Springfield
Monday, July 31, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Floyd Landis
What an amazing ride. If I weren't so disillusioned with pro cycling I'd probably give a crap, but I really don't, and it sucks. I mean, I followed the race, but it just seems so hollow to me. I'm actually convinced that most of the Peloton in the late 1990s and early 2000s were dopers. I also believe that many in the Tour are still doping, probably as we speak.
Cycling, to me, comes down to the pure joy of the bike. I think pro cycling obscures much of this.
Finally, I wish I didn't have to miss butthead's party tonight. His wife just finished her Masters degree. I also really want to meet Bubba. Have to go pick up my family in Springfield, though. Next one, I promise I'll bring the whole family and some fine Belgian beer.
Two months til 'cross season and I just get chills thinking about. I'm as excited for cx season as I used to get (9-10 years ago) for the road season. I'd love to be down to my old fighting weight of 178 or so by then. 18 more pounds to go!
Cycling, to me, comes down to the pure joy of the bike. I think pro cycling obscures much of this.
Finally, I wish I didn't have to miss butthead's party tonight. His wife just finished her Masters degree. I also really want to meet Bubba. Have to go pick up my family in Springfield, though. Next one, I promise I'll bring the whole family and some fine Belgian beer.
Two months til 'cross season and I just get chills thinking about. I'm as excited for cx season as I used to get (9-10 years ago) for the road season. I'd love to be down to my old fighting weight of 178 or so by then. 18 more pounds to go!
Floyd Landis
What an amazing ride. If I weren't so disillusioned with pro cycling I'd probably give a crap, but I really don't, and it sucks. I mean, I followed the race, but it just seems so hollow to me. I'm actually convinced that most of the Peloton in the late 1990s and early 2000s were dopers. I also believe that many in the Tour are still doping, probably as we speak.
Cycling, to me, comes down to the pure joy of the bike. I think pro cycling obscures much of this.
Finally, I wish I didn't have to miss butthead's party tonight. His wife just finished her Masters degree. I also really want to meet Bubba. Have to go pick up my family in Springfield, though. Next one, I promise I'll bring the whole family and some fine Belgian beer.
Two months til 'cross season and I just get chills thinking about. I'm as excited for cx season as I used to get (9-10 years ago) for the road season. I'd love to be down to my old fighting weight of 178 or so by then. 18 more pounds to go!
Cycling, to me, comes down to the pure joy of the bike. I think pro cycling obscures much of this.
Finally, I wish I didn't have to miss butthead's party tonight. His wife just finished her Masters degree. I also really want to meet Bubba. Have to go pick up my family in Springfield, though. Next one, I promise I'll bring the whole family and some fine Belgian beer.
Two months til 'cross season and I just get chills thinking about. I'm as excited for cx season as I used to get (9-10 years ago) for the road season. I'd love to be down to my old fighting weight of 178 or so by then. 18 more pounds to go!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Stupidity
I went out right after work yesterday when it was 1010 degrees and tried to do intervals. Today, I felt dizzy and slightly delirious in the morning--and I actually left work early. I must have still been pretty dehydrated or something. Heat is lethal.
Stupidity
I went out right after work yesterday when it was 1010 degrees and tried to do intervals. Today, I felt dizzy and slightly delirious in the morning--and I actually left work early. I must have still been pretty dehydrated or something. Heat is lethal.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Notables
I went out today on a fun group ride. We did the old # 7 loop. The most notable thing about this ride is that Dave Henderson came out. It was great to see him back on the bike again. My brother,The Rev, greenbeans and some other nice folks were there. The second notable thing is that I wasn't completely stinking up the BOCOMO roads with my crappy riding for once. The two or three years of horrendous performances might be over. I'm so stoked about the upcoming cross season.
I love my new road frame by the way. Lucy is also very cute these days.
Notables
I went out today on a fun group ride. We did the old # 7 loop. The most notable thing about this ride is that Dave Henderson came out. It was great to see him back on the bike again. My brother,The Rev, greenbeans and some other nice folks were there. The second notable thing is that I wasn't completely stinking up the BOCOMO roads with my crappy riding for once. The two or three years of horrendous performances might be over. I'm so stoked about the upcoming cross season.
I love my new road frame by the way. Lucy is also very cute these days.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
AP Green Cross Country Run
Yesterday I did my first cross country race. I learned two things: number one is that cross country is actually a lot like cyclocross--its in a park and there is a lot of pain involved.
Number two is that when you run in 88 degree heat you feel like your insides are boiling out.
Number two is that when you run in 88 degree heat you feel like your insides are boiling out.
AP Green Cross Country Run
Yesterday I did my first cross country race. I learned two things: number one is that cross country is actually a lot like cyclocross--its in a park and there is a lot of pain involved.
Number two is that when you run in 88 degree heat you feel like your insides are boiling out.
Number two is that when you run in 88 degree heat you feel like your insides are boiling out.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Saturday, July 8, 2006
More about bikes
For the past 20 years I've been somewhat obsessed with bike fit. I remember that I did the Fit Kit back in the early 1990s, and they came up with me riding a 55 cm frame. For the past 7 years I've ridden a 56 cm (center to center seat and top tube) and it has always felt maybe a tad too big for me. I've never been able to fully throw my seat back like I've wanted like the pros do, you know? And, I've always thought it was a top tube length problem.
This comes down to one major problem--I have this to contend with. It necessitates a more cramped position on my bike.
But, then again, I'm reading about Petacchi's bike and he actually just rides a 56 cm center to top. He has a REALLY long top tube, though, which, again, I couldn't deal with since my torso is actually a little bit shorter, proportionally, than my legs and because of my back problems. In the end, the bike that would suit me best is probably a 56 cm bike (c to c) with a 55 cm top tube. This would have to be some sort of custom build, though, and will probably have to wait until I'm well into middle age.
In the mid to late 1990s I rode a 57 cm bike that necessitated a very short stem, which made the handling quite odd. I remember riding down Hoosier Pass in Colorado, near Fairplay where I was living at the time, and not feeling stable going 60 miles per hour. Descending Mt. Evans after the race was even sketchier. This was one of the Trek Carbon frames (the 2300) before they really dialed in carbon manufacturing. By definition, it was sketchy.
I look weird on a smaller frame though. But that is silly--I think I can fit my new frame to be exactly how I like it, maybe by purchasing a slightly longer seat post.
This comes down to one major problem--I have this to contend with. It necessitates a more cramped position on my bike.
But, then again, I'm reading about Petacchi's bike and he actually just rides a 56 cm center to top. He has a REALLY long top tube, though, which, again, I couldn't deal with since my torso is actually a little bit shorter, proportionally, than my legs and because of my back problems. In the end, the bike that would suit me best is probably a 56 cm bike (c to c) with a 55 cm top tube. This would have to be some sort of custom build, though, and will probably have to wait until I'm well into middle age.
In the mid to late 1990s I rode a 57 cm bike that necessitated a very short stem, which made the handling quite odd. I remember riding down Hoosier Pass in Colorado, near Fairplay where I was living at the time, and not feeling stable going 60 miles per hour. Descending Mt. Evans after the race was even sketchier. This was one of the Trek Carbon frames (the 2300) before they really dialed in carbon manufacturing. By definition, it was sketchy.
I look weird on a smaller frame though. But that is silly--I think I can fit my new frame to be exactly how I like it, maybe by purchasing a slightly longer seat post.
More about bikes
For the past 20 years I've been somewhat obsessed with bike fit. I remember that I did the Fit Kit back in the early 1990s, and they came up with me riding a 55 cm frame. For the past 7 years I've ridden a 56 cm (center to center seat and top tube) and it has always felt maybe a tad too big for me. I've never been able to fully throw my seat back like I've wanted like the pros do, you know? And, I've always thought it was a top tube length problem.
This comes down to one major problem--I have this to contend with. It necessitates a more cramped position on my bike.
But, then again, I'm reading about Petacchi's bike and he actually just rides a 56 cm center to top. He has a REALLY long top tube, though, which, again, I couldn't deal with since my torso is actually a little bit shorter, proportionally, than my legs and because of my back problems. In the end, the bike that would suit me best is probably a 56 cm bike (c to c) with a 55 cm top tube. This would have to be some sort of custom build, though, and will probably have to wait until I'm well into middle age.
In the mid to late 1990s I rode a 57 cm bike that necessitated a very short stem, which made the handling quite odd. I remember riding down Hoosier Pass in Colorado, near Fairplay where I was living at the time, and not feeling stable going 60 miles per hour. Descending Mt. Evans after the race was even sketchier. This was one of the Trek Carbon frames (the 2300) before they really dialed in carbon manufacturing. By definition, it was sketchy.
I look weird on a smaller frame though. But that is silly--I think I can fit my new frame to be exactly how I like it, maybe by purchasing a slightly longer seat post.
This comes down to one major problem--I have this to contend with. It necessitates a more cramped position on my bike.
But, then again, I'm reading about Petacchi's bike and he actually just rides a 56 cm center to top. He has a REALLY long top tube, though, which, again, I couldn't deal with since my torso is actually a little bit shorter, proportionally, than my legs and because of my back problems. In the end, the bike that would suit me best is probably a 56 cm bike (c to c) with a 55 cm top tube. This would have to be some sort of custom build, though, and will probably have to wait until I'm well into middle age.
In the mid to late 1990s I rode a 57 cm bike that necessitated a very short stem, which made the handling quite odd. I remember riding down Hoosier Pass in Colorado, near Fairplay where I was living at the time, and not feeling stable going 60 miles per hour. Descending Mt. Evans after the race was even sketchier. This was one of the Trek Carbon frames (the 2300) before they really dialed in carbon manufacturing. By definition, it was sketchy.
I look weird on a smaller frame though. But that is silly--I think I can fit my new frame to be exactly how I like it, maybe by purchasing a slightly longer seat post.
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