tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46655131900351315622024-02-20T08:52:57.913-06:00A crusty P.O.Vcrustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-84150568083483686432011-04-09T10:14:00.003-05:002012-12-17T07:34:24.800-06:00Suffering Phucking Writers Blockbut I'm giving this a go...<br />
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Seriously is this sped up? I can't twirl my hula hop that damn fast yet...</div>
crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-53599597181366679162011-02-15T19:14:00.003-06:002011-02-15T19:43:09.914-06:00Ze Fest(bikes, beer, & tubas)Straight from ze man himself, z<a href="http://curbdestroyer.blogspot.com/2011/02/donut-dash.html">e plan</a>.<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LZJHTlIitYY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Das semi-ANnuAL Ur-men Ride<div>1st. <a href="http://streetcredkc.blogspot.com/">Street Cred</a>. Do you have it?<div>2nd. ???</div><div>3rd ???</div><div>4th <a href="http://benettiscoffee.com/">Benetti's </a>around 6pm</div><div>5th <a href="http://www.rheinlandrestaurant.com/">Rhineland</a></div><div><a href="http://www.rheinlandrestaurant.com/"></a>6th ????</div><div>7th ?????</div><div><br />So don't be a...<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wl7fgTcd4Aw?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-56091713661400692892011-02-02T09:52:00.001-06:002011-02-02T09:54:04.914-06:00Spring Is Coming Early<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/T_yDWQsrajA?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-85273172221790537422011-01-24T18:54:00.003-06:002011-01-24T19:27:54.199-06:00mwi Shout Out Video Style<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q0VLas3_tUs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PQHPYelqr0E?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MW7EW8FJKW4?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-7516706261199465282011-01-22T06:02:00.005-06:002011-01-22T10:19:35.958-06:00Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned To Repeat ItThe quote from George Santayana is so appropriate for this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBsO2g0pS-ebT-HEIamNCnAnM6w6ZCuBzhUnxwSHnCGgVaM-GoGrO8XzoYuyMlGKSes8lGFkoEfnp4idk0Ustms209BXN53tpA9Z-ZbtsQukOQgJLhoqVsNM0TMUKMDCMUVJRZBXhc_Q/s1600/IMG_1284.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBsO2g0pS-ebT-HEIamNCnAnM6w6ZCuBzhUnxwSHnCGgVaM-GoGrO8XzoYuyMlGKSes8lGFkoEfnp4idk0Ustms209BXN53tpA9Z-ZbtsQukOQgJLhoqVsNM0TMUKMDCMUVJRZBXhc_Q/s320/IMG_1284.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564983296866837186" /></a><br />Obviously someone cannot remember why the park that was originally a motorcycle park got closed. Letting people acccept hazards at their own risk. During that time period the<a href="http://www.yellowpages.com/kansas-city-mo/lawyers?g=Kansas+City%2C+MO"> yellow pages weren't 3/4 filled full of lawyers</a>. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOR8yHjxses">Evil Knievel</a> was still doing tricks. Motocross was on the cusp of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_sport">Xtreme sports</a>. <div><br /></div><div>Now we sue for someone letting their dog take a <a href="http://doglaw.hugpug.com/doglaw_015.html">shiittee in our yard</a>. It is extremely unfortunate that we actually think those that partake in this endeavor will actually know what '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ability">ability'</a> they can ride at. I hope for all those that enjoy Landahl Park take a second look into the past of the park and wake up to the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>Because if you honestly think a 'warning sign' will stand up to closure your wrong.</div><div><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wauzrPn0cfg?rel=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-2013962657607513242011-01-20T17:28:00.000-06:002011-01-20T17:30:07.239-06:00History of O<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18760239" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18760239">History of Oakley</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/defgrip">Defgrip</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-57207493589628791612011-01-16T10:44:00.001-06:002011-01-16T11:07:09.806-06:00You Know If It's You Or Not....<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mi9MLL8QOY0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mi9MLL8QOY0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mhN93rFZuJs?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mhN93rFZuJs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-45360064145507672922011-01-14T17:36:00.001-06:002011-01-14T17:39:50.243-06:00Beer of the Week (Belgie Style)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr52DcoTeoDPFdgvdBh5upXH9XHHuy249layeehLHgryofAlEofggNGu3Y9155JWEkcRAyjUv-TGzWlIV5z74FdbReudQCKD1434gqaTnuTW84_5T27hrwUGKJ-f_zTKSh5NPZhpN7-cM/s1600/IMG_0723.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIG2pmcuc22xV76KmPDVOZI9PYKi-z6rTX-3K5X_MGJ_fVY-ZgH9nocNY2PeMj0sq-MHRsCuirBfaRP8lO7RvMHU-k4e4_5RRCCTbLZwgCkg5_Fl4P_ncjkpVOFFTbYgqsCUXWGc8M-4/s320/IMG_0736.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562190407134614450" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-43384584866222918542011-01-08T10:39:00.000-06:002011-01-08T10:40:21.348-06:00Characters Make a Team<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nkM2h4UCavY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nkM2h4UCavY?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-15780349050639763752011-01-04T19:30:00.003-06:002011-01-04T19:34:02.105-06:00Beer of the Week Christmas Edition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiio9BpNRua0TMzW0wYX9Dc39AwTEIpOtGE1Sd6V4eT7x696YhX9DlXu_zyWIHkwludkrbSoOnK78h1m93Lx1uUQeEecrUQpZllj3Zns96qKUTf3WKPWq-1HXQBOPT43Gh2bt24_d2hc/s1600/IMG_1217.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLXSyewnaqtMPvvU5_sWguyX0jn4YLSgc9vqqBnmC3UmcWLSpU5cWOqyOpVkrYiIdOWlLYYRFKbcAUaq7WcmBMgptVGggQtUALcJ8_ldGz08_x9TREH974H6bvF6dRfPAeyfDZJvTIgk/s320/IMG_1271.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558508800858122962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheq405LdwhfPWGjuyj2LhsP84a5vAjkm51tEkzvvDl2-FGmDMWOmu8qNRSQns-AO0fAmTP0CdW-3I-3s5tszIqeqyPZ96t_qXJHwI4mX1IL66V_T27W52h5sOsL4SaX4-LCmCXQg9cmU8/s1600/IMG_1272.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheq405LdwhfPWGjuyj2LhsP84a5vAjkm51tEkzvvDl2-FGmDMWOmu8qNRSQns-AO0fAmTP0CdW-3I-3s5tszIqeqyPZ96t_qXJHwI4mX1IL66V_T27W52h5sOsL4SaX4-LCmCXQg9cmU8/s320/IMG_1272.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558508793069470290" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-15276680933345599862010-12-30T16:29:00.004-06:002010-12-30T18:51:49.045-06:00Bagged & Tagged The Rapha 500All I can say is that somewhere out there is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG6w72Q-dUE">Fat Lady Signing.</a><div><br /></div><div>Today laid out its own challenges that I haven't experienced during the <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-festive-500-finale">Rapha Festive 500</a>. First off one of my fair weather buddies decided to come out and join me for half of the ride. Thanks K-Lew for the ride to <a href="http://benettiscoffee.com/">Benetti's</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Before arriving I had a close call with a Toyota Mini Van that decided it was a smart idea to turn around on a steep downhill curve. Luckily it wasn't wet or I could have came up short on miles. Not more than a couple minutes later I had a rear flat. Must have embedded something after the little e-stop. As the saying goes 'Things come in three's' well to top it off a squirrel decided to make a mad dash across the street as I was at top speed downhill. Again luck played it's part because the little sucker turned tail to go back the way he started. Very close call. </div><div><br /></div><div>At this point I was getting a little nervous if I was going to be taken out before getting all miles in. I finally arrived home. The ride was one of those that you would actually like to stay out to enjoy the weather. Albeit the wind was at a sustained 20mph with gusts reaching 40mph. Maybe I should have heeded the wind advisory. Nope there was a task at hand to which I was going to complete. Which I did. I'm still amazed that I pulled it off. Now I hope I get one of the patches.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to the think Rapha for coming up with the challenge. It really forced me to dig deep to achieve the final miles/k's. Feel really good right now, but will see what happens tomorrow. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625584069049/">Photos.</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxlVKdeITm4WuUWzgtOzjjsWHSDCcsm_WoJlrHBIzM9g2kgzzPpr9-AMCPutqQYBkLsOpNphZh4-6UvBv4Bbz0qm8wTnHh-XsxBXe7p3rImEvp5hQc7oyU9wZp6-iDCWTfxItbhEUqGk/s1600/IMG_1269.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxlVKdeITm4WuUWzgtOzjjsWHSDCcsm_WoJlrHBIzM9g2kgzzPpr9-AMCPutqQYBkLsOpNphZh4-6UvBv4Bbz0qm8wTnHh-XsxBXe7p3rImEvp5hQc7oyU9wZp6-iDCWTfxItbhEUqGk/s320/IMG_1269.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556611558611923762" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>281.9+33.22</i>=315.12 miles.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-54802715164303938022010-12-29T17:39:00.004-06:002010-12-29T18:12:35.199-06:00I'm Going the Distance for the Rapha 500<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/__PU5CVSegg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/__PU5CVSegg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>That's right. I"m going make this thing with one easy ride to <a href="http://benettiscoffee.com/">Benetti's Coffee Experience</a> tomorrow. I really had some doubts about the idea after the weather took a nose dive. Somehow I managed to hang tough for two absolutely shitty days. Now tomorrow they are calling for 59 degrees. Really it doesn't bother me that the winds will be 25miles an hour. Cake walk after doing that in 10-20 degree shit with the same winds. So excited to wrap this baby up and deliver it to <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/home/">Rapha</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow I will download my rides via Map My Ride since I totally blew it with the download of total debacle. I almost did it again tonight. Tired, a little tender all over the whole body. Miraculously the rig is starting to feel the same. I can tell by the little noises that it started producing today. Or maybe it was the shear silence in the fog amplified everything. </div><div><br /></div><div>Very strange day of riding. The drizzly was more of a sprinkle the entire time going south. Until I reached my furthest point. Then suddenly the mist stopped. The fog, well it hung tough although on the southeast side it subsided just a little. I wasn't quite as afraid of the Loch Ness Monster coming out of the woods. Although I've heard the <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/40796400">chupacabra </a> are in the woods out south. Just saying they can migrate you know.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625576988945/">Photos</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbqIh_wV2hGPU7JsVgy5aZdJE-xn0Q0U-eyzlKZSi5RKJfPMPusDH08P8-3C0nn_wqjJV-EPDUyrGMab8Yk_55cD_VOVjmE0Hgram3GiOA4uSAV9-WZPTqxEdzhxn6yTlrTSVI719tKo/s1600/IMG_1252.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbqIh_wV2hGPU7JsVgy5aZdJE-xn0Q0U-eyzlKZSi5RKJfPMPusDH08P8-3C0nn_wqjJV-EPDUyrGMab8Yk_55cD_VOVjmE0Hgram3GiOA4uSAV9-WZPTqxEdzhxn6yTlrTSVI719tKo/s320/IMG_1252.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556260305842268114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>138.1+143.8= <b>281.9 total mileage</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>281.9-310.6= <b>28.7 left to go</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Just remember that you have to go back a couple days before I downloaded & cleared my running total.</i></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-21564766709551205142010-12-28T19:47:00.004-06:002010-12-28T20:22:25.398-06:00Tequila Sunrise Goes Well with the Rapha 500<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3wtbPPAZZx8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3wtbPPAZZx8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>After last's night pitcher today was going to be a rough one. Well so I thought. With the temps rising, the sun out, plus a little hung over from margaritas I donned my kit. Rolled out the door.</div><div> The route was to be the Cultural Enhancement Tour. Why the name? Well it leaves from the suburbs; travels to the urban core via a mix of countryish outcrops to full on golf course locals along the spin. The route visits five different cities along its path. One dedicated gravel path, a greenway trail, then urban streets to reach the destiny for today: <a href="http://www.broadwaycafeandroastery.com/">Broadway Cafe</a>.</div><div>Along the route today ran into several riders which was nice to see. The PRO's from 360 w/Marshall. Then stopped <a href="http://zekesbiken.blogspot.com/">One Eyed Z</a> for a little catch up, then off I rolled.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Todays reward</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWgGS2wCB08trNhFMxk6HC4efJq3Z55Vp1Zb9hZZCNGBbl3LeceXAAU9NYXC3CTReKwEicRJ-xt_Uh7OTCkg5Wf1jsW5UMAMioxNtg_eKl9DXbRdbJU802vbx8fOpxWj-aLXE0MOeIc8/s1600/IMG_1246.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWgGS2wCB08trNhFMxk6HC4efJq3Z55Vp1Zb9hZZCNGBbl3LeceXAAU9NYXC3CTReKwEicRJ-xt_Uh7OTCkg5Wf1jsW5UMAMioxNtg_eKl9DXbRdbJU802vbx8fOpxWj-aLXE0MOeIc8/s200/IMG_1246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555918741197228066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Double Soy Macchiato & Vegan Pumpkin Bread</i></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/">Photos.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Totals</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFzbdwueL6gxmKQEGqlvAL5gQzGWhgitD516DBy5ApovAuk1bqse_dMwUp4lt8svTriM5Af5mNDfBO8Ih4woZfPPceet7g2Gbnj2qzF-V9fH26m_VgdmlOtZbg_QafsISAJ8oFo2RTxA/s1600/IMG_1248.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFzbdwueL6gxmKQEGqlvAL5gQzGWhgitD516DBy5ApovAuk1bqse_dMwUp4lt8svTriM5Af5mNDfBO8Ih4woZfPPceet7g2Gbnj2qzF-V9fH26m_VgdmlOtZbg_QafsISAJ8oFo2RTxA/s320/IMG_1248.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555921716606394002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Here's where that higher education + ADHD=crusty's total mileage</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>138.1+30.61-92.12=<b>230.22</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">I actually can relate. Just substitute '<i>Mr. Brownstone'</i> for <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-festive-500-countdown-1">Rapha 500</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5VJa-sYsyU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5VJa-sYsyU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-89145391190612601082010-12-28T09:30:00.004-06:002010-12-28T09:55:53.669-06:00Rapha Day 5 LateAll well laid out plans are made to be broken. Especially if you decide to stop my your favorite Mexican eating establishment, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/fiesta-azteca-lees-summit">Fiesta Azteca</a>. Usually when the boss and I stop there we get a half pitcher of margaritas. Well this time I decided to go the full monty. Which was a gooood idea at the time but today it might not be. Only time will tell.<div><br /></div><div>I did ride yesterday. The previous days effort played a big role in the later than usual start. The weather really took it's toll on me. Not that I was pushing pace. I'm thinking the 20 degree temp that effected more than I thought it would. Oh well, living to fight another day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday's route was a favorite of mine, in the summer. Now I know why. To many hills, not enough rest in between. Who said Misery was flat? I will show them the opposite. We may not have 10-30 minute sustained climbs. It the endless rollers that will wear on a man's soul. So today's plan is to hit the cultural enhancement tour. With the temps climbing and the possibility of rain I need a big push today and tomorrow to secure the 310.6.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625691574318/">Photos</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRh47un2h1Q4GARlVsKC01RkGF_CN6eJlirY4L2jEZD1QEDafHqGBhInyW6sGhIXb1h2zcIbV1e84kk7zaSnldFYIsplWiMheLW3PSirnClVElUQL8wXzLcgoden3htfz2Sy1go1sHnM/s1600/IMG_1240.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRh47un2h1Q4GARlVsKC01RkGF_CN6eJlirY4L2jEZD1QEDafHqGBhInyW6sGhIXb1h2zcIbV1e84kk7zaSnldFYIsplWiMheLW3PSirnClVElUQL8wXzLcgoden3htfz2Sy1go1sHnM/s320/IMG_1240.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555760876080580338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b>138.1+30.61=168.71miles</b></div><div>I made the mistake of leaving the computer on to charge the Garmin. Then it downloaded my history. Damn. Now I have to add this stuff up. Guess that higher education will come in handy after all.</div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-8240934770910895082010-12-26T16:14:00.004-06:002010-12-26T16:33:59.158-06:00Celebrating Boxing Day by Riding for the Rapha 500<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day">Boxing Day</a>? When I first heard that I thought it was celebrating actual boxers. You know another holiday commercialized by the man. Except this time <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_King_(boxing_promoter)">Don King</a> stepped up.<div><br /></div><div>Enough of that...Today has been the coldest day so far on this <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-festive-500-countdown-1">Rapha Festive 500 Challenge</a>. When I started it was 19degrees with windchill dipping into almost single digits. Really, really, really cold. After yesterdays mistakes I made sure to correct the issue. Proven <a href="http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/apparel/0.-productCode-11111029.html">windproof fronts.</a> Complete comfort was reached. Actually enjoyed todays ride even been the extreme range of my riding delight.</div><div><br /></div><div>From this point on it's looking alot easier. Mother Nature didn't break me today. With the weather turning warmer over the next few days I'm feeling confident I will get my patch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Alot of<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625678688938/"> shots</a> today.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Running Total So Far</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvangMxebGTw28bMsWYfoIxTzhhpxkKlO6xFlL8xkltaNmZSECFGQCghR70ryxMHKCaQcs0H9nuiD5_jNwk-DbSsnGvKHEMmCDEVWpW4ZOdnc550ujPf1JCKRqMMGuk9npkv58QtMD23g/s1600/IMG_1225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvangMxebGTw28bMsWYfoIxTzhhpxkKlO6xFlL8xkltaNmZSECFGQCghR70ryxMHKCaQcs0H9nuiD5_jNwk-DbSsnGvKHEMmCDEVWpW4ZOdnc550ujPf1JCKRqMMGuk9npkv58QtMD23g/s320/IMG_1225.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555122060517554242" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-80719340020665640002010-12-25T16:25:00.004-06:002010-12-25T16:57:18.632-06:00Willy Pete Didn't Appreciate the Rapha 500 Contest TodayWith the temps topping out at 27 degrees with wind gusts up to 25mph out of the NNE made the wind chill below 20 degrees. That's phucking cold outside to be riding. Amplifying the windchill with the speed I carried I can only imagine how cold it actually was. <div><br /></div><div>When a <a href="http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/manufacturer.html">manufacture</a> produces items that say they are windproof fleece how do they test them? Well my test today wasn't the best results a cyclist wants/like's/asks for. You hear often enough how <a href="http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html">cycling effects the prostate</a>. If your windproof fleece isn't windproof your<a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=willy"> Willy Pete</a> will affect your mental state faster than a greased pig getting a away from well....nevermind. I felt great for sometime, until the windproofness? gave way or wait, the shit wasn't windproof in the first place, with the constant wind today. </div><div><br /></div><div>My first thought was to change direction heading into the west to give me(Willy Pete) some reprieve with the crosswind. But for some unknown reason every time I turned west it seemed that it was a headwind. Son of a Botch, this isn't going how I planned. My <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Conspiracy+Theory">conspiracy theory</a> seems to be playing itself out to a 'T'. Mother Nature is working in cohorts with Rapha to make sure I don't get my stinkin patch. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lj056ao6GE">I NEED THAT STICKIN PATCH</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Any way I went was the wrong direction so I had to pull the plug otherwise I think it would be hard to explain to an ER doctor why the Willy Pete is frozen at the tip. Since it was so cold I only got <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625546374883/">some shots</a> when I stopped to make sure Willy Pete still worked. </div><div>UPDATED: Feeling is slowly returning. Slowly, painfully, but things seem to be ok. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Damage Accumulated Thus Far</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8TJpQIHXEaWlxr32wh3U4baySu9w9Yc-Kz77K81oTlq6DX5okfLwF7Ze373oUbAZ7yVjPJ3OyLneVya_mWEey6DzSmCeaGZEt2TiYeUwoJpu3ly1mmncloREYHWyNG4yAklasDDoTZI/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8TJpQIHXEaWlxr32wh3U4baySu9w9Yc-Kz77K81oTlq6DX5okfLwF7Ze373oUbAZ7yVjPJ3OyLneVya_mWEey6DzSmCeaGZEt2TiYeUwoJpu3ly1mmncloREYHWyNG4yAklasDDoTZI/s320/IMG_1215.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554756546223465762" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-83644039245541031352010-12-24T19:41:00.006-06:002010-12-25T07:09:29.539-06:00Mother Nature Can Be A Real Bitch For The Rapha 500I'm not kidding. I really mean it. All I want to do is ride my bike for 50+ miles a day. Look that should be simple. Unless Mother Nature & <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-festive-500-countdown-1">Rapha Festive 500</a> have a deal going I don't know about. If so, I will overcome. If not I'm going down trying. Both fist's flying, legs a spinning, and with lungs burning to get that patch.<div><br /></div><div>Snow was in the forecast. Well this time the weather folks got it right...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4Kn8QvopZj40EsE4i-ODaAdRj41X0_nIFOKLl7qD8meht0eQQZu8zkVl0sAfJrY3VoSi5eHStgl38GiANVhkjUGyc5tbm_aw1ilU9w-5DAPshswCxGEGyj5VXlgDnOGjF-rHVJ6i6VI/s1600/DSCF0284.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4Kn8QvopZj40EsE4i-ODaAdRj41X0_nIFOKLl7qD8meht0eQQZu8zkVl0sAfJrY3VoSi5eHStgl38GiANVhkjUGyc5tbm_aw1ilU9w-5DAPshswCxGEGyj5VXlgDnOGjF-rHVJ6i6VI/s320/DSCF0284.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554430516246645778" /></a><br /><div>Temps just above freezing made sure it wouldn't stick. Unfortunately I figured it would be a better call to take the MTB out for a spin. That was the right call until I discovered some very busy trail gnomes have cut and signed some new trail. Very fun trail if I should say so myself. The next time I go I will make sure it's a little drier. Rocks and roots covered in snow are a little treacherous. Fun, just a little more than I was ready for.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's ride started to push my limits. Toe's got wet, then cold. Glove's became wet from all the snow, then a bit chilled. Mind began to wonder. Luckily I had iPod cranking out some tunes. Tried again to get <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625667232888/">some shots</a>. Big gloves, snow, fogged up lens caused some problems.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Totals</b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeLAJFPGJ8GO8dwRPatdzHzvCD-VSq9x5CQYlyDtCdi4qYTL23uuvtAg4QqTdglhJ_bPQn5spuR3RHjhDtZ7HubhNGTaBZNnNrItTWqzaxI8cPAiJSKq_W40GgPn8SvLAI9JohLhV_c4/s1600/IMG_1209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeLAJFPGJ8GO8dwRPatdzHzvCD-VSq9x5CQYlyDtCdi4qYTL23uuvtAg4QqTdglhJ_bPQn5spuR3RHjhDtZ7HubhNGTaBZNnNrItTWqzaxI8cPAiJSKq_W40GgPn8SvLAI9JohLhV_c4/s320/IMG_1209.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554431940259104882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm thinking I should get some extra credit for total mileage. Seriously!</i></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCplgnJKp_AdRoh5HGRh7fGdacFVdq13Way_jwJix8aBlMzsJwG1gjDZ8LS-Bs4EBxX2A9gdvzlz0i67GJgyOQFDHg4eOQMF0WFY3abgoFUD0ycsbGgP9MGEzAd9oX-_BqYKIFR-HRnY/s1600/IMG_1210.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCplgnJKp_AdRoh5HGRh7fGdacFVdq13Way_jwJix8aBlMzsJwG1gjDZ8LS-Bs4EBxX2A9gdvzlz0i67GJgyOQFDHg4eOQMF0WFY3abgoFUD0ycsbGgP9MGEzAd9oX-_BqYKIFR-HRnY/s320/IMG_1210.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554431943849328722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I'm totally shelled.</i></b></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-57621105115751403542010-12-23T20:23:00.006-06:002010-12-25T07:08:49.931-06:00It Has Begun: Rapha 500I took the first step err pedal into reaching the final goal of the <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-festive-500-countdown-1">Rapha contest <i>Festive 500</i></a>. Knocked off 69km(49mi) not exactly what I wanted but you have to start somewhere. I tried to take <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36578896@N06/sets/72157625661974192/">some shots</a> of riding in the country from dusk to night time. Its kinda of difficult taking shots with winter gloves on. <div><br /></div><div>Amazing how riding in the country takes on a new perspective from daytime. I've ridden at night in the woods plenty of times. Riding on the road on County Maintained roads is one thing during the day. At night following two separate lights(one on the <a href="http://www.niterider.com/prod_minmini150usb.shtml">bars</a>, the other on the helmet) at adds an element all its own. The country dogs really don't know what the hell to do when they saw a couple of lights moving up the road at them. Possums well they played possum. No photos of those guys, those teeth scare the shit out of me. So I just kept moving on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok tomorrow's plan is still up in the air. The <a href="http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=64063&wuSelect=WEATHER">weather</a> is going to make it a challenge. But I want that patch. Might have to try and bag 50miles on the MTB.</div><div><br /></div><div>Merry Christmas Eves Eve...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTLLxndquV3HyPlMSwomHmjaQBjC7j98V6SC4IdmjGUanMN9Mcz2zF7LjyRX2i7-Y7Ke0TArbShW_KphBRWlg8NylX6IvyUNQhfISTiXvskoOAQjAJsVz6ST2UptQwb4WEnCf0-pIA-s/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTLLxndquV3HyPlMSwomHmjaQBjC7j98V6SC4IdmjGUanMN9Mcz2zF7LjyRX2i7-Y7Ke0TArbShW_KphBRWlg8NylX6IvyUNQhfISTiXvskoOAQjAJsVz6ST2UptQwb4WEnCf0-pIA-s/s320/IMG_1206.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554076284777594562" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Day One</i></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInFZzBG5ZypUnRrhH5UYbfL0toDyvekXlL0vJHGsAvlhs-b0wcLDKoGkzLCq7zP57MAYQau1Ra4-JJMpomlENdVJpOKx_FrL2kZVI5dUKYTRh30RRtky4m3u4yoxF6B6toYTg9O2duQk/s1600/IMG_1207.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInFZzBG5ZypUnRrhH5UYbfL0toDyvekXlL0vJHGsAvlhs-b0wcLDKoGkzLCq7zP57MAYQau1Ra4-JJMpomlENdVJpOKx_FrL2kZVI5dUKYTRh30RRtky4m3u4yoxF6B6toYTg9O2duQk/s320/IMG_1207.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554077079829467250" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-40131486582105888662010-12-18T13:52:00.003-06:002010-12-18T14:20:08.123-06:00Accept NOT ExceptThese words are no where near each other in terms of definition. Just as close as positive and negative on a AA battery. <div><a href="http://www.google.com/dictionary?langpair=en%7Cen&q=accept&hl=en&aq=f">Accept.</a></div><div><a href="http://www.google.com/dictionary?langpair=en%7Cen&q=except&hl=en&aq=f">Except.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I really have to thank the auto-correct on my phone. Damn technological advancements so I don't have to think of which word I would like to actually use.</div><div><br /></div><div>Why the hell am I bringing this up anyway? </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWjwXh7SRfNHCS-9OcoYFmSQt4C_iGLjC77eqKIjrJ6WLfBSPD_biEAXkeFcrDHvhI8-Qt6R-AY-3FR5FLdLsbfAdY9_l2yOlaNubUU6oxas24JSZvw7H3I4QJ7jAnPr_35Fh8_0i-tg/s1600/rapha_500_km.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWjwXh7SRfNHCS-9OcoYFmSQt4C_iGLjC77eqKIjrJ6WLfBSPD_biEAXkeFcrDHvhI8-Qt6R-AY-3FR5FLdLsbfAdY9_l2yOlaNubUU6oxas24JSZvw7H3I4QJ7jAnPr_35Fh8_0i-tg/s320/rapha_500_km.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552113753035407426" /></a></div><div>I accepted(not excepted) the challenge of <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/the-rapha-festive-500">Rapha</a>. I'm striving for the patch. Then IF i get the patch I'm thinking I'm going to need(not want) <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/classic-softshell-jacket/">this</a> or <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/winter-jersey/">that</a> to sew it onto. You never know I could win the <a href="http://www.rapha.cc/deep-winter-training-bundle">winter bundle</a>?</div><div><br /></div><div>So how do I plan on accomplishing this task:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>Thursday 23rd:</b> after work getting 20-30 miles off road</li><li><b>Friday 24th: </b>Buckner 50-60 miles</li><li><b>Saturday 25th: </b>CET with the Dead Hooker Loop 70-80 miles</li><li><b>Sunday 26th: </b>mwi Gents Race scouting 70-90 miles</li><li><b>Monday 27th: </b>Lone Jack Lollipop loop 50-60 miles</li><li><b>Tuesday 28th: </b>Downtown Loop 60-80 miles</li><li><b>Wednesday 29th:</b> Pleasant Hill 50-60 miles</li><li><b>Thursday 30th: </b>mwi Gents Race full monty 80-100 miles</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>Lofty goals I know. But I did accept them not except them. I want that patch! </div><div><br /></div><div>First posts will be up at my <a href="http://crustypov.posterous.com/">Posterous</a>. Then I will try to update here with more visual bicycle eroticism. </div><div><br /></div><div>I guess this will embark my new challenges I mentioned earlier this week for '11. Yea, I know its NOT the new year but damnit it's close enough. It will add money to the bank for the next year of adventures. </div><div><br /></div><div>BTW, its almost Christmas...</div><div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K-RhaMPzvl0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K-RhaMPzvl0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-88853903287751559212010-12-15T20:01:00.002-06:002010-12-15T20:11:00.898-06:00Beer of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobIzZOXt7oBY4o2DtwPj5Bh4vGBXNdFH_H90jc3Lhp5_tyXyw7hO2B9B9wSMRXThiAZmTmatol5oi8ghTIeOCQZ-rd3ND_AzgwDrA8YmYnLP2YpZbMyypRsSz8VjIpE-1bitBCVsjzXA/s1600/DSCF0006_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobIzZOXt7oBY4o2DtwPj5Bh4vGBXNdFH_H90jc3Lhp5_tyXyw7hO2B9B9wSMRXThiAZmTmatol5oi8ghTIeOCQZ-rd3ND_AzgwDrA8YmYnLP2YpZbMyypRsSz8VjIpE-1bitBCVsjzXA/s320/DSCF0006_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551096839831327730" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-618931860952141262010-12-11T20:25:00.004-06:002010-12-11T20:56:14.742-06:00A New ChapterWith 2011 some changes are coming like usually for all of us. We make plans for new races, challenges to spark our competitive enthusiasm, set goals for the ones we 'know well' and look forward to some new toys.<div><br /></div><div>Well for the <a href="http://www.mwicross.com/">mwi crew</a> our first change is that we are going for Sponsors in '11. So with that I would like to welcome our first Sponsor: <a href="http://www.corsaconcepts.com/">Corsa Concepts</a>. Have a peek, get right up there and get to know them. Look for us to be 'wearing' some new hoops to match our uncanny kits. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm thinking that there could be some more announcements on the way...</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uS6hxmOInik?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uS6hxmOInik?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-76337876749460189972010-12-05T19:28:00.003-06:002010-12-11T20:25:14.246-06:002011 Starts<div style="text-align: left;">But first I have to get rid of 2010 items:</div><br />1st on the chopping block:<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_oarWwPCgyDASmmoGom561Lsi4lqK5SPqJUDbvLWmyXrLAMhbq6qy9HZsGucHtmY67Bzoq9lGn2A626ckKDcyPtkLUpboQEguGA20UCYgGp85i0fkDfp4CNXarFIC-EGjnArhzLe-NQ/s200/DSCF0233.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547375779034265298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 130px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Blue NorCross Med/Lrg. Ultegra Shifters, Rear Derailleur, BB. Dura Ace Cranks, Front Derailleur. FSA SB25 Carbon Post, OS150 (120mm), New Energy Ergo Bars (44cm). Fizik saddle k:ium rails & tape. Thorne Rings 46/38. Spooky Brakes. Swiss Stop pads. Ultegra hubs 32hole, DT Revolution spokes & nipples. Mavic Open Pro Rims. $1450</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2nd on the chopping block:<b>SOLD, SOLD, SOLD, SOLD</b></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCLb35oi7jZQaWkuIjExVlEf20zZweJHCyR-BnkRC2WLkXir2R74a7jU6VAKGwVrnSrkhl0ASrh-OitxSdzAE2Q2Vr5Cr0JkWEvOqU-6yhnYzp8UVrAkfViCVH1At8vyWbe7X0YzgtnY/s200/DSCF0234.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547375774937120050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Blue NorCross Med/Lrg. FSA SB25 Carbon Seat Post, OS150 stem (120mm), New Energy Ergo Bars 44cm. $700</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Got the road/TT/crit/gravel bike newly dressed up for the upcoming <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_periodization">season of preparation</a>. New/old DA set up now on it. <a href="http://www.fizik.it/">New tape</a>, <a href="http://www.jagwireusa.com/index.php/products/road/cable_kits/">cable housing & cables</a>. Trying something out a little different this year after discovering my <a href="http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-components/2010-fizik-dual-handlebar-tape-5432.27.1.html">old Fizik tape</a> didn't cut it anymore. Sticking with <a href="http://www.fizik.it/home.aspx">Fizik</a> but added a double layer, then the <a href="http://www.fizik.it/product.aspx?c=Bar-gel">magic trick</a> for <a href="http://mwigentrace.blogspot.com/">gravel adventures</a>. All colourways are <a href="http://www.mwicross.com/">mwi</a> approved.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9NIZSMa3oPQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9NIZSMa3oPQ?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></i></div>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-71943571231952878092010-12-01T15:29:00.002-06:002010-12-01T15:52:58.591-06:00One Rocking ShowForgot I went to see these guys...(its hell getting old)<div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyCmF5Ez9bmwbzOIkt52n51bJiwBqORVID5lYo8pLOe-roCqse-ra6e_I6A1JzY3tro4XBcJNAHvdqb9aAwPQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOCkj_m4H2wpTMc0nguIwh4ujx2ao9mtJc4AG6ShibTXttnXGdhDI4f4zIdEctFb0vRVlJrThhGSOPaVZ-tw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-59402493820333617662010-12-01T15:28:00.002-06:002010-12-01T15:29:49.455-06:00Beer of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5S1Vd_-rtcn2JQC-cH7K8f0uajUICuKodGOUt_O_I7WAUqoBdWrSFk2btINTjpBfnxtKpE_EviC2ViZJFtmA3XlIhsLA_Mi0ANvBxFEfQtAAQLzfF2n9_HbW7NqcrE3lCHbP3SLae4Q/s1600/DSCF0006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5S1Vd_-rtcn2JQC-cH7K8f0uajUICuKodGOUt_O_I7WAUqoBdWrSFk2btINTjpBfnxtKpE_EviC2ViZJFtmA3XlIhsLA_Mi0ANvBxFEfQtAAQLzfF2n9_HbW7NqcrE3lCHbP3SLae4Q/s320/DSCF0006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545829193287814130" /></a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665513190035131562.post-3009091336801156782010-11-30T19:42:00.002-06:002010-11-30T20:44:31.685-06:00Whirl Wind Catch UpI have NO idea what has happened in the last couple of weeks.<div><br /></div><div>First.. 24 years and counting...</div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyDqpTtWlW0e9dEwedroBuwxh3iKBflnEtYUTxB2NSlIWjVlqVF9m1yN7wylNKoO72KnJ_U2lPL0i6BjMHmjA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Second... 2 years and counting for getting crashed out on Friday nights race at Jingle Cross.</div><div><br /></div><div> I know this was the best start I've had all year. The best thing of all was that JJ lead out over the pavement only to have me slide to the inside and lead out till I picked the wrong line going into the off camber. Then I was only relegated to second. But right after that some douche decided to give me the stiff arm/hip to my left arm forcing the front wheel to wash out with me going over the bars still holding them. All this at a pretty good clip of speed. Instantly causing all the pain from my week two weeks ago to go apeshiittee. Nice work douche.</div><div><br /></div><div>Adding insult to injury was what will be forever termed as 'the guy' incident. Unfortunate occurrence that <i>erks</i> the hell outta of me. The pride factor was definitely knocked down a bunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes bad luck comes in three's. Bookending the weekend.. Missouri Highway Patrol decided 10mph over isn't ok during the holiday weekend. PHUCK ME!</div><div><br /></div><div>But 'the guy' is good at 'pumping' on Mt Krumpet. Things became a bit unruly on the hill this year. More so than in years past. Not saying I didn't enjoy one bit, not saying I antagonized one bit either, just saying it was....</div><div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wbnk65yBVNA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wbnk65yBVNA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TVnJjgxl2Cc?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TVnJjgxl2Cc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><br />So the rest of the weekend was in support of the mwi crew which did a mighty fine job of cx driving.<div><br /></div><div>Gotta say that was a real blast with the team racers & sponsors there. Looking forward to all the plans laid out for 2011 for the <a href="http://www.mwicrossteam.blogspot.com/">mwi team</a>. Keep an eye out, could be some interesting things coming down the pipeline sooner or later.</div><div><br /></div><div>So 2010 has had its ups and down's so with that I leave you with my feelings for my season...</div><div><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pmVbCXGLkFQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pmVbCXGLkFQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div><br />One last thing....Get the kitchen passes ready for this<a href="http://mwigentrace.blogspot.com/2010/11/invitations-are-out.html"> 2011 gig you don't want to miss </a>crustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399338353970248911noreply@blogger.com0