Furious George

Revolt

I just want to thank big oil and Mr. Bush.  You have singlehandedly ignited the revolt against 4 wheeled vehicles in America. 

Record numbers of scooters, mopeds, and motor cycles are on the streets of Denver these days.

But most importantly, there is a record number of bikes.  Not your kit wearing racer types, or day glow rec-commuter either.  Average Joe cyclists are popping up left and right with one goal, maybe two.

Goal: To beat the cost of gas on a bike (and get fit while doing it).

Gas is so high now, that I see more and more blue collar cyclists on the streets and bike paths of Denver.  This morning I saw a guy in a Postal uniform rolling to work.  Not the Lance Postal, I mean mail carrier.

I ride the same bike path to work almost every ride in.  I see the usual suspects heading in or outta D-Town to work.  Now, there huge influx of folks that have abandoned the car, and getting to work on two wheels.

The revolution has started, one pedal stroke at a time.

Breckenridge 32/100 Extravaganza Weekend

I will write up a race report soon. We had a great couple days of riding and racing in the mountains.

Some race and event pictures...more to come!

The Cyclone

The last few weeks have been like riding the Cyclone at Lakeside.  Many of my road loops bring me back on the frontage road past the old coaster.

I am ready as I will be for the B-32.  I burnt some matches Saturday with a self induced TT up Lookout.  The time was not my best, but would have put me about mid pack in my Cat based on the race results in May.  I put some deposits in the pain bank.

The B-32 course is beautiful and I am ready to enjoy the hurt of the long climbs.  All that climbing is rewarded with the obvious, sweet descending!

"Little French Gulch" - see you Saturday!

Without the ups and downs, you would never have a good story to tell at the table.  Or better yet, to my kid.  I loved hearing stories about my Pop as I got older.

I am looking forward to cross racing, but have lots to do before.  The kid will be here soon.  My long rides will be shorter harder rides and lots of runs with the dogs.  Saturday reminded me how much hurt you can put on yourself for 25 minutes. 

I sold the Fuji and have enough to build the new CX Redline.  But I need to hold tight, and maybe just race the SS in the early season of Cross...we'll see.

Until then - enjoy the tour...the Argyle Army is hanging in there....