http://velocorapture.net Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:02:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes you're Jens - and sometimes you're Cadel. Which is not to say that finishing the TdF with a broken arm is for wimps. It's just not the same as crashing so hard that you destroy your bike, then borrowing a child's bike to chase back into the race with ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2054 Once again, I'm overdue for an update here. Sunburst: 5th place. Patti K really made me work for it, and so did my asthma. I had to take the inhaler after a moderate pre-lap on Saturday, and was out of breath from the asthma and jumpy from the inhaler ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2044 Thanks to WORS Photographer Danny Marchewka for the photo! Really liking the new job + lots of work for the upcoming Subaru Cup + beautiful weather = zero updates since April. In fact, I should be writing a WORS race report right now. So, here's a quick one by ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2039 Last Saturday we set out early to mark the course for the WORS Women Spring Fling. It all started in Waukesha; the 'Fling' was as a silly idea at Sonia's birthday party this winter. Somehow, it became an event with almost 40 women planning to attend from as ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2033 Matt and I joined C.O.R.P. on Sunday morning at Cam Rock Area 3 for some trail building fun.  It was a beautiful day, and with 30 people under the direction of trail-boss Chuck we had alot of fun in the dirt.  Afterwards, Matt and I set up the demo tent.  ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2029 ...never the H8TR. 1st Loser. That's the result of my second stab at it. The three D's of my 2010 H8TR: Dénouement Next thing I knew, Katie was going in the wrong direction. She was 5 feet ahead and I yelled as loud as I could "Katie! Right Katie, ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=2006 I just updated his ringtone. When Fabian Calls ringtone 700 Kb And speaking of good men, I'll have the H8TR report up soonish. Big shout out to Rick Walls. http://velocorapture.net/?p=2000 The first week of Spring Break, in the books. Spring Break 2010 from velocorapture on Vimeo. Front side of Wayah, Gun show at Tsali, Junaluska, Back side of Wayah, Stecoah Gap, Cherohala and more Tsali: just over 300 miles in the mountains. It's been beautiful. I especially enjoyed Back ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1994 Because we're soon to repeat this trip for spring training camp in NC. Friday the 13th from velocorapture on Vimeo.First day of Spring Break training camp with UW Cycling http://velocorapture.net/?p=1992 early spring riding from velocorapture on Vimeo. http://velocorapture.net/?p=1990 Claire and T6B at LEB from velocorapture on Vimeo. I race for Twin Six. I like racing for T6! So... Does anybody know the protocol on talking smack to your Sponsor? Because I might have gotten myself into trouble... It started out innocent. I was drinking ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1959 Sonia and I went for a ride in the hills near Waterloo on Sunday. The turkeys out there are pretty, and Sonia is a lady of many talents - including charisma that extends to peafowl. http://velocorapture.net/?p=1956 That's the name of the song. And was the name of the game: dropped and dropped again. I had a very nice time in very fine company and thanks to Sparky for the photos. p.s. http://velocorapture.net/?p=1949 The slicks came back this week and so did the pain box. So... I'm a rational, patient person. If you're feeling me, then we both know what that means. It means that I'm just as irrational and impatient as everyone else, but I have trouble admitting it.  And ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1935 That was the pace. Back at it today p.s. Thanks Mom!! http://velocorapture.net/?p=1932 p.s. http://velocorapture.net/?p=1926 We had a great time at Ray's Angel's Women's Weekend. Not sure what was most momentous about our meeting with Ray, but I'm going to have to go with the fact that Regina VOLUNTEERED to hand Ray the 10-year Cheddar I'd brought him from Wisconsin. Regina + Cheese. ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1918 Valentine's for Her: "Get out of jail free" pass to bring the nasty bike inside, instead of washing it out in the cold. Valentine's for Him: That mess will be out of his shower by the time he gets off the trainer after work. http://velocorapture.net/?p=1908 It was 11 degrees before windchill when we started out, and so I thought our Jens Factor might finally rise above a 4. However, it was sunny and gorgeous out. We did meet an Ugg factor of 4+ on the bike path during passing time. I had to use ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1901 A cool lady who will be racing Elite in 2010 Facebooked me last week to ask for training tips (hi Kate!). "Umm... err... enjoy riding your bike?" I didn't have much. Alot of people talk about training plans, and I know what they say. But, I've ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1895 My head's a little sore after the Friday night's winter training plan. Two of those were mine. Two. Eisphyres. We're lucky to have the rad friend back over to help us ride it off. Sufferefest! http://velocorapture.net/?p=1889 I'm heading down to racing weight. With our spring trip only 49 days, 4 hours, 43 minutes and 12 seconds away, I'm feeling pretty motivated. Since I have a research background in the area, I'm a hater on most diet books, but I enjoyed Racing Weight and thought ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1880 Alex, of the most inspired blog I've been reading lately, is on a Geo-inspired drinking spree that's lasted long enough to be a vision quest. According to #twitter. Here's something Alex posted, that I like. I don't think it's necessary to swear, but I do think I'm ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1874 Mashup Lost & Found 2007 from velocorapture on Vimeo. The whim to make movies for my own enjoyment has lapsed a bit since the thirst was slaked by an avalanche of WORS videos. I'm hoping to free myself a bit and start up a WORS remixed video series for any ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1868 Iceman: first SS long ride. 32:16. under-geared.  2nd for 1st half, 1st for about 20 minutes, finished 3rd.  Also, I guerrilla attacked the podium mic. Carter made a friend when we dog-sat Meika. TeamWORS and friends went to the Trek Trails with Matt and I. We enjoyed some h8ters before the snow flew. Matt ... http://velocorapture.net/?p=1857