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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 05:35 PM
By MICHAEL BARRY
Published: July 3, 2008 - NYTimes
GIRONA, Spain — A coach once told me, “Go until you see Jesus.” Another told me, “Pedal until you taste blood.” Everybody in the Tour de France will suffer; the winner will probably be the one who is prepared to suffer the most.
Note: Michael Barry is a professional cyclist and author of “Inside the Postal Bus: My Ride With Lance Armstrong and the U.S. Postal Cycling Team” (VeloPress) and “Fitness Cycling” (Human Kinetics Publishers).
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 07:05 PM
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland announced today its decision regarding ex-Tour de France winner Floyd Landis vs. US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The court ruled against Landis, ending his fight to clear his name and regain his Tour victory. Landis will have to serve the full two-year suspension that is back-dated to January 30, 2007 as that is when he officially declared voluntary non-competition status. Additionally, Landis was ordered to pay $100,000 in costs to the USADA.
Note: By Mark Zalewski, North American Editor Cyclingnews.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 09:54 PM
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will publish its decision on Floyd Landis' appeal on Monday, June 30 at 11 am EST.
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Article from VeloNews.com. Photo from Agence France Presse.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 04:13 PM
In its inaugural year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged as Canada’s most successful cycling fundraiser. The Princess Margaret announced that 2850 participants from across North America raised $14 million.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 07:05 PM
The loneliness of the long-distance cyclist....
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 07:44 PM
This Foundation has a unique funding model: Event costs are covered by event registration fees and corporate sponsors: Volunteers are the power behind the event. This unusual model allows for 100% of donations to flow directly to childhood cancer charities supported, including research, transition and survivorship and transition and research.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 07:37 PM
Today, is really a tribute to the riders in my group 2. As you may be aware from reading the website, there are three groups of riders, and my group is officially named, ‘Group Two’. Group 1 is comprised of riders who ride speeds of approximately 30-31 km’s per hour, and are very experienced riders — generally riders who have more than 10 years experience behind them. These young bucks are fast, experienced and have been a great asset to all of us through training.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 07:27 PM
Today is the beginning of the next 20 days. I have mixed feelings as myself and my team arrive at Kipps Beach in Vancouver for the ceremonious wheel dipping in the Pacific Ocean. 19 days later, I am one of the hopefuls that will dip my wheel in the Atlantic Ocean in Halifax. I feel I am trained. I feel I am ready, but still there are butterflies in my stomach.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 07:16 PM
I arrived in Vancouver on May 30th, 2008 where I met up with 47 other National Riders and 40 National Volunteers. With each flight that arrived over the four day period between May 29th and June 1, it was clear that this is to be a great adventure. National Riders and Volunteers were arriving from all across Canada, some English-speaking and some French-speaking — ranging from 17 to sixty years of young, 40% women, and 60% men.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 06:26 PM
World's Toughest Bicycle Race Begins June 7
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 08:05 PM
A foreigner has not won the Giro d'Italia in 12 years and it has been even more, 15 years, since the last Spanish winner claimed the maglia rosa. However, 25 year-old Alberto Contador, winner of the 2007 Tour de France, put a Spanish twist into the normally Italian affair.
Note: By Gregor Brown in Milano. Photo by Roberto Bettini
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 03:03 PM
Note: Thanks to Future Publishing (Overseas) Limited 2008, and Gregor Brown in Pesaro, Italy for this information, check out more details at:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/giro08/
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 04:04 PM
Seems like nasty drivers are a world-wide phenomenom...
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Thanks to Velo News for this story...and Agence France Press
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 08:39 PM
Svein Tuft took the gold in the Pan American Championships in the Pursuit May 6th, 2008 in Montevideo, Uruguay!
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Thanks to Dan Proulx via canadiancyclist.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 02:33 PM
Note: Thanks to Johanna Weidner TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 28, 2008 - 01:54 AM
Former Olympic Silver Medallist peaking in time for Beijing...
photo credit to Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 07:27 PM
Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has been sued by Trek Bicycles in an effort to end their relationship. The company says LeMond's outspokenness about doping in cycling has weakened the LeMond bicycle brand. (GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
Note: Thanks to Gary Boulanger, BikeRadar.com for lead into this story...
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 02:22 PM
The splendour of Africa on a bike...
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 02:14 PM
Vini, Vidi, Vici!
Bella...
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Thanks to Cycling News and staff writer By Gregor Brown for this story.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 10:53 PM
Stage 6: Elkford to Sparwood - 2300m elevation gain, 57% on gravel roads, 27% on single/double-track
This is an oldie but a goldie, almost as good as The Real Alpe D'uez Race Report:
http://www.mynextrace.com/Article284.htm
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Yes, it's a PRETTY BIG $%&%$ing picture, but there are bonus points for Race Reports that include a picture of booze at the end!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 10:00 PM
California Resident Levi Leipheimer Retains Leader Jersey for Second Consecutive Day
SAN LUIS OBISPO, February 21, 2008 – Six-time Canadian National Road Champion Dominique Rollin (CAN) of the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team made history today as he powered away to an impressive solo victory in Stage 4 of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California. Weather hammered the peloton for nearly seven hours as the stage took riders down the California coast from Seaside to San Luis Obispo on an impressive and challenging course. Defending champion Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana was able to retain the overall lead and will wear the Amgen Leader Jersey going into the individual time trial in Solvang tomorrow.
Note: Article from www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 01:59 AM
Let's hope Toronto City Council is reading this...
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Thanks to Runners' Web for this story.....and BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter - fspielman@suntimes.com
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 10:49 PM
PARIS - Floyd Landis lost his expensive and explosive doping case Thursday when arbitrators upheld the results of a test that showed the 2006 Tour de France champion used synthetic testosterone to fuel his spectacular comeback victory, The Associated Press has learned.
Note: Story courtesy of TSN.ca
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Posted by: nicko1 on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 07:52 PM
ST. LOUIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - George Hincapie held on to his overall lead to win the inaugural Tour of Missouri on Sunday, the U.S. rider's first stage race victory since 2004.
Note: Story courtesy of Yahoo!Sports via Runners Web
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 04:09 AM
Brian Frank and Peter Donato enjoying a moment after the 160km ride...in front of our new tent of course!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 11:43 PM
The end of an era?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Lance Armstrong era in cycling is over.
Note: Story courtesy of the Associated Press via Outdoor Life Network
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Posted by: nicko1 on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 07:35 PM
PARIS - Alberto Contador won the doping-scarred Tour de France on Sunday, a new, young and unlikely winner for the three-week race shaken to its core by scandals.
Note: Story courtesy of the Associated Press
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 01:57 AM
Big news keeps pouring in from the tour
Overall leader Michael Rasmussen has been expelled from the Tour de France for violating team policy.
Rasmussen, from Denmark, was removed Wednesday at the request of team sponsor Rabobank, shortly after winning the 16th stage.
Note: Story courtesy of CBC.ca
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 05:35 PM
Doping remained a hot topic at the Tour de France for a second straight day Wednesday as a cyclist failed a test for testosterone, according to a French doping official.
Note: Story courtesy of CBC.ca
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:03 PM
Team Astana pulled out of the 94th Tour de France on Tuesday after one of its riders, Alexandre Vinokourov, tested positive for a banned blood transfusion.
The positive test of the Kazakh rider, a one-time favourite to win cycling's premier event, dealt a heavy blow to a sport already reeling from a spate of doping scandals.
Note: Story courtesy of CBC.ca
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 06:18 PM
What Is It They Say About Smiling Crocodiles?
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Thanks To David L'Heureux of Bicycling Magazine For the Story!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 04:11 AM
Higher and higher, baby...
Note: Thanks to BBC Sport's Martin Gough.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 03:13 AM
Following the tour up close and personal...
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http://www.cervelo.com/blogs.aspx?id=ms#46
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 05:50 PM
Amputee Cyclist Seeks To Circle the World For Awareness & Landmine Victims
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 03:07 PM
Tour de France Rider Cancellara Blows By Big Ben On His Way Out of London
Note: Note: Article Written By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 07:23 PM
The long and winding road....
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The Longest Charitable Cycling Event in the World
-The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride -
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 04:46 PM
Jure Robic enters the Danger Zone...
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:54 PM
As I begin this entry, I am sitting inside our RV (named Bert) in the middle of the
Anza Borrego Desert, waiting for our rider (currently David Houghton) to pass us by.
When he does, we will officially be 82.2 miles into our race. By the time this will
be posted and finished, however, we will be in Hope, Arizona.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:29 PM
Share the experience of cycling across America with two members of the MyNextRace.com community, Dave Eleiter and David Houghton.
Read more here about these fearless riders...:
http://www.mynextrace.com/module-v4bJournal-detail-id-90.htm
Sure, the boys are smiling now...
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 11:35 PM
Pneumonia scuttles Michael Barry's goal of racing in glamour event
We managed to capture this air-borne virus just as it entered Michael's immune system!
Note: Thanks to the Toronto Star and:
Randy Starkman
sports reporter
..for this story.
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 03:04 AM
Norwegian cyclist Kurt Asle Arvesen claims he'll celebrate the 20th of May for the rest of his life. That's when he won not only a stage in the gruelling cycling race Giro d'Italia for the first time, in 2003, but also for the second, on Sunday.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 11:16 AM
Record-breaker: Chris Hoy
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 03:19 PM
Forza....
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 09:48 PM
Tests on seven backup urine samples taken from Floyd Landis at the 2006 Tour de France have revealed traces of synthetic testosterone, according to a report yesterday by L’Équipe, the French sports newspaper.
Note: Story courtesy of the New York Times.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 05:26 PM
Georgia on my mind....
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Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 03:11 PM
Go ahead, make my day....
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 05:47 PM
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 25 — Two years after the retirement of Lance Armstrong and one year after Floyd Landis threw the sport into turmoil with a positive drug test at the Tour de France, a new cyclist has taken their place at the top of the American pack.
Note: Story courtesy of Edward Wyatt - NY Times. Photo courtesy of Doug Pensinger - Getty Images.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 05:39 PM
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) - Former Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich retired from cycling Monday amid continuing investigations of his alleged role in a Spanish doping scandal.
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Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 07:36 PM
Hometown Hero Levi Leipheimer Takes Victory at 2007 Amgen Tour of California Prologue in San Francisco for Second Straight Year
Early Estimates Indicate Crowd Tops Last Year's by Nearly 100,000
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Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 08:02 PM
The race season is not over here in Ontario....
Reain and Sin Triumph at Aurora Cyclo-Cross Race.
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For more information on this event contact Cyclissimo Sports at: 905-727-2054 or Stephen Fleck at 416-888-7324.
Results:
http://www.cyclocrossontario.com/aurora_cross_uci_c2_0
Photos:
http://www.cyclocrossontario.com/index.php/v/aurora/?q=gallery
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, October 20, 2006 - 10:22 PM
NEW YORK — Running in his first New York Marathon will be a challenge for Lance Armstrong, but just training for it has been an adventure, too, especially in the Big Apple.
Note: By David Ho
COX NEWS SERVICE - Thursday, Oct.19, 2006
Posted by: nicko1 on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 07:37 PM
Race Report from France...
HI there.
I'm back from France and have attached my race report for those that care to read it. Quite exciting with crashes, broken bikes, super hot weather and killer long and high mountains. Everything a race should be. No??
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Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 05:00 AM
24hrs of Summer Solstice.
Entry Fee $ 110
New tires, helmet, light $ 175
Supplies of food and beer $ 75
Scars, scrapes and injuries 7
# of laps completed 5
Hours slept in my car 3.5
Number of days to recover 3
Visits to on-site mechanic 2
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How many friends will I share my story with
about this great weekend….priceless!
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Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, June 22, 2006 - 12:29 PM
Race Crew Report
Kevin finishes at 3:57 PM EDT in a time of 10 days, 3 hours and 57 minutes!
Post race report, coming soon! Finish line photos posted.
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 03:01 PM
We hit time station #42 last night in Troy , OH . There were periods of heavy rain, but around midnight the waterworks finally stopped and Kevin had a clear night sky to ride under. Bob and Jeff took turns talking to Kevin over the loudspeaker, trying to keep him focused and energized.
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 10:01 PM
Early this morning, around 5, Kevin briefly stopped for a shake. He’s been hammering the pedals at 18-19-20 mph to reel in the riders ahead of him and burning thousands of calories. We had a team meeting in the back of the bus around making our stops more efficient; we must get Kevin back out on the road as quickly possible.
Note: Go Kevin Go!
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 02:37 AM
It’s like déjà vu all over again. We crossed over a set of railway tracks and found ourselves in a new state. This time it’s Missouri. We’ve left Kansas behind and, with it, most of the wind. The land of Dorothy and Toto delivered gusts that had Kevin’s bike at a 45-degree angle. The wind was absolutely relentless.
Note: Make a donation today and help Kevin raise $250,000!
www.teamrace.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 12:00 PM
Half way.
It’s a significant milestone to pass. Closer to the end than the beginning. Closer to the Atlantic than the Pacific. Outside of Maize, Kansas, Kevin hit the 1,521.4 marker and crossed over into the second half of the race. The crew staged a roadside celebration with lots of words of encouragement as he rode by.
The prairie wind has changed from a boon to a hindrance. The riders are forced to pedal against it most of the time now instead of having it at their backs. The protection of town streets with houses and trees to block the wind are few and far between out here.
We had to make a brief stop in Wichita to pick up some bike parts. It turns out Ruth, who owns the Bike Peddler, is a breast cancer survivor. Thanks for your help Ruth.
In El Dorado the crew members of the Bus and Support Vehicle were approached by a young boy and his family. Braden Weber, 9 had been following the race and wanted to help. He simply held out his blue piggy bank that he had been filling for five months. The contents would normally have been deposited in the bank as part of his savings, but this time he decided to deposit it with us. Thanks Braden!
Bob Langley interviewed Braden and his mom, so be sure to listen to the accompanying audio file. For photos, check out the photos from today.
This afternoon Kevin rides on to Yates Center, Iola and points further east.
Robert Langley Interviews Braden
Click here to listen/download.
Robert Langley Day6 Morning Commentary
Click here to listen/download.
Dr Pat. Hewitt
Friday started at 6:00 AM and ended at 4:00 AM Saturday.
Today was all about The Wizard of Oz – 40+ mph hot, dry winds into Kevin’s face all day.
When watching someone as strong as Kev ride, it is easy to lose perspective that the movement is man-made. No effort, no progress…
Life is just like that; whether playing sport, improving your health or managing relationships…no effort, no progress.
Right near the ½ way point of RAAM, Peter read 2 dedications at the side of the road. Within seconds, emotions were off the charts, tears were shed, first of sorrow and concern for the individuals in the dedications, followed by laughter and tears (now of joy) over the opportunity to be here, in this ride, and have the chance to drop all that doesn’t matter and truly stand in the presence of what ultimately matters most – people.
People trying to make the world a different place for other people – all other people.
Jack Hewitt
How coincidental is this to the trip? The owner of the bike shop that we found had some parts we required was just back from doing race support for 1,000 riders doing a Charity Ride Across Kansas.
She was apologizing to us because some of the things we needed were still packed up in the boxes used at the race. The had arrived back in the shop at midnight and were at the store early to open up just to get us some spare parts. We picked up a replacement seat, spare lights for the bike and some glue.
The delightful irony is that she is a ten-year breast cancer survivor.
Thanks to Ruby at the Bicycle Pedaler in Wichita, Kansas. She is a fan of RAAM.
J. Hewitt
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Oliver Moore
From Friday's Globe and Mail
Touching the hearts of Middle America
Race Across America, Day 6: Passing the halfway point
EL DORADO, KAN -- Nine-year-old Braden Weber came to a parking lot in his hometown yesterday
Note: Go Kevin Go!
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 01:18 PM
Day 4 Summary
Heading out from Durango, Kevin rode the dark, winding roads toward Pagosa Springs, CO. The elevation changes were starting to come quickly, providing a hint as to the big climbs to come. The first major challenge came in the form of Wolf Creek pass – a 2,700 foot climb over 8 miles. The elevation gain came with a commensurate drop in temperature; some of the pictures from today will show Kevin wearing his leggings and booties.
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 03:50 PM
After the bottle exchange in Tuba City we headed to Kayenta and the entrance to Monument Valley. The bizarre rock formations brought Saturday morning cartoons to mind…it wouldn’t have surprised us to see Wile E. Coyote impotently chasing the Roadrunner. Solitary rocks jutting out of the ground with impossibly balanced table tops provided a stirring backdrop to Kevin’s steady pace across Arizona.
Crew and rider shut down for hour hours in the early afternoon for some much needed rest. Jack Hewitt and Mike Kolesar drove into the nearest town to fix a tire on the Follow Van, while others used their time to clean up. The shower bag was an effective tool, but others opted for a stack of baby wipes. Ian Mackenzie did some quick work on a shifter in the trailer attached to the Bus.
Our destination that evening involved a crossing of the state border into Colorado, en route to Durango. Soon, the morning sun would reveal the mountains and the monumental task of achieving enormous gains in elevation.
Note: stay tuned for more updates as Kevin Wallace from Canada goes after the World Record...
Posted by: petertherunner on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 05:50 PM
Kevin Wallace from Gears' Bike shop in Mississauga continues his epic ride across
the U.S.A., in what most experts consider the toughest race in the world. Follow this great story each day, exclusively here at www.MyNextRace.com
The following are excerpts from Kevin's support crew....
Note: Hey, if you're reading and enjoying this stuff, donate TODAY and support a worthy initiative!!!
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 06:08 PM
On the second day of racing, a day marked with over 10,000 feet of climbing, the competition at the front of the pack shows no sign of slowing down.
Note: Report filed by Danny Chew via RaceAcrossAmerica.org. Read more about Mississauga's own Kevin Wallace as he attempts to break the world record:
http://www.teamrace.com/raam/highlight_day2.html
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 02:15 PM
Mississauga's very own Kevin Wallace attempts a world-record effort.
Note: Kevin's ride is in the name of his mother who passed away from cancer, and all the proceeds will go to breast cancer prevention and research. In the last decade, Kevin has raised nearly $2.7 million dollars through his very successful Gears 24 Hour indoor cycling rides each February. Kevin will start his epic solo ride Sunday June 11th and hopes to be finished before the first day of summer. To follow Kevin on his personal journey check out the race website at www.teamrace.com.
Thanks to Personal Best and Robert Langley for this information.
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 02:17 PM
This summer Ironman athlete and founder of OYE! Tours, Gerry Molinolo will cycle 1,200 kilometres across Cuba to attract the attention of Canadian bike shops, cycling enthusiasts and lovers of all-things-Cuban*. Her goal is to take down much needed bikes and equipment for the Academia de Ciclismo in Ciego de Avila. It’s a long ride for a young woman to do all by herself (and the hot Cuban sun to contend with), but Gerry feels strongly about putting in an effort that equals what she is asking for.
Note: For more information about Gerry Molinolo or OYE! Tours check out www.oyetours.ca call 416-417-5360 or email gerry@oyetours.ca
Posted by: petertherunner on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 08:33 PM
On May 28, 2006 Villa Charities will host the first-ever Giro Toronto, a 75 km fundraising bicycle ride with an Italian twist. Inspired by the legendary cycling event, Il Giro d’Italia, the ride has a boot-shaped route and will tour well-known neighbourhoods throughout Toronto.
Note: For more information on the Giro T.O. visit www.girotoronto.com, or please call Pat Tanzola at (416) 789-7011 ext. 306
Media Contacts:
Adriana Suppa
Communications Manager
Villa Charities
(416)789-7011 ext. 302
suppa@villacharities.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 08:13 PM
They wrote her off as over the hill. LoriAnn Muenzer proved them wrong and brought home gold.
Note: For further information, contact:
David Ahrens at Pure Momentum: 416-809-5523 or david.ahrens@rogers.com,
or contact:
Kendra Michael at Key Porter Books - 416-862-7777 x232 or endra.michael@keyporter.com
www.rollingla.ca
Posted by: petertherunner on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 04:40 PM
It's the morning after and I'm still cleaning the mud off my clothes, bike, shoes, hair....
Note: Thanks to Eric Orschel, aka "the Iceman" from Bike NXS for organizing the 15th annual Icebreaker....for photos and results:
http://www.bikenxs.com/
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 01:34 PM
...lend me your gears.
Note: MynextRace.com are proud supporters of this new event, and Peter Donato will be personally fund-raising for the worthy cause of Villa Charities. You can email peter@mynextrace.com to make a donation.
For more info., contact:
Pat Tanzola
Special Events - Giro di Toronto
Villa Charities Foundation
Tel: 416-789-7011 Ext. 306
Fax: 416-789-9387
"To bici or not to bici - that is the question"
www.GiroToronto.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 04:07 AM
Juan Jose Haedo of Argentina, a former soccer player who began cycling 11 years ago, capitalized on a powerful sprint Monday to win the first stage of the Tour of California.
Note: By JAMES RAIA:
http://www.byjamesraia.com/
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 09:08 PM
Levi Leipheimer of Santa Rosa, Calif., the reigning Tour of Germany winner will lead a diverse field of Tour de France stage winners, world champions and Olympic medalists beginning Sunday in the inaugural Tour of California.
Note: By JAMES RAIA
Read more on this exciting new event at:
www.ByJamesRaia.com
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 12:27 AM
Congrats to this month's winner, Jeff May, from Wallaceberg Ontario, now living in Windsor.
Jeff is a wheelchair athlete who has been tearing up the roads this year. His success has been consistent, and the range of disciplines impressive, from the 400 - 1500 sprint range, to road victories at 10km and the Marathon.
Note: Jeff can be reached at www.jeffmay.ca
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, April 03, 2005 - 12:22 AM
David Houghton, from Toronto, is surviving his epic journey across Africa, after setting out from Cape Town on January 15th...
Note: Read more about David and buy his book which chronicles his ride across Canada, http://www.davidhoughton.ca/
Posted by: petertherunner on Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 11:29 AM
David Houghton is still going strong, over 60 days now in his bike ride across Africa, a small step up from his 66 Days across Canada...
Note: Read more about David Houghton's epic adventure at www.davidhoughton.ca
Posted by: petertherunner on Tuesday, March 08, 2005 - 02:45 PM
David Houghton is still going strong, almost six weeks now on his epic journey...
Note: David Houghton , author of '66 Days With Satan', my book about cycling across Canada, is now available at www.davidhoughton.ca.
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