Your final destination: Kybo Karnage! (This one's fer you, Jeff!)
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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
More Alien Technology Appears! Part II
I think the "aliens" have gotten to Jeff! I caught him using this "bong" device today that is filled with this weird substance!
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Europa Cycle and Ski is a really weird place! I think Jeff has been abducted by aliens or something! I caught him on camera today taking this bong hit of this really weird green goo! He was actually inhaling it!!! I made him confess later, and he admitted that it was just something that was no big deal. He said that someday, we would all understand and that "we" are not ready for them yet. (????!!!) Yeah! How messed up is that! I know one thing, if he wins at the 24hrs of 9 mile this weekend, we'll all know why! Oh well, at least he isn't acting any weirder than normal. Ha!
More Alien Technology Appears! Part II
I think the "aliens" have gotten to Jeff! I caught him using this "bong" device today that is filled with this weird substance!
Guitar Ted Productions
Europa Cycle and Ski is a really weird place! I think Jeff has been abducted by aliens or something! I caught him on camera today taking this bong hit of this really weird green goo! He was actually inhaling it!!! I made him confess later, and he admitted that it was just something that was no big deal. He said that someday, we would all understand and that "we" are not ready for them yet. (????!!!) Yeah! How messed up is that! I know one thing, if he wins at the 24hrs of 9 mile this weekend, we'll all know why! Oh well, at least he isn't acting any weirder than normal. Ha!
Monday, July 25, 2005
Remembering The End of Another Era
I remember back in the early nineties when America's best cyclist, Greg Lemond hung up his cleats for the last time. I wondered if we would ever witness another American cyclist as dominant as Greg was. I remember a very young Texan, Lance Armstrong, who would show occaisional dominance on the U.S. cycling scene, only to fizzle at Le Tour. Hah! I was just getting back into cycling, and I addmittedly knew little about pro cycling. I didn't realize that you just didn't up and win that race- the Tour. So, I was thinking, would we ever see another American up on that podium? I guess he answered that question!
Now we are asking that same question. We are wondering, will we ever witness anything like this again? Perhaps. I just wonder, will the American people accept anything less? I hope so. I'm doubtful anyone will display such a dominance as Lance has in my lifetime. However, I am sure we will see another American do very well in France in July. It's a streaky race, that Tour de France. Consider; in the last 36 years, five men have won that race 25 times. (Merkx-5, Hinault-5, LeMond-3, Indurain-5, Armstrong-7) So, if another American gets there, there is a strong possibility he will win more than one tour- at least I think so.
Whatever happens, this has been a time marker in our lives, especially for sporting fans, and intimately so for us cyclists. I enjoyed the ride. I hope you all did too!
Now we are asking that same question. We are wondering, will we ever witness anything like this again? Perhaps. I just wonder, will the American people accept anything less? I hope so. I'm doubtful anyone will display such a dominance as Lance has in my lifetime. However, I am sure we will see another American do very well in France in July. It's a streaky race, that Tour de France. Consider; in the last 36 years, five men have won that race 25 times. (Merkx-5, Hinault-5, LeMond-3, Indurain-5, Armstrong-7) So, if another American gets there, there is a strong possibility he will win more than one tour- at least I think so.
Whatever happens, this has been a time marker in our lives, especially for sporting fans, and intimately so for us cyclists. I enjoyed the ride. I hope you all did too!
Remembering The End of Another Era
I remember back in the early nineties when America's best cyclist, Greg Lemond hung up his cleats for the last time. I wondered if we would ever witness another American cyclist as dominant as Greg was. I remember a very young Texan, Lance Armstrong, who would show occaisional dominance on the U.S. cycling scene, only to fizzle at Le Tour. Hah! I was just getting back into cycling, and I addmittedly knew little about pro cycling. I didn't realize that you just didn't up and win that race- the Tour. So, I was thinking, would we ever see another American up on that podium? I guess he answered that question!
Now we are asking that same question. We are wondering, will we ever witness anything like this again? Perhaps. I just wonder, will the American people accept anything less? I hope so. I'm doubtful anyone will display such a dominance as Lance has in my lifetime. However, I am sure we will see another American do very well in France in July. It's a streaky race, that Tour de France. Consider; in the last 36 years, five men have won that race 25 times. (Merkx-5, Hinault-5, LeMond-3, Indurain-5, Armstrong-7) So, if another American gets there, there is a strong possibility he will win more than one tour- at least I think so.
Whatever happens, this has been a time marker in our lives, especially for sporting fans, and intimately so for us cyclists. I enjoyed the ride. I hope you all did too!
Now we are asking that same question. We are wondering, will we ever witness anything like this again? Perhaps. I just wonder, will the American people accept anything less? I hope so. I'm doubtful anyone will display such a dominance as Lance has in my lifetime. However, I am sure we will see another American do very well in France in July. It's a streaky race, that Tour de France. Consider; in the last 36 years, five men have won that race 25 times. (Merkx-5, Hinault-5, LeMond-3, Indurain-5, Armstrong-7) So, if another American gets there, there is a strong possibility he will win more than one tour- at least I think so.
Whatever happens, this has been a time marker in our lives, especially for sporting fans, and intimately so for us cyclists. I enjoyed the ride. I hope you all did too!
Saturday, July 23, 2005
"Hot" Topics of the Day
Well, against my own advice to you all, I went out for a ride at 12:30pm. today. Yeah, it was hot, but I was ready! I figured that since riding in the heat was one of my weak points that I should work on that. Thanks to ELETE and Mr. 24, (The areas de-facto nutritional expert) I set myself up with two large water bottles that were spiked with the single serving ELETE samples. One in each bottle. I also mixed in some Powerbar drink mix in one of the bottles. Okay, now for the wierd part! I had these two almost empty pouches of the single serve ELETE. I sucked 'em both dry right before I left! Straight up, pure ELETE. Yummm! Salty!
It worked out great! I attacked a 25 mile loop that I do that is punctuated with several short, steep climbs. The kind that hurt the legs and make my head go ker-thump! Well, not today! I really felt good on the bike. I'm sure it was the ELETE product that Mr. 24 is pimping. See him for more details. His words are golden, ya know.
Check out the picture below. That hill is known by the old timers as Sheep Barn Hill. Some younger folks may remember the hill where the old waterpark used to be by Evansdale. Whatever you call it, this thing is a wall! It really kicks skyward about halfway up. I think you gain about a 100 feet in about a half a city block. It hurts! Check it out sometime if your in the area on your bike. The really tough part is that you don't get much of a run up because you usually have to stop to cross old highway 20 right at the base of the hill. Fun times!
The rail yard picture was taken in Waterloo. Any guesses as to where I took that picture? Give it a try, you locals! Anyway, have a safe weekend! Congrats to Lance! Are you ready to embark on the post-Lance era? Starts tomorrow at about 2pm. CST. Good Luck! Good Journey!
It worked out great! I attacked a 25 mile loop that I do that is punctuated with several short, steep climbs. The kind that hurt the legs and make my head go ker-thump! Well, not today! I really felt good on the bike. I'm sure it was the ELETE product that Mr. 24 is pimping. See him for more details. His words are golden, ya know.
Check out the picture below. That hill is known by the old timers as Sheep Barn Hill. Some younger folks may remember the hill where the old waterpark used to be by Evansdale. Whatever you call it, this thing is a wall! It really kicks skyward about halfway up. I think you gain about a 100 feet in about a half a city block. It hurts! Check it out sometime if your in the area on your bike. The really tough part is that you don't get much of a run up because you usually have to stop to cross old highway 20 right at the base of the hill. Fun times!
The rail yard picture was taken in Waterloo. Any guesses as to where I took that picture? Give it a try, you locals! Anyway, have a safe weekend! Congrats to Lance! Are you ready to embark on the post-Lance era? Starts tomorrow at about 2pm. CST. Good Luck! Good Journey!
"Hot" Topics of the Day
Well, against my own advice to you all, I went out for a ride at 12:30pm. today. Yeah, it was hot, but I was ready! I figured that since riding in the heat was one of my weak points that I should work on that. Thanks to ELETE and Mr. 24, (The areas de-facto nutritional expert) I set myself up with two large water bottles that were spiked with the single serving ELETE samples. One in each bottle. I also mixed in some Powerbar drink mix in one of the bottles. Okay, now for the wierd part! I had these two almost empty pouches of the single serve ELETE. I sucked 'em both dry right before I left! Straight up, pure ELETE. Yummm! Salty!
It worked out great! I attacked a 25 mile loop that I do that is punctuated with several short, steep climbs. The kind that hurt the legs and make my head go ker-thump! Well, not today! I really felt good on the bike. I'm sure it was the ELETE product that Mr. 24 is pimping. See him for more details. His words are golden, ya know.
Check out the picture below. That hill is known by the old timers as Sheep Barn Hill. Some younger folks may remember the hill where the old waterpark used to be by Evansdale. Whatever you call it, this thing is a wall! It really kicks skyward about halfway up. I think you gain about a 100 feet in about a half a city block. It hurts! Check it out sometime if your in the area on your bike. The really tough part is that you don't get much of a run up because you usually have to stop to cross old highway 20 right at the base of the hill. Fun times!
The rail yard picture was taken in Waterloo. Any guesses as to where I took that picture? Give it a try, you locals! Anyway, have a safe weekend! Congrats to Lance! Are you ready to embark on the post-Lance era? Starts tomorrow at about 2pm. CST. Good Luck! Good Journey!
It worked out great! I attacked a 25 mile loop that I do that is punctuated with several short, steep climbs. The kind that hurt the legs and make my head go ker-thump! Well, not today! I really felt good on the bike. I'm sure it was the ELETE product that Mr. 24 is pimping. See him for more details. His words are golden, ya know.
Check out the picture below. That hill is known by the old timers as Sheep Barn Hill. Some younger folks may remember the hill where the old waterpark used to be by Evansdale. Whatever you call it, this thing is a wall! It really kicks skyward about halfway up. I think you gain about a 100 feet in about a half a city block. It hurts! Check it out sometime if your in the area on your bike. The really tough part is that you don't get much of a run up because you usually have to stop to cross old highway 20 right at the base of the hill. Fun times!
The rail yard picture was taken in Waterloo. Any guesses as to where I took that picture? Give it a try, you locals! Anyway, have a safe weekend! Congrats to Lance! Are you ready to embark on the post-Lance era? Starts tomorrow at about 2pm. CST. Good Luck! Good Journey!
Friday, July 22, 2005
Crazy With The Heat!
Spit-tooey! A home made spitoon mounted to the frame of a recumbent trike! YIKES!
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Check out that picture! Ta-back-kee product user has mounted a "spitoon" to his recumbent trike! Just when you think you've seen it all! Awesome!
Heat Advisory out for our area this Saturday and Sunday. You South-westerners may laugh, but ya'all don't have the hyoo-midda-tee that we have up here. 80% predicted humidity levels combined with upper 90 degree temps put the "it feels like" temperature at about 115-120 degrees! It won't let up at night either, like it does in the Southwest. By the way, if we didn't have the humidity, it would get into the hundred and teens anyway! The moisture keeps a lid on how hot the actual air temps get here. Anyway.....the point is, be VERY CAREFUL out there this weekend! Ride in the early am., or at night. Drink LOTS of fluids, (Specifically, water, water mixed with ELETE, water, and any electrolyte replacement, such as ELETE!) No kidding! This is the weather that KILLS! Check on your elderly neighbors! Stay cool!
Sounds like Ragbrai will be swelterin'! Ha ha! Glad we don't have to travel around with that circus anymore! We have been busy enough at the shop anyway! I thought Jeff was going to have a nervous breakdown. He was pretty bent about having to spend his Saturday with L.O.W. See, if your working with the chief, you are pretty much down about half a man as he tends to gab a little too long with the customers. It gets a little frustrating when people are standing three deep at the counter. I know how it goes! Oh well! Maybe the heat will keep things a little more sane for Mr. 24! It'll be hard to coax people outta the A/C tomorrow!
Early am. ride, before the heat sets in tomorrow! Ride safe! Be Smart!
Crazy With The Heat!
Spit-tooey! A home made spitoon mounted to the frame of a recumbent trike! YIKES!
Guitar Ted Productions
Check out that picture! Ta-back-kee product user has mounted a "spitoon" to his recumbent trike! Just when you think you've seen it all! Awesome!
Heat Advisory out for our area this Saturday and Sunday. You South-westerners may laugh, but ya'all don't have the hyoo-midda-tee that we have up here. 80% predicted humidity levels combined with upper 90 degree temps put the "it feels like" temperature at about 115-120 degrees! It won't let up at night either, like it does in the Southwest. By the way, if we didn't have the humidity, it would get into the hundred and teens anyway! The moisture keeps a lid on how hot the actual air temps get here. Anyway.....the point is, be VERY CAREFUL out there this weekend! Ride in the early am., or at night. Drink LOTS of fluids, (Specifically, water, water mixed with ELETE, water, and any electrolyte replacement, such as ELETE!) No kidding! This is the weather that KILLS! Check on your elderly neighbors! Stay cool!
Sounds like Ragbrai will be swelterin'! Ha ha! Glad we don't have to travel around with that circus anymore! We have been busy enough at the shop anyway! I thought Jeff was going to have a nervous breakdown. He was pretty bent about having to spend his Saturday with L.O.W. See, if your working with the chief, you are pretty much down about half a man as he tends to gab a little too long with the customers. It gets a little frustrating when people are standing three deep at the counter. I know how it goes! Oh well! Maybe the heat will keep things a little more sane for Mr. 24! It'll be hard to coax people outta the A/C tomorrow!
Early am. ride, before the heat sets in tomorrow! Ride safe! Be Smart!
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Looking Forward to the Weekend
Hmmm.......Gotta use this!
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Getting geared up for some riding on this coming hot weekend! I had to get a ride to work yesterday, as the ominous clouds promised to make my commute a soggy affair, if I dared to ride. The leading edge of the storm was spectacular. The clouds looked like a knife edge made out of agate! One of those "wish I had my camera" moments. Due to the mornings situation, I was obliged to walk home, which was a four mile step. I went at a brisk pace, but it still took an hour. I awoke this morning to some tight hamstrings, no doubt due to my little jaunt. I've been stretching them all morning. Good thing I don't have to work till noon!
I'm planning on using that little card in the photo to ride up at Camp Ingawanis. Thanks to Paul Meyermann for letting me have the free pass! The trails up there are very hilly, and challenging. Very good, long loop of single track! I can't wait! The Camp is holding a race again in the late part of August, so stay tuned for more info on that as I get it. Other than that, I plan on getting a longer roadie session in on my "dorky" Trek 420. (Ha ha! Jeff!) Then, I'll probably have to mow the lawn somewhere in there, along with getting the kids out to a park, and celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Whew! That's going to be alot!
Hope you all have a great day! Ride your bike! Hug a loved one!
Looking Forward to the Weekend
Hmmm.......Gotta use this!
Guitar Ted Productions
Getting geared up for some riding on this coming hot weekend! I had to get a ride to work yesterday, as the ominous clouds promised to make my commute a soggy affair, if I dared to ride. The leading edge of the storm was spectacular. The clouds looked like a knife edge made out of agate! One of those "wish I had my camera" moments. Due to the mornings situation, I was obliged to walk home, which was a four mile step. I went at a brisk pace, but it still took an hour. I awoke this morning to some tight hamstrings, no doubt due to my little jaunt. I've been stretching them all morning. Good thing I don't have to work till noon!
I'm planning on using that little card in the photo to ride up at Camp Ingawanis. Thanks to Paul Meyermann for letting me have the free pass! The trails up there are very hilly, and challenging. Very good, long loop of single track! I can't wait! The Camp is holding a race again in the late part of August, so stay tuned for more info on that as I get it. Other than that, I plan on getting a longer roadie session in on my "dorky" Trek 420. (Ha ha! Jeff!) Then, I'll probably have to mow the lawn somewhere in there, along with getting the kids out to a park, and celebrating my son's second birthday on Sunday. Whew! That's going to be alot!
Hope you all have a great day! Ride your bike! Hug a loved one!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
The "Punk Rock" Choice for the "Rag" Stage
kes
1989 Trek 420 This years model for the "Rag."
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Well, here it is in all it's low-tech glory! My Trek 420, True Temper CrMo framed sport touring rig. I capitulated and decided to forgo riding one of the two fine old Italian made steel racers I have in the "stable" here at the Guitar Ted Labratories. Following is the Three-one-one on the four-two-ohhh, ya'all.
This is a fine example of what happens to most bikes sold at bike shops. They get ridden maybe once, put in the garage, and then pased down, given away, sold at estate, or traded in for a new bike years later. This 420 had about 50 original miles on it, according to it's original owner, when it got traded in at Europa. I bought it for about a quarter of it's original sale price. Sure, it's old school. But with a name like "420", and being almost new, how could I resist? (By the way, I do not partake of the hippie lettuce, just in case yer wundrin') So, it's a pretty pristine, original example of a late 80's road rig.
Component highlights are as follows: Shimano Sport LX bio-pace chainring triple, brakes, levers, shifters, all Sport LX. I switched out the very suspect post for the rare, and beauitiful Avocet post, which features so much set-back I can position my derrierre in the next county. The saddle is an old umma-gumma grey Specialized Pro-long. Stock Trek tires. And, finally the old white bar vinyl was swapped out for this tape that was supposed to look like white carbon fiber. Instead, it looks like duct tape! Punk Rawk, doode!
So, that's the chosen rig for the stage of "that ride" next week that I'm doing. I'm going to have a rousing report from the field for ya'all, so be on the look-0ut. Bonus: This years edition features "service times", which for all intents and purposes indicates the shut down time for each pass thru town. The route "services" will only be available from 6am.-6pm., which should work out really well for the bar-to-bar crowd!
Hot enough for you? Just wait till Saturday, when the forcast high is close to 100 degrees! That'll be pretty neat along with the humidity, should get that index reading upwards of 120. Drink water, take it easy! Don't need you to go a-dyin' on us! Ya hear?
1989 Trek 420 This years model for the "Rag."
Guitar Ted Productions
Well, here it is in all it's low-tech glory! My Trek 420, True Temper CrMo framed sport touring rig. I capitulated and decided to forgo riding one of the two fine old Italian made steel racers I have in the "stable" here at the Guitar Ted Labratories. Following is the Three-one-one on the four-two-ohhh, ya'all.
This is a fine example of what happens to most bikes sold at bike shops. They get ridden maybe once, put in the garage, and then pased down, given away, sold at estate, or traded in for a new bike years later. This 420 had about 50 original miles on it, according to it's original owner, when it got traded in at Europa. I bought it for about a quarter of it's original sale price. Sure, it's old school. But with a name like "420", and being almost new, how could I resist? (By the way, I do not partake of the hippie lettuce, just in case yer wundrin') So, it's a pretty pristine, original example of a late 80's road rig.
Component highlights are as follows: Shimano Sport LX bio-pace chainring triple, brakes, levers, shifters, all Sport LX. I switched out the very suspect post for the rare, and beauitiful Avocet post, which features so much set-back I can position my derrierre in the next county. The saddle is an old umma-gumma grey Specialized Pro-long. Stock Trek tires. And, finally the old white bar vinyl was swapped out for this tape that was supposed to look like white carbon fiber. Instead, it looks like duct tape! Punk Rawk, doode!
So, that's the chosen rig for the stage of "that ride" next week that I'm doing. I'm going to have a rousing report from the field for ya'all, so be on the look-0ut. Bonus: This years edition features "service times", which for all intents and purposes indicates the shut down time for each pass thru town. The route "services" will only be available from 6am.-6pm., which should work out really well for the bar-to-bar crowd!
Hot enough for you? Just wait till Saturday, when the forcast high is close to 100 degrees! That'll be pretty neat along with the humidity, should get that index reading upwards of 120. Drink water, take it easy! Don't need you to go a-dyin' on us! Ya hear?
The "Punk Rock" Choice for the "Rag" Stage
kes
1989 Trek 420 This years model for the "Rag."
Guitar Ted Productions
Well, here it is in all it's low-tech glory! My Trek 420, True Temper CrMo framed sport touring rig. I capitulated and decided to forgo riding one of the two fine old Italian made steel racers I have in the "stable" here at the Guitar Ted Labratories. Following is the Three-one-one on the four-two-ohhh, ya'all.
This is a fine example of what happens to most bikes sold at bike shops. They get ridden maybe once, put in the garage, and then pased down, given away, sold at estate, or traded in for a new bike years later. This 420 had about 50 original miles on it, according to it's original owner, when it got traded in at Europa. I bought it for about a quarter of it's original sale price. Sure, it's old school. But with a name like "420", and being almost new, how could I resist? (By the way, I do not partake of the hippie lettuce, just in case yer wundrin') So, it's a pretty pristine, original example of a late 80's road rig.
Component highlights are as follows: Shimano Sport LX bio-pace chainring triple, brakes, levers, shifters, all Sport LX. I switched out the very suspect post for the rare, and beauitiful Avocet post, which features so much set-back I can position my derrierre in the next county. The saddle is an old umma-gumma grey Specialized Pro-long. Stock Trek tires. And, finally the old white bar vinyl was swapped out for this tape that was supposed to look like white carbon fiber. Instead, it looks like duct tape! Punk Rawk, doode!
So, that's the chosen rig for the stage of "that ride" next week that I'm doing. I'm going to have a rousing report from the field for ya'all, so be on the look-0ut. Bonus: This years edition features "service times", which for all intents and purposes indicates the shut down time for each pass thru town. The route "services" will only be available from 6am.-6pm., which should work out really well for the bar-to-bar crowd!
Hot enough for you? Just wait till Saturday, when the forcast high is close to 100 degrees! That'll be pretty neat along with the humidity, should get that index reading upwards of 120. Drink water, take it easy! Don't need you to go a-dyin' on us! Ya hear?
1989 Trek 420 This years model for the "Rag."
Guitar Ted Productions
Well, here it is in all it's low-tech glory! My Trek 420, True Temper CrMo framed sport touring rig. I capitulated and decided to forgo riding one of the two fine old Italian made steel racers I have in the "stable" here at the Guitar Ted Labratories. Following is the Three-one-one on the four-two-ohhh, ya'all.
This is a fine example of what happens to most bikes sold at bike shops. They get ridden maybe once, put in the garage, and then pased down, given away, sold at estate, or traded in for a new bike years later. This 420 had about 50 original miles on it, according to it's original owner, when it got traded in at Europa. I bought it for about a quarter of it's original sale price. Sure, it's old school. But with a name like "420", and being almost new, how could I resist? (By the way, I do not partake of the hippie lettuce, just in case yer wundrin') So, it's a pretty pristine, original example of a late 80's road rig.
Component highlights are as follows: Shimano Sport LX bio-pace chainring triple, brakes, levers, shifters, all Sport LX. I switched out the very suspect post for the rare, and beauitiful Avocet post, which features so much set-back I can position my derrierre in the next county. The saddle is an old umma-gumma grey Specialized Pro-long. Stock Trek tires. And, finally the old white bar vinyl was swapped out for this tape that was supposed to look like white carbon fiber. Instead, it looks like duct tape! Punk Rawk, doode!
So, that's the chosen rig for the stage of "that ride" next week that I'm doing. I'm going to have a rousing report from the field for ya'all, so be on the look-0ut. Bonus: This years edition features "service times", which for all intents and purposes indicates the shut down time for each pass thru town. The route "services" will only be available from 6am.-6pm., which should work out really well for the bar-to-bar crowd!
Hot enough for you? Just wait till Saturday, when the forcast high is close to 100 degrees! That'll be pretty neat along with the humidity, should get that index reading upwards of 120. Drink water, take it easy! Don't need you to go a-dyin' on us! Ya hear?
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