Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
There is a bit of a meme going around about recording your rides on Strava to the effect of “If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen“. I’m a big Strava fan and use it on almost all my rides, yesterday’s ride around Kenora was no exception. However, the problem was I appear to have Read More …
This is the 4th weekend in a row at the lake. It’s quiet, just Shirley and I. The lake is calm with a high overcast and about 10°C. A fishing boat went out at day break (~5:30am) and other that that, very still, very quiet, peaceful. This is the “bug” weekend. The May flies that Read More …
And by “opening” I mean opening up the cottage from it’s long winter’s sleep and getting it ready for the summer season. It’s tradition to open on the May long weekend and this is the first year since we’ve been on The Lake of the Woods, over 30 years, that there has been ice on Read More …
Nope, not a road trip, didn’t leave home, in fact I stayed in the basement for most of this. Trainerroad has an 8 day training challenge that coincides with the Tour of California. 8 stages in 8 days. I did the Tour of Sufferlandria back in February, so this time I knew how hard it Read More …
This year I rode the Tour of Sufferlandria, and indoor training event featuring 9 days of riding between 1 and 2 hours each day. It didn’t sound too bad but man it was hard! Last year was the 1st ever Tour, and we were in Maui so I didn’t participate. Touring Maui was way easier and Read More …
The Tour of Sufferlandria has begun and I’ve just completed Stage 1, Rubber Glove. This 1hr Sufferfest video incorporates a 20 minute FTP test. I first did this video/test back in November 23, 2013 and was a little disappointed that my FTP remained the same as it had been for all of 2013 at 288. Read More …
I’ve been looking at the Wahoo Kickr since it was first announces, and finally pulled the trigger and replaced original mag trainer we purchased back in 2000 over the Christmas holidays. It’s been a lot of fun so far, and I’m using it primarily in conjunction with Trainerroad. Trainerroad workouts set the resistance on the Read More …
True story or made up? Either way a great way to look at life. The line “Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life.” really touched me. Post by Suspended Read More …
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