Poor Blagojevich 59-0 vote=no friends except the bleeding heart liberals that think what he did is okay.

Well, well, well, one of the most corrupt cities in the U.S. finally shows no mercy and at the same time an idiot like him still has supporters. That is what kills me, is that people still support him! These people are registered voters! That is how people like this end up in office in the first place.

Every time I cut my finger nails I think to myself. "Maybe I should just let them go and live in the woods, with guns, and let the nation destroy itself with sympathy." In 20 years I may resurface, with a 20 year old bike.

Lets look at Obama vs. Limbaugh. Never heard of free speech?? I'm surprised. It's OK for liberals to bag on Bush for the last 8 years and tout lies at him. Heaven forbid the Empty Suit Messiah is bad talked, and instead of talking about 1 trillion dollars of wasteful spending, he is complain about Rush? Great vote people. Really good use of your ballot.

This crap is why I like to race bikes, there is always the chance I could die in a wreck and be on my way to a life of eternal bliss. It will free me from my bounds to stupid people.

More Importantly, My Cycling Preparation

I am really feeling these workouts from the past month in my legs. Yesterday I was able to push 400+ watts on a 10% grade for 30 seconds. The highlight of this is less then 30 seconds later I was already recovered and back to pushing my current average of 230. This was just a little effort I factored in to my 2 hour endurance ride. For endurance I am keeping a steady flow of 230 watts. This is pretty easy to sustain without spiking my HR too much, provided the terrain is not too extreme. This also is with a cadence in the lower 90s. From watching my RPM my most efficient efforts are @ 90-95 rpm.

The day before I was on board with tempo. I love tempo workouts. They give me a realistic feel of what I am capable of executing. Speaking of, will Casey Anthony face capital punishment?

Perfect soil yields perfect tobaccos

This evening I am enjoying a nice Dunkel. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dark. Wonderful. It pleases my palate just the same as a fine Rare Corojo wrapped Don Pepin Garcia, which if my wife would allow, would be burning along side me as I type this. Yum, a fine cigar. Like bike racing, what you invest defines the final product. Lets use the Perdomo Lot 23 as an example. Named after the lot of virgin land just north of Perdomo's Esteli factory. The soil is so rich that 70% of the farm does not need fertilizer. Take this wonderful tobacco, ferment it for one year, bale-age for 3 years and cap it in a creamy Connecticut wrapper and you have one of the finest medium to full strength cigars on the market. That brings me to myself. I am the 70% fertile soil. Subject me to intense training and give me two guys of the same caliber to work with and the end result will be a winning team.

A three-some. Guy on bike action, not guy on girl on donkey.

Let's take a look at humanity.
I called the police today on what I felt was a child welfare situation. As I was returning to my car in the parking lot of the local grocer, I came upon what seemed to be a 14 year old trying to lift the frozen hood of a Buick. I set down my bags and lent a hand by showing the young lady the latch that was defeating her effort. As I was assuming her problem as needing a jump start, I noticed that she was not with an adult but several other children, one of which was not much older than 18 months. I seem to think that I own reliable vehicles, think being the key word, and dont carry jumper cables with me. Thus I was no help, but since the circumstance was what is was, weird, I stuck around. Another car pulled up across from them with jumper cables, they proceeded to jump the vehicle with no avail. That is when I suggested that they go inside to get warm and call for help. During that short period of time I witnessed several acts of neglect towards the toddler as well as the simple fact some irresponsible parents let there children out in the icy roads to hit up the grocery store. After all, 17 degrees outside and 4 inches of sleet fell today. I should have not been out, but the cookie recipe my dear Kelly was making required brown sugar of which ours had been exposed to moisture leaving it hard as a rock, thus placing me at the store obtaining more.
I called the police to file a report of what I was wittnessing. I will not stand for the neglect of a child no matter what. Adults can fend for themselves, but not children. I did and will continue to pray for those that face this neglect.

Speaking of neglect our nation needs to defeat the presidents proposed approval of the Freedom of Choice Act. People say 9/11 was bad and at the same time think that killing an unborn child is okay. This will become the worst act of terroism this nation has ever seen. If you think you live a Christian life and have such values but still support this you are wrong. This little, miniscule, flash of eternity we call life is just that, momentary, just a short trip to the life of forever lasting life whether it be a life of damnation in hell, or salvation in heaven. God will not continue to protect us as a nation when we murder without conscience. Who would think, a baby, is the most frequently targeted to be murdered in this country, even before it is born?

If I were pinned in my car in a tragic wreck facing death, I would not be concerned about my escape. I would be concerned for those left behind and the decisions they are left to make, as well as the consequences they are yet to receive.

I have another pint of the ol' Weihenstephaner to consume and will sign off to do such. I pray for all I meet and those I have yet to encounter. Most of all I pray for our leaders.

God Bless

Maleable metal makes for smoother shifts

Ohh today is one of the colder ones we have been fortunate to experience. Add some precipitation and you have excitement for the insurance industry. As I sit here in front of the computer at home I am awaiting the arrival of my beautiful wife, Kelly. Hopefully the decisions she makes behind the wheel as well as some luck get her home soon and safe.

Cycling: Today is rest. I just wanted to post a picture of my wife, that is the only reason I blogged.

Another reason to hate the media, competitive cycling is great for me.

Today was another great day given to me by my savior the Lord, Jesus Christ. Thanks God.

Last night was great fun. My father celebrated his 64th birthday. Bowling, hibachi, great bourbon and good times. This brings me to reflect on how fortunate I am to have such great family. In this photo there is my lovely mother as well as father, inspecting the quality craftmanship that was presented before them. I made that flag display case out of knotty alderwood. 1/4" glass plate. The encased flag was from my grandfathers funeral. He served our country as a pilot, one of the many defenders of freedom we take for granted. We celebrate the first anniversary of his death this May. We are fortunate to live in a great country as well.

Now why cant the media reflect this? Oh, yeah, it's the liberal media. Named that for a reason. THe doomsdayers. Four years ago the headlines stated "Republicans spending $42 million on inauguration while troops die in unarmored Humvees," today we get; "Historic Obama inauguration will cost only $120 million," an even better one, "Obama spends $120 million on inauguration; America Needs A Big Party." Enough said. I took an IQ test just now to prove a point. What is written here comes from someone that falls into a small percentile of the population, the highly gifted. I would love to see what the followers of the media test at, I doubt it breaks 100.

Free-IQTest.net - IQ Score

Insults aside, I hope that being around dumb ass people wont bring down what I am capable of processing. In the game of golf, it's proven you will play worse when competing in a group of a lessor skill, lets hope society doesnt follow that trend.

Well once again I have gone off on a rant of the political nature. I don't start my blog with this intention but then again it is to speak what is on my mind and most of the time anymore it is politics. Now on to Bicycle Alley Racing....
today was 3 hour endurance ride. 30 degrees outside and hanging out in Payne county at the in-laws house. So I chose the obvious, ride home. That I did. Hwy 177 south to hwy 33 west to hwy 77 south to sooner road to home. I smoked my front derailleur while shifting from my 39 to get into my 53. A dog came out of nowhere and tried to form a peleton with me. I paced him, watching the cars beside me as well as keeping an eye on this cow dog (heeler of some sorts,) wondering when he was going to go for the kill. If I had a gun in my lobster claws I would have not shot at this dog, for I did not see his running aside me as a threat, but then I was thinking as soon as he gets just a bit further up he may make the cut and cause me to wreck. Game over, I thought, as I threw my gear up to the 53 and launched into a sprint, which at this point in time the traffic in the lane next to me subsided. Suddenly my legs halted. The chain bound up in my front derailleur almost catapulting me into the highway. With a quick back pedal the chain freed up and I was safely in my 53 and rapidly leaving the dog behind. Well, I looked down and my baby Sram Red derailleur was octagnal in shape as opposed to the rectangular shape it holds when normal. I leaned over and hit it with my lobster claw covered hand, which made it functional again. It still rubs my chain.

Tomorrow a day of rest and tune ups. God bless.

Romeo y Julieta

Yesterday's funeral was hard. I knew it would be, but it was a comfort to see all the old friends and familiar faces. I would like to share the quote Mindy wrote for her funeral's card: "Don't be sad that I am gone. I'm so excited right now in heaven wishing you were here with me! Just don't ever forget when you think of me, also think of this:" 'I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.' Phillipians 4:13. Being aware of her untimely death she had time to orchastrate the whole funeral, her personality was reflected through out the ceremony. It's true and we all need to remember this every hour- your time is closer than you think.

Well, I am dumbfounded by the ignorance of people. Yeah complain about the Morgan Stanely CEO that has a commode worth $15k. No, its not a toilet, its a piece of antique furniture popular with the French in the 1700s. A $15,000 toilet is the line of port a pottys lining the capital lawn for the inaguration. Our government is stupid.

Cycling today is zero. Rest day. I need it.

Today is in memory of Mindy Renee Waren July 9, 1980 - January 19, 2009. We will always miss you.

Finished Wood Project

Why is font confused with typeface? Is our culture so lazy that instead of correcting ourselves we just change the meaning of things? Max Miedinger in 1957 invented Helvetica while seeking to develop a new sans-serif typeface. His aim was to develop a new typeface with great clarity that could be used on any form of signage. Fifty two years later this is the typeface you see on just about everything you read. Thanks Max, heres to you.

I am bothered by what our new President thinks is appropriate to do with detainees at Guantanamo. These people are not subject to constitutional rights, they are prisoners of war which fall under the Geneva Convention not American citizens with Constitutional rights, get it straight. Whats funny is that for the terrorists that were captured not in uniform lose the rights of which are stated in the Convention.
The best story the liberal media loves to share with all of those addicted to the coverage is that of a 15 year old Canadian. Well, 15 at the time of capture. He was so poorly mistreated at Guantanamo, told he cant contact his family, abused, scared, etc. He just wanted to go home to mommy and daddy. Fuck him. That piece of shit killed some of our American soldiers when he threw a grenade. He is a terrorist. Oh yeah, in the battle the took place after his move he was badly wounded. With that he was taken prisoner of war and nursed back to health. Personally I would have liked to hear that he died, but that is my flesh speaking. In reality it is good that he was saved, not only to pay for his crimes, but to give him the chance to seek eternal salvation. Back to the topic, Obama is pretty damn stupid to let these people go. Hell, let them free here in the U.S. so that they can continue terrorist operations here in our home. It's always easier to beat the shit out of your enemy when they are within arms reach.

This only shows how the devil is everywhere. He attempted to instill hate in me as I wrote the last paragraph. I dont hate, I just wish people would pull there heads out of there asses and educate thereselves so that they arent just part of the flock led into the fire.

Oooh, another good thought, global warming. We are on a cooling trend and have been since the late 90s. Al Gore can find another way to scare the hell out of people.

CYCLING FINALLY I WILL BLOG CYCLING

Yesterday was 3 hours endurance. It was nice riding into the NW, which was also into the wind, because that part of the county is mostly republican.
Apparently it wore me out pretty good because this morning while doing anaerobic intervals I was really digging deep to get them done. I am feeling sore now. Maybe I should blame someone and expect a better cyclist to do my workouts for me from now on. I wont though. That is not how I work.

Friday morning mountain bike ride is 8 hours away so I need to wrap this up. Ryan Lenhart is a great partner to ride with. He is actually the only person I can ride dirt trails with, everyone else sucks too much for it to be fun.

God Bless our troops.

3 hours in the saddle

I have a lovely wife. I would never trade her or what we have for anything, not even a pro deal or world championship (easy to say since I am highly aware that is not an option :) ). After losing a dear friend to us this week, I have had a renewed perspective of what really is important in life and it has nothing to do with what I like, but what I have, and that is her. Our friend left behind her husband as well as many friends and family. It is a good reminder that our time here can be cut off at any moment and so can the life of someone we love.
Any second spent in anger is a second wasted.
Honestly as Americans in a developed country, despite how little one may make, we are truly blessed. We just become spoiled to what we have and as soon as one little thing does not go our way, we tend to blow up, which in turn does not solve anything, just creates an environment of discomfort for those around us. My good friend Deacon Dunbar said it best, We need to take note of each day we live that we are not in sorrow, for days of sorrow are always around the corner.

I am glad our friend Mindy is back home with the Lord again. She touched the lives of so many people in a positive way. Best of all her passing has made me once again appreciate the friends and family I have around me and her love for others has made me a better person. I am now cool with our new president.

On to a new more bicycle related paragraph.

If you think you are going to be the fastest person on a bike in Oklahoma, you are not. It's a good goal, but just mentioning it cost you that title. My goal is to not let those that have these expectations achieve them. In these photos I kept it to myself, but I thought, " I may be rolling Sora 8 speed, but that is all I need." With this quiet though I rolled away from the pack on day 3 at Tulsa tough to an easy victory.



The bottom picture, only my wife and I knew that I wanted a State Championship. I delivered too. These were my early days (actually only last summer, since that is when I started racing on the road.) I was rolling Bicycle Alley solo. One man team with a hot cheerleader at every race (Kelly.)

Today I am rolling a 3 hour endurance ride. Yesterday 2 hour tempo workout, Monday worked on Anaerobic Threshold for 1.5 hours. As the season nears the hours in the saddle pick up.

Ryan and I will represent BAR at the 7th annual Lake McMurtry Challenge. We are a pretty fast duo on the mountain trail. We invite anyone to hang on to our wheel Friday mornings @ Lake Stanley Draper. We do endurance rides there most Fridays. Nevertheless come join us as James will have the Specialized Demo trailer there as well as many other great people with a good time in store for all. For more info call 405.372.2525


Here is a shot of me , once again BA, heading to a 2nd place in the short track competition at Hills of Hell. I wrecked my way out of first place.

Today I see the light

I am drug free. To be able to compete with those abusing drugs I have to make myself the strongest rider possible.

The proof is in the picture.

On another note, tonight I am playing host to a middle school team of wrestlers. Well not I, but we. I cant forget my lovely wife. She makes most of the stuff I get street cred for happen, nevertheless the house if full.

Is it wrong to say communism is bad and trade embargo with such countries is good as I take a pull from my lit Romeo y Julieta Desde 1878? You know the one, Habanos hecho en Cuba. A fine mild blend.

Monday, the day after recovery

Well another day has passed, almost. Tyler and I really have a great time together on Mondays at the shop (Bicycle Alley.) I always learn something new about him and most of the time it is something that I personally take interest myself, today it was guns.

Laughter is good medicine. I laughed today a fair amount plus obtained a book to read. What more could you ask for? A job interview? Sure and that is also what I got. Yes, I finally got an interview with a company that I have wanted to work for. So Wednesday at 1:30 my mustache and I are going to make an impression that will hopefully stick in a way that furthers my career.

I am so happy about my book that I only watched part of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill.

Before I retire from today's blog I will revisit my mornings' workout: ATP#2

3 sets of 6x8 jumps. Last week I was only doing 5x8. I never went above 830 watts today during the intervals, I mostly did them in my 53x17. I have been doing this workout in a controlled environment on a computrainer. The course I designed for this consists of nothing more than a 5% climb (which comes right after I finish my last set, at least now it does. Prior to attempting jumps on a 5% climb, I found the adjustment necessary to not completely shred my legs) at the end of an average .9% gradient over 19 miles. At mile 19.1 the .8mile climb comes, then after that I have 10 miles at a 3% descent to cool down. Like I was saying I never exceeded 830 watts, but really didnt try to. Thursday, for my last ATP workout of the week, I will hit bigger numbers. Friday is just an endurance ride so it really doesnt matter how spent my legs are.

Most importantly, Brendon now has a Fox RL32 to add to his mix of XT on his Ala Carte.

Saturday, a day of rest.

Today is a rest day, not because I hit it heavy at McNellies last night, but because my coach said so. As I rest, I will continue to drink. by the way 88.1 the one.