tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001050178644924432023-11-16T09:30:06.281-08:00Daily Time TrialRamblings on the bike commute.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-13106820436440555742015-04-01T22:13:00.001-07:002015-04-18T21:46:23.341-07:0030 Days of Biking<div><br></div><div>Day 1: <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Poisson d'Avril</span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p></div>I learned of 30 Days of Biking last year, maybe 2 years ago from some friends in St. Paul that are keyed into the biking culture scene there. I was intrigued, but I suppose am a bit of a lone wolf on my bike. But as I began to see more stuff about it, I decided to make the 'pledge' this year to ride my bike every day in April. Perhaps not much of a stretch, but I do like goals that keep me consistent. I had a reward today because of it. Didn't sleep much last night after doing my taxes and got up pretty tired. Nippy this morning, as they are in the spring, didn't want to ride. The reward came this afternoon though. I checked the weather before leaving work and thought it an April Fool's when I read 80 degrees. No, indeed, it was perfect. Wind at my tail I did my 12 miles home in 37 minutes. Even beat the storm front and enjoyed an ice cream with the kids before the rain hit. Perfect.<div><br></div><div>2: Zero to Biking</div><div>A new Pedal Hub podcast posted, this one on 'getting back into' biking. Most of us remember the thrill of starting as youngsters. For me, it was at age 3. My 5 year old brother had just learned to ride, and it was thrilling to watch my dad run along side him, let him go, and see him fly down the street. Freedom. I was pining for my turn and was being told in was too small. The way my mom tells it, one day that summer she is looking out the picture window to keep an eye on us, and out of the blue I come cruising down the street full boar on a small bicycle. I remember that day, wandering down the block where the Andrel family was having a garage sale. The dad was some kind of electrical engineer or something so there was always interesting stuff to check out. They happened to have a blue mini Schwinn without training wheels that was just my size. I probably nagged them into giving it to me - I never would have had the $5 they were asking - and remembered my brothers daring and to pedal fast in order to keep upright. My dad still helped me get onto a 'big' bike when the time came, but that tiny Schwinn was my first bike love. Funny how the similar thrill of learning to drive when in your teens shifts your focus. I still rode my bike a lot, then used it in college a little more, and then even more in grad school. But it was after that that I became a fanatic again.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 3: Feeling Judged</div><div>It was a little colder today, so for some reason I felt like taking my new mountain bike that I have been riding to work this winter. It's a single speed and gets me spinning to keep warm. Funny thing, now that there are more bikes out, many of them roadies, I've noticed that there isn't the acknowledgement from other riders when I am on this bike when I give a nod or a wave. Funny how people feel inclusion by segmentation. They talked on Pedal Hub yesterday on how people like to check out and judge other people by their bike, and I suppose I'm feeling it. I know I've been guilty, but this makes me want to not be like that. People pedaling knobby mountain bikes are rad too.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 4: Burley Style</div><div>The past few days I have been pulling the twins to the park in the Burley trailer. They just love it and it is so much fun to ride with them on the trails through the woods to get there. In have even loaded up the remaining space in the back of the trailer with wood that I have found felled along the way as they do some spring cutting. Its proven to be a pretty good workout. The twins still have no mercy in their demands for speed.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 5: Mini Ride</div><div>Easter Sunday I was just focused on being mindful of the purpose of the holiday, and assumed I might miss #30daysofbiking the way the day was playing out. But Sammy made sure I kept it alive when he climed into the Burley, pointed at the pulling bike in front of him and commanded in toddler fashion, "Get on your bike!" Remembering my goal, I obeyed and pulled him a short way to keep it going.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 6: Misty Ride</div><div>Woke up with a cough today but had to go to work. I decided to bus it. Got out for a nice night ride in a little misty rain before plopping into bed early. Good night!</div><div><br></div><div>Day 7: Exploring a Little</div><div>I pulled the kids through the woods again but in a different direction to a different park than normal. We moved last fall to an area where there are really great trails through the nature pockets that surround us. Its so fun to explore by bike, and I am looking forward to getting that mountain bike onto some of the singletrack.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 8: Temp up</div><div>A little warmer today, the road bike felt good, even if I was a little labored. Not sure why my legs felt like lead. I did pull a sandbag of a single speed following me up a big windy hill, that ditched me when we crested the top. At the time I wasn't really interested in keeping with him, but now that I picture him riding away in my mind, I'm shaking my fist a little.</div><div><br></div><div>Day 9: Snow</div><div>Always feared in April, the sudden return of winter. I knew it was supposed to cool down, but was taken off guard by the slop that fell on my way home from work. Still, was able to pull out the mountain bike for a night ride. I have to admit, riding alone in the woods at night gives me the willies. Still, it was fun to do a little off road in the snow.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-27996589154536051452015-03-10T22:04:00.001-07:002015-03-11T07:44:01.647-07:00JoyrideThe weather has suddenly changed in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and it feels like spring. Everyone was soaking up the 60 degrees today, and I was no exception. I took the opportunity to get out and ride along the river in St. Paul during lunch and grabbed a few shots. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-2ZqRgVho5illuPVLAHQE2P_YA8-GtHOQBDmS8UJ27AMD_HZWi0Y8ynIjCmVBhhVDOSQdTS6gZ1TB39hyoFJD4_9nAAPatsnTBoP6L1qMfuwWXM6j1UsWD7VBeUAUu6mAt__rJvsBps/s640/blogger-image--436132904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-2ZqRgVho5illuPVLAHQE2P_YA8-GtHOQBDmS8UJ27AMD_HZWi0Y8ynIjCmVBhhVDOSQdTS6gZ1TB39hyoFJD4_9nAAPatsnTBoP6L1qMfuwWXM6j1UsWD7VBeUAUu6mAt__rJvsBps/s640/blogger-image--436132904.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1w9NzWaKXnXrsofaFt-hd155TBAUH2GqvNS4ghKCdyF-bAx7rNh7adMD4izk0W5axfw0Fppzi_L_Jim4mBL9hmUvns848zP1wCeRv-MCygVaEzmmvDc-mgr1YldJwIMiwWGN-RkSDGE/s640/blogger-image-658594121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I still stopped to take a couple shots of my ride.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkj6Sq9-DPZQpI5RK3Tj1UJjRGzorru3ltaXaF_Ldm8w3z2jfn78-D965zhsSiDi4PusdJJHRIMJX6ZWdb1VERLphL6DHlrbLSqG96c2e0zvHJ2RHvsWgl2MXP6nVhNnZ_pqCUttK9XJA/s640/blogger-image--319798132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkj6Sq9-DPZQpI5RK3Tj1UJjRGzorru3ltaXaF_Ldm8w3z2jfn78-D965zhsSiDi4PusdJJHRIMJX6ZWdb1VERLphL6DHlrbLSqG96c2e0zvHJ2RHvsWgl2MXP6nVhNnZ_pqCUttK9XJA/s640/blogger-image--319798132.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSl4trJtTQ7R_RU848KqoEmeUO0DygqW4kD_aIa3FcXCdfQekGa6nmZciQfqK-t9lpyZfzTOkzWS20x8Q31_bRlmAQAqIXyDhCHXboYwY_8cophqMeQLZnmLnwuVFvCKq5-ufutlVAuNk/s640/blogger-image--1514563609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSl4trJtTQ7R_RU848KqoEmeUO0DygqW4kD_aIa3FcXCdfQekGa6nmZciQfqK-t9lpyZfzTOkzWS20x8Q31_bRlmAQAqIXyDhCHXboYwY_8cophqMeQLZnmLnwuVFvCKq5-ufutlVAuNk/s640/blogger-image--1514563609.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop7I5JT5TarrTxFsG1-GqjLcZuIjBe1xzm7_DAz5Lh52oCo5_H2Ll4aJJnTdl86Ehgr0Yc0XnhfykW5y3zgvjMRDJlBak5p8wnCe3ULOe9IqJr_7AJgIGt9maiUyFweFdg9R853rzzVo/s640/blogger-image-773136729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop7I5JT5TarrTxFsG1-GqjLcZuIjBe1xzm7_DAz5Lh52oCo5_H2Ll4aJJnTdl86Ehgr0Yc0XnhfykW5y3zgvjMRDJlBak5p8wnCe3ULOe9IqJr_7AJgIGt9maiUyFweFdg9R853rzzVo/s640/blogger-image-773136729.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Looked like some suspicious activity below, or just teens blowing steam... 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-24980462737172958682015-02-27T23:42:00.001-08:002015-02-27T23:55:15.999-08:00RIP SpockLost Leonard Nemoy today. Wow.<div>You lived long; you prospered. You'll be missed. See you on the other side. <br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0RfZrFuI6K7uP98CYxDzKXh_beLKglC9YszrTvL124bCpRpTQftDxCiL-42-VANbq9hC29Cyjh9FcKFEu4Sn5LBFUaNyTuu8L0WwkbVaqrnzBcmpNBHcXUQsq2-bTOErtm_AJL0ZvFo/s640/blogger-image--131177857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0RfZrFuI6K7uP98CYxDzKXh_beLKglC9YszrTvL124bCpRpTQftDxCiL-42-VANbq9hC29Cyjh9FcKFEu4Sn5LBFUaNyTuu8L0WwkbVaqrnzBcmpNBHcXUQsq2-bTOErtm_AJL0ZvFo/s640/blogger-image--131177857.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipesM7juTlf2ufSzqJXC44Uuw_wWRNG1KCXjFuPI0zeE3ibw9I2jnnAlPFWiZsFqy7a7tJC8tlbepGgOW_k6b2GvBpMIk0NPJQRbefft5wGgHGQEekDIHwBmU5jzUvxAFRib4B6ZHKJm0/s640/blogger-image-714232513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipesM7juTlf2ufSzqJXC44Uuw_wWRNG1KCXjFuPI0zeE3ibw9I2jnnAlPFWiZsFqy7a7tJC8tlbepGgOW_k6b2GvBpMIk0NPJQRbefft5wGgHGQEekDIHwBmU5jzUvxAFRib4B6ZHKJm0/s640/blogger-image-714232513.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXaFShmpQIMkBJlNcUEAVgsqEe2qSqKMI16mO-XCgGVTdkHE9Hbkh8F4KLe6kaxmN96iekyVLaNEC1EnCUlNqdO3gRyTrurrughmwGwCzJW5IEcm5VXbM9_G31_Otn-wjGOvHhhLX45w/s640/blogger-image-586607421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXaFShmpQIMkBJlNcUEAVgsqEe2qSqKMI16mO-XCgGVTdkHE9Hbkh8F4KLe6kaxmN96iekyVLaNEC1EnCUlNqdO3gRyTrurrughmwGwCzJW5IEcm5VXbM9_G31_Otn-wjGOvHhhLX45w/s640/blogger-image-586607421.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPcxtjOk7Kj6qyux11-25gZRa7Xq2q6PcGcvWvUfcmZYi9HOi9hur8vHb2YvoTFbKnhtijV1fGjsOS1z-llpp-L1ts5Yme02e1NUtZdeTP2Z47sipdlHj9snEH95j-Z51CJ4yRTEbZe4/s640/blogger-image-1148787769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPcxtjOk7Kj6qyux11-25gZRa7Xq2q6PcGcvWvUfcmZYi9HOi9hur8vHb2YvoTFbKnhtijV1fGjsOS1z-llpp-L1ts5Yme02e1NUtZdeTP2Z47sipdlHj9snEH95j-Z51CJ4yRTEbZe4/s640/blogger-image-1148787769.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz4yC9tnvrzDOuFgHlBsWsUpPpH_0nmWC-fxUYiyqs98v_efErXl_spBJHmeSLrfiG_0krz8l6qgbTgbRzzxaoOKiJXDEQxhvsNNJcDj-qCb5gFOlbVzhHqotxajEfeWgxLRIt_JbjlU/s640/blogger-image--121405269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqz4yC9tnvrzDOuFgHlBsWsUpPpH_0nmWC-fxUYiyqs98v_efErXl_spBJHmeSLrfiG_0krz8l6qgbTgbRzzxaoOKiJXDEQxhvsNNJcDj-qCb5gFOlbVzhHqotxajEfeWgxLRIt_JbjlU/s640/blogger-image--121405269.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-12192700459286464012014-11-28T14:50:00.001-08:002014-11-28T14:50:34.952-08:00Black FridayThe best, or worst shopping day of the year...<div><br></div><div>I have a tradition of getting up early and hitting the Freewheel Bike "Black and Yellow Friday Sale" (matches their colors). From 7-8am they have a 40% off coupon, and I usually need something worth taking advantage of the sale. </div><div><br></div><div>This year. I took the twins with me. I had a few things in mind that I needed -- but when they turned out not to have those things it ended up just being a "fun" outing for the boys. Chasing them around, I wasn't able to think of anything else good to buy. </div><div><br></div><div>There were lots of cries and craziness in addition to the fun. I caught a fat bike that they tried to tip over before it caused a domino affect across the floor. My favorite was watching them rool spare tires across the floor (probably to the annoyance of some other customers). Yes, I'm THAT guy. The best was when Sam proceeded to load them onto the rack of one of the cruisers... And then find more. </div><div><br></div><div>Oh, and Anders left his Minion hat behind, so I have to go back to recover it.</div><div><br></div><div>Well, here's some photos. 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I was able to stop by <a href="http://www.littleguyracing.com/site/" target="_blank">Vélo CX</a> in Blaine this past
weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the twins with me and saw
more of the bouncy house than I did of any bike racing. Still, I was able to
grab a few pictures. Better luck next time catching a bit more racing.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-73490897296212811192014-11-04T21:37:00.001-08:002014-11-04T21:37:25.780-08:00Nov 4Biked to vote today. The polls were busy, the lot was full, but I got the best parking spot.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDREQqhBW1dtvm1pOUWX5pQrySfMFhyaF99VDzc77C-XnfNiGYm4UBA9M3THV5d3Z2Zz-6rbBRKbV8XWm_Br6sQs-e1XuI63r73SBovd51nMWOH19Jo3oa-b5LX1p1XivdhTwvxnGfnE/s640/blogger-image-1737218819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDREQqhBW1dtvm1pOUWX5pQrySfMFhyaF99VDzc77C-XnfNiGYm4UBA9M3THV5d3Z2Zz-6rbBRKbV8XWm_Br6sQs-e1XuI63r73SBovd51nMWOH19Jo3oa-b5LX1p1XivdhTwvxnGfnE/s640/blogger-image-1737218819.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I recently moved, and was able to take advantage of Minnesota's policy allowing same day voter registration. The election judge checking me in saw my helmet and chatted me up about her husbands biking -- 70+ and riding 5k miles per year -- impressive. Distracted, I accidently put my work zip code instead of my new home zip on my registration form. They didn't catch it until after I had filled out my ballot, and chased me down before I could put my ballot in the box to be counted. Meanwhile a line at the ballot box suddenly formed behind me while I tried to assure the election judge that it was a simple mistake. And that I would be happy to verify with my new drivers license AFTER I cast my vote (I said this as I was putting it in the box). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErFuv1_TpvVEehwYnpDapZ8IL2WA7J5TzuXXUS6eN1db_OxdsayKGDuAUPkeaDwhqpaupSOeYELbNVVxA2YkGAQ6Kg6GP8pTEcwmxkzJIAeueHMnx2ADl_FfQgIju0a7UzLat_fz0gco/s640/blogger-image-1053557999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErFuv1_TpvVEehwYnpDapZ8IL2WA7J5TzuXXUS6eN1db_OxdsayKGDuAUPkeaDwhqpaupSOeYELbNVVxA2YkGAQ6Kg6GP8pTEcwmxkzJIAeueHMnx2ADl_FfQgIju0a7UzLat_fz0gco/s640/blogger-image-1053557999.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj66G9sjnln2jSrTf_UWLzXnhbHg5SZIgDZQcfmmR6wj1Dz3CH6lwZ0OBFxBK0K0k6I8V_p-fXoRALpPgYWamsyPKE_iwFt93MdKYyUdJXFniWwJtvLQYU_6wLf4mRwXSB7HOrLUwzVz4/s640/blogger-image-1176498954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj66G9sjnln2jSrTf_UWLzXnhbHg5SZIgDZQcfmmR6wj1Dz3CH6lwZ0OBFxBK0K0k6I8V_p-fXoRALpPgYWamsyPKE_iwFt93MdKYyUdJXFniWwJtvLQYU_6wLf4mRwXSB7HOrLUwzVz4/s640/blogger-image-1176498954.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIfTvvfFXsA5HqCgo1-8GEYwe6TBB0EdYdiwBZjPxF8GOacrzJJSipza2ld5eAKxdrvONNPURZ8y3BdQ4eox9Df7n1VSsu_-ySi8jYpt_gGbErLErzZKwTbbktZzBrVXC97YMfd_bOgk/s640/blogger-image-983408086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIfTvvfFXsA5HqCgo1-8GEYwe6TBB0EdYdiwBZjPxF8GOacrzJJSipza2ld5eAKxdrvONNPURZ8y3BdQ4eox9Df7n1VSsu_-ySi8jYpt_gGbErLErzZKwTbbktZzBrVXC97YMfd_bOgk/s640/blogger-image-983408086.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qGNs9Ctnb5vxCKoTL0uP2kTBZfT0BaBNpvPfuAJ8_kxb2GYoox0BEc4IbFUB6ritgrinUDud9i7o86ZmVnZPUyak5SdqlIHX00wpme7FiG1HHKEb-Wie1wmKfS7fafYS_ewuJ9VUgKs/s640/blogger-image-1413602847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qGNs9Ctnb5vxCKoTL0uP2kTBZfT0BaBNpvPfuAJ8_kxb2GYoox0BEc4IbFUB6ritgrinUDud9i7o86ZmVnZPUyak5SdqlIHX00wpme7FiG1HHKEb-Wie1wmKfS7fafYS_ewuJ9VUgKs/s640/blogger-image-1413602847.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-28699822087725520182014-10-22T14:37:00.001-07:002014-10-31T19:49:12.324-07:00Fall Riding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Been some lovely days this fall seeing the mist on the lakes near our home.</div>
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<br><div>Last saturday it was a rare 70 degrees and were able to do a half-day family ride one last time to close out the season, I think. I continue to ride on my own but at 20-30 degrees with the October winds the past few days it has been more suffering than pleasure. I'll keep the Burley out a little longer, though, in the hopes of a few more luscious fall days.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbkaDbsAQAHT6gnmvKTce-cHuFvzf2DetGpp5aOHGqclIR9K9WtI4-OavsPOYlZME2UciJSowFeGt24AkVKEZc3DHNoRbiQ-7eKDFQSQCL-8FPyx9zC2S0Fplu9Sn9hCmmXuM79rdhJE/s640/blogger-image-1544165048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbkaDbsAQAHT6gnmvKTce-cHuFvzf2DetGpp5aOHGqclIR9K9WtI4-OavsPOYlZME2UciJSowFeGt24AkVKEZc3DHNoRbiQ-7eKDFQSQCL-8FPyx9zC2S0Fplu9Sn9hCmmXuM79rdhJE/s640/blogger-image-1544165048.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwv4_haHPFh5iY23CzArl79BDZZrR85Xu-pZgyUUJi2hPj4mlkWRWdTR97Y0_nq_OhI61IDHfjnPzqNB2g5ZSyfWnywlKj3VqZS341yVAAsuFZJCIaT1nX7VZxHp-Zzr4eqOus_QQD3UQ/s640/blogger-image--1234340011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I saw the very beginning of the eclipse out my window when I happened to wake up at 4 a.m. - stirred by my twin toddlers talking in the next room. I looked out my window again when I got up at 6 and didn't see it. Thinking I had missed the the spectacle, I resumed my normal routine. I sleepily climbed on my bike at 6:30, headed down the driveway and was excited to see the moon staring through the trees back at me. I raced around the corner to the lake where I could see across for a better view and stopped a moment to take it in. I knew time was short as the eclipse was ending and the moon was setting. So I chased it. As it dipped lower and lower on the horizon, obscured in the valleys and by the trees, I peddled harder and harder to reach the tops of hills and to 'lookouts' that I hoped would offer a better view. As the sun rose in the east and the moon set to the west, my last glimpse saw the reemerging moon setting in a beautiful field of pink lilac. It was amazing to see it opposite the sunrise. When I reached my last lookout hoping for a final view, it was gone. <br>
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From NPR on "Blood Moon": <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/10/07/354282155/blood-moon-eclipse-to-be-visible-throughout-u-s">http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/10/07/354282155/blood-moon-eclipse-to-be-visible-throughout-u-s</a><br>
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This second of four total lunar eclipses for 2014 and 2015 <a href="http://earthsky.org/science-wire/get-ready-a-tetrad-of-lunar-eclipses-starting-in-april">is called a tetrad</a>. The final two in the series will occur on April 4, 2015, and Sept. 28, 2015.<br>
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The U.S. Naval Observatory has <a href="http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/LunarEclipse.php">a handy calculator</a> to let you know exactly when to look up at your location.<br>
<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-21791162901197534392014-09-18T13:10:00.003-07:002014-09-18T20:59:20.566-07:00"Shut Up Hour"It sure did. It was super exciting to watch Jens Voigt challenge and take the Hour Record today. They were reporting his hear rate at 170 at about a half hour in, and I have to admit mine was probably higher with excitement!<div><br></div><div>The timing was perfect, 12:00pm Central Time meant I could watch the whole thing live and guilt free during my lunch break.</div><div><br></div><div>The whole event was a delight. I appreciated the Twittersphere exploding with enthusiasm, seeing the live reactions, and the photos posted by people who were there, especially those of Voigt interacting with family and loved ones afterwards. I grabbed a few screenshots from the comfort of my office chair. </div><div><br></div><div>He scored a coup. No matter how long or short this record stands, he has made it relevant to the riders and special to the fans - partly just because it was Jens.</div><div>
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One of the things that I have been anticipating this year is
someone making an attempt at the hour record. With the UCI recently reviewing
(and updating) the rules for the hour record, there was a lot of speculation
about who would be the first to take it on. Chief among the candidates were Fabian Cancellara
and Bradley Wiggins. Cancellara seemed to be in if the rules stayed with the
Merckx standard, Wiggo if the rules went to current UCI time trial equipment
standards – which they did.<br />
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But once the new rules were announced, everyone seemed
to balk and I thought we would have to wait a while. Until Jens Voigt announced on
September 3 that he would be the first to attempt it under the new rules. So on
September 18, 2014, tomorrow, he will make an attempt. I remember seeing his tweet and wondering if someone had
hacked his account. They have probably been working on this for a while, but
the beauty in the timing is that we would not have to wait long – and no one
will jump in ahead of him.<br />
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Here’s his announcement: <a href="http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&id=7854jrgel8vjepr0ivbzyr41ldb59&ssid=31334&t=3">http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&id=7854jrgel8vjepr0ivbzyr41ldb59&ssid=31334&t=3</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.trekfactoryracing.com/news/jens-voigt-targets-hour-record-september-18">http://www.trekfactoryracing.com/news/jens-voigt-targets-hour-record-september-18</a><br />
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Cycling Weekly did a nice piece earlier in the week which I recommend discussing <a href="http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/jens-voigts-hour-record-attempt-matters-136688" target="_blank">why the attempt matters</a>. I think it is just the thing to get folks excited about it, and he is just the right type to do it. Without controversy, everyone will be able to cheer him on. Even the Wall Street Journal, which I never would have thought to publish a soft ball article on cycling, put out a <a href="http://online.wsj.com/articles/a-final-shut-up-for-jens-voigt-1410997667" target="_blank">nice tribute to the Jensie</a> on what will be his final professional bike riding feat.<br />
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I did the Jesse James Bike Tour this past weekend for the
second year in a row. My friend Geoff and I had a little late start getting on
the road because the night prior I had the damndest time trying to mount my
slicks. Looking back, I should have been okay with my Rubino Pros on this
century ride, but I have recently been running ThickSlick Sports for a little
added puncture protection. The only problem is that the bead on the ThickSlick is
so tight that I have found it near impossible to put on, and just I couldn’t
get the rear one mounted. It was late, I was too tired, and so I gave up -
cleaned and lubed the rest of the bike and figured I would wait until I could
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5 a.m. came too early – and when Geoff arrived I was still a
zombie and not nearly ready to go. He found a trick to getting the tire on,
though. Mounted the tire “backwards”… putting the section by the stem on
last.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would not have thought of that,
but it worked. We finally hit the road at around 6:30, a half hour later than
planned, then proceeded to get lost trying to follow the many detours for getting
on to 35E (every exit from every direction seems to be closed).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we arrived in Northfield late, but were
able to meet my other friends McKay and Natania and get underway at the 8:00
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A little chilly at the start, it ended up being a beautiful
sunny 70° throughout the day. Northfield is a nice little town. The course
starts and ends at the high school and goes briefly through a suburban feeling part
of Northfield and then into vast farm country for about 35 miles southeast to
Wanamingo (don’t ask me to pronounce it), turning west and going through Kenyon
to Faribault, then back north through Dundas to Northfield. The highways are
remote and well cared for, with very little traffic – which made for nice
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McKay and Natania recently moved to Minnesota from the Intermountain
West and they commented on how different the farm country felt – corn and
soybeans as far as the eye could see – even the barns are built differently.
McKay grew up in Idaho where he is probably more accustomed root cellars, and I
have no idea what sorts of structures pepper the Arizona desert where Natania
grew up. They did not say it, but I am sure they were also wondering at the lack
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One of the things I enjoy most about long group rides is the
random chatter. Avoiding politics and religion (somewhat) we always end up
talking about bikes and bike racing – at least I do. This time it was about
sunglasses and what we’ve seen the pros do with them during races (after I
nearly dropped my own on the pavement). I have seen Alberto Contador ride with
them tucked into the collar of his jersey on occasion; Peter Sagan carried them
in his mouth on while riding on muddy cobblestones during this year’s TDF Stage
5; but many have them tucked into their helmets, often with special clips to
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unexpected dominance at the Tour of Spain after breaking his leg during the
Tour de France six weeks prior, and invariably lands on PEDs and what Lance
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The chatter was broken up by the wind, and we went long
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leading, but Geoff definitely did the lion’s share and I didn’t complain as I
skulked behind. The sound of the wind was so strong that the leader would have
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At about 50 miles I was
worried that Natania was on the verge of bonking. I was bringing up the rear
with her in front of me when a gap opened up and we lost contact with McKay and
Geoff. They hadn’t realized that we had been dropped; I tried pacing Natania
back a couple of times but she was slipping. Fortunately it was just before the
point when the course took a turn north and we shifted relative to the wind so
that the going was easier again. McKay then saw what was happening and he
dropped back to support his wife. We were now riding easier and she was able to
recover and was strong for the rest of the ride. </div>
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As we neared the finish, it became clear to us that the ride
organizers had miscalculated the distance at 94 miles. We decided to put our
faith in our own GPS devices and turned a few heads as we rode past the finish
line. I noticed others doing the 100 mile “Getaway” ride following us as we
circled the neighborhood for another 6 miles so that we could put on miles to reach
our goal. Geoff’s Garmin rolled to 100 just as he hit the curb after we circled
back to the finish line – so we called it good at 6 hours and 33 minutes. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-85638521972240792352014-08-31T21:16:00.001-07:002014-08-31T21:16:02.820-07:00AugustI keep hearing the "end of summer" marketing rumblings... Apparently summer is ending early this year with. Labor Day falling on September 1. A sad thought. August hasn't exactly been the best month for me to soak it up though: closed on a house and moved a few weeks ago. When not unpacking boxes, shopping for new appliances, and doing all the chores and administrative odds and ends that come with homeownership, I have really enjoyed exploring on my bike, especially pulling the twins around.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgDdz1Wyce-iXswEUOtWKm4gil1cPFzgKfYw8Zdm_b8cvASVDa-DFK4MUreSuYPKIjZJBCubzWjJoI_O6FilTBMWBSYPePaCHwXSo6Qo21FNO8U6SD-iQaY-vJTu8AtgXtUAqQKFz_WA/s640/blogger-image-565675208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgDdz1Wyce-iXswEUOtWKm4gil1cPFzgKfYw8Zdm_b8cvASVDa-DFK4MUreSuYPKIjZJBCubzWjJoI_O6FilTBMWBSYPePaCHwXSo6Qo21FNO8U6SD-iQaY-vJTu8AtgXtUAqQKFz_WA/s640/blogger-image-565675208.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We stopped to watch a train; the sound was a bit much for Anders.</div><div><br></div><div>The commute has been great too. Landed in a northern suburb, and mornings by the quiet lake feel like north woods territory. I miss a lot about Minneapolis, but I am getting used to the nice sliver of wilderness here.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje63IAvzZxbrVlvpWeXX28AclK8VqPPb9gNp17JnMCNEiabYBm6xYFu_idhuC5522TZArS2neZqghdcCT9eRfchUqqDaEbI3vdiy_nI7VI3G9EML-KV_2lmkLfKrrpdAqmBVOiWfQ_qQk/s640/blogger-image--791216157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje63IAvzZxbrVlvpWeXX28AclK8VqPPb9gNp17JnMCNEiabYBm6xYFu_idhuC5522TZArS2neZqghdcCT9eRfchUqqDaEbI3vdiy_nI7VI3G9EML-KV_2lmkLfKrrpdAqmBVOiWfQ_qQk/s640/blogger-image--791216157.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-18203222732016904102014-07-27T21:30:00.001-07:002014-08-31T21:25:45.316-07:00Epic of EpicThe TDF is epic, and this year was particularly epic from start to finish. When other great riders faltered with bad luck, Vincenzo Nibali was flawless and fun to watch. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRudXUemNIKBsgPzYHXtA0FNsyH28pGsjyntRxsWaaoPQn_jLY9Z2B9wDpSkBnPYFoe0Y5nyMrh6okjngP6kqJzHw5uszT8uHcsnP5b3RhclsHZbp_BtK00NvChnRca20v564BL-8VbN4/s640/blogger-image-839412091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRudXUemNIKBsgPzYHXtA0FNsyH28pGsjyntRxsWaaoPQn_jLY9Z2B9wDpSkBnPYFoe0Y5nyMrh6okjngP6kqJzHw5uszT8uHcsnP5b3RhclsHZbp_BtK00NvChnRca20v564BL-8VbN4/s640/blogger-image-839412091.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XE256VW-Ei0o9_0GCUNR68jABiggu61-Lq8U4XllimB5unTm_JZNepIPCg2ifFBUI7T4i5aBnh_Sxu-UZRIaapPA1xZy0i5DojBqWOJysQHmkNdNa_PACnS6-JkAsD8zXD_UCRofMbA/s640/blogger-image--699501511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So I relish the rest days almost as much as the riders... Well probably not close, but it is a good time to catch up because I am usually a stage behind - and avoiding the internet spoilers like the plague. So if you don't mind my sharing, I am going to list some memorable moments (to me at least) - as soon as I have the time. <div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27dr6fAO-1YMCapXZh-EnziptqFLnXl6U5TsgrSAs_NafEsxZB_2XBQthh8fSv9UxKYsgwcc69AHm6Y1FPlGWP7ItsiBU7_Wc43ZZ4Q5lHoGl3KJle-aKnmuuhDIj-2h18kIOViELiag/s640/blogger-image--1631214510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27dr6fAO-1YMCapXZh-EnziptqFLnXl6U5TsgrSAs_NafEsxZB_2XBQthh8fSv9UxKYsgwcc69AHm6Y1FPlGWP7ItsiBU7_Wc43ZZ4Q5lHoGl3KJle-aKnmuuhDIj-2h18kIOViELiag/s640/blogger-image--1631214510.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Andrew Talansky holding on just inside the elimination time after a massive crash - and being plagued with crashes this Tour - was one of those heroic feats of drama that makes the Tour so much fun to watch.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhY2QCwaFsm87c_dXhGC9KxTSIZcY6qMcvDrztHh32II59yQbqzQJQvTfNzb6CbYR3nLeXLBsKdZGm9hHV7TIPEimEF3ibEQZaY8JveFNxh5-DGQqxERjw6tzieyWhXRirFKOs9kpDF34/s640/blogger-image-1395985015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhY2QCwaFsm87c_dXhGC9KxTSIZcY6qMcvDrztHh32II59yQbqzQJQvTfNzb6CbYR3nLeXLBsKdZGm9hHV7TIPEimEF3ibEQZaY8JveFNxh5-DGQqxERjw6tzieyWhXRirFKOs9kpDF34/s640/blogger-image-1395985015.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I had a feeling that it was the Bulldog's pride that kept him from climbing into that Broom Wagon behind him. I would have been surprised by the look of things if he had continued the next day. 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my view of the TDF – my favorite or notable moments – for week one. </span></div>
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Stage 1: Leeds - Harrogate 190.5km<abbr title="Kilometres"></abbr><br />
Marcel Kittle riding to glory and a second time
winning the Maillot Jaune in an opening stage sprint was pretty awesome. I had
to feel for Mark Cavendish who for the past couple of years has found the opening stage
Yellow Jersey elusive… I especially feel for him after crashing out in the
bunch sprint this year. He obviously took a risk to try to put himself in a better
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Stage 2: York - Sheffield 201km<abbr title="Kilometres"></abbr><br />
Chris Froome testing the legs of his primary
competitors with an attack and seeing the top GC contenders respond and ride together
to the finish. Expecting Peter Sagan to take the stage in a sprint, it was
fantastic to watch Vincenso Nibali surprise attack in the last few hundred meters
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Stage 3: Cambridge - London 155km<abbr title="Kilometres"></abbr><br />
Kittle Wins in London. <br />
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Stage 4: Le Touquet-Paris-Plage - Lille Métropole 163.5km<br />
Now at the Métropole, Kittle makes it three.<br />
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Stage 5: Ypres - Arenberg Porte du Hainaut 155.5km<br />
The cobbles in the wet. Mud. Awesome. There has
been some controversy about the inclusion of the pave in the TDF, but from a
spectator’s perspective this made for one of the most memorable stages that I have
ever seen. There was so much anticipation of this stage leading into this year’s
TDF – and for me it didn’t disappoint. Watching Vincenso Nibali float over the
cobbles to maintain his lead was phenomenal. Lars Boom willing himself to the
front and taking the stage was fantastic too. </div>
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Chris Froome abandoning the race was the biggest disappointment. Although I have been rooting for Americans TJ Van Garderen and Andrew Talanski to usher in a new era of American cycling with a TDF win, it was hard to see the defending champion struggle with a couple of crashes and abandon before he hit the pave sections. </div>
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Stage 6: Arras - Reims 194km<br />
Andre Greipel wins the stage in a sprint finish. <br />
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Stage 7: Épernay - Nancy 234.5km<br />
Matteo Trentin (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) photo-finish win over Peter Sagan (Cannondale).<br />
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Stage 8: Tomblaine - Gérardmer La Mauselaine 161km<br />
Breakaway success – at one point 11+ minutes and Frenchman Blel Kadri holding on and winning the stage on Bastille Day-Weekend was pretty special
to watch. I was rooting for Sylvain Chavanel <i></i><span class="st"><i> </i></span>(I AM Cycling) because he showed such spirit in the breakaway<i></i> but I was equally pleased for
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Tony Martin killing it and surviving solo on the breakaway, time-trial style, almost 8 minutes over the peleton. </div>
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Tony Gallopin leading chase and snatching the Yellow Jersey for France on the eve of Bastille Day.</div>
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Stage 10: Mulhouse - La Planche des Belles Filles 161.5km<br />
Alberto Contador abandoning after a crash and knee injury was so disappointing. I love how he rides, attacks, and makes the race interesting. Hope he is back in form for the Vuelta. </div>
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Vincenzo Nibali proved again that he is a force to be reckoned with, putting the pressure on throughout and ending the stage with a superhuman attack on a 20% grade. Made his stage truly memorable as he took back the Maillot Jaune. Also nice to see TJ Van Garderen move up to 7th overall in the GC. </div>
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Some really great riding again by Tony Martin and others as well.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-10097280432779658882014-07-12T14:00:00.001-07:002014-07-13T22:07:10.019-07:00Hexed<div><br></div><div>Lucky 7</div><div><br></div>It has been eventful spring/early summer in terms of flat tires and mechanical issues with my bike. This week I had my 6th and 7th flats of the season (on new tires). One might say I got junk tires when trying to save a little money because of the other maintenance on a bike that is a couple years old with 4K miles - and I wouldn't disagree with them. Time to shell out the dough for better tires. (If you are wondering, I think Mavik makes great wheels but their tires are sheet).<div><br></div><div>Another theory is the appearance of a Voodoo brand bike that has taken up residence next to me at work. It creeps me out when I see and things haven't been the same since I passed the person riding it a few weeks ago and within 100 meters one of my crank arms fell off - just one in a series of other issues. I must be hexed - or at least my bike is...</div><div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-39943925645341304682014-07-03T22:14:00.001-07:002014-07-03T22:14:28.564-07:00The Burbs<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqls_wYwPFdNT6Cr1wqj_x3pWAnGoFKWJBFDjOWThQ-t_SuAZC5SR327wMJsjm5cNbh6hY55UAWbrVDNp-18AC3tnJehI4X-rTkK-B2PE1KN_lPItN6x2FwjpqvkzE_7Wd7f1Qtx6FL4E/s640/blogger-image--1636938994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqls_wYwPFdNT6Cr1wqj_x3pWAnGoFKWJBFDjOWThQ-t_SuAZC5SR327wMJsjm5cNbh6hY55UAWbrVDNp-18AC3tnJehI4X-rTkK-B2PE1KN_lPItN6x2FwjpqvkzE_7Wd7f1Qtx6FL4E/s640/blogger-image--1636938994.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Took the day off for an ultra extended weekend -- and headed to the burbs to explore some of the trails out there. Shoreview is especially great because there are lots of lakes and wooded trails. The twins love getting out in the Burley and they have been so much easier, in some respects, and will go on longer rides. They are starting to ask a lot more questions and enjoy pointing things out that they recognize along the path. We did 12 miles today... Not the longest we have done together, but the easiest I think. 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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01713080597762364149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100105017864492443.post-19365006705621427062014-05-31T22:15:00.001-07:002014-05-31T22:15:42.469-07:00Closing Out Bike Month10:30 tonight I have to make a run to the store so that my minions will have bananas for their breakfast on Sunday and Monday. <div><br></div><div>It's raining and I am not the type to be riding to the grocery (especially after reading an article on bike theft he other day), but I spot a small platoon of 5 or 6 bikes riding in the thunderstorm and I longed to be with them. I get back with my groceries and think what the heck, and I pull out my bike and ride off into the pouring rain. It was dark and quiet except for the patter of rain on my helmet, an occasional roll of thunder, and a Stevie Wonder raggai that I heard this morning jamming in my head. <div><br></div><div>Everyone in my part of Northeast Mineapolis seemed in slumber, but I roused a squad-car as I crossed into sleepy St. Anthony a few blocks from my home. The bored officer was lurking on an adjacent street and pulled up to me for a closer look. I must not have been very interesting because after he slowed next to me he turned around to go back from whence he came. </div><div><br></div><div>I enjoyed the calm serenity of the quiet neighborhood, and kept having a hard time returning home. After circling for a total of 5 miles, at a few minutes before midnight I returned home and logged my miles to close out May riding. Happy Bike Month! 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<br />The commissioners from the Minnesota Departments of Health and the Minnesota Department of Transportation were on hand to lead a bike-ride (in side-by-side recumbent tandem) through the streets of downtown St. Paul. It was fun to ride a few miles with some St. Paul commuters and see folks smile in reaction to our little platoon, and especially to see the heads turn at the dapper pair in what I have come to term the Cony Island-style tandem.<br />
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The Giro d'Italia officially celebrates its 105th birthday
today. After kicking off the 97th edition (took some time off for world wars) with 3 stages on the Emerald Island last week, stage 4 was perfectly timed to start at the same location (though not at the same ungodly hour) as the first
stage of the first edition of the 'Corsa Rosa' in 1909.<br />
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There have been 11 foreign starts of the Giro. If you don't count the Vatican City start in 1974, half of those starts have have occurred since 2002. <br />
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The first ed. of the Giro d’Italia left Milan at 3:53am on the
morning of May 13, 1909 and finished in Milan on the 30th of May
after eight stages and about 1,500 miles of racing.<br />
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Only 49 of the 127 starters completed the first race.<br />
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Luigi Ganna won the first edition at an average speed
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">American Andy Hampsten became the first non-European winner of the Giro in 1988, so far the only American victor.</span> Hampsten was also the first American to wear the Maglia Rosa (the leader's
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In May 2008, 20 years after Hampsten's win, the new American
team Garmin-Chipotle won the team time trial in stage 1, and Christian Vandevelde,
as the first member of the team to finish, became the second American to wear
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Ron Kiefel was the first American to win a stage in any of
the Grand Tours with a win in Stage 15 of the 1985 Giro for Team 7-Eleven
(competing in its first Grand Tour) and was followed by Andy Hampsten's (also from
Team 7-Eleven) victory a few days later in Stage 20. Looking back, here's what
Hampsten had to say about Kiefel's win: "You can't downplay what Kiefel
did. His win kicked down the door for all of us. He rode away from the peloton
and showed everyone on the team that we were capable of doing what we were
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The first American to officially win at least one stage at
each of the three Grand Tours was David Zabriskie, who won Stage 11 in the 2004
Vuelta while riding for U.S. Postal and time trials in both the 2005 Giro
(Stage 8), and the 2005 Tour (Stage 1) while riding for CSC to complete the
first "official" triple by an American. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lance Armstrong participated in his first double in Grand Tours in 2009 when he rode the Giro d'Italia as well as the Tour de France. </span></div>
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Bike to Work Day 2014 was a soggy one. <br />
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It rained on the way to work, and absolutely poured on the way home.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, I love to bike in the rain. I love getting into a rhythm, hearing the echo of the rain on my helmet. Believe it or not, I enjoyed pouring the water out of the sleeves of my windbreaker at the stops. It was raining that hard.<br />
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Fortunately, the middle of the day was perfect, and I was able to take a walk to check out St. Paul's "<span id="goog_250683802"></span><a href="http://smart-trips.org/futureof4th" target="_blank">Future of Fourth Street</a><span id="goog_250683803"></span>" event, which felt like St. Paul's contribution to Bike Week. It was a nice community event that brought people out to celebrate the new and coming updates to St. Paul's transportation infrastructure. </div>
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Nice Ride was there doing some demos on their green bikes, and they were also teasing us Twin Cityans with their "prototype" orange commuter bike (#001), a hundred if which will be hitting campus at Bemidji State in Northern Minnesota this summer. </div>
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I have to say, it looks a bit more my speed than the green ones, a bike that got my attention, one you could spend a little more time on. </div>
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Maybe it appeals to the 10 year old in me, I've seen that styling before:</div>
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It turned out to be a gorgeous lunch hour to wander downtown. There were a bunch of other booths representing the community and local businesses; I'll post some pictures <a href="http://dailytimetrial.blogspot.com/2014/05/st-paul-future-of-4th-st.html" target="_blank">Here</a>.</div>
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Thunderstorms rolled in as I started my commute home. Wind and heavy rain that I have seldom been out in on a bike actually made the ride a little fun, despite the tornado watch that was in effect. I found myself wondering what I would do if the warning sounded, and was thinking of potential places to take cover. </div>
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As I neared home though and the rain started to let up, Dero's ice cream pit-stop beaconed and helped me to forget all of that. </div>
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I'm going to miss these little perks once Bike Week is over, but for now I am enjoying meeting new folks that, like me, love to move on two wheels.<br />
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