I'm on cyclingnews.com

So there I was, reading the cyclingnews.com report on the NC Grand Prix CX weekend and checking out the photos. Wait... what's that? Could it be? El Gato.. the Leprechaun.. chasing up the climb?! Why yes. It is. Little ol' me on cyclingnews.com. Thanks, Sean Letterman for taking and submitting the photo. See the pic here.

Mistaken products

Don't try this on your toast. Try it on your buns.

Cyclocross 2006 mid season report

Sigh. Transitions and barriers, the heart of cyclocross, describes my season thus far. It has been a tough season for me, but I am continuing to keep pedaling. I discovered that I started the season with a drop in fitness from summer training as well as a lack of sufficient grass riding practice prior to the season's start. Throw those two factors in the mix with upgrading to intermediate catagory (CX 3 / B's) and the result is mid to back 1/3 pack positioning. Don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining, just discouraged after last year's success-filled introduction to cyclocross. Still, dedication and persitance has been seeing me through the season thus far. All things considered, I have had fairly decent placings while having a good time riding cyclocross.

'Retro Ted' finds a Bike he likes

'Retro Ted' finally gives his aproval to a bicycle. This vintage Ross with thumbies, cam brakes, and all things ala original ATB style recently came to the shop for a new tyre and tube. I think it made Ted's day.

Over-heard quote at Forestry Spring Camp

"it's like a thousand tiny faeries.. dancing..."

Previous Lives

Ever wonder what people have done previous to you knowing them now? Yeah, that's me behind the vehicle mounted automatic 40mm grenade launcher (MK-19).


That's also me. This time more hidden and serving as the RTO at an LZ in the LTA.

Train like you Fight & Fight to Win!

I have this phrase impregnated into my thoughts courtesy of a previous job, "If it ain't raining, it ain't training." Well, it started raining two laps into my cyclocross practice last night.. hence, true training, 50 minutes worth. Now if it would only rain during a cyclocross race to demoralize all those who don't train like they fight. There has been plenty of mud, though, this year.

Cyclocross makes the green grass grow! Pedal, Attack, Win!

1900's Redneck Epitaph

So there I was in Lynchburg's Old City cemetery (you should check it out some time). On a tombstone I saw, "He hath done what he could." Modern day translation - "He got 'er done."

Aside from the epitaph, there were several other cool things to see, including a dell and scatter garden along with several historical structure pieces from around Lynchburg.

Still, the cemetery doesn't top the meteorite disguised as a granite boulder located down by the river to commemorate the ferry crossing.

Vegas Baby!

Okay - What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas... Unless you were there for InterBike 2006. Yes, this year I was fortunate enough to attend one of the biggest trade shows for the bicycle industry, InterBike. Lots of fun seeing lots of cool things related to the cycling world! Not to mention test riding at least five different bikes at the outdoor demo! More to follow as I remember things.

Good and Bad this week

This is me on Wednesday before starting work. I was all wet with some mud in the mix as well. See the specks on my neck? It was worth it though. That's a lot coming from me, as I hate to get wet, but once I am wet, and especially for a good cause, I don't let it slow me down. None the less I felt much this week just like I look in the photo, tired but happy.

Chuck Norris and Bicycles..

Question:
What kind of bicycle does Chuck Norris ride?

Answer:
Chuck Norris doesn't ride bicycles. Bicycles can only enjoy the privilege of being ridden by Chuck Norris.

this is not me.

Google search my name... this is the first hit. Its not me.
Dave Tompkins
Go figure... a computer science guy gets the first search listing.

Also, this is not my blog. Its the other Dave's blog.

(i didn't see any hint of pirate-ness.)

btw: ninjas only exist because pirates allow them too.

click here for ninja info and their claims to real ultimate power.

Pirates don't need claims to real ultimate power as pirates are only surpassed by... Chuck Norris. No really. Click on the Chuck Norris link, or Chuck Norris will 'link' you.

Just for Gordon...

Ahoy Mate,

I sent that lilly-livered, lame, non-working toaster oven off the plank to today. Good luck in Hampton Sydney.

Crazy Davey

Roof Rack Bonus...

Roof racks... not only good to transport your bicycles or just try to make yourself look 'cool,' but also good to unwittingly store coffee mugs whilst you drive your suv to work.

Thats right. On my way to work, I saw a mug pulling into a parking lot. The driver didn't even notice the mug still amidst his roof rack when he got out of his suv. Maybe the driver should get better coffee. Then he would definitely miss his mug o' joe.

btw: I prefer Malabar XXX (a peaberry bean from Larry's Coffee) available from Mo Joe's Cafe on Brambleton Avenue.

Talk Like a Pirate Day be showing on the horizon.

Whilst showing me new shipmate, Retro Ted, how'st to aquire a more seafaring moniker, Crazy Davy Bonny answered a few questions himself. Seems a few things have changed and offered ole Crazy Davy some new tack on which to chew.

My pirate name is:

Iron Davy Vane

A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.
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More 'overheards' at work...

"I'm just looking." - customer

"Yeah, that's why I work here. I like to look at bike stuff, too." - G Man

Overheard at work today

"The mini-bears chewed on my nipples in New Mexico." - G. Wadsworth

(context: camelbak bladders and chipmunks)

Timmy!

(this one's for adventure girl.)

pretty...

;-)

NC Cyclocross dates posted!

North Carolina Cyclocross Series: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 18, 19, Dec. 3, 10

Winter Cup Series: Jan. 6, 7, 14, 20, 21

check out www.nccyclocross.com for locations and more info!