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Now THAT is a Draft!
I just completed my quick little ride to work on the single speed, and managed to draft a tanker truck almost the whole way! I realize this is probably not safe, and I’m not recommending it. Don’t let your kids do it. Heck, don’t do it yourself; I probably shouldn’t. However, it’s a hell of [...]
Posted: October 4th, 2011 under Cycling, Life.
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Tour de Brew – Part II
After our morning spend riding Smuggler’s Notch (See Part I), we took a bit of a break before heading out for a hike up Mt. Mansfield. Mt. Mansfield is the highest point in Vermont, reaching an elevation of 4393 feet. We decided to take the “Long Trail” from Smuggler’s Notch with a goal of reaching [...]
Posted: September 29th, 2011 under Cycling, Life.
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Tour de Brew – Part I
“Tour de Brew” has been over for more than a week, and I’m writing down my thoughts to ease the withdrawal… Before I jump into the story, let me back up a few steps. “Tour de Brew” is the name given to our own little cycling and micro-brew sampling trip to the lovely state of [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2011 under Cycling, Life.
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Renewed Motivation and VO2Max Part II
After my last post, you may have noticed I was a bit down, both mentally and physically. I took the entire week off, and only rode the bike to work (2km each way.) No road rides, no TT rides, no MTB rides, no ‘cross rides. It actually felt good! No stress, no physical pain, just [...]
Posted: August 17th, 2011 under Cycling, Life, Ski.
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The 40km Project – Part XI (aka Total Burnout)
It is with a bit of disappointment and frustration that I present Part XI of the 40km Project. Last Sunday, I once again attempted the 40km TT in Calabogie, and once again, I came up short. And this time, instead of coming closer to my goal, I moved the wrong way–finishing the rolling 40kms in [...]
Posted: August 14th, 2011 under Cycling, Life.
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