Dear y'all;
Ok, "fast" is a relative term. But I've bought me a new bi-cycle. Rather than the near 20-something-year-old 10 speed Schwinn I was noted for in last year's COEBRAI, this year I'll be riding a 2008 Cannondale Synapse Sport 7. (Yes, I said "seven"). It's blue, a color noted for it's aero-dynamisms; it's got pedals; it has twenty-seven really fast gears. And I am able to transfer my gel seat to this high performance model. Stand back.
PLUS: I bought what is known as a "trainer". This means that, just like I did last night, I can ride my bike in my living room, and not hit anything. Any time I want. Ok: technical explanation - the rear wheel is held up with some kinda doohicky, but it still spins round and round.
This trainer came with a video, too; so I'm practicing speed racing with persons in a 2004 national race held in Downers Grove, IL. Yet another sign of speed: Downers Grove is known to be a fast, fast place.
Anyways, just to send the random blog, I conclude: Doug, I may come closer to keeping up with you this year. Katie, if you're out there: I'm going to be drafting all the way up hills behind you. Hopefully, close enough to actually draft. Love to write more, but I'm just too darn fast...
Bob
Coe College meets RAGBRAI -- Iowa's greatest college tackles the nation's greatest bike ride.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Fast, fast, fast. I'm gonna be fast.
Dear y'all;
Ok, "fast" is a relative term. But I've bought me a new bi-cycle. Rather than the near 20-something-year-old 10 speed Schwinn I was noted for in last year's COEBRAI, this year I'll be riding a 2008 Cannondale Synapse Sport 7. (Yes, I said "seven"). It's blue, a color noted for it's aero-dynamisms; it's got pedals; it has twenty-seven really fast gears. And I am able to transfer my gel seat to this high performance model. Stand back.
PLUS: I bought what is known as a "trainer". This means that, just like I did last night, I can ride my bike in my living room, and not hit anything. Any time I want. Ok: technical explanation - the rear wheel is held up with some kinda doohicky, but it still spins round and round.
This trainer came with a video, too; so I'm practicing speed racing with persons in a 2004 national race held in Downers Grove, IL. Yet another sign of speed: Downers Grove is known to be a fast, fast place.
Anyways, just to send the random blog, I conclude: Doug, I may come closer to keeping up with you this year. Katie, if you're out there: I'm going to be drafting all the way up hills behind you. Hopefully, close enough to actually draft. Love to write more, but I'm just too darn fast...
Bob
Ok, "fast" is a relative term. But I've bought me a new bi-cycle. Rather than the near 20-something-year-old 10 speed Schwinn I was noted for in last year's COEBRAI, this year I'll be riding a 2008 Cannondale Synapse Sport 7. (Yes, I said "seven"). It's blue, a color noted for it's aero-dynamisms; it's got pedals; it has twenty-seven really fast gears. And I am able to transfer my gel seat to this high performance model. Stand back.
PLUS: I bought what is known as a "trainer". This means that, just like I did last night, I can ride my bike in my living room, and not hit anything. Any time I want. Ok: technical explanation - the rear wheel is held up with some kinda doohicky, but it still spins round and round.
This trainer came with a video, too; so I'm practicing speed racing with persons in a 2004 national race held in Downers Grove, IL. Yet another sign of speed: Downers Grove is known to be a fast, fast place.
Anyways, just to send the random blog, I conclude: Doug, I may come closer to keeping up with you this year. Katie, if you're out there: I'm going to be drafting all the way up hills behind you. Hopefully, close enough to actually draft. Love to write more, but I'm just too darn fast...
Bob
Monday, February 25, 2008
Riders and hosts wanted
Since the Courier just came out, I figured I ought to post something new here for the surge in traffic it's likely to generate (ahem). Anyway, the granddaddy of all recreational bike rides is coming in what seems like an eternity. With all the snow and ice we've had this winter, a field of tall corn has never been so appealing.
February is a heck of a time to expect people to commit to a week of biking, but that's how it is. If you're tempted, we have plenty of space available. I count about a dozen committed riders, plus a handful who have expressed interest but haven't committed yet. We have room for 30 and would love to have you along. I guarantee it'll be a vacation like none you've ever spent.
We're hoping to finalize our team around March 1 so that we can meet RAGBRAI deadlines for registering. If you're toying with the idea, please let me know and we'll keep you in the loop.
We've been having great luck with alumni and parents in overnight towns offering their lawns for Team CoeBRAI. There's still a couple of towns unspoken for, so let us know if you'd like to host us for a night. I guarantee it'll be a Coe event like none you've ever experienced.
February is a heck of a time to expect people to commit to a week of biking, but that's how it is. If you're tempted, we have plenty of space available. I count about a dozen committed riders, plus a handful who have expressed interest but haven't committed yet. We have room for 30 and would love to have you along. I guarantee it'll be a vacation like none you've ever spent.
We're hoping to finalize our team around March 1 so that we can meet RAGBRAI deadlines for registering. If you're toying with the idea, please let me know and we'll keep you in the loop.
We've been having great luck with alumni and parents in overnight towns offering their lawns for Team CoeBRAI. There's still a couple of towns unspoken for, so let us know if you'd like to host us for a night. I guarantee it'll be a Coe event like none you've ever experienced.
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