tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21034763149483713062024-03-18T19:44:08.207-07:00A.DIG's Spoti really, really like bikes.ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-2735189525839930182010-08-13T07:59:00.004-07:002010-08-13T13:20:14.797-07:00New Project: Building a Niner Air 9I've started a new blog. "My Niner".Basically, I've recently refound my love for mountain biking while on a work trip to The Downieville Classic and decided that I need my own mountain bike again.After lots of research, I've decided on a Niner Air 9. Riding in the Bay Area is perfect terrain for a 29er. 29ers take the wheel diameter up to 29" from the standard 26" mountain bike wheel. This ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-77165339339591358432010-03-04T10:34:00.004-08:002010-03-04T10:38:41.177-08:00I'm still around...Just not blogging much on this blog.I still do plan to do a bit of blogging here, so don't give up on me here.I've been blogging on the Ritchey Blog lately. Click Ritchey BlogMerco Grand Prix Criterium is this weekend...I'm registered for it and a maybe for the Road Race on Sunday.That's my update for the day!ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-66165255953346980282009-08-11T19:03:00.002-07:002009-08-11T19:06:47.363-07:00"Performance" by M.C. SpandXI found this video quite entertaining...hope you do too. Enjoy.ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-33149728633344240452009-07-19T10:53:00.002-07:002009-07-19T10:55:24.328-07:00Alberto ContadorNo one can climb like AC. Looking spectacular out there on today's Tour de France stage.Had to pull up this old pic from Interbike 2007.ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-91670546422476010262009-07-09T21:22:00.001-07:002009-07-09T21:23:58.429-07:00Lunch RideIt really doesn't get much better than this:Today's Lunch Ride:ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-56512957258387213782009-06-22T18:47:00.007-07:002009-06-22T19:11:20.985-07:00Lance Beat MeActually, he and many others crushed me. It was insane how fast the Nevada City Classic was this year. Look back at my 2007 and 2008 posts and you can see how tough this race was for me as a cat 3.I didn't really plan on racing it this year, but when Lance, Levi and Horner announced that they were going to race it I changed my mind. Now I can say that I raced Lance. Even though it was short ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-57148854524828561872009-06-08T13:13:00.004-07:002009-06-08T13:26:10.197-07:00Gestalt - Racks and Sausages Are Back!Something strange happened to Gestalt a while back...they took out the bike racks and no longer sold sausages. I never went to see it in this biker-less state, but I hear they even took away any evidence that this was a cyclist/hipster hangout...removed bike stickers, posters...anything bike related. It was very odd and sad, as it was a great hangout for me and my buddies to bike to, have some ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-7796228303296204162009-05-28T21:19:00.006-07:002009-05-29T10:29:19.150-07:00My New Love: The Valley RideIf you are a long-time reader of this blog, a friend of mine on Facebook or you follow my Twitter account (@bobodig), you will know that I used to constantly rave about the Port of Oakland Ride (AKA: The POO Ride).Well..........I have a new ride to rave about: The Valley Ride. I realized that I loved the POO Ride because it really played right into my strengths (flat crit racing). The Valley ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-26692709741978998402009-05-18T21:13:00.006-07:002009-05-18T21:23:54.878-07:00Great Climbing ProfileTry this ride...the first few uphills are pretty tough...the downhills are stomach dropping.I'm pretty bummed about this Garmin 205 file. We did this ride on Saturday in the scorching heat...easily high 90's, low 100's. We started off at Cupertino Bike Shop, went up Highway 9, to Big Basin Redwood Park, Boulder Creek and then back up the back of Highway 9. Running out of water on the way back ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-9656802782762677172009-04-30T09:52:00.004-07:002009-04-30T10:03:41.338-07:00Wente Criterium - A Few PicsSome photos of the us during the Wente Criterium (Coutesy of our teammate, Geoff Calkins)Jan & Aaron in formationYours trulyAdvancing on the damn Botts Dots ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-72997558203105108532009-04-27T16:21:00.004-07:002009-04-27T16:55:25.440-07:00Wente CriteriumFinally...a nice flat crit! Only issues were the strong wind and the millions of Botts Dots (pictured).These little suckers lined this course and when you and your lightweight rig hit them on a curve or a turn it can hop your bike and scare the crap out of you. Sometimes your line would hold you right over a line of them with riders next to you on both sides, the only thing to do is hang on, ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-10527200100733579422009-04-19T08:42:00.004-07:002009-04-19T09:02:20.502-07:00Knowledge is Power"Knowledge is Power", literally.I feel like I've made some large gains in my riding lately just by figuring out my Powertap and the numbers associated. Figuring out my power threshold has given me much more confidence and a smarter way to ride.I used to hit the hills with my teammates and suffer with them for a bit and then just completely fall off the pace, get into my easiest gear and they ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-21235352667572613502009-04-16T09:24:00.006-07:002009-04-16T09:52:13.185-07:00Expensive Tools Need To Be UsedI bought a Powertap SL 2.4 last fall in hopes of training smarter. Yes, I got a great deal on it via the Interbike attendee discount, but it was still a big chunk of dough. I don't regret buying it, but I do wish I would have bought the Carbone version instead of the Open Pro, but whatever...it's still an awesome tool (so I've heard and am learning now)...So here's the deal. I bought it and I ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-10879652240399732892009-04-08T17:29:00.000-07:002009-04-08T17:35:17.508-07:00Rollin in the new kitSent via BlackBerry by AT&TADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-49087065551911663912009-03-28T19:52:00.001-07:002009-03-28T20:09:30.853-07:00Recovery GoodnessRaced hard today at the Brisbane Crit. Jan got into the winning break and took 5th. Carmi raced aggressive and was in an early break and almost got away from the main pack at the end. I stayed cool for the field sprint and was 5th, which I believe put me at 15th (big break)Jen and I just whipped up some chicken with balsamic pan sauce, mashed potatoes and artichokes! It was a masterpiece (and ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-30860476879069363222009-03-22T16:44:00.000-07:002009-03-22T16:50:08.702-07:00SnowcappedOn my way back to SF after a weekend racing the San Dimas Stage Race. Didn't go well for me, but my boy Jan pulled off 27th overall and 9th today in the crit. Next up: Brisbane Crit and Circuit next weekend.ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-77923040388984523912009-03-13T18:29:00.000-07:002009-03-13T18:34:10.234-07:00Sophie With Her Ca'toupe'ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-22629067143311639022009-03-02T19:39:00.000-08:002009-03-02T19:39:01.010-08:002009 Team Kit & SponsorsI'm cheating a bit...just don't want to rewrite this post.Full post with sponsor info here: 2009 Team KitAnd here's the 2009 Kit -_ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-88183376811691253312009-03-01T10:53:00.002-08:002009-03-01T11:02:44.537-08:00HumorThis recent comic from VeloNews magazine paints a great picture. It's speaking a bit more to the domestic pro scene this year, but I think it also speaks to the current unemployment rate across the US also.I know I'll be gunning to get my entry fees back! ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-49428573412034933612009-02-19T16:26:00.000-08:002009-02-19T16:30:13.222-08:00Pretty Nice Out Right NowSent via BlackBerry by AT&TADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-49199302868693959072009-02-15T17:46:00.000-08:002009-02-15T17:49:37.750-08:00Team Type1Heading down to SausalitoSent via BlackBerry by AT&TADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-16145326018063346912009-02-15T16:53:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:56:30.285-08:00Mancebo!Sent via BlackBerry by AT&TADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-18975921828508695012009-02-15T16:16:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:18:54.703-08:00AToC Stage 1 FinishComing soon! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&TADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-83236657732909492112009-02-14T10:57:00.001-08:002009-02-14T11:01:11.256-08:00Team BlogWe're 'reviving' our team blog.Last year, we rarely posted on it...our last road race report was the Dash For Cash in May. Oops...the season went through September!Anyway, here's the link to our site: Sportgenic / Squadra OvestI'll even make it easier to get to the blog...Here's a link directly to the blog: Squadra Ovest BlogLastly, for those of you with Google Reader or some other RSS feed ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103476314948371306.post-16034975058065777632009-02-13T15:24:00.006-08:002009-02-13T15:43:04.198-08:00"Let Me Google That For You"I've been meaning to post about this for a while. It's a pretty funny site to use whenever someone asks you a simple question that a quick search on Google would have answered for them.www.letmegooglethatforyou.com or www.lmgtfy.comI've sent this out to a few teammates and friends...if I've sent it to you, I hope you took it in good humor. (I've never gotten a reply on one that I've sent...)ADIGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15323015888896560129noreply@blogger.com0