January 22, 2006
Rainy Walton County Loop
It was a 10:30 AM start in the fog, mist and light rain. The temperature was about 50 degrees but the wind chill and humidity made it feel like low 40's. I met Doug and we headed East into the wind. About an hour into the ride I noticed my computer was not receiving data from the wheel, so I stopped for a sec to see if I could fix it, but no luck, it's probably a dead battery in the transmitter.
There is 10-15 minute surge in my heartrate while I chased hard to bridge back up to Doug after stopping to put on my rain cape. His "breakaway visualization" or "attack" or whatever it was, cost him too much energy because when I got back up to him he dropped to his smallest gear and couldn't even ride tempo anymore. I continued on solo.
A Total of about 58 miles three hours and 16 minutes later I rolled back into my driveway wet and cold but feeling alright.
January 18, 2006
Ritz-Carlton Lodge
I've played here dozens of times over the past few years, huge wedding receptions by the lake, banquets on the lawn, corporate functions in the ballrooms, award presentations, holiday dinners and more. This Ritz-Carlton is probably the most elegent luxury resort in the Southeast.
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
Oconee Mud Wrap
Tonight's job at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge is for the duo performing for an awards ceremony / motivational event. What is different is this time the client has provided 2 rooms for the musicians. Mack lives less than 45 minutes away and has to be up early in the morning so he's not interested. My commute takes at least 2 hours each way, so spending the afternoon and night there is tempting. I have asked several people if they wanted to join me in, but no takers. I don't know if I'll stay or not.
January 17, 2006
John Sinibaldi
John Sinibaldi, known as "The Legend," died in his sleep at age 92 on Jan. 10. His national-level cycling career spanned 77 years, including 18 U.S. championships and the 1932 and '36 Olympics. He won his first major race in 1928 and his last in 2005, a USA Cycling masters road championship. For much of his life, Sinibaldi also promoted cycling as a sport for young athletes. He was a 1997 inductee of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. His passing came after a short bout with lung cancer. Funeral services were Saturday in St. Petersburg, Florida.
cyclingnews.com : John Sinibaldi
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In 1997-98 I had the very good fortune to know this man, talk and ride bikes with him.
For a while there I was beginning to think he was immortal. This was not a death, it was a homecoming.
January 13, 2006
Just Another Ride
It has finally stopped raining and now it's time to go for a bike ride. First check the conditions outside.
Choose the appropriate clothing for conditions, remembering the HRM and chamois creme.
Of course, get dressed.
Always bring drinks, food, cellphone, glasses and ID.
Pump up the tires, grab your helmet, put your bottles on the bike and food in your jersey pockets, make sure you have spares in the saddle bag, start the HRM/computer and RIDE.
Bike ride video clip 5MB
Since it was a wet and somewhat rainy ride, the bike will require some cleaning and lubing before putting away.
Another great ride, now clean up and begin recovery.
Write down the workout in the ride log and download the Heart Rate Monitor data to the computer.
Prepare to do it again tomorrow...
January 09, 2006
Tentative 2006 Road Race Schedule
*Tentative 2006 Road Race Schedule*
Feb 18, Tundra TT, Silver Comet, Hiram Trail head. www.surgesports.com
Feb 25-26, GA Cup #1 Albany, www.georgiacup.com
Apr 1-2, Daylight Saving Time begins
Apr 8-9, GA Cup #2 Gainesville, www.georgiacup.com
Apr 9, Raccoon Mtn RR Chattanooga, TN, www.TBRA.org
Apr 22, Dogwood Crit Knoxville, TN, www.TBRA.org
Apr 18-23, Tour De Georgia www.medalistsports.com (spectate)
Apr 29, Athens Twilight Crit Athens, GA, www.gobike1.com
Apr 30, Nalley Historic Roswell Crit, Roswell, GA, www.nalleyhrc.com
May 13-14, Mother’s Day, Highland Rim Cycling Classic, McMinnville, TN www.TBRA.org
May 26-27-28 & 29, Memorial Day, GA Cup #3 Savannah (State TT bid), www.georgiacup.com
June 3-4, Suwanee Cycling Classic RR & CR, www.fraziercycling.com
June 10-11, GA Cup #4 Dahlonega, www.georgiacup.com
June 24, Avery Trace Classic RR & TT, Gainesboro, TN www.TBRA.org
June 25, Cookeville Crit, Cookeville, TN www.TBRA.org
July 5-11, USCF National Championship, USCF Elite, Masters, Espoir & Junior, RR, Crit &TT, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, www.usacycling.org
Jul 8-9, Georgia Games RR & Crit (for riders not at Nationals). RR to be held in White, Ga & Crit in Marietta, www.georgiagames.org
Jul 22-23, GA Cup #5 Rome (State RR bid), www.georgiacup.com
Aug 5-6, Allanti RR & TT & Bike Pedlar Crit, Brentwood, TN www.TBRA.org
Aug 13, John’s Creek (GA State Crit Bid) Duluth, GA
Aug 19-20, GA Cup #6 Augusta, www.georgiacup.com
Aug 27, Dog Days of Summer Criterium, Grant Park Atlanta, GA
Sept 16-17, GA Cup #7 LaGrange, www.georgiacup.com
Sept 23-24, About Two Hours From Anywhere, Murphy, NC http://www.latemodel.com/2hours/
Sept 30-Oct 1, GA Cup #8 Atlanta, www.georgiacup.com
Oct 7-8, Destination East Point Crit, www.dicklanevelodrome.com
Oct 14-15, Downtown Greenville Cycling Classic, Greenville, SC www.hincapiesports.com
Oct 28-29, Daylight Saving Time Ends