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An End and A Beginning: The CLR Effect... 31 May 2012 | 09:28 pm
It is time for a change everyone. You may know that I have considered a name change for quite some time now. If you have been a regular reader here, or just an occasional one; if you have been what Go...
Two Turns Short of a Full Ride... 30 May 2012 | 09:40 pm
A little business to tend to in the afternoon yesterday, but first there was a ride up CA 39 in the morning. Sun was shining bright, but I could have done without the wind. That's alright though, whe...
New Man in Yellow... 30 May 2012 | 03:38 am
So Andy Schleck was officially presented with the Yellow Jersey for his 2010 Tour de France victory. I have mixed opinions about it, and no matter how hard I try, I can't shake the hollowness of it al...
Memorial Day Weekend Laziness... 29 May 2012 | 02:33 pm
I wish I could say I did a lot of riding this Memorial Day weekend. There were two local races to choose from - the Barry Wolfe Grand Prix on Sunday; normally wouldn't miss it, but they moved it furth...
It's A Final: Ryder Wins 2012 Giro d'Italia... 28 May 2012 | 09:28 am
for full photo (and more) - click Ryder Hesjedal, the first Canadian champion of the Giro d'Italia, and only the second time in Giro history that the overall title has been determined on the final da...
Early Weekend C & V: 1970s Trek... 26 May 2012 | 03:52 am
The story goes that this basic black Trek was used by its previous owner as a touring steed. Excepting a few standouts, it is pretty nondescript, with a kind of mish-mash of components including, Camp...
Oh, Canada, Oh No, Kristin... 25 May 2012 | 02:47 pm
Terrific start for the Canadian women in the 2012 Exergy Tour prologue - Whitten, Carleton, Hughes in the top three spots. But man, I could feel the shock of hitting the pavement when Kristin Armstron...
Finally, the Buds Ride... 24 May 2012 | 04:02 pm
Wait, didn't I use that heading last year? I can't believe we are now almost two months into the Bud's season, and I have only now made it out to the Wednesday ride. On a positive note, it was good to...
Thoughts During a Ride... 24 May 2012 | 07:05 am
what thoughts are in that noggin now? I was on one of my long solo rides recently, the kind that are especially good for thinking, largely because there is not much else to do. Group rides are not as...
Quotable Link: Donal Harrington... 23 May 2012 | 04:11 am
“The girl (in the ambulance) said ‘stop’ but I said I’d only stop if she had a bandage ready when I stop. She didn’t so she threw a bit of water on me and I went off again. I knew I was never going to...
