Yes, my cycling com-padres, tomorrow's SSORES ride will be a new standard in SSORES. No, not sores, but SSORES! (Summer Series of Remote External Starts) I'm sure you are excited as I am to ride the new loop. Here are a few of the particulars:
Start location: Gulf Breeze Wal Mart parking lot.
Start time: 7:30am...please be ready to roll at 7:30am as we are starting 30 minutes later than normal.
Miles: Right at 50 miles.
Pace: Moderate. Around 17 to 20mph on the flats. (See Pace Chart for more details)
Rest stops: We have 2 rest stops planned. However, if needed, there are stops about every 12 to 14 miles.
Weather: At start time it will be around 80 degrees with a light breeze out of the northwest. By the time we finish it will be in the low 90s with a breeze out of the west. Considering the temps, here's...
A word about hydration. The conditions on this ride will be similar to the 70 mile death march we rode a few weeks ago, with some significant differences. 1) The route tomorrow will be about 20 miles shorter. 2) The last 15 to 20 miles are flat or downhill, no bridges, and 3) There is no desert to cross disguised as a beach road. We'll have much more shade! However, because the temps will be hot, please consider a few friendly suggestions:
1. Consider drinking several more ounces of water the night before. Kind of pre-loading.
2. Check out some of the electrolyte gel shots. Some, like Clif Bars Margarita flavor, have some extra sodium which will help you retain fluids for the ride. (Use in moderation)
3. Drink from your water bottles early and often. Don't wait for a rest stop to tank up. (If you are uncomfortable riding and drinking at the same time, you could try a Camelbac hydration system.
Or, go to the back of the paceline and drink with nobody following your wheel...much safer!)
4. Have one bottle of water and another with an electrolyte drink in it. Alternate sips as you ride down the road.
5. Try the insulated water bottles. Studies have shown that cold fluids are more readily adsorbed than a drink that is luke warm or even hot. (Check out the ice machine at our stops)
6. Remember to eat as you are riding. You also need nutrients to power you down the road. Plus most energy bars have some electrolytes in them.
7. Try a Coolio! Most every stop on a hot day you will see the little curmudgeon sticking his helmet in the ice bag freezer. This is a great way to chill down the cranium just before heading back out on the road!
If worse comes to worse: STOP! Do not continue to ride if you are experiencing chills, dizziness, cold sweats, headache, racing heart-rate, blurry vision or hallucinations...like if you see Coolio at the front pulling...stop immediately because you are definitely hallucinating.
What to do: Find the nearest hose and hose yourself down starting with your head. Any house or gas station should have a hose. Get to a place with shade and call for a ride home, ride no further and try to stay out of the sun! (No hose? Get in the nearest pool, creek, bay, sound, gulf...you get the idea...cool yourself down ASAP!!!) Get some electrolytes in you as soon as you can. You don't need any special drinks, if none are on hand. Just eat some fruit. Apples are great. Bananas, oranges, grapes, nectarines, just about any fruit will do. Beaucoup liquides! (Uh, that's french for those of you less fortunate than my Tour de France bilingual self.) Translation: Very much fluids.
Always remember Clint Eastwood's admonishments in The Outlaw Josie Wales, "A man's got to know his limitations." And, "Dying ain't much of a living, boy." If the pace is too rich, back off a bit. If the heat is bothering you a bit more than normal, stop more often. Know what you can do and stay within it. Let others know if you aren't having a great day so they can keep an eye on you as well. An ounce of prevention is worth...uh, how does that go again?
Well, there you have it, you've been fully bloginated.
See you out on the road...in the morning,
Bob
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Hammock was Epic!
Saturday's Hurst Hammock ride was epic indeed. It seems as though every time we do the Hammock, there are stories to tell. Remember how David "Two Wheels" Mayo almost had a deer as a hood ornament for his handcycle? Or how he got the nickname Two Wheels? Or how about Chris Huffman n Puffn' running into a burning house to help save a man and his pets?! And later to find out his melted cleats had molded (permanently) to his pedals causing him to take a dive just to get off his machine. And, of course, who can forget Coolio's Corner? (Now named by an act of Congress) All these events happened on previous Hammocks. It is, in fact, easier to get into the Hammock than it is to get out!
Well, Saturday's Hammock was no different. We had a great group as we started out under partly cloudy skies. There was much trepidation as we approached Coolio's Corner, no more than in the man himself. I think there was probably a bit more caution exercised this go round. As we continued toward the Hammock the pace was definitely moderate as everyone was awaiting the beast. We made the left hand turn and there it was...almost 3 miles of downhill..and uphill, remember it is easier...well you got the idea.
The pace quicken as we headed for the township sign sprint. (Uh, population 63.) "Chuckie's in Love" Norton was on the nose with myself followed by another one of the big Clydesdale boys Tim "Grocerystore" Fox, ( don't ask). You see, the Clydesdales knew that Matt, one of the Young Jedis, wanted to take out the sprint at the Hammock, therefore the big boys had a strategy of their own to overcome the young whippersnapper. Chuckie gave up the ghost with about 1k to go. I cranked it up only to see that young weedhopper coming up on my left. I glanced behind to assure my man Grocerystore was on the locomotive. This train was headed for the Hammock!
With about 300m to go, that little rascal and I were side by side. I was calling to the engine room for more power and was getting back a response of, "it ain't happening." I had given my big Clydesdale brother all I had for the leadout, so I pulled over so he could stomp our little friend. It was close, but that Young Jedi beat him at the line. Rats, foiled again!
At the rest stop we chided the little weedhopper for beating a couple of old fat guys and that he should be ashamed of himself for showing such disrespect to his elders. (This is a great way to keep the Young Jedis humble). Uh...all in good fun of course.
Well, the rest of the ride had us stopping for one handcyclist or another every few miles or so. In fact, at one point Rusty and Josh visited with the friendly folks at John Deere Tractors to see about a nut for Josh's machine. It all worked out in the long run including an emergency stop on a hill just as several of us were catching up to a couple in front. One of the handcyclists (who will remain unnamed), had a very scary malfunction. We all kind of bailed into the grass and no one crashed...thank God! We were able to fix his machine with a piece of bungee cord we found laying in the grass right where he stopped...amazing!
Dana "The Animal" Foster declared that the Hammock sure revealed who is fastest going down hill as well as who is fastest going uphill. I have no idea who was first out of the Hammock. I just know I was in the last group out of the Hammock! As Coolio says, "Hills make Clydesdales suffer like dogs." (Smartalec crusty curmudgeon!)
Great ride. All told, 56 miles. And, by the way, on the final sprint on Maygarden, the big Clydesdale boys did some spankin' and pulled out a rompin', stompin' sprint to take the victory over our young weedhopper friend. (Uh, that's another way to keep them humble.) Good fun!
Sunday's Full Moon Ride was absolutely beautiful! A bit breezy, but the sunset was pretty and the full moon over the Gulf was gorgeous! Alot of new faces including Larry Hicks, Tom Hereford and Tina with son Aaron, Randy and Sunaree Bullock and Chuck and Sandy's daughter Chris as well as several of the our regulars. This monthly ride is quickly becoming a classic!
Don't forget to check the Ride Calendar at the bottom of this blog. Just click on the ride for all the details. Also, remember this Saturday is our next in the SSORES series. A new loop starting and ending at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart parking lot. You guys are gonna love this one!
See you out on the road,
Bob
Well, Saturday's Hammock was no different. We had a great group as we started out under partly cloudy skies. There was much trepidation as we approached Coolio's Corner, no more than in the man himself. I think there was probably a bit more caution exercised this go round. As we continued toward the Hammock the pace was definitely moderate as everyone was awaiting the beast. We made the left hand turn and there it was...almost 3 miles of downhill..and uphill, remember it is easier...well you got the idea.
The pace quicken as we headed for the township sign sprint. (Uh, population 63.) "Chuckie's in Love" Norton was on the nose with myself followed by another one of the big Clydesdale boys Tim "Grocerystore" Fox, ( don't ask). You see, the Clydesdales knew that Matt, one of the Young Jedis, wanted to take out the sprint at the Hammock, therefore the big boys had a strategy of their own to overcome the young whippersnapper. Chuckie gave up the ghost with about 1k to go. I cranked it up only to see that young weedhopper coming up on my left. I glanced behind to assure my man Grocerystore was on the locomotive. This train was headed for the Hammock!
With about 300m to go, that little rascal and I were side by side. I was calling to the engine room for more power and was getting back a response of, "it ain't happening." I had given my big Clydesdale brother all I had for the leadout, so I pulled over so he could stomp our little friend. It was close, but that Young Jedi beat him at the line. Rats, foiled again!
At the rest stop we chided the little weedhopper for beating a couple of old fat guys and that he should be ashamed of himself for showing such disrespect to his elders. (This is a great way to keep the Young Jedis humble). Uh...all in good fun of course.
Well, the rest of the ride had us stopping for one handcyclist or another every few miles or so. In fact, at one point Rusty and Josh visited with the friendly folks at John Deere Tractors to see about a nut for Josh's machine. It all worked out in the long run including an emergency stop on a hill just as several of us were catching up to a couple in front. One of the handcyclists (who will remain unnamed), had a very scary malfunction. We all kind of bailed into the grass and no one crashed...thank God! We were able to fix his machine with a piece of bungee cord we found laying in the grass right where he stopped...amazing!
Dana "The Animal" Foster declared that the Hammock sure revealed who is fastest going down hill as well as who is fastest going uphill. I have no idea who was first out of the Hammock. I just know I was in the last group out of the Hammock! As Coolio says, "Hills make Clydesdales suffer like dogs." (Smartalec crusty curmudgeon!)
Great ride. All told, 56 miles. And, by the way, on the final sprint on Maygarden, the big Clydesdale boys did some spankin' and pulled out a rompin', stompin' sprint to take the victory over our young weedhopper friend. (Uh, that's another way to keep them humble.) Good fun!
Sunday's Full Moon Ride was absolutely beautiful! A bit breezy, but the sunset was pretty and the full moon over the Gulf was gorgeous! Alot of new faces including Larry Hicks, Tom Hereford and Tina with son Aaron, Randy and Sunaree Bullock and Chuck and Sandy's daughter Chris as well as several of the our regulars. This monthly ride is quickly becoming a classic!
Don't forget to check the Ride Calendar at the bottom of this blog. Just click on the ride for all the details. Also, remember this Saturday is our next in the SSORES series. A new loop starting and ending at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart parking lot. You guys are gonna love this one!
See you out on the road,
Bob
Friday, July 23, 2010
Saturday May Have Been A Sufferfest, But This Week Was A Hammerfest!
All week long we have seen speeds above norm for our group rides. (Who's Norm? I thought he rode with the Blackwater group?) I guess everyone is inspired by watching the Tour. (Go Andy!) The evening rides have been hammerfests! The pace has been high with some cat and mouse as well as some really good sprints. I think just about everyone has been enjoying the rides, with the exception of those getting dropped. Wednesday's are no problem...it's advertised as a hammerfest. People expect they may get dropped and they are close to home if they do. Saturday's are a different story. Longer rides, unfamiliar roads, etc. We need to try to stay together to insure everyone gets home safely.
Please keep in mind that these rides are group rides...meaning we ride as a group. And, the rides are rides, not races. Except for sign sprints, city limit sprints and/or unannounced sprints, please keep the pace as advertised. This is real important, especially for those who may be riding with us for the first time. ( Or even for our seasoned campaigners, who may just be having an off day.) I have really appreciated most of you observing this little guideline. Makes for great group riding and it is the one thing that almost everybody says they love about riding with our group. However, if you happen to be feeling strong, don't increase your speed, just increase the length of your pull...thereby helping the group as a whole. Weaker? Do a shorter pull or just sit in the draft and enjoy the ride.
Okay, enough of that. This weekend has two great rides scheduled! Saturday morning we are headed west for the Hurst Hammock Loop. Remember, it's easier to get into the hammock than to get out of it. Then, on Sunday evening we're doing the group favorite Full Moon Ride! An absolute joy if the weather cooperates. Looks like that storm may pass Saturday evening through Sunday morning...so we may be in luck!
Also, mark your calendars for our next SSORES ride. A new loop and a fantastic route! You're going to love this one. One week from Saturday at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart.
Check the Ride Calendar at the bottom of this blog for information regarding both rides. Just click on the ride for details. I'm looking forward to a great weekend of riding!
See you out on the road,
Bob
Please keep in mind that these rides are group rides...meaning we ride as a group. And, the rides are rides, not races. Except for sign sprints, city limit sprints and/or unannounced sprints, please keep the pace as advertised. This is real important, especially for those who may be riding with us for the first time. ( Or even for our seasoned campaigners, who may just be having an off day.) I have really appreciated most of you observing this little guideline. Makes for great group riding and it is the one thing that almost everybody says they love about riding with our group. However, if you happen to be feeling strong, don't increase your speed, just increase the length of your pull...thereby helping the group as a whole. Weaker? Do a shorter pull or just sit in the draft and enjoy the ride.
Okay, enough of that. This weekend has two great rides scheduled! Saturday morning we are headed west for the Hurst Hammock Loop. Remember, it's easier to get into the hammock than to get out of it. Then, on Sunday evening we're doing the group favorite Full Moon Ride! An absolute joy if the weather cooperates. Looks like that storm may pass Saturday evening through Sunday morning...so we may be in luck!
Also, mark your calendars for our next SSORES ride. A new loop and a fantastic route! You're going to love this one. One week from Saturday at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart.
Check the Ride Calendar at the bottom of this blog for information regarding both rides. Just click on the ride for details. I'm looking forward to a great weekend of riding!
See you out on the road,
Bob
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Everybody Loves a Good Sufferfest
This past weekend saw the peloton blown to bits on the beach road. Yes, in the summer the road between Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach is more like riding in the Mojave than in Florida. I think it was actually the heat and not the pace that had so many suffering on Saturday's 70 miler. We started out looking at a 45 mile ride on a very nice, although warm morning. At the rest stop, the suggestion was made by somebody, (no one will say who) that we should go on around the Sound. I really think several of us just weren't prepared for a longer ride. Afterall, the ride schedule said 45 miles.
We had about 20 or so riders when we started...great group. However, by the time we reached Pensacola Beach, the lead group was down to 6 or 7, with the carnage strewn across several miles behind. It was a hard ride for some and absolutely brutal for others. Has anybody seen Randy and the family Riche since Saturday morning about 10am? I heard from a few others who got home okay, some had to call for rides. (And one who expressed, "If anybody ever suggests riding that beach road again in the summer, tell them to shut up." ) Yeah, everyone loves a good Sufferfest. (Check the Cycling Terminology page).
However, I think the best way to determine if a ride was a success or not is by checking how many show up the next day. Any guess as to how many we had on Sunday afternoon's ride? What?
15, no you're just a bit high.
12? Nope, still too high. How many?
5? Uh, still just a bit too high. What's that you say?
4? No, cut that in half.
Yup, just 2 showed up on Sunday for an easy recovery spin...can you say, "I sure do love a good Sufferfest?!"
Well, it still was a great weekend for riding. I actually had 100 miles for the two days. And I'm looking forward to some more great riding this week! Speaking of, please check out our new Ride Calendar at the bottom of the blog for the schedule. Click on the ride for the details. A couple rides of note: The Full Moon Ride coming up on Sunday the 25th. This is a group favorite and a big hit with some of our couples! (Casanova Coolio) And check out our next SSORES ride. It starts at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart and covers about 45 to 50 miles on a brand new loop! I'm really looking forward to it, and...
...Seeing you out on the road,
Bob
We had about 20 or so riders when we started...great group. However, by the time we reached Pensacola Beach, the lead group was down to 6 or 7, with the carnage strewn across several miles behind. It was a hard ride for some and absolutely brutal for others. Has anybody seen Randy and the family Riche since Saturday morning about 10am? I heard from a few others who got home okay, some had to call for rides. (And one who expressed, "If anybody ever suggests riding that beach road again in the summer, tell them to shut up." ) Yeah, everyone loves a good Sufferfest. (Check the Cycling Terminology page).
However, I think the best way to determine if a ride was a success or not is by checking how many show up the next day. Any guess as to how many we had on Sunday afternoon's ride? What?
15, no you're just a bit high.
12? Nope, still too high. How many?
5? Uh, still just a bit too high. What's that you say?
4? No, cut that in half.
Yup, just 2 showed up on Sunday for an easy recovery spin...can you say, "I sure do love a good Sufferfest?!"
Well, it still was a great weekend for riding. I actually had 100 miles for the two days. And I'm looking forward to some more great riding this week! Speaking of, please check out our new Ride Calendar at the bottom of the blog for the schedule. Click on the ride for the details. A couple rides of note: The Full Moon Ride coming up on Sunday the 25th. This is a group favorite and a big hit with some of our couples! (Casanova Coolio) And check out our next SSORES ride. It starts at the Gulf Breeze Wal Mart and covers about 45 to 50 miles on a brand new loop! I'm really looking forward to it, and...
...Seeing you out on the road,
Bob
Friday, July 16, 2010
Frisky Week...with more to come this weekend!
This week's rides have seen some real frisky riding at the front. Tuesday's ride was a hammerfest with one of the big Clydesdale boys taking out the sprint. Wednesday evening saw more of the same with speeds well into the 30s on both Langley and Maygarden. (You would think we were in the Tour!) Including some real rompin', stompin' head buttin' sprints.
Last night, Left Lane, Happy Harland and myself headed downtown after doing a loop up north with Johnny Brizzard...uh, Rockets, not El Presidante'. When we stopped at the end of Palafox Pier we looked to the north only to see a massive thunderstorm heading our way. Needless to say, we hammered home. (Too much hammering this week!) Although, I pulled into the garage just as the heavens opened up.
This Weekend's Ride Schedule:
Saturday morning at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. Looks like the breeze will be out of the southeast which would indicate a Soundside Loop or something in that direction...so we can enjoy the Tailwind Express on the way back! If we do Soundside it is about 45 miles. If you want to meet us on the south side of 3 Mile Bridge, we should be there around 7:15am or so.
Sunday afternoon at 3pm at Firestone and Summit. Should be an easy to moderate pace for about 25 to 35 miles.
See you out on the road,
Bob
Last night, Left Lane, Happy Harland and myself headed downtown after doing a loop up north with Johnny Brizzard...uh, Rockets, not El Presidante'. When we stopped at the end of Palafox Pier we looked to the north only to see a massive thunderstorm heading our way. Needless to say, we hammered home. (Too much hammering this week!) Although, I pulled into the garage just as the heavens opened up.
This Weekend's Ride Schedule:
Saturday morning at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. Looks like the breeze will be out of the southeast which would indicate a Soundside Loop or something in that direction...so we can enjoy the Tailwind Express on the way back! If we do Soundside it is about 45 miles. If you want to meet us on the south side of 3 Mile Bridge, we should be there around 7:15am or so.
Sunday afternoon at 3pm at Firestone and Summit. Should be an easy to moderate pace for about 25 to 35 miles.
See you out on the road,
Bob
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
You just gotta love those Clydesdales
A couple of really great rides this past weekend! I think everyone enjoyed the loop on Saturday. We did a new loop out to the west of town on a lot of shady streets. It was a hit considering how hot it was that morning. All told we did about 45 miles with a group of about 20 riders including a couple of new faces.
We actually got a late start because Tim "Groceryman" Fox had a rear brake that refused to work. So, we headed over to Rusty "Fix Anything" Rood's house to see what we could do. We tried to no avail so the Groceryman rode the entire ride with just the use of his front brake. Several of us were quite amazed to see him pull one of those front wheel stands as we were coming to a stop light at the bottom of a hill. (Amazing feat for a Clydesdale!)
Once we were down the road the ride was pleasantly uneventful. Left Lane was up to his usual antics although without his wing man Circle K....anybody seen that dude lately? Maybe he's riding the Tour on Team Sky or something. Randy"RRR" Riche had the entire fam out for the loop as well. He's trying to whip them into shape before heading north for the annual RAGBRAI in Iowa. One of the new guys who just hopped on the back as we started out on Langley actually was there at the end for the sprint. Say Hi to Jason next time out. He's one of the Argonauts and has applied for entrance into the fellowship of the Clydesdales. At first look he appears to qualify, however he'll be run through the strictest screening process before given the "once, twice, thrice on the head and shoulders with a Krispy Kreme.
Sunday's ride was attended by only Clydesdales...all 4 of us! I think the heat must of taken it out of many of the peloton on Saturday, hence the poor showing by all but the strongest among us...the Clydedales. Yeah, it's hard to keep the big boys down. They can go to the front and hammer for hours all the while allowing, without complaint mind you, others to cruise along in their massive draft. Who doesn't love a Clydesdale's draft? Only thing better on two wheels is two of them on a tandem...can you say raw, rompin', stompin' pullin' power?!
Well, if you missed that train...there's one pullin' out this evening and throughout this week. Here is your This Week's Ride Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm at Firestone and Summit. A moderately paced* ride of about 20 miles.
Wednesday evening at 5:30pm at Firestone and Summit. The pace is usually moderate to very fast* on this 20 to 25 mile ride.
Saturday morning at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. We'll do about 50 moderately paced* miles. The word on the street is Lillian Loop.
Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at Firestone and Summit. We usually do about 25 to 35 miles at an easy to moderate pace*.
*Please see Pace Chart for speeds.
See you out on the road,
Bob
We actually got a late start because Tim "Groceryman" Fox had a rear brake that refused to work. So, we headed over to Rusty "Fix Anything" Rood's house to see what we could do. We tried to no avail so the Groceryman rode the entire ride with just the use of his front brake. Several of us were quite amazed to see him pull one of those front wheel stands as we were coming to a stop light at the bottom of a hill. (Amazing feat for a Clydesdale!)
Once we were down the road the ride was pleasantly uneventful. Left Lane was up to his usual antics although without his wing man Circle K....anybody seen that dude lately? Maybe he's riding the Tour on Team Sky or something. Randy"RRR" Riche had the entire fam out for the loop as well. He's trying to whip them into shape before heading north for the annual RAGBRAI in Iowa. One of the new guys who just hopped on the back as we started out on Langley actually was there at the end for the sprint. Say Hi to Jason next time out. He's one of the Argonauts and has applied for entrance into the fellowship of the Clydesdales. At first look he appears to qualify, however he'll be run through the strictest screening process before given the "once, twice, thrice on the head and shoulders with a Krispy Kreme.
Sunday's ride was attended by only Clydesdales...all 4 of us! I think the heat must of taken it out of many of the peloton on Saturday, hence the poor showing by all but the strongest among us...the Clydedales. Yeah, it's hard to keep the big boys down. They can go to the front and hammer for hours all the while allowing, without complaint mind you, others to cruise along in their massive draft. Who doesn't love a Clydesdale's draft? Only thing better on two wheels is two of them on a tandem...can you say raw, rompin', stompin' pullin' power?!
Well, if you missed that train...there's one pullin' out this evening and throughout this week. Here is your This Week's Ride Schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm at Firestone and Summit. A moderately paced* ride of about 20 miles.
Wednesday evening at 5:30pm at Firestone and Summit. The pace is usually moderate to very fast* on this 20 to 25 mile ride.
Saturday morning at 7am at Fish and Wildlife. We'll do about 50 moderately paced* miles. The word on the street is Lillian Loop.
Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at Firestone and Summit. We usually do about 25 to 35 miles at an easy to moderate pace*.
*Please see Pace Chart for speeds.
See you out on the road,
Bob
Friday, July 9, 2010
Rides This Weekend...and a Shocking Revelation!
Apparently there has been a bit of confusion as to the start point for Saturday's ride. To clarify, Saturday morning at 7am we start from Firestone and Summit. Looks like our new loop of around 45 miles at a moderate pace.
By the way, I created a Pace Chart for your information and edification. Please check it out on this blog below along with various other info like Coolio's Weedhopper's Training Matrix. Speaking of the little man with the big, uh...banter, check out what The Professor sent me:
By the way, I created a Pace Chart for your information and edification. Please check it out on this blog below along with various other info like Coolio's Weedhopper's Training Matrix. Speaking of the little man with the big, uh...banter, check out what The Professor sent me:
Hey, Bob
I haven't totally disappeared from the cycle scene. I appreciate all the news you publish and all the organizational time you personally put into the Firestone and Summit peleton. I know that the F/S peleton is dedicated to all natural performance just like the international cycling scene and that you would be interested in knowing if some of its members might be seeking an unfair advantage. I can't keep this secret to myself any longer. I long suspected that Coolio was doing something questionable, I mean with his donut fetish and training matrix how could he be so strong? Through careful late night investigation I found a piece of information in his trash can (I'm not proud, I'll dumpster dive for the truth!) One night there it was---this one little piece of a Krispy Kreme box lid with the website for a performance enhancement device scribbled on a corner. Yes, I'm afraid that Coolio has been mechanically doping to overcome his debilitating donut diet. Check out this website and I think you too will understand how he is doing so well in the peleton. I'm sure you'll want to confront him and encourage him to enter some program for recovery. Good luck with your efforts to ween him from performance enhancement devices and good luck to the F/S peleton. I might be back some day now that I know that I don't have to feel so inadequate because Coolio could ride circles around me.
Anyway, barring any further information regarding this scandal, here is this weekend's ride schedule:
Saturday at 7am at Firestone and Summit. Great loop of about 45 miles at a moderate pace.
Sunday at 3pm at Firestone and Summit. About 25 to 35 miles at a moderate pace.
See you out on the road,
Bob
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Lovin' the Temps, but Rain, Rain, Go Away...
The cooler temperatures have been great for cycling. However, we sure have been dodging the raindrops lately. Looks like later in the week we'll have some clear skies again. Guess what? With the clear skies come warmer temps again. Oh well, it's summer...
I understand you had a good group last Saturday. Sorry about the no show, the lovely Mrs. Graves and myself were visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Georgia for a few days. Good fun. Also visited a couple of nice bike shops in Columbus. If ever in the area check out Ride on Bikes bike shop. It's right downtown and the downtown is exceptional. A river runs through it with a bike trail alongside...beautiful! Next time I'm taking the machine with me.
Well, who wants to ride? Who's tired of sitting in the house waiting for the rain to stop? Me too!!!
Let's roll!!!
Here's this week's ride schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday evening's at 6pm at Firestone and Summit. About 20 miles or so at a moderate pace.
Wednesday evening at 5:30pm at Firestone and Summit. About 20 to 25 miles at a moderate to very fast pace.
Saturday morning at 7am at Firestone and Summit. We'll try the new loop again since we got rained out last week. About 45 miles at a moderate pace.
Sunday afternoon at 3pm at Firestone and Summit. 25 to 35 miles at a moderate pace.
See you out on the road,
Bob
I understand you had a good group last Saturday. Sorry about the no show, the lovely Mrs. Graves and myself were visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Georgia for a few days. Good fun. Also visited a couple of nice bike shops in Columbus. If ever in the area check out Ride on Bikes bike shop. It's right downtown and the downtown is exceptional. A river runs through it with a bike trail alongside...beautiful! Next time I'm taking the machine with me.
Well, who wants to ride? Who's tired of sitting in the house waiting for the rain to stop? Me too!!!
Let's roll!!!
Here's this week's ride schedule:
Tuesday and Thursday evening's at 6pm at Firestone and Summit. About 20 miles or so at a moderate pace.
Wednesday evening at 5:30pm at Firestone and Summit. About 20 to 25 miles at a moderate to very fast pace.
Saturday morning at 7am at Firestone and Summit. We'll try the new loop again since we got rained out last week. About 45 miles at a moderate pace.
Sunday afternoon at 3pm at Firestone and Summit. 25 to 35 miles at a moderate pace.
See you out on the road,
Bob
Monday, July 5, 2010
Impromptu Ride Tonight
Hey everyone,
Several of us are getting together this evening at 5:45pm at Firestone and Summit for a ride. Length and pace will be determined by whoever shows up. Most likely 20 to 30 miles at a moderate pace.
Man, I was fixin' to build an ark!
Come on out!!!
Bob
Several of us are getting together this evening at 5:45pm at Firestone and Summit for a ride. Length and pace will be determined by whoever shows up. Most likely 20 to 30 miles at a moderate pace.
Man, I was fixin' to build an ark!
Come on out!!!
Bob
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