"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - West and Wewaxation

Pcad is notorious for never taking rest days. Alas, my cranky right knee (the one without the cartilage) is forcing the issue. After one day off the bike it feels much better. I'm giving it at least one more day. It doesn't get sore, just stiff/swollen. Kind of feels as if somebody inflated an air bladder where my meniscus should be. It sucks, but I suppose that goes along with fifty years of age, which is barrelling down on my like the Discovery train as we speak (early November).

I suppose 2-3 days off the bike won't impact my current fitness level and might make me stronger, right? If I don't commit suicide I mean. I will be heading to the gym to find my (hidden) Inner Eight Pack.

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Early Happy B-Day PCad. My (hidden) Inner Eight Pack has become a keg.

I will attempt suicide by cycling 300 miles in a day. Unfortunately this attempt will fail because the endorphins generated will make me feel better. It's a problem.

I can sympathize: I'm working a trade show Friday thru Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. with a 1 hour drive each way. Not exactly rest time, working a trade show. I could get up at the magic Pcad hour and put in some ride time but all that standing around during the day will take it's toll...

I will be heading to the gym to find my (hidden) Inner Eight Pack.

Why not stay home, and watch Sportscenter? Non-stop Red Sox replays, repeating hourly. That should get your endorphins sparking.

Why not stay home, and watch Sportscenter? Non-stop Red Sox replays, repeating hourly. That should get your endorphins sparking.

The Red Sox have no charm as winners. That charming loser mantle now resides firmly on the shoulders of the Cubs (apparently for the rest of our natural lives).

The Red Sox have no charm as winners. That charming loser mantle now resides firmly on the shoulders of the Cubs (apparently for the rest of our natural lives).

I'm okay with that. Fortunately, the stench of their misery dissipates before reaching the east coast.

If you have a good base in place, you should be taking one or two dayd off per week. If you ride every day, you might want to try taking a day off regularly - you will fly. Obviously, cycling for you is a bit of a compulsion, so I don't bet you'll do it.

If you have a good base in place, you should be taking one or two dayd off per week. If you ride every day, you might want to try taking a day off regularly - you will fly. Obviously, cycling for you is a bit of a compulsion, so I don't bet you'll do it.

You think?

Pcad is notorious for never taking rest days.and pcad wonders why pcad isn't fast...

and pcad wonders why pcad isn't fast...

No, I do not wonder why. I know why. I suck. If I took rest days I'd be slightly less pathetic.

Again, self loathing is the most important part of Pcad Cycling Zen.

If you have a good base in place, you should be taking one or two dayd off per week. If you ride every day, you might want to try taking a day off regularly - you will fly. Obviously, cycling for you is a bit of a compulsion, so I don't bet you'll do it.

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ok, I got my pcad for the day.

Compulsive, slightly self-obsessed, nasty about his Eastern philosophy and otherwise a gentle, smart, compassionate and weenieish guy. http://www.ratebeer.com/images/smilies/14.gif

ok, I got my pcad for the day.

Compulsive, slightly self-obsessed, nasty about his Eastern philosophy and otherwise a gentle, smart, compassionate and weenieish guy. http://www.ratebeer.com/images/smilies/14.gif

Correct, correct, correct, incorrect, incorrect, incorrect, incorrect.

All I know is that come January I'm going to find my way through NY on the way to the family in the Adirondacks and get some PCad time in to learn the cycling zen. It'll be like a pilgrimage to the cycling zen mecca.

is the pcad rest period over yet? peeps wanna know. later.

All I know is that come January I'm going to find my way through NY on the way to the family in the Adirondacks and get some PCad time in to learn the cycling zen. It'll be like a pilgrimage to the cycling zen mecca.

It is hard to overstate the disappointment that awaits you. But consider the fact that you are holding up Orange County NY as 'mecca'. This is what we look like here:

http://www.spokane7.com/images/2006/jul/28/sev_28threeOCCguys.jpg

Let that be your guide.

I thought orange county was in cali




hehe

I'm okay with that. Fortunately, the stench of their misery dissipates before reaching the east coast.

...wait 'till next year.

...wait 'till next year.

Next year? What's that? I'm waiting for Saturday...:D

I thought orange county was in cali
hehe

I live in Orange County NY and when I first saw 'American Chopper' I presumed it was Orange Cty California. I was completely astonished to learn these gavones were <20 miles from my home. It's sort of similar to how Springsteen put NJ on the map in the 1970's but without any of the cultural value.

The Red Sox have no charm as winners.

Them fighting words.

....and baseball still stucks.

....and baseball still stucks.

Yes, but only in Texas.

I will attempt suicide by cycling 300 miles in a day. Unfortunately this attempt will fail because the endorphins generated will make me feel better. It's a problem.

ROAD wrote an article about Svein Tuft, mentioning that to get to his teams camp in LA, he just rode from Vancouver, when he arrived, the team was amazed, he just reponded, "..what's the big deal, we ride bikes."
tuft= chuck norris

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"Chuck Norris’ tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried."

Them fighting words.

If you root for them Blondie they can't be all bad. Actually Fenway Park is hands down the most amazing and beautiful baseball stadium on the planet. I saw a game there 15+ years back and it was like a time warp. What a national treasure. Just like you.

Pcad are you training for a triple? Which one?

Yes, but only in Texas.

Everywhere :(

If you don't get baseball, you are totally F'd, and you don't even know it.

Play ball.

If you don't get baseball, you are totally F'd, and you don't even know it.

Play ball.

baseball for wussy :D

anyway, all this resting er correction, "westing" and "welaxing" has got to be driving you nuts by now, get on your bike and ride, fool

baseball for wussy :D

anyway, all this resting er correction, "westing" and "welaxing" has got to be driving you nuts by now, get on your bike and ride, fool

I wode today. It wocked.

I wode today. It wocked.

Thread Closed!

Pcad are you training for a triple? Which one?

What's a 'triple'? Sounds ice cream related.

What's a 'triple'? Sounds ice cream related.

you posted earlier "I will attempt suicide by cycling 300 miles in a day" thats called a triple century to those of us that think 10+hrs on a bike in a day is fun.

oh ya, all the ice cream you want after finishing. =)

you posted earlier "I will attempt suicide by cycling 300 miles in a day" thats called a triple century to those of us that think 10+hrs on a bike in a day is fun.

Right. No I am not training for a 'triple'. I mentioned that as a possible way to attempt suicide, on par with jumping off the GW Bridge or driving my car into a bridge abutment @ 100mph, only much slower and more painful.

Play ball.

Indeed,( in less then 30 minutes...)


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n45/blonduathlongrl/redsox005-1.jpg

Indeed,( in less then 30 minutes...)


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Most boring World Series EVER. I'm sure the only people watching this are in New England and Colorado. I have to go watch Simpsons reruns now.

Why are all those Boston players (like Ortiz and Schilling) so friggin FAT? What's UP with that?

Most boring World Series EVER. I'm sure the only people watching this are in New England and Colorado. I have to go watch Simpsons reruns now.

Why are all those Boston players (like Ortiz and Schilling) so friggin FAT? What's UP with that?

your skinny players couldnt get you to the world championship, I understand your frustration, perhaps you can convince them to buy bike schwag and join your team?:p

ps( I could use some help opening all these champagne bottles)

Most boring World Series EVER. I'm sure the only people watching this are in New England and Colorado. I have to go watch Simpsons reruns now.

If only the Simpsons were actually on. I actually have it on as background noise... but that's only because I don't have cable.

Why are all those Boston players (like Ortiz and Schilling) so friggin FAT? What's UP with that?

They get paid by the pound.

They get paid by the pound.
:lol:

They get paid by the pound.

Let's leave crazy Euro currencies and the metric system out of this.

Let's leave crazy Euro currencies and the metric system out of this.


I believe in being franc.

lots of happy people this morning, 30,000 for an extra reason.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/10/29/red_sox_title_means_free_furniture_for_some/

If there is any justice in this life the Bosox sign ARod and he helps them crush the Yankees for years to come.

If there is any justice in this life the Bosox sign ARod and he helps them crush the Yankees for years to come.

If they don't re-sign Mike Lowell, they'll move Youkilis to 3rd and pick up some rent-a-stiff to play first. They don't want or need A-Knob.

lots of happy people this morning, 30,000 for an extra reason.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/10/29/red_sox_title_means_free_furniture_for_some/

I know some of those very happy people. Hindsight being 20/20, I wish I'd gotten in on it. Sadly, I go to Bernie and Phyl's.

Nobody is worth $30 million annually. Maybe Steve Jobs, but that's IT.

I know some of those very happy people. Hindsight being 20/20, I wish I'd gotten in on it. Sadly, I go to Bernie and Phyl's.

no kidding, Im kicking myself. My brother is law bought 6 thousand dollars worth and is getting every penny back.