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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)
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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 hell, [...]

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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 to go.
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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, [...]

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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 role in the first third of [...]

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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 [...]

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