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TheTrainingCoop Message Board http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop TheTrainingCoop Message Board 60 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:18:53 GMT First ski http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3139117 Scott and I were a bit skeptical, but after reading the <A href="http://www.ccski.mb.ca/wts_trail_condition_reports.htm" target=_blank>trail conditions report </A>on the CC Ski Association of Manitoba site, we decided to head out to Bird's Hill Park to check out whether or not we could get a decent ski in. To our surprise, there really was a good track along the road. Weather conditions were perfect, and we headed off. <br><br>I had a bit of a disappointing start - almost immediately my arms were tired and it felt like my gripwax was nonexistent, but we realized in short order that we must've started on a bit of a false flat as things sorted themselves out quite quickly after that. We just did one (5K) loop - apparently skiing uses different muscles than cycling or running and my legs were starting to ache by the time we made it through one circuit of the loop road.<br><br>The ski was awesome and it felt great to get back out in the snow! <br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3139117 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:37:08 GMT Deanna perfect soup for this time of year http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3135956 okay, here's a recipe i'd like to share as i had mentioned it to Lori (it's currently cooking on my stove for lunch)<br>Chickpea Chowder (stolen from reader's digest)<br>4 cups (1L) chicken broth<br>1 can (540ml) chickpeas<br>4 1/2 cups peeled cubed potatoes<br>1 1/2 cups chopped carrots<br>1/2 cup each celery and onion chopped<br>1 T lemon juice<br>1 bay leaf<br>1/2 t each of sage and thyme<br>1/4 t each of salt and pepper<br>1 t minced garlic<br>combine all, simmer 20 min (or so)<br>mash with potato masher<br>stir in 1/2 cup fresh parsley<br>DELICIOUS and easy!!!!<br><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3135956 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:06:42 GMT Naomi Studs and Suds http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3135757 Was going to hop on the trainer a few days ago, but was re-focused to get outside on my bike thanks to<b> <a target="_blank" href="http://bikeclub2003.blogspot.com/2008/11/suds-cycles.html#comments">this</a> </b>from the FGBC gang (esp <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLl5y9RZI7c&eurl=http://bikeclub2003.blogspot.com/2008/11/suds-cycles.html&feature=player_embedded">this one</a>) ... <b>Suds and Cycles!</b> ... clearing a call to get out riding and pop a few suds after in celebration of riding all year round!<br><br>Result:  called Scott, geared up, rode through the parks (slipping a sliding here and there) and linked up for some riding.  Of course, any excuse to stop in at Olympia (hey my bike odometer battery just died ... really) lead me to thinking it was time for studded tires ...<br><br><img src="http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/trainingcooptom/26-11-08_1450.jpg"><br>Presto ... <b>my first studded tires</b> ... commutes to work will never be the same!  My traction was noticeably better on icy roads and hard packed trails.<br><br><img src="http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/trainingcooptom/26-11-08_1537.jpg"><br>Mind you, Scott still did well on the Assiniboine Park "monkey" trails without studs ... though I think I was more relaxed on few icy corners at the river's edge!<br><br>Oh yah ... <b>suds</b> ... <b>a couple of FGD</b> went down rather nice after three hours riding outside <img src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">!<br><br>Of course, I could have just stayed inside and practiced on my trainer for <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-Vl_cIQnGdg8/goldsprints_mikes_bikes_2_19_2008_fast_men_beer_chug2/">this race</a></b>!?<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3135757 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:55:01 GMT Tom Fruita Mtb video - training motivation surprise http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3132352 Surprise Surprise ...  I was on the bike trainer yesterday and selected one of my downloaded mtb trail helmetcam videos that I used last winter to pass the boring time on the trainer (hey Santa - sure would be nice to be able to make my own <img src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">!) ... it was one of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mountainbikebill.com/videos.htm">MoutainBikeBill</a>'s videos from the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mountainbikebill.com/Fruita-Koko.htm">Kokopelli Trails</a> at Fruita, Colorado ... cool enough ...<br><br>I uploaded a portion of the video <a target="_blank" href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Cycling%20Videos/?action=view&current=Fruita-Co-MTBVideoMtbBill.flv">here</a>.<br><br>but<b> </b>... after missing the movie title slides while adjusting trainer tension, I settled into pedalling and enjoying the scenery ... that's when it struck me ...<br><b>I recognize these trails</b> <img src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/idea.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0"> <br>... son-of-a-"gun" if that's not the same trails that Brian Dyck and I road in Fruita on the way back from our <a target="_blank" href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=2751785">Moab trip</a> this past spring ... very cool ... I had no idea that one of my favorite trainer videos from last winter would end up being where we would be riding in the spring (<a target="_blank" href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Moab%20Bike%20Trip%20with%20Brian/Day%207%20-%20Fruita%20MTB%20Ride/?albumview=grid">our stopover in Fruita</a> was a last minute trip add-on)!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Moab%20Bike%20Trip%20with%20Brian/Day%207%20-%20Fruita%20MTB%20Ride/DSCN2322.jpg"><br>The scenery and riding on the Kokopelli trails in Fruita is awesome!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Moab%20Bike%20Trip%20with%20Brian/Day%207%20-%20Fruita%20MTB%20Ride/DSCN2321.jpg"><br>One of my favourite pics from our trip south (thanks to Brian's camera eye) was from riding that day in Fruita <img src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">!<br><br><b>Suddenly, I am re-motivated to find more good videos and push it on the trainer!</b> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3132352 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:32:08 GMT Tom Lori, here's a xmas gift idea for Tom http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3130993 Olympia may order a few of these, and they are of course always available as a special order.  I think the wide-lense version (the one recommended for sport shots but not pictured here) is about $220:<br><br><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/helmetcam.jpg" align=baseline border=0><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3130993 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:29:57 GMT Scott Wide-body aircraft http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3121155 <P>Does this mean I get to pay <A href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27827328/" target=_blank>half fare</A>?  Or is this half fair?</P> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3121155 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:37:58 GMT Scott sugar plum visions http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3113219 I don't know if I'm the only one (I doubt it) but when I'm eating 'well' I'm usually also having food-related dreams.  Usually my food dreams are of foods I shouldn't be having.  Case in point:  Last week I dreamt that my mother gave me 4 family-sized chocolate bars to eat.  I dreamt that as I was leaving her place I ended up aimlessly wondering the streets, promising myself that I would only eat one square of the coveted chocolate I was holding in my hands.  Of course one square led to 'just one more' until I looked down and saw that I had only one square left - I had consumed the rest already.  In disgust I threw the last square away and (for some unknown reason) returned to my parents' place, where my mom was waiting to offer me a piece of pie.  Now I don't think I'm as tormented as the dream might indicate, but still...<BR><BR>A funny thing happened last night though.  Instead of dreaming of foods I shouldn't eat I dreamt of being at Wendy's, ordering a grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo and a side of salad with no dressing (yes the dream was that detailed) and then noticed that for just $0.59 more I could get the chicken sandwich with a whole wheat bun instead of white, and I was excited.<BR><BR>Does this mean that I've turned a nutritional corner?  Does it mean I live a sad, slightly disturbed life?  Or both? <BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3113219 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:25:34 GMT Scott Grudge Cross Photo Dump http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3111811 So Grudge Cross time arrived ...<BR><BR><IMG height=349 src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/GrudgeCross08Poster.jpg" width=270><BR><BR> the riders showed (must with slick tires - unlike me on my standard cross tires ... what can I say, no slicks <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161660.jpg"><BR>Tomek and Scott had prepped the course to slippage perfection <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161661.jpg"><BR>and they were off ... reigning champ Dave D racing off to the early lead (ok, he left most of us in his dust ... I mean snow!) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161663.jpg"><BR>Tomek was lurking somewhere behind (and way ahead of me!) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161665.jpg"><BR>Jonny G and Hal were slipping away just ahead of me ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161680.jpg"><BR>my added traction eventually gave me the edge to cruise past them, but that gain was very hollow <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/nono.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161668.jpg"><BR>here's Susan A pressing through the snow ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161670.jpg"><BR>sometimes it's better to just run for it ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161672.jpg"><BR>and pick your place to rejoin the fight ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161674.jpg"><BR>or just use fat tires ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161676.jpg"> <BR>Dave schooling the rest of us and retaining his champ status ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161677.jpg"><BR>Luc A in hot pursuit ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161678.jpg"><BR>here's Paddy H ripping in his new MUCR bodysuit (great to see Paddy and Naomi back in town <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161685.jpg"><BR>everyone was working on their own grudge ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161689.jpg"><BR>getting lapped by Dave (right at the start/finish area of course!) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161693.jpg"><BR>funny how most of the pics that Lori took with Paddy and Luc in them have some <B>pink edging </B><IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161701.jpg"><BR>Dave L on his grudge cross quest ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161708.jpg"><BR>Paddy giving it his all to finish ahead of Luc ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161709.jpg"><BR>which he just did  ... the start of a new grudge!???? ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161710.jpg"><BR>I shed down to just my <B>sweet Training Coop jersey</B> by the finish line ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161712.jpg"><BR>Jonny G finishing on his slicks ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161713.jpg"><BR>Hal racing in and winning the "<B>most MUCR color coordinated</B> <B>outfit</B>" award (a non-sanctioned award though <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!) ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Grudge%20Cross%20Nov%2008/PB161719.jpg"><BR>Naomi's official race placing stat-board ... <B>very very</B> <B>cool</B> <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR><BR>Thanks again to Tomek and Scott for setting up the course, plus Deanna and Scott for providing their warm and cozy home before and after the race ... oh yah, <B>sweet cinnamon buns and cookies Deanna</B> <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR><BR>Thanks for cheering me on and taking great pics Lori <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/kiss.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3111811 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:42:13 GMT Tom Bourkevale CX Race Report: Just like Nordic Cross! http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3097538 <P></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Results:</FONT></FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3></FONT> </P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><B>Below are the corrected results.</B>  Sorry for the wait and the confusion folks but we think the results are now completely correct.  However, if you still see any obvious corrections feel free to email us at <A href="mailto:scott@thetrainingcoop.com" target=_blank target=_blank>scott@thetrainingcoop.com</A>.  </FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3></FONT> </P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://www.thetrainingcoop.com/images/bourkevaleresults08.bmp" align=baseline border=0></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0px"> --------------------------------------------------------------</P><BR>Well, I think it is safe to say that this year's <A href="http://www.thetrainingcoop.com/trainingcoopbourkevalerace.htm" target=_blank target=_blank>Bourkevale CX Race</A> was another huge success even though "Old Man Winter" set in just a few days prior to the race!  It was really impressive to see so many racers (35-ish) show up on a cold day after so much snow and ice had recently accumulated.<BR><BR>Thanks to overall coordination by Scott and Deanna, preparation of chili and fixings (Rhonda and Lori) and race course marking and shoveling by (Scott, Deanna and Graham, plus help from Scot Miller - thanks for pitching in Scot) and Greg Keeler and his "<A href="http://www.thesleuths.com/The%20Bottle%20Rockets.html" target=_blank target=_blank>The Bottle Rockets</A>" band,  it all came together.  In the end, the shortened course worked out well and still provided some challenges for all <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR><BR>I have uploaded all the race pics and videos I took into a Photobucket album for your viewing pleasure.  If anyone wants higher res versions, just let me know.<BR><A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?albumview=grid" target=_blank target=_blank>Link for overall Grid View (Pics Only)</A><BR><A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?albumview=slideshow" target=_blank target=_blank>Link for Slideshow View (Pics Only)</A><BR><A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?start=all" target=_blank target=_blank>Link for Main album to access each Pic and Video</A> - To copy pics, just click on a pic until it is full size, then right click and "Save Image As ..."  Enjoy!<BR><BR>Here's how it played out:<BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091474.jpg"><BR>When we started checking out the course conditions it was definitely in doubt as to how well we could prepare a decent race route.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091477.jpg"><BR>But once we got shoveling under some of the snow and ice layer there was promise.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091480.jpg"><BR>This steep little downhill curve added some challenge and interest to a mostly flat race course.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091486.jpg"><BR>The climb back up also ended up being rideable - sweet!<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091489.jpg"><BR>After <U>four-plus</U> hours of grooming and marking, the shortened course was ready to go.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091493.jpg"><BR>15 racers showed up for the "B" race start and smiles were everywhere (esp us organizers!).  <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091496.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>Here a video of their start.</A><BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091504.jpg"><BR>The river bank gully section was fun to <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091509.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>watch</A>, from <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091505.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>several angles</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091510.jpg"><BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091512.jpg"><BR>Even with all the shoveling, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091497.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>the early going was harder</A> until riders packed it down.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091520.jpg"><BR>The <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091521.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>double barrier section and turn around area</A> worked well.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091529.jpg"><BR>Some riders were able to <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091534.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>clean the barrier pit</A> ... <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091535.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>some had more fun</A>!<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091549.jpg"><BR>Here's a first-time racer pumped about the course <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091552.jpg"><BR>Deanna and Brent were there checking all the timings and cheering them on.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091559.jpg"><BR>Here's the 5 kids ready for a few laps of there own.<BR><A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091560.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>Here's a video of their start</A>, lead off by Bill Algeo.  Btw, the littlest racer did press on to finish a whole lap <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091566.jpg"><BR>Great to see the kids riding the downhill as well!<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091569.jpg"><BR>The <A href="http://www.bikeclub2003.blogspot.com/" target=_blank target=_blank>FGBC gang</A> was well represented ... here's Johnny G warming up for the "A" Race ... Nordic Cross?! ... appropriate this day! <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091572.jpg"><BR>Another 15-ish riders lined up for the start of the "A" race.  <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091574.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>Here's a video of their start</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091581.jpg"><BR>The A racers were flying around the now hard-packed course and handling the double barrier section with ease.<BR>Mind you, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091575.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>Morgan was doing his best to distract them with offers of some of his own refreshments</A>! <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091583.jpg"><BR>Here's Dave and Olli duking it out at the front.<BR>Check out the gully action <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091591.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091600.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091594.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091601.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A> and <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091602.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091622.jpg"><BR>Here's Leanne leading the way across the long straight away.  Check it out <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091617.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A> and <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091620.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091608.jpg"><BR>Luc A. racing through the double barrier pit.  Check it out <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091609.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091615.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A> and <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091616.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091638.jpg"><BR>Here's Dylan H. traversing the barriers.  Check it out <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091636.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091637.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>, <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091641.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A> and <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091642.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here</A>.<BR><BR>After 45 mins of hard slogging around the course, they finished up <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091647.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here (Luc's wheelie)</A> and <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091648.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>here (Johnny's brake-slide)</A>.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091652.jpg"><BR>So then we all retreated inside to warm-up and enjoy some <A href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/?action=view&current=PB091654.flv" target=_blank target=_blank>jamming from the band</A> ...<BR><BR><IMG src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Bourkevale%2008%20CX%20Race/PB091658.jpg"><BR>and of course the hot chili, corn muffins, cookies etc didn't hurt either <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>!<BR><BR>A final shout out of thanks to Scot Miller and <A href="http://www.olympiacycle.com/" target=_blank target=_blank>Olympia</A> for their sponsorship and raffle prizes, including a full XC ski package won by Olli H. <BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3097538 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:15:29 GMT Tom Grudge Cross http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3084090 Tomek has just distributed a poster (below) for the unsanctioned Grudge Cross, coming up the week after Bourkevale.  This is the annual event that bridges the official cx season with the unofficial Nordic Cross, and always proves to be fun.  Tomek is in charge, but I imagine there will be hot coco or something back at our house afterwards seeing as we live pretty much on the course.<br><br><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/grudgecross.jpg" align=baseline border=1><br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3084090 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:18 GMT Scott CX Provincials - Wildwood http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3079317 <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I didnt get out to this years earlier race at Wildwood but I really enjoyed last year so I was pretty stoked about riding there again. The weather was perfect. Seema and I were the only two in our category and I knew there was no way I could stay with any of the other women so I decided to race my category only and ignore everyone else. I followed Seema for the first couple of laps, then made my move and stayed in front for the rest of the race. I felt really strong and even though I was pushing it felt good. My kind of course I guess. </SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> </SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I realize I didnt ever post about Altona. This race went pretty much the opposite of Wildwood. Heres a brief summary:</SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Lap 1 oh crap tried to do that way too fast (for me - it was still actually quite slow)</SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Lap 3 why why why why why</SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Lap 4 delirium</SPAN></P><P></P> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3079317 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:31:13 GMT Deanna I'm soooo small... http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3065678 Well I've been feeling good about my strength training workouts these last 3 months (I have 2 weeks left in a 12 week cycle that has been really hard but has produced some real results, and I'm patting myself on the back for not having missed 1 workout in the past 10 weeks), but...<BR><BR>I've been in class the last 4 days taking a personal fitness training course, sitting beside a classmate who 'leans out' to 248 lbs (his top weight goal is 285).  He's 6'0" tall.  He's about 260 lbs right now and looks like he's got maybe 8% body fat.  In other words, he's huge.<BR><BR>Let's put his strength in perspective:  I haven't done a max effort bench press in years, but if I estimate using my high rep/set dumb bell press weight (65 lbs per dumb bell) my hope is that my max single rep bar bell press would come in a little over 200 lbs (based on some charts and calculations I won't bother with getting into here).  That's not bad for a guy like me, who currently weighs in at 165 lbs.  But here's the thing: My classmate should be able to, according to calculations and what he was pressing when we went to the gym together yesterday afternoon, press the 200 lbs that I can press PLUS my own weight of 165.  That's right, he could press me and the bar I'm pressing at the same time.<BR><BR>I'm just happy we got along.  Sorry, I have no pics.  I actually had a camera with me and wanted to take a couple shots of him in action, but I thought that would come across as a bit weird.<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3065678 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:55:21 GMT Scott Menno Cross 3: "feelin the burn" from the sidelines http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3063042 Well, I just got back in town after almost six weeks away and I am nursing a nasty cold that has settled into bronchitis, so I figured my bike racing year (what there was of it) was over ... then I got a call from Deanna to let me know about the Menno Cross race going down today at CMU.  So I geared up my bike and extra weather gear for a ride over to CMU to check out the race, snap some pics and soak up the racing vibes again.<br><br>Here's a link to a slideshow of my pics <a target="_blank" href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/?albumview=slideshow">Mennocross 08 Slideshow</a><br>Here's a link to a grid of the pics <a target="_blank" href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/?albumview=grid">Mennocross 08 Grid</a><br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251352.jpg"><br>Here's some of the happy few who risked the poor weather forecast and enjoyed some menno "suffering"!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251353.jpg"><br>Deanna was right there helping register and track the racers ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251362.jpg"><br>First a quick warm up lap led by Hal "Mr Menno Cross" Loewen on his sweet new Truelove<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251371.jpg"><br>Then a Le Mans start of course ... who was that shifting all the bikes around anyways?!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251376.jpg"><br>The post start cluster of riders ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251380.jpg"><br>Tomek in the early lead ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251407.jpg"><br>Dallas "Hey anyone got a long alan-key?" S. getting it cranked up ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251411.jpg"><br>Once the rain and hail kicked in not even the elites were cleaning it up this little hill ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251427.jpg"><br>And soon enough the rain and hail arrived as forecasted ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251436.jpg"><br>Adrian H. grinding through the hail ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251447.jpg"><br>The little guy's perseverance was great to see ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251472.jpg"><br>and he brought it home ... followed by his suitably impressed dad!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/Mennocross%2008/PA251474.jpg"><br>The end to the "suffering" and Menno Cross #3 ... next year I hope to race!<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3063042 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:32:02 GMT Tom Altona race report from the sidelines http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3050190 Well, once again affirming my unexplained reluctance (actually it's more apathy than reluctance) to saddle up for a race this season I was content to watch others race in Altona this weekend.  That didn't mean I couldn't have my own little 'bike' ride though; I took my first hwy trip on my newest motorcycle (yes, I traded in my spring purchase about a month ago for a more powerful, fuel injected, triple disc brake, 0-60 mph in 3.8 sec. beast - for the record it's only about mid-range in terms of bikes available in that category, but it's still a heck of a lot of bike for me).<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/vstar1300.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR><BR>For the ride down to Altona I tried plotting out a route that would take me on some secondary highways and backroads but I ended up a little too rural, with much mud and gravel to navigate thru (I felt like I brought a cruiser to Dakar), so on the way back I just drove up hwy 75.  I was pretty cold and sore by the time I got home (I wouldn't want to do a longer hwy ride without a windshield) but it was an interesting adventure, and I'm not expecting a lot of sympathy considering everyone was racing yesterday.<BR><BR>As for the race, once again Altone proved to be a very, very spectator friendly course, and from all reports a very good, if brutal (in a good way), course to race.  Kudos to all of the organizers/help.<BR><BR>I took a lot of pics but unfortunately only a handful turned out (appearantly shaking a cowbell and snapping pics at the same time does not yield in-focus shots) but I'll post what turned out below:<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox1.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Deanna left her 'cross bike at home, in favour of her Salsa.  Whatever turns your crank.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox2.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Tomek powers thru the sand on his beautiful I.F. 'cross bike.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox3.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>The spritely Luc (I remember when I weighed 120 lbs, sort of) hops thru the sand.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox4.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Hal and Al duke it out in the sand pit.<BR><BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox5.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Chris performs well despite a poorly set-up headset.  No word on whether it's poor Chris King workmanship or the hapless 'mechanic' that installed it - namely me.  Chris, I'll follow up with you on that today.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox8.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Jared, the eventual winner.  Actually, he was winning from start to finish.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox6.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>Dallas unceremoniously laps my wife.  Jerk <IMG src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR><BR><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/mennox9.jpg" align=baseline border=0><BR>My parents (pictured right) lurk in the shadows during the race (but still managed to offer their heart-felt support)<BR><BR>The only thing to surpass the excellent day of racing was my too-brief visit immediately afterwards to my Altona-residing Grandparents.  Grandma had the world's best homemade noodle soup and buns waiting, and Grandpa was in very good form for a man who turned 94 earlier last week.<BR> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3050190 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:10:39 GMT Scott Cycling friendly Montreal http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3035514 I was just in Montreal for a weekend visit with our son Jordan, who recently switched to Concordia university.  The weather was very nice and people were out and active ... but it was the bike friendly aspects of the city streets that struck me and made me wish for better in Winnipeg ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/PA111156.jpg"><br>A lot of the main thoroughfares have dedicated bike lanes separated from traffic like a boulevard or by concrete blocks.<br>This includes right into the busy downtown!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/PA111195.jpg"><br>On many narrower streets, they have established a system of oneways and marked bike lanes.<br>We could soooo do this in Winnipeg on some of those older residential streets where there is parking on one side and two way traffic that really doesn't fit!<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/PA111196.jpg"><br>At a few key crossings with busier streets, they have closed the crossing to cars and marked bike paths ... cool!<br><br>Result ...<br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/PA111165.jpg"><br>Cyclists everywhere ...<br><br><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z258/fwsarguy/PA111199.jpg"><br>neighborhoods with lots of bikes and less problems finding a parking spot!<br><br>If we want to save the environment and have a healthier community, we should look to places cities like Montreal ... c'est excellente <img src="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">!!!<br> <p>Forum: <a href="http://www.websitetoolbox.com/mb/thetrainingcoop?forum=108704">TheTrainingCoop.com Main Board</a> http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/thetrainingcoop/vpost?id=3035514 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:46:04 GMT Tom