Ok you non-tri folks here iss the weather forecast for this upcoming weekend.
Saturday: Windy with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid teens.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
If there is anyone up to the 40s I was thinking of riding on Saturday. Sunday might be too cold. I will be spinning if I can get a spinning bike at the J due to the indoor triathelon on Saturday at 8:15 am and Sunday at 8:30 am as my backup regardless if I ride outside.
Saturday I could be convinced to go for a ride outside starting between 10 am and 11 am.
Sunday will take more convincing, and definately a coffee city ride if its in the 30s.
Let me know your thoughts as always.
BTW: Keep Training the Blue Ride is Coming!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Van Rental Option
Blue Ridge Tour Folks;
I found information about renting a twelve passenger van with unlimited miles and states for our Blue Ridge Trip. The cost would be about $1020 for the week. Dividing this by nine riders ( Lopatins are bringing their car so are not included in van cost) it would be an additional $113 per cyclist.
The good points to this option:
I found information about renting a twelve passenger van with unlimited miles and states for our Blue Ridge Trip. The cost would be about $1020 for the week. Dividing this by nine riders ( Lopatins are bringing their car so are not included in van cost) it would be an additional $113 per cyclist.
The good points to this option:
- No one needs to supply a van.
- We open up the option to adding up to 4 additional cyclists (which brings the van and possibly hotel costs down a bit)
I need your feedback soon if you know of a different option then renting a van, or know of additional friends who would be willing to commit to join us to bring down the van cost a bit.
Roark
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Blue Ridge Trip Expense Update
Folks,
Directly above you will see the estimated expenses for our Blue Ridge Trip this summer. You will notice in the last column the allocated expenses and that everyone expenses are not identical. This of course reflects the number of individual assigned to specific hotel rooms.
All gas expenses for both cars are allocated to the cyclists. Trailer rental is also allocated on a per cyclist basis. I hope I have made everything as fair as possible. Bottom line is we are at about $400 per cyclist for non-food expenses. This again is an estimate from the information I have to date.
On another note, one lodge on the Blue Ridge has required an up front deposit for the five hotel rooms. I will have to pay this on my next charge bill so I would appreciate a $100 per rider to help begin covering deposits that need to be made. At this early state all deposits are refundable.
Thanks,
Roark
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Ride Sunday Feb 3 - maybe?
Hello all,
I am still hoping to ride Sunday. But it does look a little iffy. I'm not too worried about the temp, or the slushy roads, just not too sure about the wet, or even the chance of rain in the afternoon. I'm thinking it will be a bit messy, but not too dangerous if we try what I've outlined below. I am dying to ride, so I'm going to get out. I don't think the route Roark and I rode last week will work though. Probably a bit too busy / messy / wet.
Anyone want to try this:
I'm thinking if we do want to get a ride in we might want to center it around Forest Park. I'm sure the streets in the park are pretty clear, and there is usually not too much traffic in the park, so it should be a bit safer. We can use the roads or the trails for some of the ride if the trails are clear. I don't know for sure, but I'm betting they sweep the trails in the Park, or maybe today's sun cleaned them up. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe we could try and meet at Kayak's coffee (on the Northwest corner of the park) and then wing it riding around the park. We could then see if we want to venture East into the city and see what comes of it. I'm thinking we can get some riding in. The streets in my neighborhood are "clear" in the main lane (the whole lane, not just the tire swips), just slushy on the very edge, and of course wet and puddly. I'm going to go ahead and give it a shot. With a little luck we can get in 10-15 miles in the park, and maybe another 10-15 around the city, maybe on the Riverfront trail, or south down Broadway, whatever. Worst case we run around the park for awhile. The park does have at least a few hills if we work them in a few times it would still be a good workout.
Meet at Kayak's at 10:30 - rolling at 10:45. If you want to nurse coffee or have breakfast, you need to arrive earlier. I figure a little later start may be good for the temp, and maybe a bit more melting of snow.
I'm planning on riding to Kayak's from my house. And probably even go back with the group, and then work my way back to my house for hopefully a decent amount of riding.
If things look like total crap at 9:00 when I'm more or less getting out the door, I'll post an update to the blog. No update - then I'm out there riding to Kayak's.
Mike
314-239-6229
I am still hoping to ride Sunday. But it does look a little iffy. I'm not too worried about the temp, or the slushy roads, just not too sure about the wet, or even the chance of rain in the afternoon. I'm thinking it will be a bit messy, but not too dangerous if we try what I've outlined below. I am dying to ride, so I'm going to get out. I don't think the route Roark and I rode last week will work though. Probably a bit too busy / messy / wet.
Anyone want to try this:
I'm thinking if we do want to get a ride in we might want to center it around Forest Park. I'm sure the streets in the park are pretty clear, and there is usually not too much traffic in the park, so it should be a bit safer. We can use the roads or the trails for some of the ride if the trails are clear. I don't know for sure, but I'm betting they sweep the trails in the Park, or maybe today's sun cleaned them up. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe we could try and meet at Kayak's coffee (on the Northwest corner of the park) and then wing it riding around the park. We could then see if we want to venture East into the city and see what comes of it. I'm thinking we can get some riding in. The streets in my neighborhood are "clear" in the main lane (the whole lane, not just the tire swips), just slushy on the very edge, and of course wet and puddly. I'm going to go ahead and give it a shot. With a little luck we can get in 10-15 miles in the park, and maybe another 10-15 around the city, maybe on the Riverfront trail, or south down Broadway, whatever. Worst case we run around the park for awhile. The park does have at least a few hills if we work them in a few times it would still be a good workout.
Meet at Kayak's at 10:30 - rolling at 10:45. If you want to nurse coffee or have breakfast, you need to arrive earlier. I figure a little later start may be good for the temp, and maybe a bit more melting of snow.
I'm planning on riding to Kayak's from my house. And probably even go back with the group, and then work my way back to my house for hopefully a decent amount of riding.
If things look like total crap at 9:00 when I'm more or less getting out the door, I'll post an update to the blog. No update - then I'm out there riding to Kayak's.
Mike
314-239-6229
Friday, February 01, 2008
Road ID Group Order
Folks,
I have contacted Road ID about putting in a group order. Road ID are Id bands that one wears while cycling in case of a mishap. One cant be sure that each time they hit a dog, they wont go down! I beleive this is a good idea to have when we get to Blue Ridge, and of course when we ride here.
Take a look at the different styles at https://www.roadid.com .
Don't order because we will be doing that with a group and at a discount. Just take a look and let me know if your interested.
Roark
I have contacted Road ID about putting in a group order. Road ID are Id bands that one wears while cycling in case of a mishap. One cant be sure that each time they hit a dog, they wont go down! I beleive this is a good idea to have when we get to Blue Ridge, and of course when we ride here.
Take a look at the different styles at https://www.roadid.com .
Don't order because we will be doing that with a group and at a discount. Just take a look and let me know if your interested.
Roark
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Ride Sunday Jan 27, and Sunday Feb 3
Hello all,
You all missed a pretty good ride today. Roark and I were the only takers, but it turned out to be quite a good day, and I thought a great ride. We wound up with about 50 miles each, and a great mix of some wind, some hills, some flat, some cool, and mostly "just right". My compliments to Roark on the route which included Marshall hill, Adams, Lindeman, and Warson, and a few smaller obsticals as well. Saw my heart rate hit 196 as I hammered Marshall, which made me feel like I was 39 again. Kind of nice! I'm sure as the season goes on Roark will add in many more hills, but it was a good challenge for this early in the season.
Sunday Jan 27 ride:
Meet at Mike's house between 9:00 and 9:15. We need to be rolling by 9:30. We will head over to the Arch and meet another group (we need to be there by 10:00) who is heading over to the bike swap over in Collinsville, IL. I'm guessing about a 40 mile round trip. I need to be back to my house by 2:00, so Iwon't be out all day either way. I probably won't do too much at the bike swap, maybe poke my head in or go to the restroom, but I don't have need or time to stay too long.
Sunday Feb 3: I propose we do the exact ride Roark and I did today. I'll probably ride from my house. The route will eventually work it's way near my house later in the day. I'd propose meeting at Roark's at 10:00 and maybe rolling by 10:15 so we can all get home in time for the Super Bowl.
Saturday Feb 2 I am a no-go, so the Sunday route is my only chance.
Talk to you all soon,
Mike
You all missed a pretty good ride today. Roark and I were the only takers, but it turned out to be quite a good day, and I thought a great ride. We wound up with about 50 miles each, and a great mix of some wind, some hills, some flat, some cool, and mostly "just right". My compliments to Roark on the route which included Marshall hill, Adams, Lindeman, and Warson, and a few smaller obsticals as well. Saw my heart rate hit 196 as I hammered Marshall, which made me feel like I was 39 again. Kind of nice! I'm sure as the season goes on Roark will add in many more hills, but it was a good challenge for this early in the season.
Sunday Jan 27 ride:
Meet at Mike's house between 9:00 and 9:15. We need to be rolling by 9:30. We will head over to the Arch and meet another group (we need to be there by 10:00) who is heading over to the bike swap over in Collinsville, IL. I'm guessing about a 40 mile round trip. I need to be back to my house by 2:00, so Iwon't be out all day either way. I probably won't do too much at the bike swap, maybe poke my head in or go to the restroom, but I don't have need or time to stay too long.
Sunday Feb 3: I propose we do the exact ride Roark and I did today. I'll probably ride from my house. The route will eventually work it's way near my house later in the day. I'd propose meeting at Roark's at 10:00 and maybe rolling by 10:15 so we can all get home in time for the Super Bowl.
Saturday Feb 2 I am a no-go, so the Sunday route is my only chance.
Talk to you all soon,
Mike
Friday, January 25, 2008
Tri Planning
The best way to complete a triathlon is to commit to doing one now. The St. Peters Rec Plex triathlon (500 meter swim, 21 mile bike, and 5 mi run) is June 15, 2008. This will be a great warm up for the August 2, 2008 Innsbrook Resort Who Tri's Harder Quartermax (.6 mile swim, 28 mile bike, and 6.5 mile run) triathlon. Remember how much accomplishment you felt when you finished your first century bike ride? You will feel that way again when you finish your first triathlon!
Brian
Brian
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Rides Saturday Jan 26 & Sunday Jan 27
Here is this weekends weather forecast as of 8 pm Thursday night:
Saturday: Mainly sunny. High 49F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
Enough said anyone up to a ride?
Roark
Saturday: Mainly sunny. High 49F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
Enough said anyone up to a ride?
Roark
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
RAINSTORM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just for Mike, RAIN gets better. I just couldn't pass this up. A week of century+ rides ending with RAIN!
Monday Century: Richmond to Brown County State Park. (130 miles) Overnight and dinner buffet at Abe Martin Lodge.
Tuesday Century: Brown County State Park to Clifty Falls State Park (100 miles). Breakfast buffet at Abe Martin Lodge. Dinner buffet and overnight at Clifty Inn.
Wednesday Century: Clifty Falls State Park to Spring Mill State Park. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Clifty Inn; overnight and dinner buffet at Spring Mill Inn.
Thursday Century: Spring Mill State Park to Bloomington. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Spring Mill Inn; overnight at Courtyard Marriott in Bloomington, with dinner on your own.
Friday Century: Bloomington to Terre Haute. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Courtyard Marriott; overnight at Drury Inn in Terre Haute, with dinner on your own.
Saturday (160 miles): RAIN™ Ride: Terre Haute to Richmond. Breakfast at Drury Inn.
Want more info?
Monday Century: Richmond to Brown County State Park. (130 miles) Overnight and dinner buffet at Abe Martin Lodge.
Tuesday Century: Brown County State Park to Clifty Falls State Park (100 miles). Breakfast buffet at Abe Martin Lodge. Dinner buffet and overnight at Clifty Inn.
Wednesday Century: Clifty Falls State Park to Spring Mill State Park. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Clifty Inn; overnight and dinner buffet at Spring Mill Inn.
Thursday Century: Spring Mill State Park to Bloomington. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Spring Mill Inn; overnight at Courtyard Marriott in Bloomington, with dinner on your own.
Friday Century: Bloomington to Terre Haute. (100 miles) Breakfast buffet at Courtyard Marriott; overnight at Drury Inn in Terre Haute, with dinner on your own.
Saturday (160 miles): RAIN™ Ride: Terre Haute to Richmond. Breakfast at Drury Inn.
Want more info?
Monday, January 14, 2008
Science Fair Project
Potential Subjects (everyone reading this!),
Amanda (age 10) is conducting a research project for the Science Fair this year and she is currently enrolling participants. She will determine which food (chocolate bar, banana, or peas) is superior for fueling a 20 minute stationary cycling effort.
There are three stationary bikes at the J. All subjects will do the same program at the same level for the same amount of time (20 minutes) and wear a heart rate monitor. Subjects will need to participate on three different days. Subjects will consume 100 calories of the provided test food (chocolate bar, banana, peas) 15 minutes before the effort. Heart rate needs to be recorded before beginning and after 20 minutes the max and average heart rate will be recorded. The data will be analyzed and conclusions will result.
Free passes for the J will be obtained for non members! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and space is limited so be sure to register right away! Just post your willingness to participate to the blog (or send email to cheri/brian if you like).
Thanks,
Brian
Amanda (age 10) is conducting a research project for the Science Fair this year and she is currently enrolling participants. She will determine which food (chocolate bar, banana, or peas) is superior for fueling a 20 minute stationary cycling effort.
There are three stationary bikes at the J. All subjects will do the same program at the same level for the same amount of time (20 minutes) and wear a heart rate monitor. Subjects will need to participate on three different days. Subjects will consume 100 calories of the provided test food (chocolate bar, banana, peas) 15 minutes before the effort. Heart rate needs to be recorded before beginning and after 20 minutes the max and average heart rate will be recorded. The data will be analyzed and conclusions will result.
Free passes for the J will be obtained for non members! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and space is limited so be sure to register right away! Just post your willingness to participate to the blog (or send email to cheri/brian if you like).
Thanks,
Brian
JakeTheSnake
Hi!
I've joined the group! Hope you had a good ride yesturday. I hope to ride with you more in the future.
David Tevebaugh
I've joined the group! Hope you had a good ride yesturday. I hope to ride with you more in the future.
David Tevebaugh
Friday, January 11, 2008
It's All About Da Coffee!!!!!!!!!!!
A Photographic Ode to Coffee (lifted from the Sauce Magazines daily newsletter)
When you order a double – no, make that a triple – shot of espresso from your barista of choice, or when you reach bleary-eyed for a cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home, you're probably thinking more about that day's to-do list than where your morning joe came from.
But, as it turns out, the story behind coffee is pretty darn captivating, and the cast of characters who come into contact with the beloved bean along the way are ever-so interesting, too.
You can find out more at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where photographs and accompanying text from The Birth of Coffee project are on display. You won't want to miss this brewful adventure, which allows you to delve into black-and-white evidence of a five-continent, eight-country journey taken by a husband-and-wife team as they investigated what exactly what happens between planting the caffeinated crop and pouring cream into a freshly brewed mug.
What: The Birth of Coffee
When: Daily thru March 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis
Cost: Included with regular garden admission: $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under; St. Louis City and County residents: $4 for adults
Info: 314.577.9400, http://www.mobot.org/ or
www.birthofcoffee.com
When you order a double – no, make that a triple – shot of espresso from your barista of choice, or when you reach bleary-eyed for a cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home, you're probably thinking more about that day's to-do list than where your morning joe came from.
But, as it turns out, the story behind coffee is pretty darn captivating, and the cast of characters who come into contact with the beloved bean along the way are ever-so interesting, too.
You can find out more at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where photographs and accompanying text from The Birth of Coffee project are on display. You won't want to miss this brewful adventure, which allows you to delve into black-and-white evidence of a five-continent, eight-country journey taken by a husband-and-wife team as they investigated what exactly what happens between planting the caffeinated crop and pouring cream into a freshly brewed mug.
What: The Birth of Coffee
When: Daily thru March 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis
Cost: Included with regular garden admission: $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under; St. Louis City and County residents: $4 for adults
Info: 314.577.9400, http://www.mobot.org/ or
www.birthofcoffee.com
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Saturday Jan 12th and Sunday Jan 13th Rides
Folks,
First, let me say a lot of you missed our first Wednesday night ride for 2008. The weather was good, and the Old Spaghetti Factory on Lacledes Landing wasn't bad either. More importantly John got to rub it in the faces of the Youth Hosteling Group that we rode and they drove.
Now lets turn to thoughts of this coming weekend.
Sunday (with Cheri's request in mind from Wednesday night ride) I plan to do some hills, starting from my house at say 10:00 am. This loop will get in the big climb on South Warson, Marshall, Adams, and my new favorite bonus climb Lindeman. We rest at Kirkwood Kaldis before looping to Grants Farm and Laurmier.
Saturday I will be up for some type of Coffee Laced City ride. A ride over to Crooked Tree in St. Charles would work as well.
Let me know your thoughts.
Roark
First, let me say a lot of you missed our first Wednesday night ride for 2008. The weather was good, and the Old Spaghetti Factory on Lacledes Landing wasn't bad either. More importantly John got to rub it in the faces of the Youth Hosteling Group that we rode and they drove.
Now lets turn to thoughts of this coming weekend.
Sunday (with Cheri's request in mind from Wednesday night ride) I plan to do some hills, starting from my house at say 10:00 am. This loop will get in the big climb on South Warson, Marshall, Adams, and my new favorite bonus climb Lindeman. We rest at Kirkwood Kaldis before looping to Grants Farm and Laurmier.
Saturday I will be up for some type of Coffee Laced City ride. A ride over to Crooked Tree in St. Charles would work as well.
Let me know your thoughts.
Roark
Friday, January 04, 2008
Weekend Rides Jan 5th and 6th
Folks,
It looks like the weather is going to be beautifull this weekend with temps in the 50s and 60s for Saturday & Sunday. The only downside is its going to be windy with winds at 15 - 25 mph.
Sunday I plan to do the ride Mark has been pushing thats starts from the Taco Bell Shelther at Creve Coeur Lake at 10:00 am. Depending on what I hear, I will either start from my house, the Lopatin's or Creve Coeur Lake.
Saturday is still open. I would like to start from my house. An 11:00 am start time would work giving me time to attend a bit of synogogue in the early part of the morning. I would be willing to move the start up to 10:00 am. I was thinking of doing one of the routes that passes through Kirkwood.
Hope to hear your thoughts.
Roark
It looks like the weather is going to be beautifull this weekend with temps in the 50s and 60s for Saturday & Sunday. The only downside is its going to be windy with winds at 15 - 25 mph.
Sunday I plan to do the ride Mark has been pushing thats starts from the Taco Bell Shelther at Creve Coeur Lake at 10:00 am. Depending on what I hear, I will either start from my house, the Lopatin's or Creve Coeur Lake.
Saturday is still open. I would like to start from my house. An 11:00 am start time would work giving me time to attend a bit of synogogue in the early part of the morning. I would be willing to move the start up to 10:00 am. I was thinking of doing one of the routes that passes through Kirkwood.
Hope to hear your thoughts.
Roark
Monday, December 31, 2007
Ride January 1, 2008
All,
I am feeling motivated after a successful ride to Crooked Tree today. Anyone want to ride tomorrow?? Blog your ride ideas!
Brian
I am feeling motivated after a successful ride to Crooked Tree today. Anyone want to ride tomorrow?? Blog your ride ideas!
Brian
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Monday Dec 31st Ride at 10:00 am
Folks,
Just talked to Ron, we have agreed on a ride tommorow (Monday) starting at 10:00 am from my house. We will be riding to the Crooked Tree in St. Charles and back. It's about 40 miles round trip.
Hope to see you there.
Roark
Just talked to Ron, we have agreed on a ride tommorow (Monday) starting at 10:00 am from my house. We will be riding to the Crooked Tree in St. Charles and back. It's about 40 miles round trip.
Hope to see you there.
Roark
Hardest ride of the month / Next ride?
Well, Roark and I both agreed that today's 25-mile ride was the hardest ride of the month for both of us. We tried to keep it easy, but temptation got the better of us, and even though we sought out all the flattest parts of the city I know for a fact we logged well over 10,000 verticle inches of climbing, which wiped us both out. Just to show off Roark did in on a rear tire only half inflated. What a stud.
The good news is we are both re-charged, and looking forward to getting our acts (asses) in gear again. The whole group (except for maybe Dr. Dan) seems to be in a funk of time off, and too busy, etc. So I'm vowing here and now to start the new year off right. Who's with me? (picture John Belushi in Animal House - as he motivates the frat to retaliate against the Dean).
Mondy I have to at least act like I'm working and probably can not get out in the morning, plus the morning weather looks a little doubtful. I could probably pull of a short ride in the afternoon - maybe around 2:00 or 2:30 and maybe something like Forest Park, or the Riverfront trail, or maybe to Roark's house and back.
Jan 1 looks pretty tough for riding. But as Mark says you only have to ride 3 miles for it to count as a ride. I'll probably do nothing, but just for kicks I might try the "tour de Russell" as a bit of a joke / at least get the year started with a ride. That's riding from my house to Broadway, and maybe to Busch stadium or the Arch and back, or maybe just to Broadway and back, depending on just how bad the temps are. I actually think I'll do it! If I hit 10 miles I'd be pretty happy. If anyone is game let me know.
Roark and I also talked about organizing a ride to Eagle Days, which I think is coming up in January. Don't know the exact time - I'm sure it's on the Trailnet web site, so stay tuned.
January 5th looks like a good maybe day for a ride. Might be a tad wet, but the early forecast says over 50 for the high.
Let me know what ya'll might be doing for rides, and I'll see if I can really get my butt in gear. I just need a little motivation and push - so ya'll help me out. I'll get by with a little help from my friends.
Mike
The good news is we are both re-charged, and looking forward to getting our acts (asses) in gear again. The whole group (except for maybe Dr. Dan) seems to be in a funk of time off, and too busy, etc. So I'm vowing here and now to start the new year off right. Who's with me? (picture John Belushi in Animal House - as he motivates the frat to retaliate against the Dean).
Mondy I have to at least act like I'm working and probably can not get out in the morning, plus the morning weather looks a little doubtful. I could probably pull of a short ride in the afternoon - maybe around 2:00 or 2:30 and maybe something like Forest Park, or the Riverfront trail, or maybe to Roark's house and back.
Jan 1 looks pretty tough for riding. But as Mark says you only have to ride 3 miles for it to count as a ride. I'll probably do nothing, but just for kicks I might try the "tour de Russell" as a bit of a joke / at least get the year started with a ride. That's riding from my house to Broadway, and maybe to Busch stadium or the Arch and back, or maybe just to Broadway and back, depending on just how bad the temps are. I actually think I'll do it! If I hit 10 miles I'd be pretty happy. If anyone is game let me know.
Roark and I also talked about organizing a ride to Eagle Days, which I think is coming up in January. Don't know the exact time - I'm sure it's on the Trailnet web site, so stay tuned.
January 5th looks like a good maybe day for a ride. Might be a tad wet, but the early forecast says over 50 for the high.
Let me know what ya'll might be doing for rides, and I'll see if I can really get my butt in gear. I just need a little motivation and push - so ya'll help me out. I'll get by with a little help from my friends.
Mike
Monday, December 10, 2007
Dumb Indoor Trainer Question
As stated in the heading, I have a dumb indoor trainer question maybe Mike can answer. I presume most trainers are somewhat similar in design with a cradle in which the rear wheel is held in contact with a resistance roller that is adjusted to contact the tire. My question is how much is the right amount of tension against the tire? I adjusted mine just enough that it contacts the tire and doesn't slip when pedaling. Is this correct or should it be tighter?
Like I said, probably a dumb question but an inquiring mind wants to know.
Like I said, probably a dumb question but an inquiring mind wants to know.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Dec 8 and Dec 9 - rides? brunch?
I told a few folks I'd post a blog about this weekend's riding. So obviously I'm running a bit late, but only because I've been watching the weather, and it just doesn't look too good.
Today, Saturday, looks fairly dry so far, but I think it is a hair cold for me. The wind chill is still suposed to be sub-30 till noon, and then at 30 for most of the day, and a 30% chance of rain most of the day. I can sometimes ride down to 30, but prefer to do so with the sun out, and that is no going to happen today. So I'm out today.
Sunday looks a bit warmer, but also a bit wetter. I'm willing to play it by ear, and maybe see if something shapes up for maybe a 10am ride, or an afternoon ride, but I really don't want to get wet in cool weather. If anyone wants to call me, feel free 314-239-6229.
If anyone happens to be planning Sunday breakfast or brunch, let me know. I'd be up for that with or without bikes.
It looks like I'll be racing the trainer most of the weekend!
Mike
Today, Saturday, looks fairly dry so far, but I think it is a hair cold for me. The wind chill is still suposed to be sub-30 till noon, and then at 30 for most of the day, and a 30% chance of rain most of the day. I can sometimes ride down to 30, but prefer to do so with the sun out, and that is no going to happen today. So I'm out today.
Sunday looks a bit warmer, but also a bit wetter. I'm willing to play it by ear, and maybe see if something shapes up for maybe a 10am ride, or an afternoon ride, but I really don't want to get wet in cool weather. If anyone wants to call me, feel free 314-239-6229.
If anyone happens to be planning Sunday breakfast or brunch, let me know. I'd be up for that with or without bikes.
It looks like I'll be racing the trainer most of the weekend!
Mike
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
3S3M Hotel Block of Rooms
All,
I went ahead and got a block of 6 rooms at the Hampton Inn for $79/night, but you each need to call to make your own reservations. They are all non-smoking rooms with 2 queen beds. Just tell them that it is under the convention block named lopatin. If there are any problems, ask to speak with Bob. After April 10, they will release the rooms if reservations have not been made. This hotel is about 0.59 miles from the starting line.
Hampton Inn Chattanooga-Downtown/Lookout Mountain
2420 Williams St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Phone: 1-423-265-0077
Thanks.
Cheri
I went ahead and got a block of 6 rooms at the Hampton Inn for $79/night, but you each need to call to make your own reservations. They are all non-smoking rooms with 2 queen beds. Just tell them that it is under the convention block named lopatin. If there are any problems, ask to speak with Bob. After April 10, they will release the rooms if reservations have not been made. This hotel is about 0.59 miles from the starting line.
Hampton Inn Chattanooga-Downtown/Lookout Mountain
2420 Williams St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Phone: 1-423-265-0077
Thanks.
Cheri
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