Kakistocracy kak·is·toc·ra·cy (kāk’ĭ-stŏk’rə-sē, kä’kĭ-) n. Government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens. It so clearly defines the current leadership at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (definition courtesy of Dictionary.com)
Okay, this goes out to all the cyclists who read this blog: I’m looking for opinions and input. After five years of faithful service, I think it’s time to retire my 2002 LeMond Tourmalet from primary road machine status. It’s not a decision I’m taking lightly, as I love my LeMond. But it’s been through …
The data for week four: * 6 rides * 141.1 miles And for the month so far: * 33 rides * 525.5 miles The week featured one big ride on Sunday in the hills of west-central Massachusetts. Other than that, the Tuesday “Downtown Breakaway” ride and some commuting filled the time. Two more May days …
And it’s only, what, 3:44 am? Piece of cake. Actually, the drive home was fairly easy, if very late to start and end. Got to hear all but the opening minute or two of the Jazz-Spurs game (and the Jazz played like crap in the 4th quarter – ugh). And, as with the drive north, …
Activity: road cycling Location: Somers, CT > Palmer, MA > Amherst, MA > Northampton, MA > Westfield, MA > Somers, CT Distance: 87.6 miles (moderately hilly) Duration: 5:01 Weather: sunny, 73-83 degrees Avg HR: 145 (max 177) Type: aerobic A self-designed ride in the hills of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The hills only really played a …
I finally got the whole DMV snafu with the CT DMV worked out, so I’m finally in possession of a renewed driving license. And not a moment too soon, either, as we’re driving north to Connecticut tonight. And today is Towel Day, so make sure you have your towel with you – you’ll be seen …
I got this from sprite, who got it from Sweetpea, who got it from…. Here’s the drill: Just start your iPod, iTunes, or whatever music player you use, and write down the first ten tracks that come up. No cheating and skipping around until you get the cool songs. So, here’s the outcome: “The W.A.N.D.” …
Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Potomac/Great Falls, MD > Dupont Circle Distance: 36.8 miles (moderately hilly) Duration: 1:56 Weather: sunny, 73 degrees Avg HR: 148 (max 178) Type: aerobic PPTC “Downtown Breakaway” ride. Good, big crowd today, with lots of A, BB and B riders – a first for this ride in the …
Just finished watching the season finalé for Heroes, and…. wow! I’ll put the rest below the cut for those who haven’t yet seen the show.
The data for week three: * 10 rides * 118.3 miles And for the month so far: * 27 rides * 384.4 miles Didn’t do any big rides this past weekend – too much on the plate (including work on Sunday), but it was a nice week of riding.
