OK I road the two shops ride today to Berlin and Cromwell to home, about 24 miles very slowly. The first 8 I did at about 16, but slowed significantly after that tow an avg of about 13 mph. A good base building ride. Yesterday I had an intestinal thing going on all day, severe gas. I guess that sapped my strength a bit. I did not sleep well because of it until about 4 this morning I was just trying to get comfy. A good sweat today helped, but I still feel it a bit. Going to fast a bit today I think.
Headed to RI this morning for the week, although I will be back mid week to take care of some business with CREC, and resign from Hartford before Friday. I hope to ride each day in RI, mainly mornings, and fish in the PM...NICE! I want to run out to BI to fish the south east shore for Strippers if I am allowed. However, Fluke is always on the menu!
Should be an interesting week with everyone there. Not sure if we will all fit, but we shall see. Going to be over by the biker bar on Matunik Beach, I do not look forward to this at all. I am not a night person or bar person. I like the quiet and restfull, but my adult kids should enjoy it.
Showing posts with label RI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RI. Show all posts
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Rush and Dura Ace 7900 Rear D...
Last night my brother Nick and I went to a Rush Concert at the Mohegan Sun. This was possibly the 6th time for me, and many more for Nick. They were amazingly tight and played Moving Pictures almost in totality during the last set. Neil was of course incredible on the drums. The first set was rather mellow, and almost put me to sleep, but they rocked the second set.
Prior to the show we went to Bubba's, and I had BBQ Chicken with rice and beans. Since I drove I did not drink any beer, which I surprisingly did not miss. For the ride home, I bought two Fonseca Cabana Reserve Belicosa's for the ride home that turned out to be less than spectacular. The creolo wrapper made the smoke leathery, and with no drink, just made my mouth dry.
I am going to ride out to Cycling Concepts just to work my legs and to find out where the group ride is for tomorrow, then I will take the Cynergy Class tonight, as my legs are stiff as hell.
Nick bought me a new rear Derailleur for my birthday, a Shimano Dura Ace 7900 to match my rear cog set of 28-11. The thing is like a fine watch or work or art. So light, yet amazingly rugged, and so finely crafted. This replaces my Ultegra SL, which will go on the spare parts shelf. I also bought a new bottom bracket that I will replace at the same time. I am going to wait until I have both pieces and till after the Group Ride on Wednesday, but before my trip to RI, to replace both, as I only want to take the chain off once. I will also clean and repack all my bearing during the mid season tune up.
I will be in RI for next week at Matunick Beach, over Tara's Pub. I know my boys will enjoy the bands next door. I am not sure I look forward to the late nights anymore, but will have some fun anyway. I want to get some serious fishing in during that week off of the block. Hopefully catching some strippers, but definitely some Fluke for dinner. That might be my only chance to get any meat that week, as my dad is a Vegan.
Prior to the show we went to Bubba's, and I had BBQ Chicken with rice and beans. Since I drove I did not drink any beer, which I surprisingly did not miss. For the ride home, I bought two Fonseca Cabana Reserve Belicosa's for the ride home that turned out to be less than spectacular. The creolo wrapper made the smoke leathery, and with no drink, just made my mouth dry.
I am going to ride out to Cycling Concepts just to work my legs and to find out where the group ride is for tomorrow, then I will take the Cynergy Class tonight, as my legs are stiff as hell.
Nick bought me a new rear Derailleur for my birthday, a Shimano Dura Ace 7900 to match my rear cog set of 28-11. The thing is like a fine watch or work or art. So light, yet amazingly rugged, and so finely crafted. This replaces my Ultegra SL, which will go on the spare parts shelf. I also bought a new bottom bracket that I will replace at the same time. I am going to wait until I have both pieces and till after the Group Ride on Wednesday, but before my trip to RI, to replace both, as I only want to take the chain off once. I will also clean and repack all my bearing during the mid season tune up.
I will be in RI for next week at Matunick Beach, over Tara's Pub. I know my boys will enjoy the bands next door. I am not sure I look forward to the late nights anymore, but will have some fun anyway. I want to get some serious fishing in during that week off of the block. Hopefully catching some strippers, but definitely some Fluke for dinner. That might be my only chance to get any meat that week, as my dad is a Vegan.
Friday, June 18, 2010
C's Loose and a bonk...:(
Well, Nick and I watch the C's loose to the Laker's after a short ride in Marborough. I have to give the LA Lakers Props for just out playing the C's in the final quarter of game 7 to win the NBA Championship last night. Gisol and Kobe took it to us in the last 5 minutes after having terrible games for most of the game. The defense by both teams was awesome, but it cost us our legs in the end. Some dumb fouls in the 4th put LA on the line, and enabled them to slow the game down and negate our great D to win the game.
Prior to the game Nick and I road the Marborough Hills and I bonked. My legs were stiff and sore, and I could not maintain pace on the hills very well. I enjoyed the ride however, and will be riding again today, slow and easy just to get rid of some of the Lactic Acid in them now. I most likely will be going to RI, and I think I will ride the bike path which is flat and smooth. I have to take Nick's bike into the shop in RI to get the front D fixed so that is most likely the plan.
RI for father's day...Ya Baby!
Prior to the game Nick and I road the Marborough Hills and I bonked. My legs were stiff and sore, and I could not maintain pace on the hills very well. I enjoyed the ride however, and will be riding again today, slow and easy just to get rid of some of the Lactic Acid in them now. I most likely will be going to RI, and I think I will ride the bike path which is flat and smooth. I have to take Nick's bike into the shop in RI to get the front D fixed so that is most likely the plan.
RI for father's day...Ya Baby!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
RI and River Road Ride
I went to RI yesterday to help my pops with the boats. First we sanded and varnished the wood on the Egg, then went to pick up the Century at the shop where it was getting one of the motors rebuilt. We ran the boat back to the house in fairly calm but somewhat choppy seas. The ride was about 1/2 hour, and that was the best the boat has run in years. This means we can go tuna fishing, and this time not get caught out near the block. The only down side was no workout yesterday, but the sun was quite strong, and it felt like I road 30 miles or more by the end of the day.
Got a call while working on the Egg to go to another interview at CREC for the Reggio Job. This time they want me to teach 18 Pre-K 4 yr olds for 45 minutes. So tomorrow I will be off to have some fun with the ruggies. Plan to do a lesson on the Theme of "Force" using scarves and bean bags utilizing a guieded discovery approach. Then break out the parachute for shaking "Hard" and "Soft" again exploring Force. Mix in some Yoga as a warm up, and give away jump ropes to each student at the end. Hopefully that will do it.
Today on my way back to CT I stopped in Essex and cycled River Road to Deep River, back to centerbrook and out Bokum Rd to Saybrook, back to Essex via 154 and started and stopped at Clark Cycle where I changed. Met and road with another cyclist on Bokum Rd into Saybrook, slowly. Got back to speed along 154 winding up the ride avg 15 mph for 15 miles. Nice easy ride. Suppose to be my hard day, but legs were weak, and it felt good to spin.
I went to HealthTrax to do my ab workout and lift one circuit. I also added a mini chest/tri circuit on the universal. Finished in the hot tub, however I did not get to do my stretching routine as it was accupado.
No to do a lesson plan for the sample lesson/interview tomorrow. Think I have one already done, just need to modify it somewhat, if I can find it that is.
Just keepin' on!
Got a call while working on the Egg to go to another interview at CREC for the Reggio Job. This time they want me to teach 18 Pre-K 4 yr olds for 45 minutes. So tomorrow I will be off to have some fun with the ruggies. Plan to do a lesson on the Theme of "Force" using scarves and bean bags utilizing a guieded discovery approach. Then break out the parachute for shaking "Hard" and "Soft" again exploring Force. Mix in some Yoga as a warm up, and give away jump ropes to each student at the end. Hopefully that will do it.
Today on my way back to CT I stopped in Essex and cycled River Road to Deep River, back to centerbrook and out Bokum Rd to Saybrook, back to Essex via 154 and started and stopped at Clark Cycle where I changed. Met and road with another cyclist on Bokum Rd into Saybrook, slowly. Got back to speed along 154 winding up the ride avg 15 mph for 15 miles. Nice easy ride. Suppose to be my hard day, but legs were weak, and it felt good to spin.
I went to HealthTrax to do my ab workout and lift one circuit. I also added a mini chest/tri circuit on the universal. Finished in the hot tub, however I did not get to do my stretching routine as it was accupado.
No to do a lesson plan for the sample lesson/interview tomorrow. Think I have one already done, just need to modify it somewhat, if I can find it that is.
Just keepin' on!
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