Bridge Over the River Conno-Q

Broke the law twice on the 'cross bike w/ HD Saturday morning....first time riding over the (closed) new Wayne St bridge, second time riding back over the (closed) new but muddy Monroe St bridge.

You say 'cross...

...I say just checkin' in. Haven't ridden much at all since the 9/11 ride...swore this wouldn't happen again this year...

Remembering 9-11

Thanks to all (except one) who participated in escorting the American Flag from Butler to Cranberry yesterday. We did change time by altering the time space continuum as the clock turned backwards with our pace, but a very nice event overall. Many honks of support from motorists and even salutes from veterans along the way. Support was provided along the way at stops at NexTier Bank, BASF, and Mars National Bank.

Props to the United Way, Butler Radio, and the PA State Police. Thanks to HD for outstanding assistance/organization, as always.

The Kranicks boys turned up the heat on the ride home, making for a great workout on a 50+ mile day. I certainly was knackered when I got home.

Most importantly, we provided visibility in remembrance to the victims and families of the 9-11 attack on America. At the end of the day everybody had the chance to reflect and make sure that we "never forget".

A Dirty Joke...

...is me on the MTB.

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The opposite of posing is living in Boulder...AND having an altitude tent IN YOUR DORM ROOM!










When I was in college...early 80s...we trained with a rebreathing system. I think it was called "VO2 Max", but I'm not sure. You wore a mask connected to 2 tanks on your back with CO2 scrub crystals in a cannister, then went running/riding while rebreathing your expired O2, which is about 16%, compared to normal air which is 21%. It was PAINFUL, hot, and really uncomfortable. Gee why didn't it last? That system is so archaic now that I couldn't find a hint of it on a google search. I'm frickin' old.

PS Stay tuned for an easy group ride mid-October following the same course as LaTour.

(Initial) Top Ten LaTour De LaTonka Memories

10. Richie flying on Stage 20; Richie flatting on Stage 21.
9. The somewhat regular warning shout of "horseshit!" to the peloton.
8. Bleary eyes upon arrival in the morning.
7. Frosty having a Heiny Light waiting before I was off the bike!
6. Johnny Mac taking the first K.O.M.; Johnny Mac plotting his s**t strategy for the last 16 stages.
5. The great attitude of everyone while we BAKED...even with a 2-hour time overrun.
4. Holding Turner's wheel...sometimes.
3. Henry's outstanding scoring and support assistance.
2. The volunteers...Ali, Ali, Hunter, Tic, Afib Rider, and Tracey.

...and the no.1 Latour de LaTonka memory is...

1. THE PAIN!

Euro Trash Talkin'

I hope you Ag3r wussies are ready to GO DOWN!!! The LaTour de LaTonka is about to commence and The World is going to kick your sorry ass! Get ready to eat leDust!!!

Posing Is...

...taking Skip up on a throw-down challenge, all while talking trash, deferring redemption until next year, and committing teammates without their knowledge to said challenge.

All I need is 12 months, 5000 miles, and minus 30 lbs...

...that, boys, is how one poses.