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Windsor Canada or shall I say "a city where good looking people live"
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 02 September 2010

Hi,

a little bit late but still...Windsor, ON in Canada was a great race this year again. This year we even scored a free dinner. I couldn't help it, but notice that all the ladies (my biggest compliments go to them) at the packet pick-up were all smiles, but not only that but more importantly that they all looked so prestine, and that may not even begin to describe it. They all looked like they live  their lives with a sparcle in the in eye, with the prospect of better tomorrow and joy, they looked like they are enjoying themselved throughout their lives and that night at the dinner, everybody, not only ladies but guys too, and probably all the people in that little town are so good looking. I mean...really, if I am their age (I was probably at least 15-20 years junior to most of them and I am already 30) and look half way as good as any of  them there, it will be an accomplishment of it's own. And to really describe it, I would have to say that on August the 14th of 2010, I had dinner in a room full of BEAUTIFULL PEOPLE. Yes, that's it. Beautifull both ways, in and out (I bet all those people run for fun and maybe they even know the kung-fu too).         So it was a tasty dinner and off we went to bed.  (oh, yeah, that nigh thou, still I had to have a banana and a cinamon bar at 1.00 AM, my crezy night eating habits are insane).

Anyhow, the race was another story.

I had a bad swim. At least from my point of view. Water was so shallow and filled with "green stuff" and they told us not to delphine dive. ....For some reason or another, I felt as if I was drowning the whole swim...horrible. The bike was ok, thou seemed harder than it really was. And the run, I was praying to all the gods, for poise and for the strong finish. It was bloody hot and humid and the fact that we did 100K ride couple days before the race and probably didn't replenish well after it, was taking toll on me. By 5 kilometer, I was just trying to remind myself that my whole body should coordinate itself so I can at least be seen by others that I can still control my limbs. I can't even tell you what words came out of my mouth after I crossed the finish line...let's just say I was happy that the race was over.

See you at the next one :)

And here are some pics, sorry that's all I got :)

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Eye for Eye, life for life...
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 12 August 2010

When it comes to stupidity, I know no merrits. I hate stupid people and lame systems. So a person who should have yielded to a bicycle, kills a guy driving it, and he gets $114 fine? WTF? Where are we? And the excuse? "There was oncoming traffic on the road from the other direction" WOW !!! and WOW again!!! The law clearly sais that if you are passing the vehicle in front of you traveling in the same direction, it has THE right of way !!! http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/docs/e-handbook.pdf Pages 25,26, 46...

But this is how it ended up being...here is the link http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/100389364.html and if the article disappears, here is the black on white copy, right here!

Driver Gets Ticket for Bicyclist's Death

By Mick Trevey

SUMMIT - The driver who killed a bicyclist on father's day received a traffic ticket and a fine of $114 as punishment for the crash.  The bicyclist's widow told police she though the punishment should have been harsher.

Brett Netke was an avid bicyclist who was struck by a car on Highway 18 on June 20, 2010.  Summit Police say the driver of the striking vehicle, Sam Weirick, attempted to pass the bicyclist but was unable to do so because of oncoming traffic.  They say Weirick hit Netke from behind.

Netke has three children. Summit Police Officer Mike Sterwald, who responded to the scene, said, "A lot of the first responders there are fathers ourselves. I guess we took it really hard ourselves that this had taken place on father’s day and then found out he did have children at home.”

However, police investigated the case and gave the information to the Waukesha County District Attorney's office.  District Attorney Brad Schimel reviewed the case and recommended a traffic ticket because he said he could not prove there was evidence of a crime if the case had been charged in court.

"We did investigate it quite thoroughly – cell phone records and other witnesses and didn’t feel there was any kind of distraction," said officer Sterwald.

Summit Police say Netke's widow was upset that the case was not charged as a criminal court matter.

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin said they are glad that authorities took action in this case.  They say a bicyclist death earlier this summer in Iowa County Wisconsin has not resulted in any punishment at all.  "“Bicyclists are looking to be treated equally under the law and we’re happy in this case that a ticket has been issued but it does not replace a loss of life,” said executive director Kevin Hardman.

 
Dehydration ?
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 12 August 2010

With temperatures aproaching almost 100 degrees F, please remember to stay hydrated. And if the temperature doesn't scare you, humidy should. Today's value is at around 67% here by us in Zion.

Today, we had an early start for the 100 K spin, but I still proseeded to use 3 quarts of water on this 3 hr ride...when we stoped couple of times, to fill up, I felt I was going to swim in the pudle that actually drips off of me. Anyways, just a friendly reminder, and I will have an interesting post coming in regards to an Training in elevation, humidity and air density and how does that relate to your speed on the bike (and I am sure on the run too). Afternoon workout: Biceps, triceps = gym. Tomorrow off, only easy swim :)

Gabi

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