for his vacation to end.
I can’t decide whether or not I want to ride a couple of days of RAGBRAI.
For the first time this year, I am glad there is no bike racing next weekend. Time for a recharge.
How to win a road race, and a good example of why they’re not boring: http://tinyurl.com/5v8v8v
New USAC upgrade guidelines—If you’re in a break and get played, you can still count it as a win! Sweet! I’ll be a Cat2 by September.
71 miles of cross-wind racing can do nearly inexplicable damage to your body.
Seriously tired after a long day in the saddle. Getting ready to watch today’s TDF stage. RoBros. bringing the coffee.
Rested, bike clean & adjusted, bottles ready, bag packed. We leave for Clear Lake as soon as I get the high sign from RoBros. #2!
THIS is a race diary: http://tinyurl.com/5wvn5z
The internet is so quiet; it is putting me to sleep.
Here we go … again: http://tinyurl.com/5p2dlg
I would like for there to be 75 starters in Clear Lake tomorrow. Alas, I think it will be closer to 15.
I have a new niece; in addition to the old one: http://tinyurl.com/5kxw5k
Clear Lake Crit — P/1/2 is now P/1/2/3. Sweet, more racing for RoBros!
Why oh why does weather.com only record “feels like” humidity when the temp is above 80? I can “feel” it at 79.
More Iowa cyclists should be twittering.