Monday, October 20, 2008

Great show

Well I should have raced but decided to take a break. Really just to out of shape to suffer so bad. Anyway it was a nice day and just great to take it easy and not be rushed to do much of anything. Only thing on the agenda was the David Byrne concert. What a great show. New album is very good. I need to listend ot it again when I get a chance.

Well, more pressing is the upcoming cyclocross races this weekend at Smithville Lake. Looks like rain most of this week but dry for the weekend. This should prove to make for a slow but fun race Saturday and Sunday. It will be lots of work for the promotors and racers alike but no snow and not frozen yet. I should race as it is always a good excuse to eat afterwards.
Be sure and say thanks to the volunteers if you are ever at an event. Remember, the events do not take place without them. Also, try volunteering and putting some time back in the activities you like.
Well, enough of this. Things to do.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Another thing to add to the daily grind

Well, thought I'd start a blog. Seems like everyone has one so why not.

I am fortunate to do lots of different things mostly involving a bicycle so why not share some of that. May be it will motivate me to ride more and possibly anyone else who reads this.

Now for a quick explantion of the signature the Jackal.
A long time ago, I did a race throught he desert.
Ayone who has done this race must select a totem.
Mine was the Jackal.
It seemed to fit so I have kept it and as for the race, it can not be used again.
You will find a link to this race on the page and it is a great event.
Furnace Creek 508. That is 508 miles non stop through the desert.
More about the race and ultracycling later.