Comments on Bob's Web Log: Pre-Ride Report

Bob, I hope you did well riding STP.First double f...

2008-07-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Bob, I hope you did well riding STP.

First double for me. The tailwind was a gift! Well organized event. The rural middle was my favorite, the city ends not so much. Riding the bridge over the Columbia River was something. Two flats. We rode mellow and arrived in Portland around 8 pm. Nice ride, but I doubt I'll do it again due to the long drive from Utah and riding 200 miles just didn't do much for me (other than to prove to myself that I could do it).

Now that's interesting. Wendy gives us the inside...

2008-07-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

Now that's interesting. Wendy gives us the inside story: you're not in worse shape this year. That must mean that if this jaunt hurts you, and you complain about the hardship, you're mentally weak, weak, weak. Isn't that right?

Actually, I wonder about the mental stability of anyone who would put himself through such a long day of pain. If some whacko decides to put on a Seattle to San Francisco event, would you feel a need to prove yourself for that one, too? It sounds like the true enemy here is Beelzebob.

I am just kidding, mostly. Good luck. That must be a helluva big accomplishment for one day.

You were NOT in better shape last year. But if it ...

2008-07-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

You were NOT in better shape last year. But if it helps bring on the wished for bonk, then yes, you are a total fat slob who can barely make it off the couch.

Hey, Bub, that's Beelze to you.--g

2008-07-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hey, Bub, that's Beelze to you.
--g