Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sunday.
I'm drinking coffee and waiting for some pancakes. It's either raining here or just about to. School starts for Thom on Tuesday, so this is the last real day we all get to spend together. It's been a slow paced morning,with everyone relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Rebecca and Sue alternately reading the paper and setting the world to rights, Thom and Lola playing at chefs. Work was a hard road last night and I'm grateful to not be travelling anywhere today.In the back of my mind I'm already planning round two of dealing with the university, but hopefully I can push that aside and just enjoy the day. I have a ride planned for the early hours of the morning tomorrow, and this gives me even more to look forward to.
Friday, January 29, 2010
The Numbers For January.
Days worked in January = 17
Days commuted by bike = 16 (516km)
Days commuted by car = 1
Off Road Rides = 8 (225km)
Races = 1 ( 25km)
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Total Km's for January = 766
Days commuted by bike = 16 (516km)
Days commuted by car = 1
Off Road Rides = 8 (225km)
Races = 1 ( 25km)
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Total Km's for January = 766
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Mr. Brown's Law.
The equation "I don't ride x I don't work= We don't eat" is somewhat comforting as volition flys out the window. Concomitant stiffness and exhaustion after four days teaching be damned. If I'm working, I'm riding.
Insect Royalty.
True to form of the last few days the grey sky of evening was replaced by a high blue in the morning. I took the green bike to work 32x20 spinning like hell on the way in. Podcast on the history of children and XTRMTR keeping my interest levels high.
Hospital bike club after work, 25km trail ride with four shiny young Dr's and myself,neither that young, shiny, or a Dr. It was great. Spun home in the twilight sunset, slightly late and feeling like a naughty kid, out playing on his bike too long. Muddy, tired and happy. 59.29km in the bag.
Hospital bike club after work, 25km trail ride with four shiny young Dr's and myself,neither that young, shiny, or a Dr. It was great. Spun home in the twilight sunset, slightly late and feeling like a naughty kid, out playing on his bike too long. Muddy, tired and happy. 59.29km in the bag.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Thunder? Flash...
I stood outside with Dad and the kids, listening to the thunder and watching the roiling black clouds. Now it rains, when the promise of a dirt ride tomorrow after work with the hospital club beckons. I've got a new computer and am excited to put some Kms under the wheels. In the 12 months I had the other it had clocked up 5000 something of single track, double track and dirt roads. Here's to a bumper year.....
Monday, January 25, 2010
Rising Damp.
Despite the grey inclement skies the ride in remained damp but not wet. I played the weather lottery and lost. Sauna suit.
Spoiler Alert
Tomorrow
26 Jan
MAX 23°C
MIN 15°C
Showers, some heavy and thundery. Northeast breezes.
should be fun..least it's not freezing
26 Jan
MAX 23°C
MIN 15°C
Showers, some heavy and thundery. Northeast breezes.
should be fun..least it's not freezing
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Lab Cabin
Who can map a short course real nice?? Cabin can.
Some wrong turns saw me 2 minutes off the pace for a place. Thinking I may stick to the short courses this year because A) Going as hard as I can for an hour and a bit is real fun B) I like not carrying stuff like a pack C)It's all about the stolen moments this year as it's gonna get really busy D)It's a pleasant change from the anxiety provoking death marches.
I found myself with the following song on repeat in my head the whole way round. which on balance wasn't at all unpleasant.
Some wrong turns saw me 2 minutes off the pace for a place. Thinking I may stick to the short courses this year because A) Going as hard as I can for an hour and a bit is real fun B) I like not carrying stuff like a pack C)It's all about the stolen moments this year as it's gonna get really busy D)It's a pleasant change from the anxiety provoking death marches.
I found myself with the following song on repeat in my head the whole way round. which on balance wasn't at all unpleasant.
Jan. 2010 Deconstructed.
I have a debt of thanks to this guy (whose blog I stumbled upon and was hypnotized by most of my shift last night)for the idea, which I will now duly "appropriate"
Days worked in January so far = 12
Days commuted by bike = 11 (352km)
Days commuted by car = 1 (last night)
Off Road Rides = 7 (200km)
Races = 1 ( 25km)
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Total Km's thus far in 2010 (577km)
Neat! more at the end of the month. With some guesswork included therein as I lost my computer during today's race. Gah. Death to the short, steep, bottleneck geared pile up.
Days worked in January so far = 12
Days commuted by bike = 11 (352km)
Days commuted by car = 1 (last night)
Off Road Rides = 7 (200km)
Races = 1 ( 25km)
==============================================
Total Km's thus far in 2010 (577km)
Neat! more at the end of the month. With some guesswork included therein as I lost my computer during today's race. Gah. Death to the short, steep, bottleneck geared pile up.
To Do List 2010.
In no particular order (except number three)
1. Post Graduate Study
2. Full Time Work
3. (My wife is going to) Have another baby in August
4. Build nu Wheels (with help)
5. Race some Races
6. Explore burgeoning love of short track events
7. Get some wool
8. Continue to be car-free and commute as much via bike
9. SSWC 2010
10. Write more, Take more photos.
1. Post Graduate Study
2. Full Time Work
3. (My wife is going to) Have another baby in August
4. Build nu Wheels (with help)
5. Race some Races
6. Explore burgeoning love of short track events
7. Get some wool
8. Continue to be car-free and commute as much via bike
9. SSWC 2010
10. Write more, Take more photos.
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