Don't rent from dollar.

Dollar Advertised a very competitive rate; but their advertised rate in no way matched the rate I was charged. Their desk operators tag on insurance (at exorbitant rates) and additional charges that are not advertised, even if you decline their insurance (clearly state "I do not need insurance"); and they then rush you through the signing process, and don't allow you to dispute charges. I was told the car was "fine", when it was covered in dings and scratches. Further the "check engine light" came on , and stayed on for the duration of the trip. Further, the Car I rented (which was "fine") lost all throttle response (couldn't accelerate) while on the highway. I will not rent from this company again; and I suggest you do not either.

evidence

Cycling isn't a sport. It's more like a really, really expensive eating disorder. :

>>>>Talked to my coach about my nutrition issues. We figured out that I should be eating 6 meals a day. Legs are feeling better now, so I should be able to get in another 17hr week of training. I had to cut last week down to 7.5hrs due to the nutrition issues...

>>> Wife brought donuts to work for coworkers birthday. I ate two. (2nd breakfast; yes we work together) I wonder what I'd weigh (currently 175.8 lbs/ 79.9 kg) if I could get this eating thing under control?

>>I got it under control and got down to 163. When I started racing I was 185. You. Can. Do it. Well, not if you're going to eat another donut. Put it down. Sheesh.

>Assuming a 21% gross cycling efficiency: Calories Burned = (Average Watts) * (Minutes) * (.068242) At 200 watts, that 200 calorie donut would only cost you about 15 extra minutes on the bike. At 300 watts you'd be done in less than 10 minutes. =)

I can get away with 4 meals per day up to around 15 hrs / week. After that, it's just a continuous feeding. It's 10:30am and I've had 1st and second breakfast, and first lunch. Second lunch goes at 1 pm Cyclists are living proof of hobbits.

Ride Sally Ride

RSR is this weekend; then a week off and I'm doing Washington County; then RTCGP.

three Races, four weeks. Must. Keep. Rubber. Side. Down.

the tough bit is I'm feeling 'feisty'.

Squirrley

TODO list for bunny hop crit.

1> don't crash
2> stay safe
3> don't crash.


crashing is no fun.

do not fall down.

It's indy rock and roll for me

Todo: get more of this:
The Killers
The Bravery


Ooh La La Artist:Goldfrapp
My People Artist The Presets

Stabbing Westward
Darkest Days
Save Yourself
Interpol

the used : Lies For The Liars
Juno Reactor : Mona Lisa Overdrive
fluke : GIldub
Laut Sprecher :Omnibus
Darude: Sandstorm
atom bomb : fluke
blood is pumping.

TT results :
(2/1/09):
Rider : Skip McNeill
Start time: 0:00:00
Lap 1 : 10:10:00
Lap 2 : 10:06:00
Lap 3 : 10:05:00
Total : 30:21:00

Pacing was good. Had little left in the tank. Dismayed that I was > 30 minutes; but there was a nasty headwind, and the "hills" (rollers) were suprising.

Course

Wattage:



1/1/09 906 watts, 1 min 281 watts, 30 min 195 watts 2.20 w/Kg
2/1/09 938 watts, 1 min 362 watts, 30 min 240 watts 2.79 w/Kg

where was this when I was in G'ville?

http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong
http://twitter.com/ghincapie
http://twitter.com/dzabriskie
http://twitter.com/taylorphinney

LT for ATP

http://www.physorg.com/news64680736.html

80-in1 card reader

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00421

training information

The question you ask is not nearly as simple as you would think.
There are a handful of different views on what constitutes a properly planned "base" season.
Almost everyone agrees on conducting a base season, but what to do during that time varies greatly between coaching methodologies,
training philosophies, and each individual's time on the bike.

Base season may or may not include weights
Base season may or may not include little or no intense riding
Base season may or may not include significant upper L3/L4 riding
Base season may or may not include lots and lots of miles
Base season may or may not include significant cross training
Base season may or may not include systematic plyometrics
Base season may or may not include lots of core exercises and/or flexibility training
Base season may or may not include lots of eating or lots of dieting

You'll find coaches and training plans that advocate any/all of the above with sensible reasoning behind them.
Eventually you just end up picking the methodology that makes the most sense to you and works with your life schedule/goals.

Here's a book that might interest you:
"Base Building For Cyclists" By Thomas Chapple

Lots of great info.

Regarding strength training, I haven't done a sprint workout since January, and I don't lift weights.
Still, my 5s power has gone from 1470W to 1651W.
My 1m power went from 670W to 834W, and I probably only did 15 1m interval workouts all season.
All this gain was driven by FTP work...

Strength training is not necessary for me (I do believe that it may vary from person to person).



1) Carefully plan their training (or have someone plan it for them)
2) Be consistent in their training (e.g., it's better to train regularly rather than sporadically)
3) Set goals that are SMART (or get someone to help them set SMART goals)
4) Eat well (good nutrition)
5) Get the required rest that is needed to allow yourself to train to the best of your ability within the timeframe and constraints that you have in your life

http://www.cyclingforums.com/f49-cycling-training.html
http://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/power411/levels.asp
http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/?id=strengthstern
http://www.training4cyclists.com/Weight-Lifting-for-Road-Cyclists/
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/09/24/armstrong.qanda/
http://www.ultracycling.com/training/lance_armstrong_perf_prog.html
http://www.timetrialtraining.co.uk/PPIntervalTraining.htm
http://www.cyclingforums.com/t430363.html
http://fulltext.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/2001/acsms/papers/LAUR.pdf
http://www.fascatcoaching.com/training_tips/SweetSpot_partdeux.html
http://www.cyclingforums.com/t386984.html
http://www2.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2008_05_01_archive.html
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-377629.html

Skyhook (Mac Address->Physical Address DB)

http://coderrr.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/get-the-physical-location-of-wireless-router-from-its-mac-address-bssid/

Documentation
http://loki.com/developers/documentation

ASHBURN TRAINER (30/0)
by Dan Lehman 2001dec22
from Ashburn Village Center SC
0.0 „T„ R Ashburn Village Prkwy
0.1 X Gloucester Prkwy t„r„o AVP
1.0 R Cheltenham Cir
2.2 „T„ R Ash.Village Prkwy
2.3 X 640/Farmwell Rd t„r„o AVP
3.0 @SS L 625/Waxpool Rd @RyanRd opp
4.1 R TRO Waxpool @640/Farmwell
4.8 R 607/Loudoun Co. Prkwy
9.4 @SS R 659/Belmont Ridge Rd
11.6 R Truro Parish Dr (on uphill)
=> Waxpool @12.9?
13.2 L Claiborne Prkwy (opp.CHURCH)
13.9 L Broadlands Blvd
14.8 L Glebe View Dr
15.3 @ SS R Truro Parish Dr
15.7 T R 659/Belmont Ridge Rd
17.3 R Ashburn Farm Prkwy
18.3 R Claiborne Prkwy
19.8 @SS R Waxpool Rd =>TruroParish
20.3 T R 659/Belmont Ridge Rd
23.1 R 642/Hay Rd
23.8 X Claiborne t„r„o Hay
24.9 „T L 641/Ashburn Rd (X W&OD)
26.3 R Courtland Dr
26.6 „T R Ashburn Village Prkwy
27.8 R Christiana Dr (AFTER Fincastle
28.2 @SS R Gloucester
28.7 @SS R 641/ Ashburn
29.1 R LouisaDr
29.3 @SS Ashburn Village Fincastle
30.1 @SS L Gloucester Ash.Vill.Center

Two_Waysto_Haymarket_(60/1)_
by_Dan_Lehman_2001„04„08_
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1.0_pond R__Cheltenham_Circle_
2.2_„T„___R__Ashburn_Village_Prkwy_
2.4____X__640/Farmwell_Rd_t„r„o_AVP_
3.1_@SS___X__625/Waxpool_Rd_t„r„o_AVP_=>_772/Ryan_Rd_
(4.0______HL__t„r„o_@Greenway_exit_ramp)_
6.8_@SS___X__@659/Belmont_Ridge_Rd_t„r„o_
8.8_@SS___R__621/Evergreen_Mills_Rd_
10.8_______L__860/Watson_Rd_
15.1_„T„___R__Rt.50/JohnMosbyHwy_
15.9_X__Rt.15/Monroe_Hwy_t„r„o_50_
16.5_______L__631/New_Mtn_Rd_
18.5_______L__764/Buchanon_Gap_Rd_
19.1_______R__615/OldCarolina=>Loudoun_Rd_
19.6_______R__600/New_Mtn_Rd_
24.1_______L__2010/Berkeley_Rd_
25.1_______R__630/Mill_Creek_Rd_
26.4_„T„___R__601/Waterfall_Rd_(0.2_gravel)_
28.7_______L__681/Antioch_Rd_
32.0_„T„___L__Rt.55/JohnMarshallHwy_
33.0_X__Rt.15_
33.3_STOP_@L_>>>HAYMARKET_GROCERY_
continue_eastwards_from_store_
34.6_______L__676/Catharpin_Rd_
39.3_„T„___R__234/Sudley_Rd_**traffic**_
41.8_______L__659/Gum_Springs_Rd_
47.5_@SS
X__@Rt.50/John_Mosby_Hwy_t„r„o_
48.5_„T„___L__621/Evergreen_Mills_Ô_
48.9_______R__659/Belmont_Ridge_Rd_
55.4_______R__642/Hay_Rd_(AFTER_Ô_Ash.FarmÔ_
57.3_@SSL__641/AshburnÔ_PartlowÔ_s_Store)_
58.7_______R__Courtland_Dr_(PAST_Louisa)_AshburnÔ_Village__
60.5_R__before__into_Ô_Ash.Vill.SCÔ_

http://www.slashfood.com/2006/08/06/bacon-ice-cream-is-an-udder-delight/
http://www.threepanelsoul.com/view.php?date=2008-06-17

Here's the recipe!

1000g milk
1000g cream
750g egg yolks
625g sugar
6 strips of cooked bacon

Method of procedure:
-Thoroughly cook bacon, keep warm.
-Bring milk and cream to a boil.
-Add bacon to the hot dairy.
-Cover and infuse for 4 hours.
-Strain out bacon.
-Bring baconed dairy back to a boil.
-Whisk yolk and sugar together.
-Temper hot dairy into yolks mixture.
-Pour back into the dairy.
-Cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon till it reaches
nappe (coats the spoon).
-Cool over an ice bath.
-Spin in an ice cream machine.

OOOH

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/wii/

Joel has an article about determining walkability of neighborhoods. current residence scores 60, parents score 23 NY place scores 74.

http://brainoff.com/weblog/2007/11/11/1273

http://www.randsinrepose.com/ - brilliant post today

WOTD

word of the day : mawkish