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The black-throated wind, whispering sin
And speaking of life that passes like dew
It's led me to see if you want to be free
Have your way with each day as its granted to you
from Black-Throated Wind (Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia)
Strong Winds at Santa Fe Century 2001
By Glenn Trotter (Grandpa Sloth)
The Santa Fe Century could be one of the best centuries in the West if it weren't for the gale force winds in the Santa Fe area during the spring.
New Mexican cuisine and hospitality makes the Santa Fe area ideal for a great cycling event.
Transitioning Through Life's Interruptions
by John Arle
PrimeMinister Sloth
Professional riders don't have a problem finding the time to train. What a surprise, that's
their livelihood! For the rest of us, an infinite number of interruptions can, and
will, knock us out of the saddle. If you've ridden for any length of time, I'm certain you
can relate to what I'm talking about. You're dedicated to cycling for your exercise,
recreation, and relaxation, but all too frequently you find HUGE gaps in your training
schedule. Next thing you know, its been 2 months since your last ride and you have the
energy level of a snail.
After struggling with this type of manic/depressive riding schedule for several years, I
have come to a grand realization. Life will interrupt my exercise but it does not have to stop it
indefinitely. So after 6 months of negligible riding, I re-dedicated (again) to my chosen
sport. This time, however, I know the interruptions will come.
Preventing the Bonk
by Glenn Trotter
Grandpa Sloth
Other than a bad crash, bonking is the one thing I fear most in cycling. Crashes happen; bonking can be prevented. Bonking empties you, stealing energy from your muscles and rational thoughts from your brain. Bob Roll says, "Bonking is a singular and particular sensation. It's not fatigue you can be fine then, POW! It happens in 20 pedal strokes. You're on top on the world, then comatose. It's an exercise-induced lobotomy." Sports Medicine has studied the causes of bonking and has developed steps to prevent it. You can't keep that Buick from cutting you off but you can keep from bonking.
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You Know You're a Cyclist When...
Original Author Unknown
- Any one of your bikes is worth more than your car.
- You choose an apartment solely on the basis of whether or not it is flat enough to ride into and how close the good
roads/trails are.
- Your bike rack is worth more than your car.
- Your legs are tan only to mid-thigh.
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike?"
- You actually move farther from work so your bike commute will be longer.
- You mentally log every meal as "good fuel" or "bad fuel".
- You learn you have money left over after paying bills and the first thing you do is reach for the nearest bicycling
catalog.
- 75% of the tools you own are from Park or Campagnolo.
- You dream of winning the lottery, and the first thing you think of is "how many/which bikes can that money buy?"
- You can tell your significant other with a straight face that it�s too hot to mow the lawn, then take off and ride a
century.
- Someone in a car asks for directions and you accidentally give them a route that includes motor vehicle barriers or
a route that bypasses all freeways/busy roads (or is very scenic etc.)
- You buy a car based on whether or not a bike will fit in the trunk/back
- You pull up hard on the steering wheel trying to jump your car over a pothole.
- You know the distance of every point of interest within 20 miles of your house as well as the location of every
pothole along the way.
- You refuse to buy a couch because that patch of wall space is taken up by your bikes.
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