So it was an interesting day.
I had a chance to ride for a couple of hrs from SJ to PA to meet Roger and clear the head and legs.
Tracey and I met three years ago at an early bird, she came to be my own personal cheerleader today even though her back is basically fkd right now and is in pain every minute. Tracey and I met thru a mutual friend Laurel Green. Happy Birthday Laurel! And thanks for hooking Tracey and I up. Its been a great 3 years!
Last year Briggs busted his leg, he won today! Good for him, kind of got that monkey off of his back.
We were playing around and it ended up being a AARP race. Kids these days!
The break of 10 or so...
unofficial results---
1st Briggs (pushing 40)
2nd Nolan (pushing 45+)
3rd Bennet (40+)
others
Michael Ma (35+)
Joel Peterson (40+)
Me (42)
There was one kid (National jersey today-BPG yesterday, I dunno his name-sorry) he's the real deal and was nailing it on the track all day yesterday, and today never skipped a pull in our break, then attacks the group and gives it a really solid effort on the last lap. Classy! I kind of wish he stuck it, its coming soon for sure!
Love to see these kids coming up, good kids, racing their bikes hard.
Much more interesting then Ball supporting Hamilton, Sevilla, & Botero ... used up, unwanted in europe, ex-dopers, that have broken codes, laws, taken gold medals, dreams, and $$$ from others. Why encourage this crap in the US racing. Happy to see HED pull out. I want one of Hooptie's anti drug jerseys for the TOC>
I hope they drug test every frickin day at TOC! Tracey had a great idea, Amgen (lead sponsor and maker of EPO...wtf? ) Its like Jack Daniels sponsoring a AA meeting (stole that)--- should do drug tests every day on every rider. Now that would shake things up and give the clean and talented a chance to shine.
Oh yhea, one last rant!
Dear Mr Stanford with the BJM calfs,
Wearing an ipod in any race isn't so smart or cool, when I call you on it for my safety and the safety of others you should just agree, not say" OK old man" not classy.
Take the ipod out of your ears and go win some bike races.
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The old man comment...uncool. As a Stanford grad myself I don't mind taking junior to the woodshed to understand the meaning of 'respect'. Jerk comment probably from a kid who needs to learn a life lesson or two. Just point him out...grrr!
Didn't know Laurel played matchmaker too. A lady of many talents!
Thanks, its just the difference between a great young kid in our break and another back in the pack.
how did the 2 man TT go today?
Everything was nearly perfect for the 2TT. Very slight headwind going down Santa Teresa, sun breaking through the morning fog and warming things up and clear roads. Ramon and I came in at 48:45-ish and felt good about our effort. Clark and his partner (Ken from Pen Velo) threw down the best time of the day, somewhere in the low 46's. Good way to start my next block of major training.
good job since you've been sick.
My CTL dropped about 16 points due to the illness. Not what I wanted, but I needed the break from my last training block. If you're bored I've got some new posts up on my blog.
The kid was Logan Leader. Was looking good to be sure.
I know EPO has some ethical uses, just wish AMGEN would actually be a part of the solution to drugs in cycling. Instead they create a marketplace for the illicit use of EPO at the TOC.
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PLEASE!!!!
EPO HAS SOME ETHICAL USES!
GIVE ME A BREAK!
THIS IS A PRESCIBED MEDICATION FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS.
THE SOLUTION IS POLICING THE SITUATION.
I THINK PEOPLE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS WOULD THINK OTHERWISE TO DOING DRUGS IF THEY ARE CAUGHT THEY ARE CHARGED WITH A FEDERAL FELONY ALSO. THIS WOULD RESULT IN DOING TIME IN PRISON.
MARIANNE JONES SURE DID BEG FOR MERCY ONCE THEY SAID PRISON TIME! SKINNY ASS LITTLE BIKE RACERS WITH SHAVED LEGS PROBABLY WOULDN'T DO TOO WELL IN PRISON!
DON'T BLAME THE COMPANY BUT BLAME THE USCF FIRST! I BELIEVE THE MOST LACKADAISICAL COUNTRY IN DRUG TESTING IS THE UNITED STATES. IF YOU EXPOSE THE PROBLEM, YOU HURT YOUR SPONSORSHIP HOPES ESPECIALLY FOR AN OBSCURE SPORT WITH NOT ALOT OF MEDIA ATTENTION.
I don't blame Amgen or the USCF. I pretty much blame the team directors. They are trying to get results, fame, and sponsors. How do you do that??? Fill the riders with gogo juice so they win, its been happening for decades.
Big problem here when current and ex doping offenders start calling the US home. Its coming, I've got a feeling.
USCF...yhea right. They would be in over their heads and budget after day 1 if they had any responsibility for monitoring cyclists.
Mr. Stanford did agree with you by taking off his headphones. You probably are older than his dad.... Shit half of that pack is older than his dad.
FYI - Nolan is 50 this year!
Shhhh, 45+ sounds better!
isn't old man a term of endearment!
3 years? already? it seems like yesterday we were all sitting around @ McLane spectating the crit.
I remember that day when I was following Tracey around all afternoon.
Time flyzzzzzz
MR Stanford should have taken out the ipod before the race even started.
Being young is not an excuse for breaking rules, in fact its a bad habit.
I guess there's a difference between book smart and ride smart.
Speaking of kids.
Found one yesterday on the loon ride in Pleasanton. 17, running background, and looks like he just popped out the Hutchinson mold. Kid could be mistaken as your off spring for sure.
Strong, but will require lots of guidance. Can you say "project"?
ron- your the man for the gig.
Hootch,
Get back to me and we'll talk about track things. duncecap_pb@hotmail
p.s. being a little conservative on the age guesstimates. and yes, Logan was pulling like his testicles just dropped.
Briggs
I'll remember the matchmaking of that day for a long time. Fun stuff. You two are the best!
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