Miles for April 2010/as of May1

April 2010 Miles-----------YTD
Tracy S--636.35------------ 2,278.54
Joe J-----380.83------------ 2,057.69
Mike M-326.5--------------- 459.52
Terry H--256--------------- 796
Brian K--167---------------167
Julie K---101--------------- 101

Waiting for the rest of the Ladies to mobilize!

clean it up!

It took me over a hour to clean the bike up after that ride today!I checked the weather for tomorrow and it gonna be worse than today, I'll probably just do a trainer work out tomorrow even tho i don't want to, i'll pass on the rain,Terry is working up a ride for WED on the Footbikes so stay tuned,its gonna be a roller no doubt! K&K is just 21 days away!are you ready??? Im gonna take two asprin now and i'll call you in the morning!! JJ

Saturday ride report

Tracy joined Joe and I at 8:00 for our Saturday ride. It was overcast and lightly raining so a command decision was quickly reached to forego Calvin's and just ride to Catawba. We took the north route to Hurst-Pisgah-SR56. It was a constant rain such that we had to remove glasses and squint against the pelting rain drops, and the spray from Tracy's wheel, to see where we were going. We were having one of those freaky wind days that make it seem that which ever direction we went, we were riding into a head wind. I was thoroughly soaked by the time we got to Catawba, but the breakfast was hot and delicious. Bob told us he is getting his tomato plants out, so we can look forward to that most excellent of summer treats, pancakes and tomatoes. But even with the soaking, it was a great ride, and I'm glad I went. Now, I have to go stuff newspapers into my shoes.

Calvin's Challenge

Well, I know that some of us are signed up for Calvin's Challenge tomorrow. The weather forecast looks terrible. I didn't ride last weekend because of the threat of weather. (silly me) So, I really need to just suit up and do it. For myself, I am concerned that I will be woefully undertrained for the TOSRV ride next weekend.

Here is my plan: I will swing by and pick up Joe at 8:00 AM. We will drive over to Shawnee HS and do day-of-ride sign-up for Calvin's. (fun ride) Starts at 9:00. We will be on road bikes and will do the 50 mile loop minimum, maybe more, then go eat someplace. If it's raining at 8:00, we may just ride to Catawba. Or we might just drive to Catawba.

I reduced my reservation at the Hyatt next weekend to just one room. I think it is going to be me, Brian K, and Caleb K. I hope those youngsters can keep up with me. If I can just remember where I put that heart medication.

Did anyone see the speedgoat(George) go flying by?

Last day of the month-turn in your miles!!!

If you are the winner this months mileage fest you could get this new Bianchi,if you also have $3000.00 SO TURN IN THOSE MILES AND LETS SEE WHO COMES THE CLOSEST! to not getting this new bike!!!Maybe the Yellow Hat?

McConkey x7

7 McConkey Hill repeats tonight, in my 50/12. Meet me next Thursday for more fun.

Sweet!

http://honeystinger.com/index.html

Seven-time Tour de France champion partners with natural foods company








April 28, 2010 (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) – Honey Stinger, the manufacturer of honey-based nutritional foods, announces a partnership with professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. In addition to future product development and endorsement of Honey Stinger energy gels, bars and organic chews, Armstrong becomes part of the ownership team in the Steamboat Springs-based company.



“I first tried Honey Stinger products during a mountain bike race in Colorado,” says Armstrong. “I was impressed with the great taste and energy they provided. Honey Stinger works for me in training and racing because you want to eat them and they work. I like the whole team – they understand what athletes need and they’re great to work with. I’m excited to be part of the Stinger team and work with them on expanding the products and business.

Upcoming Rides found on Bike Source website

5/3/2010
Top of Ohio 100

5/8-5/9/2010
Columbus to Portsmouth
TOSRV
http://www.tosrv.org/10/index.htm

5/17-5/21/2010
Columbus
Bike To Work Week
http://www.b2ww.org/

5/22/2010
Columbus
Tour of H2O
http://www.tourdeh2o.org/

6/12-6/13/2010
Alum Creek
SBC Demo Fleet

6/19-6/26/2010
Ohio
GOBA
http://www.goba.com/

7/29-8/1/2010
Cincinnati to Cleveland
Pan- Ohio
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/content/div_OH/COM_5_1x_Pan_Ohio_Hope_Ride.asp


7/30-8/1/2010
Columbus
Bike Columbus- Consider Biking
http://www.considerbiking.org/

8/13-8/15/2010
Columbus
Pelotonia
http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/

8/22/2010
Columbus
Pedal-With-Pete
http://www.pedalwithpete.com/

9/6/2010
West Jefferson
Ox Roast
http://www.westjeffoxroast.com/biketour.htm

9/13/2010
Westerville
Dry Run
www.westervillebicycleclub.org/dryrun

9/19/2010
Columbus
Pedal for Pets
pedalforpets.com

9/25-9/26/2010
Columbus
Columbus Fall Challenge
http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/index.php

10/24/2010
Alum Creek
Comboween
http://www.combomtb.com/

Drink Up!

April 27, 2010


A Workout Without Water Makes Us Cranky

Water, it seems, isn't just the source of life. It's the source of a good mood, or at least an antidote for a bad mood. The Tufts Journal reports that researchers at that university found that athletes who did high-impact aerobic activities for 60 to 75 minutes without adequate hydration were more likely to report feeling fatigued, confused, angry, depressed or tense than those who engaged in similar activities and drank enough fluids.While the data also suggested mild dehydration has some negative influence on cognition, the researchers found that mood was the main victim of too much exercise with too little water.

Colorado trip

I am going on vacation in August to Colorado and my first day there I will be going to the Leadville 100 Race. Will take tons of pix. Other plans are to climb Mount Evans by bike (highest paved road in North America at over 14,000 feet). Have driven to the top about a half a dozen times. Two mountains on two awesome trips in one summer! How did I get so lucky?

TECH FEATURES: RBA EXCLUSIVE: THE REAL STORY BEHIND SRAM'S APEX DRIVETRAIN

I guess it's not just for the old guy's!!

http://www.roadbikeaction.com/fly.aspx?layout=content&taxid=67&cid=3031

Cabin Pictures Gatlinburg Tenn

Just a few cabin pictures to wet the appetite.
See you in June!

Bicycle Value Calculator

I found this calculator on craigslist. If you are buying or selling its a great tool.
http://thecheapbikeshop.com/VALUE.html