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Went with Karl to the Kissena Velodrome. Borrowed a bike. Had fun:

Some thing new and fun -- first time ever on a Fixie, figured it out in a few laps -- then a set of three super short races...

Seams a great & fun way to work on my sprinting ability.

http://eye.pyzahl.net/thumbnails.php?album=93

I am going to do this ride or Deerfield Dirt Road Randonee for the 4th time now, it's not a race, but timed at check points. One of the most fun and in multiple special ways one of the most demanding rides I have seen.

Here is some of the latest 2010 infos. Very well supported on the way, before and after.

FROM: D2R2 - Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee 2010
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Some notes on the food supplies.

Our style is in the spirit of old-school randonneuring - a tendency to keep moving, but no shyness when it's time to eat.

Go here:

http://pyzahl.blogspot.com/2010/07/kreb-friday-night-race.html

Contador's attack of Schleck after a dropped chain today reminded me of choices we all face at key moments in competition or life. It is also never a super clear black and white decision or intention to make the correct choice.

I was favored to win my high school state track championship in the 200 yard dash.
The state championship is at the end of the season and you have already established your personal records. You know how good your times are versus the competition months in advance of the end of the season.

Friday, work took a bit more time Friday night then I liked, but just managed to get last minute to sign in. Meeting the only other GAB Karl, who was surprised to see me, as I almost resigned in previous Email update.

I take a week off from cycling to recharge the old batteries and my family is estatic, I can now use the extra free time around the house and tend to some detailed items that needed attending. ...