Monthly Archives: August 2007

things bought for the new bike

As of today (August 7, 2007): Campagnolo Chorus front derailleur (2005 model – used) Campagnolo Chorus Ergopower brifters (2005 model – used) Campagnolo Centaur brakes (2006 model – new) Fi:zi’k Microtek handlebar tape (metallic blue – new) It’s a small collection, but it’s growing day by day.

workout log: 5 august 2007

Activity: road cycling Location: Monterey, VA > Blue Grass, VA > Hightown, VA > Monterey Distance: 29.9 miles (very hilly) Duration: 1:48 Weather: overcast and very humid, 80-83 degrees Avg HR: 120 (max 161) Type: aerobic A group recovery ride to shake off the grime from Saturday’s mega-ride. This was a fun group: 16 of

workout log: 4 august 2007

Activity: road cycling Location: Monterey, VA > Frankklin, WV > Cherry Grove, WV > Hightown, VA > Monterey Distance: 100.6 miles (very hilly) Duration: 6:03 Weather: partly cloudy and very humid, 70-83 degrees Avg HR: 140 (max 174) Type: aerobic The 2007 edition of the Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge is in the books, and

must-hear musicians for august

Just a few artists to consider listening to during this hot summer: The Lovell Sisters Jason Spooner Trio Josh Rouse The Polyphonic Spree Béla Fleck & Chick Corea Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovia Circus of Dreams All are a suitable cure to summer doldrums.

catching up

Okay, so it’s been a while since I’ve posted something other than a workout log. So, here goes…. Last weekend, sprite and I went to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. I’ll admit: I wasn’t overly jazzed about going this year, given last year’s monsoon conditions. Plus, I’d become less and less interested in the fest