Good Ole Faithful Hwy 2 loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Quick rip with segments on my mind....resulting in 2nd's and a 3rd in all of the major climbs...setting sights on the leaders...BOOYAH!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Oil change and a flushing of toxins
Amazing how punching into the gym can feel so satisfying when it seems like forever since walking through those doors. Took advantage of a quiet day, got an oil change to the "office" and punched in to tha Good Life. Put the blinders on a.k.a took the glasses off and hammered through a 30 minute interval run, 30-minute interval crossramp....you know..lat pull downs...some biceps, shoulders, triceps and the decision to get the hell outta there. Gyms are NOT places to hang in the summer...kept this energy reserve to mow and catch up on yardwork.
Wind is stupid over the past couple of days....need to start thinking about next event..
Really mellow season this year...next year will have to make a decision regarding committments. Thinking the OCUP is going to be on the agenda as I got a taste of some all out laps at the Summer Solstice. Enough of this rambling...time to shower, pop a top and get the BBQ fired up before the girls get home and rip this place apart
Wind is stupid over the past couple of days....need to start thinking about next event..
Really mellow season this year...next year will have to make a decision regarding committments. Thinking the OCUP is going to be on the agenda as I got a taste of some all out laps at the Summer Solstice. Enough of this rambling...time to shower, pop a top and get the BBQ fired up before the girls get home and rip this place apart
Monday, June 25, 2012
Summer Solstice Recap 2012
This is an event I have done in 6-10 mixed, tag, and Solo in past. Did not get to play in this event last year due to the much needed recovery time that was essential for the shoulder dislocation.
Group of 8 solid guys: Tommy Hanrahan, John Connors, Mike Bowen, Randal Dyzak, Chris Martin, Shawn Weima, and Taylar Hall.
We went into this with more of a "have fun" sip on some beers in between laps as there was loads of time to recover in between laps, however.......you get a bunch of competitive guys together and next thing you know.....we all are cogniscant of our lap times and our placing ;)
Had the luxury of spending the Thursday night up at Honey Harbour for a work related retreat...a.k.a. ended up consuming quite a few drinks with some sales crew which wasn't the best way to prep for this year's event..already behind 8 ball for Friday camp set up and pre-ride. Shawn Weima and Taylar Hall joined me with a super mellow evening ride (dusk) of the course Friday....man it was going to be FAST!! I seem to recall this total distance was a couple more km than years past....but it sure didn't seem long with each lap. Kudos to the Chico crew who laid out this course this year...climbs were perfect in interval and also duration ;)
I could go on about every detail of this event, but will choose to just say....a great gathering of souls and an event that brings the good out of all. We placed 11th out of 97 showing in the 6-10 corporate group and am extremely happy with this placing. The beer consumption was also teetering on high in between laps so performance was also appropriate for this factor as well ;) Could we have placed better...yeah...we should have really had 10th....but after it's all said and done....who cares about placing...GOOD TIMES!
Group of 8 solid guys: Tommy Hanrahan, John Connors, Mike Bowen, Randal Dyzak, Chris Martin, Shawn Weima, and Taylar Hall.
We went into this with more of a "have fun" sip on some beers in between laps as there was loads of time to recover in between laps, however.......you get a bunch of competitive guys together and next thing you know.....we all are cogniscant of our lap times and our placing ;)
Had the luxury of spending the Thursday night up at Honey Harbour for a work related retreat...a.k.a. ended up consuming quite a few drinks with some sales crew which wasn't the best way to prep for this year's event..already behind 8 ball for Friday camp set up and pre-ride. Shawn Weima and Taylar Hall joined me with a super mellow evening ride (dusk) of the course Friday....man it was going to be FAST!! I seem to recall this total distance was a couple more km than years past....but it sure didn't seem long with each lap. Kudos to the Chico crew who laid out this course this year...climbs were perfect in interval and also duration ;)
I could go on about every detail of this event, but will choose to just say....a great gathering of souls and an event that brings the good out of all. We placed 11th out of 97 showing in the 6-10 corporate group and am extremely happy with this placing. The beer consumption was also teetering on high in between laps so performance was also appropriate for this factor as well ;) Could we have placed better...yeah...we should have really had 10th....but after it's all said and done....who cares about placing...GOOD TIMES!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Summer Solstice pre-ride and First lap by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Summer Solstice pre-ride and First lap by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
It appears I forgot to turn off my Garmin after pre-riding the first night.....hence the strange data
Arrived shortly after 4 pm on the Friday to get settled and set up. Pre-rode course with Shaun and Taylar ensuring we rolled very, and I mean, VERY easy. The lap was subsequently an hour 13 minutes. This course was fast and FUN!!! Kept it mellow....argh....can't do this narrative right now...pretty smoked from the drive back today...later when I have more time ;)
11th place out of 97 groups in our category is pretty decent I'd say ;) My lap times were 56, 1 hr 2 min(night) and 1 hr flat for a total of 3 laps..do I prefer this to solo??? Hmmmmm...yes and no...to be continued...
It appears I forgot to turn off my Garmin after pre-riding the first night.....hence the strange data
Arrived shortly after 4 pm on the Friday to get settled and set up. Pre-rode course with Shaun and Taylar ensuring we rolled very, and I mean, VERY easy. The lap was subsequently an hour 13 minutes. This course was fast and FUN!!! Kept it mellow....argh....can't do this narrative right now...pretty smoked from the drive back today...later when I have more time ;)
11th place out of 97 groups in our category is pretty decent I'd say ;) My lap times were 56, 1 hr 2 min(night) and 1 hr flat for a total of 3 laps..do I prefer this to solo??? Hmmmmm...yes and no...to be continued...
Monday, June 18, 2012
Perhaps the Perfect CB loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Perhaps the Perfect CB loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
The good Doctah arrived back from one of his many vacations to reconnect with a ride. Easy decision as today was an adminstrative day...catch up day from the 6K of driving over the past 2 weeks resulting in some well earned/needed finalizing of plans/scheduling.
It happened...mind and body are now communicating better....let me rephrase this....no longer is the mind trying to connect to my body as I am riding in a Conscious state.....negative on the mind static.....positive on the increased level of awareness...All's good in the hood ;) Maybe a road ride wednesday to keep the legs fed but other than that.....rest and recovery for a beautiful experience at SOLSTICE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqSkU7daTI&feature=youtu.be
The good Doctah arrived back from one of his many vacations to reconnect with a ride. Easy decision as today was an adminstrative day...catch up day from the 6K of driving over the past 2 weeks resulting in some well earned/needed finalizing of plans/scheduling.
It happened...mind and body are now communicating better....let me rephrase this....no longer is the mind trying to connect to my body as I am riding in a Conscious state.....negative on the mind static.....positive on the increased level of awareness...All's good in the hood ;) Maybe a road ride wednesday to keep the legs fed but other than that.....rest and recovery for a beautiful experience at SOLSTICE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqSkU7daTI&feature=youtu.be
Friday, June 15, 2012
Picton tour by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Untitled by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
A quick mtg with Chris Martin and Shaun Weima for a Weima guided tour around Mcauley Mt. A good time was had..good ripper with some dipping and diving to avoid to overgrown trail. Bringing mt. bike to cottage to tote around any kid who wants to go for a tote in my sister's macked Chariot cougar....next week.....staying away from big rides or sketchy tours.
A quick mtg with Chris Martin and Shaun Weima for a Weima guided tour around Mcauley Mt. A good time was had..good ripper with some dipping and diving to avoid to overgrown trail. Bringing mt. bike to cottage to tote around any kid who wants to go for a tote in my sister's macked Chariot cougar....next week.....staying away from big rides or sketchy tours.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
First Night Ride of Season :))) by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
First Night Ride of Season :))) by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Having like minded individuals to ensure these rides happen is truly a blessing. Randal Dyzak made an appearance tonight....this dudes nuts...first mt bike of the year and it happens to be a night ride in some semi slick conditions of this newly cut trail with lots of routes, off camber cliff ridges and rocks...no harm done and pretty fast to boot.
Still on a rider's high...need sleep it's late...big day of dashboard time...compliments to Molly for some books on "tape"
Having like minded individuals to ensure these rides happen is truly a blessing. Randal Dyzak made an appearance tonight....this dudes nuts...first mt bike of the year and it happens to be a night ride in some semi slick conditions of this newly cut trail with lots of routes, off camber cliff ridges and rocks...no harm done and pretty fast to boot.
Still on a rider's high...need sleep it's late...big day of dashboard time...compliments to Molly for some books on "tape"
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6000k in 2 wks!!!!!
Not quite the km that has been achieved on the bike but work travel has been pretty crazy lately making it tough to get a ride in AND spend time with the family i.e. take kids to daycare/pick them up from daycare and have dinner as a family and see them to bed...Fairing well though thanks to an understanding partner in crime..Today was slated to be a crazy 6 hrs of travel and was informed that I was dropping off kids in the morning.....know better than to challenge this with my only defense being.."I was hoping to get a ride in"...knowing this would not be well received AND mother nature not cooperating, the gym membership was being used.
Quality workout and ingesting some serious raw food intake today has me anticipating next session on bike to be a gooder, if that's even a word...if it isn't...it should be.
Travel tomorrow is on a silly scale so, no riding for me...Thursday...same situation....Friday...will make this happen sometime. Bringing mt bike to cottage with plan of being a riskshaw as sis is bringing her chariot bike stroller....great way to keep kids happy and daddy/uncle training at the same time..should be good.
Oh yeah...I see Strava playah's are upping the anty on some of the road bike climbs....Will have to destroy the most recent entries on the Deer Ridge rollers which have now been more appropriately labelled "Real Deer Ridge Rollers"...shouldn't be hard to do ;)
Quality workout and ingesting some serious raw food intake today has me anticipating next session on bike to be a gooder, if that's even a word...if it isn't...it should be.
Travel tomorrow is on a silly scale so, no riding for me...Thursday...same situation....Friday...will make this happen sometime. Bringing mt bike to cottage with plan of being a riskshaw as sis is bringing her chariot bike stroller....great way to keep kids happy and daddy/uncle training at the same time..should be good.
Oh yeah...I see Strava playah's are upping the anty on some of the road bike climbs....Will have to destroy the most recent entries on the Deer Ridge rollers which have now been more appropriately labelled "Real Deer Ridge Rollers"...shouldn't be hard to do ;)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Perfect training loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Perfect training loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
A morning garage sale followed by a "celebration day" was abruptly changed when wife asked........"are you coming"...like I had a choice....took advantage of this choice by stating...nope....Geared up and decided to ride out to farm and loop the trails there and return. Wasn't sure re fuel as I seemed to remember it was a 50 k loop...decided to pack some oreos and a muffin from leftovers from Golf friday, fill up a couple bottles with Perpetuum and off we go!
Legs and lungs were feeling waaaaaaay to good...sure enough a tail wind....Legs were feeling good in trails....waaaaay to good. A lot of out of the saddle riding smoothed out the ruts from these trails. Looks like Strava has some pretty good entries with Kyle Sangers (World Cup DH'r) and Evan McNeeley (World Under 23 XC)....appears my ability to get 1st place on these segments will be.......a challenge.....just shy of 10 sec from Kyle........DAMN you STRAVA....this is such a great training tool. Riding the trails today kept me hammering in the back loops all the while trying to close in on Evan.....not sure this old guy will manage to improve my time enough to contend against these whipper snappers but......we'll see.
A good ride and have decided to make this a perfect "training loop"...now to recruit some recruits to ride it with me ;)
Almost forgot...Kudos to Mark Dwyer of TI cycle for planting the seed in my head to move my cleats more rearward in my placement. Had some concerns re: "tired feet" after 2-3 hour rides and had a discussion with him in his shop the other day.......go see this guy for any fitting related challenge you may have.....trust me......you won't be disappointed ;) This new placement was like adding a cold air induction on a V-tech engine......can't quite put my finger on WHY the climbs felt so dang good but think this may have made an impact.will do same with road shoes and giver tomorrow with some hill repeats..some time in the day....wifey gets priority for her workout time ;)
A morning garage sale followed by a "celebration day" was abruptly changed when wife asked........"are you coming"...like I had a choice....took advantage of this choice by stating...nope....Geared up and decided to ride out to farm and loop the trails there and return. Wasn't sure re fuel as I seemed to remember it was a 50 k loop...decided to pack some oreos and a muffin from leftovers from Golf friday, fill up a couple bottles with Perpetuum and off we go!
Legs and lungs were feeling waaaaaaay to good...sure enough a tail wind....Legs were feeling good in trails....waaaaay to good. A lot of out of the saddle riding smoothed out the ruts from these trails. Looks like Strava has some pretty good entries with Kyle Sangers (World Cup DH'r) and Evan McNeeley (World Under 23 XC)....appears my ability to get 1st place on these segments will be.......a challenge.....just shy of 10 sec from Kyle........DAMN you STRAVA....this is such a great training tool. Riding the trails today kept me hammering in the back loops all the while trying to close in on Evan.....not sure this old guy will manage to improve my time enough to contend against these whipper snappers but......we'll see.
A good ride and have decided to make this a perfect "training loop"...now to recruit some recruits to ride it with me ;)
Almost forgot...Kudos to Mark Dwyer of TI cycle for planting the seed in my head to move my cleats more rearward in my placement. Had some concerns re: "tired feet" after 2-3 hour rides and had a discussion with him in his shop the other day.......go see this guy for any fitting related challenge you may have.....trust me......you won't be disappointed ;) This new placement was like adding a cold air induction on a V-tech engine......can't quite put my finger on WHY the climbs felt so dang good but think this may have made an impact.will do same with road shoes and giver tomorrow with some hill repeats..some time in the day....wifey gets priority for her workout time ;)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Glenburnie Farm loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Glenburnie Farm loop by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
Just a beautiful day. Picked up trail pass for local trails and a buddy...ventured off to the "farm" to assess the new trail that I have been hearing some buzz about. Bumped into a local up and comer Evan McNeely on trails...this kid is pretty fast given I was hitting some of these sections as hard as I could and according to STRAVA report, he was cleaning my clock by 5 min or more....youth, skill, and fitness prevails once again ;) Looking forward to hitting these segments hard now that there is a future Olympian who has posted their times ;)
A nice interruption to an administrative day ;) AHHHhhhhh
Just a beautiful day. Picked up trail pass for local trails and a buddy...ventured off to the "farm" to assess the new trail that I have been hearing some buzz about. Bumped into a local up and comer Evan McNeely on trails...this kid is pretty fast given I was hitting some of these sections as hard as I could and according to STRAVA report, he was cleaning my clock by 5 min or more....youth, skill, and fitness prevails once again ;) Looking forward to hitting these segments hard now that there is a future Olympian who has posted their times ;)
A nice interruption to an administrative day ;) AHHHhhhhh
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
A nice tour of Durham Forest compliments of Monsieur Hanrahan
Untitled by ripnriding at Garmin Connect - Details
I love it when things, "work out". Managed to meet a client in Colbourne, provide training at Rouge Valley, and perform a sling assessment in Whitby all in one day...it was time to reward this good behaviour with a ride in Durham forest. My initial plan was to load up a gpx file and see where it took me and then it happened...Tommy H indicates he was free to meet me for a ride.
I first met Tom in like.....2003 i think...A buddy and I linked up with this guy and the righteous Mark Pompillio for a harmless little weekend mountain bike trip in Collingwood. This was the day before I analyzed me HR data and total vertical after each ride. We climbed craigleith (sp?!) as a beginning to the adventure and meandered along the Bruce trail for hours that included some pretty hairy sections..truly exploring. This ride also included us riding TO 3 stages resulting in all of us out of water and begging guys returning from their rides for their left overs...great riding was had..why the intro...at this time Tom was riding an old Canondale Super V as his Gary Fisher was in the shop..his fitness at this time was...well...limited by a few variables ;)..every year this guy has been getting smoother and faster with yesterday truly resulting in an "unveiling".
He arrived with his Misfit rigid SS. No other way to explain it....he's officially LEAN AND MEAN!!! This resulted in a rip roaring ride of some of the most flowy trail I have ever rode...I love Durham Forest!
SIde effect...don't get home from one of these link ups till 10 pm.....makes for a long day but well worth it. Travel day once again...bike staying home..plan is to pick up my "pass" for the local trails at the Farm in Glenburnie tomorrow and see what the buzz is about with the new trails that have been built.
I love it when things, "work out". Managed to meet a client in Colbourne, provide training at Rouge Valley, and perform a sling assessment in Whitby all in one day...it was time to reward this good behaviour with a ride in Durham forest. My initial plan was to load up a gpx file and see where it took me and then it happened...Tommy H indicates he was free to meet me for a ride.
I first met Tom in like.....2003 i think...A buddy and I linked up with this guy and the righteous Mark Pompillio for a harmless little weekend mountain bike trip in Collingwood. This was the day before I analyzed me HR data and total vertical after each ride. We climbed craigleith (sp?!) as a beginning to the adventure and meandered along the Bruce trail for hours that included some pretty hairy sections..truly exploring. This ride also included us riding TO 3 stages resulting in all of us out of water and begging guys returning from their rides for their left overs...great riding was had..why the intro...at this time Tom was riding an old Canondale Super V as his Gary Fisher was in the shop..his fitness at this time was...well...limited by a few variables ;)..every year this guy has been getting smoother and faster with yesterday truly resulting in an "unveiling".
He arrived with his Misfit rigid SS. No other way to explain it....he's officially LEAN AND MEAN!!! This resulted in a rip roaring ride of some of the most flowy trail I have ever rode...I love Durham Forest!
SIde effect...don't get home from one of these link ups till 10 pm.....makes for a long day but well worth it. Travel day once again...bike staying home..plan is to pick up my "pass" for the local trails at the Farm in Glenburnie tomorrow and see what the buzz is about with the new trails that have been built.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Punchin' IN
Great weekend with Kids at Grandparents enabling Jac and I to visit Toronto, cuddle up to the new nephews, and catch a Blue Jays Game. Also, able to get a workout in on the Sunday which kicked me in the keester....man...I forgot how much the body get's beat up in the gym vs throwing a leg over a bike and riding. All good...hour of cardio, some squats (already feeling the legs) and some arms and biceps to keep it all rounded out.
Plan....try and ride as much as I can the next couple of weeks up till the week of the 24 where I will mello out...keep telling myself this is just a team entry.....all these years doing solo events...I really want to HAMMER out laps this time ;)
Plan....try and ride as much as I can the next couple of weeks up till the week of the 24 where I will mello out...keep telling myself this is just a team entry.....all these years doing solo events...I really want to HAMMER out laps this time ;)
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