Obama SNL

Love this one.

Cyclocross newbie

I'm going to give cross a try this Saturday. I went to the Timp Cyclery clinic a week ago and got a few pointers. I don't expect to win, or even to be close to the podium--I'm just trying to not embarrass myself.

I rode the alpine loop this morning. Some patches of ice were on the road above Aspen Grove. Here is a pic from the summit parking lot.

Most of the aspen trees are still green and haven't turned yellow yet.

Product Review: Castelli Radiation Jacket

So I picked up one of these Castelli Radiation Jackets. Supposedly the jack reflects back 80% of your body heat and still remains breathable. The removable inside liner is removable and looks like its made out of an emergency blanket.

I've made a few rides with the jacket and here are my thoughts:

Pros: The jacket is windproof and does keep you warm. I had to open the vents on the front. The vents are easy to access and effective. The removable hoodie was nice, but did not work as well as some of the other caps I have worn. The jacket is form fitting and didn't feel bulky in the least bit. I wear a large and it was just a little loose. I also liked the addition of a small pocket over the right hip. It is perfect for a camera or phone and easily accessible.

Cons: The biggest con is the price. I found mine on bonktown at a severe discount, but it still was some coin. The other problem, I believe easily remedied, is the space blanket material against bare skin. I did not like the feeling of the space blanket on my bare arms. I will wear a long sleeve baselayer in the future and I believe this will be a non issue. I only had one choice of color, the glowing yellow/green -- would have preferred red or black.

My goal is to ride through the winter. I think this jacket will make it possible. Next, I need to find some better shoe covers to keep my toes from freezing.

Pending Lawsuit

Here is an email that I received from a good friend/mentor. He is around 65 years old.

As you can see from the photo I have no choice but to file a lawsuit due to severe injuries sustained when I went down at 15 mph in a slime covered gutter in Long Beach when biking with my California Buddies.

The Suit will be against the California Bike Group and will include the following:

1. Bike manufacturer, bike components, tire and tube manufacturer, marketing organization that led me to the Bike Palace. Misrepresentation that it was a good piece of equipment..

2. City of Naples, concrete company that poured the gutter, and sanitation department.

3. My bike buddies for not warning me about the green slime in the gutter. For having full knowledge that I am an incompetent biker and still inviting me along. For not warning me ahead of time of the risks, and not giving me anything in writing attesting to same. Also I will include your wives because none of you should be allowed to bike anyway. Also for not calling an ambulance and letting me take a second fall within a couple of minutes. I also will file suit

because none of you insisted that I wear a helmut or protective clothing. None of what happened is my personal responsibility according to my lawyer, the state of California, County of Los Angeles, Nancy Pelosi, and President Obama.

Because of the above injuries, I have become sexual disfunctional and have been watching TV nonstop; obsessing about green slime.

What time are we going on Saturday.

Jose

Stolen bike

Awesome.

Mash w/ Lance Armstrong

Check out this cool video of some bike messengers riding with Lance Armstrong.

Another great vid.

More Pics

This may be a lame post, but the ride was awesome and the colors were amazing. I rode the Alpine Loop, Provo side, this morning. I had to take it easy on the way down as the traffic, even on a Monday, was pretty heavy.