Anyone planning on rides this week or weekend? The weather looks kind of iffy for the next 2-3 days, so I'm playing the week by ear. However, the weather for the weekend is supposed to be perfect for riding.
I might get out tonight for something short and simple, or maybe the Trailnet ride.
Wednesday - watching weather - hoping to do the Trailnet ride.
Saturday - I know Brian is doing the Lake Saint Louis Tri - best of luck to you! What time is the start and the tentative finish? I'm hoping to ride that morning early. Maybe 3-4 hours, probably rolling anywhere from 7:00 to 8:00 - done by noon or so. Guessing 45 - 60 miles. Roll from my house to meet others, or meet at Roark's?
Sunday - I'm planning on doing the Trailnet ride in Wentzville. Probably won't ride to this one from my house though! Unless Mark happens to be thinking of riding from his house. I could be talked into riding with him from his house.
Take care,
Mike
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Trek 2.1
Amanda received her birthday present a little early so she could get used to it before her JCC Kids Triathlon and the MS Bike Tour. The present is a 2009 52cm Trek 2.1 9 speed triple womens specific design road bike with tiagra on the front and 105 on the back. This bike is aluminum with carbon fork and carbon seat stays. It is one sweet bike!
Melina wasted no time and took possesion of the Schwinn Fastback.
Melina's Denali will be for sale soon.
Brian
Melina wasted no time and took possesion of the Schwinn Fastback.
Melina's Denali will be for sale soon.
Brian
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dangers in Cycling
One more thing we have to worry about when cycling.
http://www.ksdk.com/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=182419&catid=28
Greg
http://www.ksdk.com/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=182419&catid=28
Greg
Save the date / does this date work for you?
Hello all,
Lynda and I are going to have our annual Bike Group / Holiday party a little earlier this year, so maybe we can enjoy the Fall weather and our deck a bit more during the party. We're hoping this becomes the new annual tradition too.
So right now we are looking at October 17th (a Saturday). I hope this date works for the majority. We might have one or two other dates to work with, but our calendar is actually quite jammed up, so this is probably the most likely date.
More info to follow,
Mike and Lynda
Lynda and I are going to have our annual Bike Group / Holiday party a little earlier this year, so maybe we can enjoy the Fall weather and our deck a bit more during the party. We're hoping this becomes the new annual tradition too.
So right now we are looking at October 17th (a Saturday). I hope this date works for the majority. We might have one or two other dates to work with, but our calendar is actually quite jammed up, so this is probably the most likely date.
More info to follow,
Mike and Lynda
Monday, August 10, 2009
Roark's Plans Fri Aug 14 th - Sat Aug 15 - Sun Aug 16
I see we have a bunch of plans for the coming weekend. So I thought I would through mine up.
Friday Aug 14th (Assuming I am not in Houston), I have a day off, and plan to ride. I beleive its Charlie's 83rd birthday, so if thats corrent, I will shoot out with John to join him for a celebratory ride.
Saturday Aug 15th I am going to ride from my house and do some of the Hills of Kirkwood. If its really hot I will depart at 7 am or if its cooler 8 am. If I am motivated the ride will loop back via the Chain of Rocks Bridge and Chambers Road for 65 miles. Otherwise I will cut it to about 50 miles.
Sunday Aug 16th I am open to either Trailnet if I can find a ride to the ride, or I will do my 50 miles to New Town and back ride.
Friday Aug 14th (Assuming I am not in Houston), I have a day off, and plan to ride. I beleive its Charlie's 83rd birthday, so if thats corrent, I will shoot out with John to join him for a celebratory ride.
Saturday Aug 15th I am going to ride from my house and do some of the Hills of Kirkwood. If its really hot I will depart at 7 am or if its cooler 8 am. If I am motivated the ride will loop back via the Chain of Rocks Bridge and Chambers Road for 65 miles. Otherwise I will cut it to about 50 miles.
Sunday Aug 16th I am open to either Trailnet if I can find a ride to the ride, or I will do my 50 miles to New Town and back ride.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Update to rides August 10 - 16
Hello all,
So it looks like Ron is out for the soccer fields on Monday. I'm still planning on being out there, but it will depend on work.
Tuesday I think I'll do the Trailnet ride that atarts at Alpine shop.
It turns out I can not ride this Wednesday due to baseball tickets.
Might try the Thursday trailnet ride out of Carondolet instead.
Friday - off
Saturday - ride a downtown - towards West county thing, hopefully with Tom
Sunday - looking at the trailnet ride out of Edwardsville
Mike
So it looks like Ron is out for the soccer fields on Monday. I'm still planning on being out there, but it will depend on work.
Tuesday I think I'll do the Trailnet ride that atarts at Alpine shop.
It turns out I can not ride this Wednesday due to baseball tickets.
Might try the Thursday trailnet ride out of Carondolet instead.
Friday - off
Saturday - ride a downtown - towards West county thing, hopefully with Tom
Sunday - looking at the trailnet ride out of Edwardsville
Mike
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Rides this weekend (August 8 and 9)
So who's riding this weekend? I'm starting to feel like it is Tom and me and no one else. :)
Saturday I'd like to ride the Dog Prairie Century. Anyone else? Greg? Ron? I think Tom is up for it too. If Tom and I don't hear from anyone else though, we might just do a longish ride from downtown instead. Maybe from downtown to Six flags and back. We could easily be talked into this option if others are more inclined to do this. We could roll from downtown and swing by Roarks. Then work our way to Mark's, or to Kaldi's in the valley. Then to Six Flags, and then start working our way home. Any takers? Sort of a modified version of the 100 miles of hills (which by the way I think we need to get on the calendar before the year is over).
Sunday I'm still hoping to do the Trailnet ride - the ride of the little hills in Saint Charles. Any takers on this? I'm likely to do that ride even if I don't hear from anyone on the blog. Just let me know so we can meet up.
Take care,
Mike
Saturday I'd like to ride the Dog Prairie Century. Anyone else? Greg? Ron? I think Tom is up for it too. If Tom and I don't hear from anyone else though, we might just do a longish ride from downtown instead. Maybe from downtown to Six flags and back. We could easily be talked into this option if others are more inclined to do this. We could roll from downtown and swing by Roarks. Then work our way to Mark's, or to Kaldi's in the valley. Then to Six Flags, and then start working our way home. Any takers? Sort of a modified version of the 100 miles of hills (which by the way I think we need to get on the calendar before the year is over).
Sunday I'm still hoping to do the Trailnet ride - the ride of the little hills in Saint Charles. Any takers on this? I'm likely to do that ride even if I don't hear from anyone on the blog. Just let me know so we can meet up.
Take care,
Mike
Revenge is Mine!
Lead the lead group up the hill to Delmar (coming up Midland), so I score that as a victory. The other 6 in the lead group passed me in the last 100 feet, and then I bailed to ride home. All and all a good night.
I'm planning on riding the Wednesday night ride again next week.
Mike
I'm planning on riding the Wednesday night ride again next week.
Mike
Spawn Hits The Post Dispatch
Folks,
As you know, this Sunday at 7 pm is Joseph's new film premeir. Let me know if you need tickets, I am treating. Today in the Post Dispatch his Joseph had an article.
Here is the link: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/education/story/88C8BA35991A5E98862576080079C7B4?OpenDocument
Roark
As you know, this Sunday at 7 pm is Joseph's new film premeir. Let me know if you need tickets, I am treating. Today in the Post Dispatch his Joseph had an article.
Here is the link: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/education/story/88C8BA35991A5E98862576080079C7B4?OpenDocument
Roark
Monday, August 03, 2009
Rides this week and next (August 3 - about 16)
Hello all,
Great ride this past Sunday! My legs were fried by the time I got home! But I enjoyed the whole day and it was good to push a bit harder than I have most of the year.
These next two weeks here are my plans / thoughts:
August 3 - I'm planning on making it out to the soccer fields again tonight.
Wed, August 5 - planning on doing the trailnet ride again. Rode to / from it last week and then did the ride. Got dropped from first group in the last 5 miles, so not too bad. This week I'm planning my revenge - to hang with the lead group until my split home when the route comes back to the loop.
Thursday, Aug 6 - might do the Trailnet ride that starts at Carondolet park. It's a city / Grants Trail kind of ride. I think only about 25 miles. I'm looking at it being a good recovery ride. Might just take the night off.
Saturday, Aug 8 - I'm leaning towards doing the Dog Prairie Century. don't think I have done this one before, but I know the area and it is usually a pretty good area. I think Greg is looking at doing this too? Anyone else? Don't want to go by myself, so if there are no takers, I'll probably come up with a city ride or something with Tom and Dave T.
August 9 - would like to do the Trailnet ride in Saint Charles - Ride of the little hills - the 61 mile option.
August 10 - maybe the soccer fields again
August 12 - Trailnet ride again
August 15 - Not sure. Anyone have any ideas? 100 Miles of Hills?
August 16 - the Trailnet ride is in Edwardsville this day. The long route is only 43, which I why I was looking at a longer day on the 15th.
Let me know your plans. I'm obviously trying to ramp up my riding. I want to ride a bit more August - October than I have been lately, so carry a good base into the winter. My plan is to get back to the brevets in early 2010, and I think ramping up now is a pretty good plan.
Take care,
Mike
Great ride this past Sunday! My legs were fried by the time I got home! But I enjoyed the whole day and it was good to push a bit harder than I have most of the year.
These next two weeks here are my plans / thoughts:
August 3 - I'm planning on making it out to the soccer fields again tonight.
Wed, August 5 - planning on doing the trailnet ride again. Rode to / from it last week and then did the ride. Got dropped from first group in the last 5 miles, so not too bad. This week I'm planning my revenge - to hang with the lead group until my split home when the route comes back to the loop.
Thursday, Aug 6 - might do the Trailnet ride that starts at Carondolet park. It's a city / Grants Trail kind of ride. I think only about 25 miles. I'm looking at it being a good recovery ride. Might just take the night off.
Saturday, Aug 8 - I'm leaning towards doing the Dog Prairie Century. don't think I have done this one before, but I know the area and it is usually a pretty good area. I think Greg is looking at doing this too? Anyone else? Don't want to go by myself, so if there are no takers, I'll probably come up with a city ride or something with Tom and Dave T.
August 9 - would like to do the Trailnet ride in Saint Charles - Ride of the little hills - the 61 mile option.
August 10 - maybe the soccer fields again
August 12 - Trailnet ride again
August 15 - Not sure. Anyone have any ideas? 100 Miles of Hills?
August 16 - the Trailnet ride is in Edwardsville this day. The long route is only 43, which I why I was looking at a longer day on the 15th.
Let me know your plans. I'm obviously trying to ramp up my riding. I want to ride a bit more August - October than I have been lately, so carry a good base into the winter. My plan is to get back to the brevets in early 2010, and I think ramping up now is a pretty good plan.
Take care,
Mike
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Rides Saturday and Sunday (August 1 and 2)
Hello all,
OK, so here is the plan. It looks like Mark is up for a longish ride on Sunday and he is offering to cook us a fabulous breakfast - so let's go with that for Sunday. I think he said something in another blog about meeting at his house at 8:00 on Sunday. Mark can you confirm? I'd say we meet at his house and then hit the Babler / Saint Albans area, and then wrap up.
I know Tom and I are thinking of riding from downtown to Mark's so if we get in about 50 with the group, we will get in a total of about 90 for the day with the commute to and from Mark's, so that is what we are looking at. Tom and I can leave downtown at 6:30 and make Mark's by 8:00.
That leaves Saturday still to plan. I don't think I have seen any other posts / thoughts on Saturday. I think Tom and I will just wing something together downtown, probably in the 30 - 50 mile range, probably with Forest Park or Kirkwood in mind. If anyone wants to throw out ideas for Saturday there is still time to plan and make changes. Tom and I will probably roll from our own house at 7:00 or 7:30. We could hit Roark's or Kirkwood Kaldi's, or other an hour later and then go from there, just kind of winging it depending on who responds.
Looking ahead to next week, I am still looking to hit the soccer fields again on Monday night. Last week was a lot of fun. I'm also planning on hitting the Wednesday night trailnet ride again too. Last night I did that ride and had a blast. Got dropped from the lead group at about 4 miles to go, so not too bad. I had not ridden that route in over two years and the new route (over to Westport and back) is GREAT. I might be up for a Thursday city ride next week too - maybe something shorter, like Forest Park, or South City, maybe with Lynda.
Mike
314-605-9745
OK, so here is the plan. It looks like Mark is up for a longish ride on Sunday and he is offering to cook us a fabulous breakfast - so let's go with that for Sunday. I think he said something in another blog about meeting at his house at 8:00 on Sunday. Mark can you confirm? I'd say we meet at his house and then hit the Babler / Saint Albans area, and then wrap up.
I know Tom and I are thinking of riding from downtown to Mark's so if we get in about 50 with the group, we will get in a total of about 90 for the day with the commute to and from Mark's, so that is what we are looking at. Tom and I can leave downtown at 6:30 and make Mark's by 8:00.
That leaves Saturday still to plan. I don't think I have seen any other posts / thoughts on Saturday. I think Tom and I will just wing something together downtown, probably in the 30 - 50 mile range, probably with Forest Park or Kirkwood in mind. If anyone wants to throw out ideas for Saturday there is still time to plan and make changes. Tom and I will probably roll from our own house at 7:00 or 7:30. We could hit Roark's or Kirkwood Kaldi's, or other an hour later and then go from there, just kind of winging it depending on who responds.
Looking ahead to next week, I am still looking to hit the soccer fields again on Monday night. Last week was a lot of fun. I'm also planning on hitting the Wednesday night trailnet ride again too. Last night I did that ride and had a blast. Got dropped from the lead group at about 4 miles to go, so not too bad. I had not ridden that route in over two years and the new route (over to Westport and back) is GREAT. I might be up for a Thursday city ride next week too - maybe something shorter, like Forest Park, or South City, maybe with Lynda.
Mike
314-605-9745
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
New Flash: Joe Weil in the News!
I hope you are all enjoying a week of me away to visit Obama.
In the mean time, just in case you have not gotten your latest issue of the Suburban Journal, here is a link to the article published about Joseph and Psycho Films.
http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2009/07/29/west/education/0729mid-psycho0.txt
Remember I am paying for tickets for any of my friends who want to make the premier on August 9th at 7:00 pm.
Roark
In the mean time, just in case you have not gotten your latest issue of the Suburban Journal, here is a link to the article published about Joseph and Psycho Films.
http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2009/07/29/west/education/0729mid-psycho0.txt
Remember I am paying for tickets for any of my friends who want to make the premier on August 9th at 7:00 pm.
Roark
Monday, July 27, 2009
Rides this week, or weekend, or next week?
Hello all,
Anyone planning any rides these next couple of weeks?
I'm looking at this schedule:
Wednesday, July 29 - I'm hoping to do the Wednesday night Trailnet ride for the first time in forever! (Ron, I told you I couldn't do this ride this week, but I've changed my schedule and I think I can be there).
Thursday, July 30 - Not sure. Might need the night off. Might could be talked into a city ride of some sorts.
Satuday, August 1st - I'm off all weekend. Saturday morning I'd love to get in a longish ride - maybe 50 - 75 miles. Maybe ride to Roark's and then do whatever he might have in mind?
Sunday, August 2nd - maybe a city ride? Or a longish ride if the long Saturday didn't come together. Maybe ride with Lynda if the longish ride did come together.
Monday, August 3rd - Hoping to go do the Soccer Fields ride again. Tonight was a lot of fun. Maybe we can go faster next week?
Wednesday, August 6th - hoping to do the Trailnet ride again.
Thursday, August 7th - not sure. Maybe a city ride in the evening?
Let me know your thoughts and plans too and we'll go from there.
Mike
314-605-9745
Anyone planning any rides these next couple of weeks?
I'm looking at this schedule:
Wednesday, July 29 - I'm hoping to do the Wednesday night Trailnet ride for the first time in forever! (Ron, I told you I couldn't do this ride this week, but I've changed my schedule and I think I can be there).
Thursday, July 30 - Not sure. Might need the night off. Might could be talked into a city ride of some sorts.
Satuday, August 1st - I'm off all weekend. Saturday morning I'd love to get in a longish ride - maybe 50 - 75 miles. Maybe ride to Roark's and then do whatever he might have in mind?
Sunday, August 2nd - maybe a city ride? Or a longish ride if the long Saturday didn't come together. Maybe ride with Lynda if the longish ride did come together.
Monday, August 3rd - Hoping to go do the Soccer Fields ride again. Tonight was a lot of fun. Maybe we can go faster next week?
Wednesday, August 6th - hoping to do the Trailnet ride again.
Thursday, August 7th - not sure. Maybe a city ride in the evening?
Let me know your thoughts and plans too and we'll go from there.
Mike
314-605-9745
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Rides Thursday (July 16), and this weekend, and Monday
Hello all,
I am planning a ride Thursday afternoon / early evening if anyone is interested. I'll probably roll from my house around 5:30 (6:00 at the latest). I'm pretty sure Tom will join me too. We'll probably roll west thru Forest Park and out towards Roark's and the Kirkwood area. We will wing it from there. Round trip from my house will be about 30 - 35 miles. If anyone wants to join us during the route, let me know. We can meet folks at FP, or Roark's, or wherever.
Saturday and Sunday I have to work both days, but Tom and I are looking to be out early for similar types of rides. Maybe roll around 6:30am Saturday and 7:00am on Sunday (or something like that). Just kind of winging some of this so I get some miles in on a work weekend.
Ron - not sure how things turned out for you this past Monday and the plans for riding out at the soccer fields. If it didn't pan out, or if you're up for this coming Monday I could certainly be talked into that this coming Monday. It's been forever sense I rode out there and I'd be willing to go out to run the big gears and the flats.
Talk to you all soon,
Mike
314-605-9745
I am planning a ride Thursday afternoon / early evening if anyone is interested. I'll probably roll from my house around 5:30 (6:00 at the latest). I'm pretty sure Tom will join me too. We'll probably roll west thru Forest Park and out towards Roark's and the Kirkwood area. We will wing it from there. Round trip from my house will be about 30 - 35 miles. If anyone wants to join us during the route, let me know. We can meet folks at FP, or Roark's, or wherever.
Saturday and Sunday I have to work both days, but Tom and I are looking to be out early for similar types of rides. Maybe roll around 6:30am Saturday and 7:00am on Sunday (or something like that). Just kind of winging some of this so I get some miles in on a work weekend.
Ron - not sure how things turned out for you this past Monday and the plans for riding out at the soccer fields. If it didn't pan out, or if you're up for this coming Monday I could certainly be talked into that this coming Monday. It's been forever sense I rode out there and I'd be willing to go out to run the big gears and the flats.
Talk to you all soon,
Mike
314-605-9745
Monday, July 13, 2009
Below is a note from the Lt Gov. of Missouri. Please take a few minutes to let Jay Nixon know your opinion regarding the race at 573-751-3222.
Tom
"By now, some of you may have heard rumors regarding Gov. Nixon freezing state funds for the 2009 Tour of Missouri. I would like to share with you the details that we currently have:
On Wednesday, at the close of business, I was informed by the Division of Tourism that the money set aside for the Tour of Missouri was frozen by Gov. Nixon's administration. The state's commitment for the 2009 Tour of Missouri was $1.5 million. Without these funds, which are available and approved by the Tourism Commission, the Tour of Missouri will cease to exist.
At this time, I have requested a special meeting of the Missouri Tourism Commission to evaluate our options and decide what our next step should be.
As you know, we are very close to putting the final touches on the race this year. Our sponsors have invested and we are on track with our fundraising goals. Teams from across the world, the same teams now racing in the Tour de France, have been invited to our state, and communities across Missouri are making great preparations for the race. Contracts have been signed by the state, cities, sponsors and vendors and cutting this funding will leave the state susceptible to wasteful litigation.
Right now, I am urging cycling fans across our great state, and around the world to contact Gov. Jay Nixon at 573-751-3222 and tell him to release the funding for the largest sporting event ever held in our state."
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Saturday Ride
Folks,
Its back to warm and muggy weather. So to celebrate I will be riding from my house at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. I will be doing 40-50 miles. The route choice will either be out to New Town and back, or the Hills of Kirkwood.
Roark
Its back to warm and muggy weather. So to celebrate I will be riding from my house at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. I will be doing 40-50 miles. The route choice will either be out to New Town and back, or the Hills of Kirkwood.
Roark
Monday, June 22, 2009
Rec Plex Triathlon
On Father's Day another amazing Rec Plex Triathlon took place. While Mark was unable to attend two new people (Cheri and Jason) did the Tri and Bill was a spectator.
I was happy with my results. 9:32 on the 500m swim (12th place in the 35 to 39 age group) and 1:12:13 on the 20.5M bike and 56:00 on the 4.4M run. As far as I can tell, these are my fastest times to date on the swim and bike and a match for my fastest run.
Cheri did a great job on her first (real) Tri. 13:14 swim, 1:14:41 bike, 1:00:04 run.
Jason is a triathlete (even though he denies it) and finished 16th in his age group (35 to 39). Swim 11:13, bike 1:04:23 (16th place), run 35:21 (10th place).
Now is the time to set your goal of doing the Fall Rec Plex Tri. You have plenty of time to learn how to swim. No excuses. "Just Do It"!
Brian
I was happy with my results. 9:32 on the 500m swim (12th place in the 35 to 39 age group) and 1:12:13 on the 20.5M bike and 56:00 on the 4.4M run. As far as I can tell, these are my fastest times to date on the swim and bike and a match for my fastest run.
Cheri did a great job on her first (real) Tri. 13:14 swim, 1:14:41 bike, 1:00:04 run.
Jason is a triathlete (even though he denies it) and finished 16th in his age group (35 to 39). Swim 11:13, bike 1:04:23 (16th place), run 35:21 (10th place).
Now is the time to set your goal of doing the Fall Rec Plex Tri. You have plenty of time to learn how to swim. No excuses. "Just Do It"!
Brian
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Father's Day Ride
For anyone not tied up in the morning with being a father on Father's Day.
I plan to ride from my house at 7:30 am tommorow morning (Sunday). I hope to be back by noon. I am thinking to beat the heavy part of the heat, yet still get in 40-50 miles.
Roark
I plan to ride from my house at 7:30 am tommorow morning (Sunday). I hope to be back by noon. I am thinking to beat the heavy part of the heat, yet still get in 40-50 miles.
Roark
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