Yet another weekend come and gone. This weekend appeared to be anything be calm for the FT3 crew. Although there was no major group outing, there were indeed several smaller outings, and activities buzzing.
Saturday:
The Barnes household is hoping every day that a baby will come along. But alas it appeared there would be no baby this weekend. I methodically plugged through my honey do list on Saturday and freed myself up for an evening outing. B and I got in about 1:40:o0 on the road bikes. We had a good loop and decided to come back to town on the new section of bike trail. As we rolled out B stated, "yeah I rode it last night, it is paved to Missouri Flat." Well my friends, I am not sure what B rode the night before, but it wasn't this trail! The trail is nowhere near Mo Flat yet. Not to fear, CX season is just around the corner and the dirt looked nice. The trail is paved just past the new bridge, and although it will take away from the mid winter CX adventures, this is a great new trail. We ended with 4 intervals on Toyota hill, searing legs and lungs and a heart beat you could take by sight, indicated that the ride was a success. I did get a call from Rock God mid ride to say that he was tearing it up out on the coast in his old stomping grounds. Mmmmm is the source of that Bonny Doon fire solved yet?
Sunday:
Ghostrider took off early for a family flume fun fest! No report yet, but no fest of fun even with family that occurs on the flume can be all that bad.
The morning hours are tough for the green light these days, so I took off on dawn patrol via foot to get in a good run...I know its a bike blog, but I do like to run. I ended my run at the bagel shop to wish happy trails to Cap'n and Bambi as they represented for a Sunday road ride. Cap'n stated that he was in for a double with some wakeboarding coming that afternoon. Bambi was interested in the running getup and I think he is going to start busting the short running shorts. I highly recommend them when you are wheelin. I am sure the fine male specimen up there on the Rubicon would appreciate a nice split side running short. Or maybe it would just be your encouragement to run REALLY FAST.
Upcoming Dates/Events:
-I am really hoping to get out for Tuesday's ride. B is bringing a new member who sports the email no_car@... Sounds legit, and no it is not the guy on the Cannondale with Zipps busting around town. The quiver is not looking good these days, it might have the be the Mt. Tek limping through the ride.
-7:30 at the Bagel Shop on Sundays is the standard unless otherwise informed for the weekly road ride.
-No movement yet on the FT3 van hookup. However, B and I discussed the maiden voyage. We were thinking an "Old School" style kidnapping of NoHandle was in order. I don't even mind posting it on the blog and potentially giving it away. That guy has been AWOL so long he either forgot how to ride a bike or is suffering a slow avalanche style suffocation via packing paper and boxes.
-Ghostrider has the Knot Hole logo and should be moving on kits soon. If you need a hand just say the word, I know a handful of guys looking forward to racing cross as FT3.
-LA not a bad year, 3rd at the tour and a crushing smack down at Leadville. Say what you will, the man can ride a bike.
-P'ville Tour de Steeps???? Dates???? Thoughts????
-Saw a sign for the Folsom Cyclebration today while running errands. You know what that means. Sept 12th is the first regional CX race...so a little teaser to get your minds right.
See all you "skinny dorks" on Tuesday,
Until we ride again,
LOtB
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
All about Performance!
The Performance video is making fast rounds on the YouTube! Excellent work Cap'n getting the ball rolling on that! I was remembering today the string of windy cold winter rides we took last year and the feeling I had that I would never be warm again. Well now I am awaiting the day that my water bottles are not full of hot water by the bottom of Big Cut.
Team PBR:
The fall season kicks off tonight and team PBR (the softball branch of the greater FT3 family) is poised for greatness. I believe tonight's game kicks off at 8:30. Ummm babe, Ducks in the pound, atta kid!
Weekend Ride:
I am probably not going to make a ride on Sunday morning. But our old location for meeting is back up and running. The bagel shop did a pretty good job as well and it is pretty nice in there. Coffee is good and there are still tables and chairs outside for gathering cyclists. Tradition is tradition and Sunday rides are one worth keeping! So, lets say 7:30 for anyone who wants a road ride on Sunday morning.
Blog Update:
The current system is working just fine for now and we can look to expanding the reach of the FT3 realm at some point. I have a feeling I am going to be a bit busy for the next little bit, so I probably will not change anything for a little while.
It may make me look girlie, but I do love my fixie!
Until we ride again!
LOtB
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
FT3 Thrills with Mad Skills
The thrill, excitement and occasional drama of the FT3 outings never cease to amaze. Last night’s ride featured a first of the wildest proportions. Whilst riding along Park Creek road what was first thought to be a deer tracking parallel atop a leftward hillside vantage point was indeed not a deer but rather a large black bear. B’s keen forest eyes were the first to make the determination and call out, immediately the other FT3 riders including Xteric, Cap’n, Ghost and VD halted to a stop. It was at that time that Mr. Bear realized he was among the FT3 riders, not just some pansy weekend warrior group akin to the one’s passed earlier in the ride. Being among the FT3 presence, Mr. Bear decided to show off his sweet MacAskill skills by attempting a backflip off a tree. He made the run up quite well, with an astounding bunny hop, but couldn’t pull the flip off. Instead he impressed us with a bounding leap off the tree and an astonishing acceleration up the hill. We decided at that time that he was more of a climber than a trials master. While the encounter with “Mad Skills” the bear was exhilarating, so too was the anticipation of whether or not VD was going to puke.
The route took us up the qualifier across Park Creek to Hazel Creek Rd. to the Flume. We chose to bail early to the climb by taking the Honk You Dirt Dave cutoff in honor of Bambi’s weird person magnetism. Atop the climb the descent down Wedding March was good, good and dusty, and it was beginning to get dark so we had to ‘shoulder’ those riders who were without lights. We kept checking, and yes, VD was up the rear. Riders, it is time to start bringing lights!
Tacos were good, service fast, Knott Hole was mysteriously empty, and the Cap’n’s Salsa Fresca offering was well received. Matilda or Melinda also made a good showing and the Berzerker made its rounds. The group was collectively pleased that the Pepper Plant and Mezzetta Habi was back in stock. VD made his attempt at earning a hot sauce man card by taking a taste of the Berzerker - the jury is still out. There was a bit of talk about the pending cross season and Ghost’s need for a cross bike. The Knott Hole produced the logo and the FT3 jersey’s will soon be a reality. There was discussion about the blog, unknown and mysterious blog watchers and administrator rights. We pondered whether there are some Swedish chicks regularly reading the blog, and we are sure they are. Might be some paramilitary men as well. Seems there is a movement afoot to allow more posting by the collective creative FT3 mass than just Lars. Apparently the comment field is not cutting it as Xteric at one point was like, “is there more going on on the blog than just the write ups?” Never mind the fact that he is computer challenged. The hidden comment field is keeping some good rider-writers down. It is notable that B showed up with a 12 pack of PBR light on ice, which was well received both before and after the ride.
Until we ride again,
Cap’n
Note from the editor:
I see that there is no appreciation for the hard work involved in a strict blog schedule. I try my best and this is the thanks I receive? I know for a fact several wives frequent the blog, as do some out of town friends, the occasional bike geek, and my family, but if my efforts are not enough...go right on ahead and start a public blog and I will go back to my tri team blog (see April 1st posting for 2009). In all seriousness, I am totally open to input on blog, design, and scheme. My own hesitation to a public blog is just that, it is public (to all FT3 and anyone else)...someone has to start it and take some editorial position. I am not really sure I want to be in charge of a public blog...that might come back to haunt me. Multiple authors can be done...I will look into how many authors you can have without creating an open forum. Until I blog again, Peter Pissy Pants.
FT3 Team Car: We did discuss a team car on the XP ride last week. A few members got really excited about the prospect of a team van...think late 80's Econliner or Astrovan...any ideas.
Best YouTube ever...If the Portland Trip goes we can visit some of the filming locations.
Until we ride again (stop stealing my sign off)
LOtB
The route took us up the qualifier across Park Creek to Hazel Creek Rd. to the Flume. We chose to bail early to the climb by taking the Honk You Dirt Dave cutoff in honor of Bambi’s weird person magnetism. Atop the climb the descent down Wedding March was good, good and dusty, and it was beginning to get dark so we had to ‘shoulder’ those riders who were without lights. We kept checking, and yes, VD was up the rear. Riders, it is time to start bringing lights!
Tacos were good, service fast, Knott Hole was mysteriously empty, and the Cap’n’s Salsa Fresca offering was well received. Matilda or Melinda also made a good showing and the Berzerker made its rounds. The group was collectively pleased that the Pepper Plant and Mezzetta Habi was back in stock. VD made his attempt at earning a hot sauce man card by taking a taste of the Berzerker - the jury is still out. There was a bit of talk about the pending cross season and Ghost’s need for a cross bike. The Knott Hole produced the logo and the FT3 jersey’s will soon be a reality. There was discussion about the blog, unknown and mysterious blog watchers and administrator rights. We pondered whether there are some Swedish chicks regularly reading the blog, and we are sure they are. Might be some paramilitary men as well. Seems there is a movement afoot to allow more posting by the collective creative FT3 mass than just Lars. Apparently the comment field is not cutting it as Xteric at one point was like, “is there more going on on the blog than just the write ups?” Never mind the fact that he is computer challenged. The hidden comment field is keeping some good rider-writers down. It is notable that B showed up with a 12 pack of PBR light on ice, which was well received both before and after the ride.
Until we ride again,
Cap’n
Note from the editor:
I see that there is no appreciation for the hard work involved in a strict blog schedule. I try my best and this is the thanks I receive? I know for a fact several wives frequent the blog, as do some out of town friends, the occasional bike geek, and my family, but if my efforts are not enough...go right on ahead and start a public blog and I will go back to my tri team blog (see April 1st posting for 2009). In all seriousness, I am totally open to input on blog, design, and scheme. My own hesitation to a public blog is just that, it is public (to all FT3 and anyone else)...someone has to start it and take some editorial position. I am not really sure I want to be in charge of a public blog...that might come back to haunt me. Multiple authors can be done...I will look into how many authors you can have without creating an open forum. Until I blog again, Peter Pissy Pants.
FT3 Team Car: We did discuss a team car on the XP ride last week. A few members got really excited about the prospect of a team van...think late 80's Econliner or Astrovan...any ideas.
Best YouTube ever...If the Portland Trip goes we can visit some of the filming locations.
Until we ride again (stop stealing my sign off)
LOtB
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