Ritte Van Vlaanderen

"It is time we turn the pussy dial down to at least 6 and start acting like self-respecting bike racers. Let's stop taking things so seriously and enjoy the pain."



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Turned on by Mr. Steve.

Giro Or Tour?

"It’s hard to find a rider who won’t tell you Paris-Roubaix is the greatest one-day race, but I’ve been challenged to a duel. I have a friend who insists the Giro is a better race than the Tour."

More of this at Red Kite Prayer.

looking back... waaaaay back.

MG, 1996, Branched Oak Area 1. Yep, I pulled off second place in the expert class on that Y-bike.

TransIowa v.5 registration will open soon...

It's time for TransIowa v.5 registration... Well, almost. Guitar Ted has announced the details of registration for the 2009 event, which is limited to the first 75 entrants, and prior competitors have the first shot at entry slots, so if you want to get in, you've gotta' be on the stick.

TransIowa is the grandaddy of Midwest gravel grinders. The one time I tried it, last year, I failed to make it past the first checkpoint. It's a massive test of endurance, fitness, preparation and persistence. It's not to be taken lightly and if I know one thing about TransIowa, it's that luck is as much a factor in my ability to finish the race as anything I can do to prepare for the race -- it's just that heinous of a race. That's why I must have another shot at it in 2009.

How about you? Are you ready for the challenge of TransIowa? If so, click here and I'll see you there.

The Crosso's Back

Nope, this is not -KW's bike... I got my own Chili Con Crosso built, just in time for the Good Life Gravel Adventure this weekend. It's the same one I raced last season, but it's been torn down and sitting as a frameset since the end of 'cross season last year. To say it's good to have it back is an understatement too. I can't believe how light and responsive the CCC is! Amazing.

After ripping the derailleur hanger clean off his own bike on the Tuesday night ride (courtesy of a big stick in his rear derailleur), Fob's gonna' race my Salsa La Cruz in the GLGA, so both of my 'cross bikes will be out on the road Saturday. Pretty cool...

Hope to see lots of you out on two wheels this weekend -- it's going to be a beautiful one!

Looking Forward...

Here's what I'm doin' this weekend... Noon-to-noon, solo style. We'll see how it goes.

Road To Roubaix