04.30.08 Ride Pics

Only a few shots from today's ride turned out because my lens was foggy for some of them. . . these and a couple of others are up at flickr.

The infamous S-Works Roubaix. What is Hobbit thinking here?

"One of these things is not like the other . . ."

Pretty smiley at 6:00 AM on the corner of Highland and Santa Rosa.

Sarg! . . . with his glasses on the outside of his helmet straps
(had to be there!)

Is Rabbit hearing impaired?

Be careful of rabbits who speak of rumors. Hearing impaired is high in the rabbit community.

Deaf Rabbit Survey Results

Highlights from the link above include:

Latest Survey Results

First of all, THANKS! to all of you devoted rabbit people who completed the survey! The survey, though not scientific, provides a glimpse of ways that we may recognize rabbit hearing loss, the challenges faced by hearing impaired rabbits, and how we may help them to face those challenges.
1. Are you living with a hearing impaired rabbit now, or have you done so previously?
2. What signs lead to you establish that your rabbit is / was deaf? Please describe in detail.
3. Was your rabbit friend deaf at birth or was the hearing loss a result of an illness or accident? Please describe in detail.
4. What do you find that your rabbit friend does differently than other rabbits? Does he do anything differently to compensate in some way for a lack of hearing? Please describe in detail.
5. Do you do anything different to compensate for your rabbit friend's hearing loss? Please describe in detail.
6. How do other rabbits interact with the hearing-impaired one? How does he interact with others? Please describe in detail.

Responses included flashing lights before entering a room. Greatly increased the number of hand signs, and body language, now I spend more time "in his face" literally - down on the floor touching him, petting him, stroking and grooming, we have to make sure we are in his line of vision, and if he is up to mischief a firm "No" will no longer suffice so I give the floor a thump which I believe he can feel.

Visual communication is as important with hearing impaired rabbits as it is with hearing impaired humans. There is no published "RSL" (Rabbit Sign Language!) so you need to make this up as you go. A hearing impaired rabbit may be more defensive than most and concerned about anything he or she perceives as visual cues of predatory behavior. A few hints: don't make sudden movements, move slowly when at all possible. Try not to show wide eyes or your teeth (grin rather than smile!). As you and your rabbit friend get to know each other better he should perceive you as less of a threat, and this may allow you to relax the deliberately non-predatory behavior.

This one is classic....!!!!

Another respondent indicated that his hearing impaired rabbit friend does tend to wander off by himself.

Jens Santa Rita Ride Report

Well One Source was well represented today on my first official ride.  The team was fit, fast and in good form.  The rollout along Hwy 1 was pleasant with appropirate bantering much of which I couldn't quite make sense of.  The rotation of a 2 person paceline does need some work.  Think parting of the red sea through the middle.  No harm no foul.  Santa Rita creek was in glory with only 2 cars the whole ride.  Got to hear the Witch actually breath a little hard toward the top and all the gaps were very respectable.  The descent was great with high speed into Templeton.  Sean set up the key climb perfectly with a short pull just before, unbenownst  to him.  I thought I might have dropped the Witch at that point but he was stuck to my wheel like glue.  Templeton rollers a little broken up by the road work but good efforts there.  Normally we would have gone straight at Rocky canyon and 41 but had to detour through Atascadero.  The Witch and Levi decided to pick up the pace into Santa Margarita but Jens of course was attentive and did take the imaginary sprint.... no city limit sign at Santa Margarita.  The descent of the grade was fast with a tail wind, Jens max speed 51.2 mph.  A great ride with a great team.  You all are roadie worthy.

Peace

David

Friday's Ride -- Huasna

Huasna ride, out and back, for this Friday.  Meeting @ Starbucks Marigold Center @ 6:15 am.  We'll take Corbett Canyon to AG then hit Huasna Rd.  45-50 miles.  

05.02.08 Friday Ride

I moved the Friday ride description up to today, since the link didn't work and because some of the Art's Crew has been asking about it. I also added a google map for reference . . . Scott, I think we're still looking for a meet time and place.


OK, OK I'm going to jump into the cycling Abyss here known as 'One Source Cycling.' I don't know, even the founding father's wives are gearing up and riding off -- Karen assures me that you won't see her on a bike or in any sort of spandex getup anytime real soon. I've been put in charge of the Friday ride, that's friday May 2. I'm thinking that we need to go to Huasna (I think rabbits spell it Wasnau!!). New roads and beautiful scenery, great ride! Sorry rabbit, no cup-a-joe at the turn spot there! I'll post specifics after Jens softens you boys up on Wednesday. I'm out (in probably more ways than I know...)


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OUCH!!!

Here's a clip from this years Tour of Flanders. Those stinkin curbs...they sure do jump out of nowhere!

Bid to move "The Witch" to .....

A few suggestions and a bid to change Chadley's moniker (I know I might not be too stoked on being referenced as a demonic female!!!).

"Sgt. Chad" (per Levi).

"Captain Crunch" (multiple explanation angles).

Or......  "The Hammer".  

Any takers or more suggestions?!~?!

let's not . . .

Fluid

Its very obvious after just four days of the One Source Cycling Blog that nicknames are and should remain a free and fluid concept.

I suggest that more than one nickname per rider is acceptable AND/OR that nicknames can and must freely evolve with circumstances and emerging data

You guys are cracking me up and I can't keep up.

Oh, and at some point I am going to have to establish some "label" guidelines for the reference of current and future readers. Stay tuned. . .

I shall for now remain Hairy Legs!

Road Rules - The Ten Commandments of the Road

Sorry guys - Your Tour director Jens is deserved of some well behaved children. 

First, both Tim and Sean must shave down this evening. Prefer they get their wives to help and not rely on the buddy system. Get out the vacuum cleaner when you are done cause you guys are bushy for sure! Next, and this is for the rabbit, group rides mean group rides. Don't go off the front cause in my former circles, you would be heavily dealt with! Hey, but at least the Rabbit shows up for the group ride so he gets full respect and credit... 

On with the Road Rules: 

1. Thou shalt be on time and properly hydrated and fed so as to avoid having someone carry you home. 

2. Thou shalt have at least 4 pieces of feed or say at least feed for every 30 minutes of this adventure starting after the first hour of riding. Both bottles (yes both) full and tall with water in one and supplement in the other. No camelbacks allowed! 

3. Thou shalt bring their own road supplies including tubes and air! 

4. Thou shalt head out on a reasonable build up pace in formation of 2x and shall have a pleasing conversation lead by Jens. Conversation at 18-20 mph is a nice start. Stay tight, don't wobble, and by all means don't take out anyone in the process. It should appear a neat paceline without heavy accelerations, abrupt slows, and otherwise erratic riding. Be smooth my brothers... 

5. Thou shalt give courtesy to the previous folks giving pull when passing and shall not accelerate but allow them to easily jump on and enjoy the pull! 

6. Thou shalt give hazards signs or at the very least verbalize any hazards otherwise coming ahead. A simple point to the ground suffices! 

7. Thou shalt stay a reasonable pace to the climb and kindly build up as it progresses and kindly say to your pals Witch and Jens - "see you at the top"! 

8. When riding tempo on the Templeton rollers, thou shall not attack under any circumstances. Thou shalt give courtesy to your fellow Onesource pal who may or may not be suffering. 

9. Thou shalt remember to eat! 

10. Thou shalt cool down on the way in and look like a group of experienced roadies and not a bunch of hacks causing an accordion effect in the group! 

Having some fun on this. Should you fail to follow the above commandments, I plan to make a call to Lieutenant Chris Black and let him know we have some road enforcement to do. The punishment will be severe. Jens I'm sure knows what I mean in this regard. 

Enjoy - I'm kinda feeling like one of those teenage pageant parents in this. Yuk, Yuk! Have a great ride my friends. Who wants to join me on a Black Mountain Ride in a few weeks leaving from SLO!

Picks from Lopez Mon.

"I thought there was coffee at the turn"














Praying and praising together!














The Rabbit leads us out.


















It's not just Rabbit's feet we rub...














Wait wait...the Witch wasn't ready.

As Per SkIppy's Request

Here the links to the Pro Sea Otter Pics from Bright Room. Click any thumb nail to enjoy a larger clickable slideshow . . .

Ben . . . "Skippy"

Tim . . . "Rabbit"

Mark . . . "Hobbit"

Sean . . . "Levi" . . . with beanie under Chad's ID because he's riding Chad's Bike (That's pretty funny!)

Sean........."Levi" . . . the real ones

David . . . "Jens"

Chad is still MIA

Sea Otter Day 2 Photos Available!

Got an email this evening from "Brightroom" who was covering Sea Otter saying that their pics were available online. So if you haven't checked out your email do it! b/c these pics are really really sweet. Here's the link to my pics. The rider in the grey and black jersey was "the guy" i caught at the very end of the race. http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=32327&ID=48746940&FROM=photos&BIB=711
If you can link us up so we can all see the pics!

Monday @ Lopez Dig!!!

Man it was so nice to see you guys again, it 's been way too long. Now for all you guys that did'nt make it, Here's how it went; Well, like a jack --- I forgot my bike at the tile store last ride and could'nt get it out cause of course they're closed on Sun. STOKED!!!!! So any ways I was able to get a loner from the so very kind skippy(thanks). That would suck to miss my very first ride the elders called me out on. So Levi and I were driving up to blopez and we past a couple of freaks on the way that were actually riding up from SLO(Witch & skip) FFFRREEAAKKSS!!! Took off around 5:45 and gave every one the wake up call called Turkey Ridge. It was Awsome!!! After that climb we got to have some fun coming down Blackberry Spring. To Cougar and out to tououski to the grind and all had a blast coming down that long downhill with the switchbacks. Some where along the way I was caught by a branch and sent tumbling down the hill. Rabbit was trying to take out a fawn in front of it's very startled and angry mother, and of course the witch was up the hill in front of us all,after passing rabbit who started off in the front pretty much every time(odd!) And of course Levi spent his time waiting for the Lanceman cause he's such a nice guy. As for skippy he's a real cool cat for a youngster!!! The ride was a great time had by all. Oh yeah for those of you who would like to know. There might be some steep hills to climb, poison oak, skunks, mountain lions, ticks and other Mountain bike related things you may encounter on a ride with the Lantz Pantz. OVER & OUT!!!!!

Jens makes me nervous and other thoughts

Group speak = Wednesday morning is show / go time.  We're all a bit nervous for our debut with Jens.  He could easily be called "ghost" with this group as I don't believe any of us have ever ridden with him.  "I am Legend" could be the title of his next post.  He truly is a legend.  

On a related note, the Rabbit (another legend) was in true form today.  He nearly ran over a little fawn who was running down the single track squealing for his mother.  The Rabbit smelled blood and was looking for a bit of protein.   

On a personal note, I really enjoyed the ride with Ben out to the Lake this morning.  He was hammering.  We left the house at 4:30 (ahem ...ride start times mean ready to go on the bike). We made it to the Orcutt turn by 4:45, to the Lopez turn by 5:13, and to the Lake gate at 5:34.  

Lancelot (his post is still coming) was awesome this morning.  I'm so encouraged by you Lancelot.  The Round Table was complete.   Attitude is everything.    

Todd Sneaker Ride Report Request

Todd has reportedly been out on many a sneaker ride lately and I was wondering what the sneaker ride report procedure should be... Oh and nickname wise for Todd I think consulting Euro in his wisdom would be a good move. Get those guys on one ride together and Todd will have a name for sure. Great ride this mornin!

let's stay on the bikes

Chad mentioned this on our ride today. . . not far from where he used to live. I grew up surfing here.

More Sea Otter

Just uploaded more Sea Otter pics to the Flickr site at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/onesourcecycling

Click over or just watch the slide show in the side panel.

Check Yourselves, Boys!

Amazing ride today out at Lopez. Stay tuned for a full ride report from Lance Pantz.

If you were there, give yourselves a once over. I just pulled a tick out of my side. Hopefully I got it all.

LBL and ToG

How about a little Euro and Domestic Race Update.

LBL - Liege Bastogne Liege

A true classic race in a very historic region of Europe known to some circles as the Ardennes Classic. What makes it such a true classic? Belgian style tough guy racing over 260 km of the toughest Ardennes Forest terrain on a general course of racing thats been around since 1892!. 4 very talented riders including Valverde, Rebellin (not a favorite of mine), and both Andy and Frank Schleck motored away from the field after 260km of leg ripping climbing on narrow undulating roads. For those who know Valverde, one should never try to tow him to the line on an uphill sprint. This guy is truly an amazing rider and one that I would call naturally gifted. Read all about it: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/apr08/lbl08/?id=results

I'm offering a free belgian ale to anyone who can answer the following trivia first:

Who is the first American to win LBL?

What is the name of the significant event that took place in this region during WWII?

Tour of Georgia

Our adopted Team High Road pulled of the race win and two of the final stages. Without a doubt, very mature strategy is the reason for the overall victory and they made some text book moves to seal the deal. You need to read about stage 6 and 7 to see the unexpected reverse of the expected outcome. Read all about it: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/apr08/georgia08/?id=results/georgia087

I believe this young Sivtsov has a tour future... Popping Levi and others of his wheel is a real deal on the Brass Town Bald! Velo news also has some great race coverage. Kudos to Slipstream as well. They did a great job but lost it in the end. Two american teams at the top!

We are generally at the end of the classic season so we can enjoy the short tour build ups and the Giro and many more are just around the corner. Stay posted. Pardon the formatting flaws since I am still learning...

Wed AM Ride

It is true, I will sport the official kit for a maiden voyage Wed. Am.  Coach Chad has agreed to a late start at 6am.  We will meet at Highland and Hwy 1.  Route will be out coast, up Old Creek, right on Santa Rita Creek road, this turns to dirt after about 3 miles, it climbs a great canyon. Will go hard up the climb to the top.  Down the backside into Templeton is also dirt so be careful on the descent.  Once you get down the initial downhill can bomb into West Templeton.  Will wind up to Vineyard rd.  Cross 101 to Templeton road on the other side of the river.  Will tempo the rollers to Atascadero, then catch El Camino Real.  Will go through Santa Margarita and down the Grade.  One of my absolute favorite rides with all kind of terrain and the full beauty of the Central Coast. As Chad said about 65 miles should take around 3:30 hrs.  Speaking of nicknames my official name from the group of fellow docs I ride with is "Jens"  any ideas?

David

Wednesday, April 30th - Big ride coming

Doc Leece ...aka Clayton...(who can tell me what that stands for) is the ride captain for Wednesday's ride.  His post is for coming.  Ala Old Creek to Santa Rita ...down the grade....65+ miles.  Stay tuned. 

So who's riding with me out to Lopez tomorrow morning.  4:20 from my house. 

Potential Events in 2008

Thinking about the Diablo Challenge in Danville, CA (East Bay) on October 5th.

I am registered for the American Mountain Challenge in Utah on August 21-24.  MTB Stage Race.  Looking for others to join.  

Seriously considering the Downieville Classic.  Guys trip ..leave Friday night.  Race Saturday.  Come up Saturday night.  12 to 14 hours of driving for a great race...I've heard.   That's the same day as Race #2 of SB Summer Series....ummmm.

We Need OneSource Beannies

Nice assortment of hats we displayed while chilling in the tent next to the podium.  I especially like the surf wear from Levi.  

Here comes the BOOM

We're all riding for Skippy!  Check out this lead.  Where is the pack?  Rabbit gave Skippy some pointers.  

Rabbit's looking strong.  First to the dirt as a hungry rabbit should be.  "Man, this guy has big arms"....ponders they guy lurking in green. 

The Rabbit sprints to the dirt. 

 

"Sharpie?" Really Chad...

Ok possible reason for Chad's skippin out thus far is a simple case of nickname drama. He doesn't like "the witch," which is understandable and thus instead of posting under this he has been racking his brain tryin to come up with another one that he could just appear on the bloggin scene with, leaving no room for input of the others. As the ghost so stated nicknames aren't chosen by yourself they are assigned to you by others and i say "Sharpie" needs to go to a vote or a counsel or something. So let's toss this one around some!

Sharpie???

One Source Multisport Events

Got a few suggestions for the upcoming scheduling:

California Multisport Challenge, SLO, September 28, 2008 http://www.calmultisport.com/index.php.

Solo style adventure race on a fully marked course. This will be good to get you monkeys ready for a multi-day adventure race in the years to come! Format is MTB, paddling, and trail running. I prefer team races in teams of 3-4 to make it interesting but lets see. I'm interested but not yet committed since I'm looking for a 24 hour adventure race with willing pals to do it with. Hmmm - do you know anyone?

Tinley's Dirtiest Adventures, Lake Lopez, October 3-5, 2008 http://www.tricalifornia.com/index.cfm/Tinley2008-main.htm

Hey chad - Look at my organ grinder monkey look!

In order to finally beat Scott Tinley I had to wait until he collected social security!

Who is the King of the Hill? Who knows in October... Several races available including dirt and road tris and a King of the Hill MTB race with a 2 mile time trial. I raced this as far back in the mid 90's when you could destroy your legs in 5 races in one weekend! Let's do three in one weekend and enjoy some fellowship at the lake together while camping. Again, not sure what everyones schedule is but just throwing a few bones for some personal and community fitness targets.

Just throwing it out and having fun with it.

Bummer is the race venue in the dirt is dying and we need to give it a boost. There is also a kids venue and would be fun to make them part of it. Also, this is one of the few races where we have prayed together prior to the start with approximately 100 plus atheletes! Hey - it was a Sunday and we wanted to praise God.

Look Who I Saw

Wow, boyz! Didn't take you long at all to get the hang of this blog thing. Very nice chatter today. The Hobbit even figured out how to upload pics. What will tomorrow bring?

So I'm out for a little lactate spin on O'Connor . . . call it a Sneaker if you must . . . and I pull up on this bookin' chick rider and its. . .

MY WIFE!

Susie and a couple other wives have jumped in and committed to the SLO Triathalon in July. Having never been on a road bike before, she started out spinning on Chad's trainer in our living room while watching the Office on Hulu.

Today was her first time in clips, first time on the road and first time in spandex in public. She did great. She's a natural. We drove down there and we rode together from foothill to just past the military gate by Cuesta. Tomorrow, I'll take the kids out there and she'll do it twice. This is a great uncrowded road to get her used to the bike and the road before she has to deal with traffic.

She seems to be having a good time. . . starting slow and steady, trying to do something for a half an hour every day. Swimming is her thing, so she'll add that last. Fun to watch her get all focussed. She's just like the rest of us, but don't tell her that.

I'm fired up, because this will be our future together. . . two old people on bikes together!

A few other random follow up thoughts. . .

• I was thinking we should change the title of the blog to "One Source Fitness" since some of us are doing more than one thing. The Hobbit, for example, is training for a 26+ mile trail run out in Montana de Oro. . . or maybe not, now that he got that new bike. I like to run . . . kind of. Some have done and are planning to do some triathalons. . .. what do you think? Is cycling too narrow?
  
  
• I had the thought today it would be fun to get the wives involved in the blog, if we could. At least 3 of them are currently training for something. And we know they can smack talk. Do you think they'd play along?
  
  
• I can do the schedule early next week. Was thinking the same thing. I'd like to see a post where we share our fitness goals as we head toward the summer.
  
  
• Anybody got another survey question, since the current survey is DONE?
  
  
• I can go with "Levi" in place of "Mr. Clean." I see it.
  
  
• The Witch commented!!!!!!
  
  
• Lopez it is on Monday. Charge the lights! Maybe the Ghost can even join us.

Bid to move "Mr. Clean" to "Levi"

HERE IS MY PROOF.......   MR. CLEAN SHALL NOW BE KNOWN AS "LEVI"......AS EVIDENCED BY THIS PHOTO AT SEA OTTER 2008 (IGNORE THE FACT THAT HE IS ON A ROAD BIKE!!).

Word to the Third!!!!! It's Blopez On Monday

Yo One Source FREAKSSSSSS!!!!! This is the Lance Man, Lancelot, Lantz Pantz,ETC. The ride is Lopez. You Call me out and here it is. Turkey ridge,down blackberry springs, to cougar,
out to touoski, to the grind, to the bench and down for some fun. Maybe that's TMI so just meet @ Lopez Parking lot (registration area) Monday April 28th @ 5:30 a.m. Over and out!!!!

One Source Schedule

Was just thinkin that we should take time to compile a little events schedule for the next 6 months or so and include that here on the page. I say we start making a listing of events here on the comments or someone with the know how could figure out a little schedule sidebar that we could contribute to. Oh and Marky get some pics up! Oh and where is Chad? Probably on so many sneaker rides he doesn't have time to post.

2008 Amgen Tour of California Blog

Thought you cyclists might enjoy a blog I came across several months ago called the 2008 Amgen our of California Blog http://2008atoc.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post_3275.html.

The blogger is one of the race directors for the tour and offerred some great inside coverage and commentary from a different perspective. To my delight, he wrote a post called Rock Stars which gave some complimentary feedback on the support of Moto Marshalls in the race which included none other than my dear old dad. Very cool.

Check it out. I'm out, taking the kids fishing.

A Little Help...A Little More Speed...A Little Less Work!

OK...So, it is established that we(corporately) have the ability to be pretty stikin fast! But, I think there are a few things we can do to make us faster and more efficient...which translates into more enjoyable rides for all. I found this article that is pretty simple but good. http://www.dailypeloton.com/gstepan.asp

Check it out...give it a read. I don't claim to be an expert on, well, anything! But, if you got questions, I'd be happy to give some input. Just wanna see us be faster!

Personal note...if I may. Summer's results came back yesterday (LIKE WE PRAYED) and the two samples they took were benign (think that's how that is spelled...I don't know, I was a Bible major). Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. Having only been in town for 4 months, made this last week pretty tough, but you and your families made us feel as if we had been here 4 years. You guys rock!

Confession....

The sneaker ride equation: (not finishing Friday ride with mechanicals issues) + (new bike) = sneaker ride on Sat. morning

.....not posted....no notice to the council given.....just needed to ride for one hour...lo ciento!

hobbit out!

Cycling News and Euro Trash

Alright die hards. I guess I have just arrived to this strange thing called blog. What a trip...

If you are going to consider yourselves a bunch of roadies, then you better get tuned on the latest Euro trash and cycling across the pond. See what is in full swing at www.cyclingnews.com.

Also, it's mandatory that you all read some very classic cycling literature. Go pick up Bobke II by none other than Bobby Roll himself. It's a must read and it truly brings out the real Fred in all of us!

Ghost?!!! Kinda weird.

Here goes my first post - ready or not.

"I puked, I peed, I won"

Goin into my first race ever at Sea Otter in beginner 19-24 I was sick yet stoked. I was battling the grandaddy of all sinus infections (still goin and currently at 3.5 weeks!) on race day and like a noob took the roll of vacuum crew during breakfast and ended up eating at least 6 eggs (I hate seein food lyin around uneaten). I was well hydrated but of course I messed that up too by drinking a full bottle of accelerade like 1/2 an hour before the race and I could feel it makin a nice little lake in my stomach. Had a decent warm up, next time I'll pull a mr. clean and use a trainer, and got down to the track and of course had to pee again but the lines were three miles long and my race was in like 10 min so in the spirit of noobiness I thought I would just "deal with it." So got up to the starting line and forgot my leg time chip! Oh wait that was mr. clean... but I did forget to take a Gu about 15min before the race so I took it about 5 min before the race and I knew it just made my little lake chocolate Gu colored in my stomach. Pumped for the race we started and I pulled away taking a pretty significant lead by the end of the first climb. I was passing riders from the group infront by the end of the first downhill section and was doin ok for the downhill sections for the first bit. At about mile 4 I figured out that another guy from my class had caught up to me as I was findin my way through the course and tryin to get around people from the other class. Anywhoo I lost some traction and had to step off on a little turn and he passed me at this point, mile 6. At this point in the race I was startin to feel pretty nauseated and hadn't had anything to drink or another Gu b/c of this. The guy that passed me was kinda goin out of sight, I'd see him on some of the uphill sections and such but I was really feelin bad. At about mile 8 I had to make a decision, either keep riding but go slow and let that guy win and not puke or force myself to puke in hopes of feelin better so I could recover and have a chance of catchin this guy. I chose option #2 and leaned off my bike and tried to puke while riding, not a good idea. A couple of dry heaves later and some minor puke on my shoe caused me to pull over and let it all go, and thus I parted with my chocolate lake to the disgust of the peanut gallery passing me. I hopped back on the bike, no water still nauseated, and started goin again passing those guys who had seen me puke. One guy said, "hey weren't you just puking back there?" and I replied in the spirit of the Witch himself, "Let's go!" (i wanted that onesource jacket). So I started feelin less nauseated but now my other noob decision was comin back to haunt me, I had to pee! In my mind I again had two options: pull over and pee or like in Dumb and Dumber to "just go man!" This decision was way easier than the first b/c I had already become a biohazard so why not go up a couple levels??? What I didn't know was that this was much easier said than done. After some failed attempts, I finally convinced myself to go and was amused to see it all run into my left shoe. Soo I was markin my territory at like mile 10 or so and after this I started to feel like I was really ready to hammer and took my first drink of water and Gu at mile 11 or so. I started uncorking and was flyin by people and asking everyone if they had seen a guy pass them in a grey and black jersey. I passed some guys right after the water station who said he was 3 minutes ahead!!! I had my work cut out for me and was hoping that I could get him on the last 5 mile uphill at the end of the race. So I was about a mile or so into this last uphill and I caught a glimpse at least a half mile ahead of what I thought was my man. I was out of the saddle big ring racefacing that whole thing hoping that it was him. A couple miles later I could see him looking back at me and I knew it was him! Right when I came up to the OneSource cheering section I was right on his tail and took an outside line on the right on an uphill and came even with him and then I knew the race only had about a mile and a half left and I knew this lead into a singletrack and that this was the time to take the win away. So I nailed it with all I had and opened up about a forty yard lead going into the last downhill part which ended up being Really long and he ended up catching me at the very end which went into a steep pitch up to the raceway. I saw the washout on the uphill and that there were people all over the place and decided to hop off the bike and sprint up the hill. He did the same, but I got back on the bike a little faster and hammered hitting 43mph on the track going down to the finish where I won by 7 sec. I was stoked and praised God for this epic race that He had brought me through biohazard and all.
ok i'm done.

Tim says I must post....

This is my first post.....ever.....on any blog schmog.....  That is all.....  A hobbit's posts are always short......

By the way, Sean's nickname should be Levi (Leipheimer).....  look at a picture!

Pics, 04.25.08

This morning's ride was fun (see Sean's thoughts below!). Only thing missing was coffee at the turnaround. Here are pics . . .

5:45 AM pre-ride . . . Chad on his BRAND NEW Tarmac



Poor Mark changing his flat 10 minutes into the ride. He flatted again 5 minutes later, turned around and went home and back to bed.



This is the way it usually is . . . we're all trying to keep up with smiling Chad, the Witch

Self Portrait. Is Chad hucking back there? Oh yeah, that was Ben!



8:30 AM on the corner of Orcutt and Tank Farm
Tim Wheeler drove by and we made him stop and snap a pic
(Thanks, Tim!)
from left: Chad, Todd, Ben, Tim, Sean

SLO to Lopez 04.25.08

This morning was a great time on the bike, in such perfect riding weather! Tim will be posting the evidence with the pictures he took while we were out there. It was a slow start, which chad was really excited about, and unfortunately Mark got two flats within 15 minutes of getting going. Gee, I wonder if that will influence his decision making on whether or not to get a new bike? (Which is the survey question of the day....see right column)
The addition of the camp climb(out the back of Lopez, up to the hill top) was great and is sure to become a staple of training rides to come. Amazing Chad had a sprint left in him at the top of that thing! (The new Bliggity Bling bike didnt hurt that cause!) Everyone road strong today. I believe the total was around 38 miles and we paced just under 20 mph. Ben is looking especially strong and it has been determined we are all riding for Ben! He is the youngster with tons of enthusiasm and the future of team OneSource!

Hey Steve, great to see you this morning! ......Moving on.......

Last item - Everyone on a team must have a nickname, right?
Here are some I have heard thrown around.

Chad: "The Witch" (The guy doesnt need sleep or much of a regular routine like the rest of us, yet he come out and blows everyone away at will!)

Tim: "Rabbit" (Always shoots off the line at any starting point way ahead of everyone. Gives us a good laugh every time)

Ben: "Skippy" (I think coined by Tim) "Pukey" (Ala winning his first race ever after puking)

Mark: "Hobbit" (Need I explain?)

Sean: "Mr. Clean" (Thank you very much!)

Lance: "Sir Lance a Lot" (That is just what I have called him for a long time)

Jeff Martin: "The Ghost" (Not with us physically, but we know he is in spirit!) "Coach" would work too. (Jeff - We expect many international cycling news posts out of you!)

Todd: ??? Has he had anything tagged on him yet? "Wheezer" (Playing off of the asthma)

Scott Morton: ??? ("Doc"...?)

Peter Kardel: ???

Steve Leonard: ??? (Sleepy?)

Lets see some posts here with some nickname suggestions!

Next ride is Monday morning.......on the dirt. (Todd, Steve, etc.. Let us scrounge up some mtb bikes so you can join!) Word on the street is that Sir Lance-a-lot will be rejoining us on Monday after a much needed break with the addition of a beautiful little girl to his family! Lance, you are the maestro for Monday mornings ride. What'll it be?

Have a great day!

Sean

Friday 4/25 Ride Plan

Plan is to ride from SLO down to Lopez area. Once on Lopez, we can either go out Huasna road into the valley, or we can go out to the Lake. I think we have some time constraints, so we will make that call once we get to Lopez Dr.
We will leave at 6:00 am from my house, taking California over to Orcutt Rd (We will pick up Todd), Then head out Edna Valley , down to Lopez Dr., then turn around and head back home.

We'll see you then boys!!!!!

Sean

Its on!

The One Source Cycling blog is officially open for business, for fun and for posts. Stay tuned for ride schedules and reports, race results, banter, pics and a whole lot more.

If you cycle in slo, road or mountain, join in the fun and come and ride.

Speaking of riding, we're riding road tomorrow, out to Lopez. Email Sean for more info.