Holy crap, Lumberjack is 4 short days away! This will be my second attempt at this popular Michigan ultra-endurance extravaganza. I’m both giddy with anticipation and… well, giddy with anticipation. A) I want the race to be here, and B) I want the race to be over. Two giddies, one race (HUR DUR). Last year [...]
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January 9, 2010
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A Free Tip From Me to You
By Rob in GeneralWhen on the trainer, don’t put the remote in your jersey pocket with the IR blaster facing up. This should be self explanatory, but it isn’t, so I’ll elaborate with a little story. Today I was partaking in my Intensity!™ training ride in the basement. I had the CTS video “Cycling for Power” on. Being [...]
November 25, 2009
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Another year down, another year begins
By Rob in Base Training, Cross Training, GeneralSome things I’ve participated in between my last post and this new shiny post: Self supported tour from my front door to Ipperwash Beach, Ontario. 98 of the hottest miles I’ve ever ridden. Tree Farm Relay – Our team took 10th, and I experienced intoxication and hangover in a span of about 6 hours. Stony [...]
July 20, 2009
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One Helluva (New) Ride
By Rob in Bike Stuff, Commuting, General, TouringOn July 11th I rode in my second One Helluva Ride tour in Chelsea, MI. This ride is one of the best supported tours I’ve ever done, and each year is just as good as the last. Three of us went out for the 100 mile route. This was our first 100 mile ride, so [...]
May 23, 2009
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LUMBERJACKLUMBERJACKLUMBERJACK
By Rob in GeneralThis race is in one month. Some say this race, and others like it, are a “test of endurance”. If Lumberjack is a test, then I’m cramming like a junior the night before the ACT. At some point during my training my wife made a good point with one of her many questions: Nic: How [...]