tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:25:21 +0000CBR is all about growing the sport. This is Southern California grassroots bicycle racing at its best. 100% of the annual license fees are boomeranged right back to the racers via a cash prizelist. We try to promote quality races and offer excellent cash as well as wicked cool prizes. Check the website for all current information. <u><i>This blog is for those who need an education, both from the streets and from the books.</u></i>http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)Blogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-1794757297056362890Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-11-24T10:25:21.760-08:00For our November race, we had 138 single entries, that's +7 more than October's 131 single entries, so we did a little bit better than last month! Thanks to all who came out to support the race. I heard that we almost had as many as Como Street, but Como Street beat us! The Cat. 5 field sold out, so I suggest that anyone who's a 5 and wants to be a 4 that they should register as soon as http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/race-re-cap-license-renewals-misc-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-4734711503875095684Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-11T08:35:12.077-08:00Yup, that's me in 1985. 150lbs, USMC Rifle Expert. A great, big thank you to all of those who signed their name in the dotted line, vowing to give up their life, if necessary, to defend the US Constitution, the USA & its interests.http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-veterans-day-to-those-who-have.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-3480189556119454019Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:52:00 +00002009-11-07T13:25:56.338-08:00Sgt. Kimberly Munley is the civilian police officer that shot & wounded Maj. Hasan in the US Army's deadliest soldier-on-soldier attack in Fort Hood, Texas. This is her Twitter acct., click here. According to sources, she heard the commotion, went to investigate, turned the corner to see Hasan shooting at someone. Her 1st shot missed, then he turned toward her and shot her twice, one bullet inhttp://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/sgt-kimberly-munley-is-world-class-hero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-4658950960390977253Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-06T12:02:03.230-08:00Days after I finished the 10/25 off season crit, I became a 2009 bicycle race state champion. If I can do it, then why isn't everyone else doing it?Sponsors want racers who can bring it when it counts, and it counts at the state & national championships. There are nine (9) days remaining until off-season USCF crit #2, and who will be there to race, place, upgrade, and to bring it? I'll be http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/sponsors-dont-want-non-race-morons-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-4515704684355096633Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-04T19:52:06.600-08:00Crazy #1) So I'm driving today and I spot idiot driver #1 -please guess culture & gender: wearing gloves, no visible skin in direct sunlight and driving incredibly slow with eyes barely above dashboard. Idiot driver #2 -please guess gender & culture: wearing gloves like the ones you wash dishes with, slow, maybe lost, and an overall hazard to the driving community at-large.Both idiots were http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/buckets-of-stuff-that-i-cannot-discuss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-1295024889107666554Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-03T08:21:37.602-08:00TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONState's tax withholding bump-up starts today -- Some call it California's cash advance. Effective today, the amount of state income taxes withheld from California workers' paychecks will increase 10 percent. Mark Glover in the Sacramento Bee -- 11/1/09. This is a permanent pain in my behind. California, without permission, can just start taking away more money http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/long-list-of-rants-todaytoo-many-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-1596672825837238934Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:59:00 +00002009-11-02T12:13:11.830-08:00I'm not sure how this is gonna play out, but the idea came to me at Murphy's last night; it's something that Velo Allegro should have done awhile back. Velo Allegro should, by all counts, be a racing club that's social, as I was one of its founding members in 1988. It seems lately that it is now a social club. There's nothing wrong with that, but when a club goes from almost 200 members to http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/cbr-just-joined-twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-7766913466445593741Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:09:00 +00002009-10-26T12:28:41.308-07:00Oh what a week. A cut back on mileage & intensity since it's October, and the weight immediately packs on. I can't look at a Funyon without that scale shooting North - wah wah wah.Harley Davidson has perfected the art of converting cash into noise. They take the working man's hard-earned cash and then turn it into noise! It's a perfect art, as every time I'm on the road, it seems that some http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/week-in-trainingwhat-harley-davidsons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-3723698350035857315Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-10-22T09:03:03.977-07:00Good news: so Jeff Prinz is doing Cyclo-cross and so are those damn Gritters brothers, and that means that racers are still training. I'm sure that means that they have backed off a bit from their Spring/Summer miles, but the fact of the matter remains that racers are still riding above their resting heart rate in October, November & December. That being said, I hope that racers will want to http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/some-good-news-some-better-newsonly-24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-2452260565431343400Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:40:00 +00002009-10-19T12:55:07.243-07:00Every time I think of going to a play, I think of that Seinfeld episode where the lady is playing piano on stage, and then Jerry pulls out this goofy Pez Dispenser that makes Elaine pee-her-pants laughing, which really pisses off the piano player. The point is, is that I'm way too immature for such high-brow society stuff like attending plays, concerts in the park, jazz festivals, etc. I laugh http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/is-jamie-paolinetti-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-4624100481573386833Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:00 +00002009-10-17T11:36:31.259-07:00What separates the racers from the moron sled dogs is that the racers know when & who to attack, and the sled dogs are there only to burn matches. It seems that their only goal is to just burn matches: no pattern to it, just match-burning at random. Day after day, month after month, and race after race...no improvement, no race results, just pack fodder and many calories burned from all that http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/todays-training-ride-plus-check-out-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-7507376823523776739Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:53:00 +00002009-10-14T08:10:03.473-07:00Thanks to Tren & Jen Morris of Uncle Tren Race Productions! They have been very, very busy and I'm so glad that they found the time to promote this race. It's a bit 11th-hour, but that's okay. I hope that anyone who wants a chance to win a state championship jersey can do so on October 25th in Lancaster!Registration will be ONLINE only, via active.com, and here's the link. I hope all of the http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-just-incbr-state-time-trial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-3070321581533538486Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:25:00 +00002009-10-12T13:45:46.496-07:00First, I gotta lotta love from all the racers who attended, more than a few wondered why this has never been done before in So Cal since the weather permits it. In most states & countries, there is an off-season because there's snow on the ground, so it's physically impossible to train on the road.Second, while we were a bit short-staffed, I am EXTREMELY THANKFUL for those people who stepped up http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-11th-dominguez-hills-bike-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-2961267591774583874Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-11-11T15:22:23.687-08:00Because they are a HUGE waste of time. Back in the day, television and radio used advertising since it was a free service we used. Free radio, yeah-hit me with commercials, free newspaper? Okay, hit me with advertisements. Cable television, satellite radio that I'm paying for? GTFO. If I'm paying for something, then I don't want my time wasted with a bunch of crap....how about paying me forhttp://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/11/commercials-make-me-sick-and-heres-why.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-6977639647663592534Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:42:00 +00002009-10-08T10:47:47.544-07:00Title pretty much says it all! Even though we're running a half-day, we still gotta bring 100% of the gear. If there are any USCF clubs/teams that need to throw their name on a bike race for 2009, then shoot me a text at 714-356-1214. Same thing for people who would rather save money by volunteering. If you wanna race, then we are here to help! My bike race is NOTHING without my volunteers!Ihttp://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/any-uscf-clubs-need-their-fingerprints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-295652733761215432Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-10-07T10:45:08.858-07:00It has just been confirmed that Davis and Eddie will be there to provide law enforcement assistance for the Dominguez Hills crits. They are the best, and their utmost priority is SAFETY and SERVICE. They have been working my races for almost 9 years, and they have been nothing but polite and professional.If you have the chance, please let them know that their hard work is greatly appreciated byhttp://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/we-have-our-favorite-deputies-at-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-1963424329861375356Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:05:00 +00002009-10-06T08:27:24.760-07:00I refuse to travel to Ohio, Nebraska, Alabama, or any other state to get my upgrade points to Cat. 1. Instead, I'm gonna race my own races in the off season because there ain't nuthin' in the USCF rulebook that says that upgrade points gotta be "earned" during the race season....thank goodness for loopholes.That being said, it would be appreciated if the really, really super-fast racers had http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/really-i-prefer-all-of-fast-people-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-8685392594215727748Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:05:00 +00002009-10-06T11:42:22.137-07:00This is a recent pic from my office window...like it? Oh yeah, my office is Pacific Coast Highway, up & down on my bicycle.After watching Into The Wild for the 50th time, I'm a firm believer in doing what you love, and if that means I'm without a BMW 7-Series & a house in Newport Coast then so be it. I'm focusing less on what I want and more on what I have. I'm very happy doing what I like, http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-pic-from-my-office.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-7584429081242296616Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-09-28T15:18:36.585-07:00Saturday's homework: 80 miles (B+). 55 miles in the morning, 25 miles in the afternoon. Got beat in the sprint by the guy that was definitely faster.Sunday's homework, 50 miles (B-). Felt Saturday's legs and couldn't make the necessary jumps. Do not have the fitness for back-to-back efforts. Went to Murphy's to wish Velo Allegro member Tom a fond farewell to Ohio. He was also one of Velo http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/13-more-days-until-mid-term-exam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-7468712992125833309Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-09-28T15:19:48.093-07:00Not only was this guy fat, but he was a butterball of anger. We were all in the bike lane, and this guy lays on his horn while behind, then as soon as he can, he dive bombs the bike lane. I was hoping to have a talk with him at the corner of Gothard & Goldenwest, but he made a right turn and left in a hurry.You see? That's what I'm talking about...if he was man enough to hate on us, then use http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/to-jerk-that-tried-to-kill-us-at-630am.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-8232708783285108197Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-09-24T05:56:04.543-07:00Out of my 85 highlights, I'm only going to list some, like the top-25. I liked this book as it had much to offer me, especially with my diet issues and that I'm getter older yet still want to play with the big dogs. I'll use this book in CONJUNCTION with bike race training, as I could have the best diet in the world, but if I don't put miles on the bike, I will still be chasing Thurlow-forever http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/fuel-up-by-dr-eric-sternlicht.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-3563041427286170211Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-09-24T06:03:30.557-07:00Tonight's one of those nights, so I'm gonna let this rant roll wherever it wants to land.When I was 13, I pretty much figured out that my mom had some serious issues, the least of which was booze and prescription drugs. The anger, the rage, and the violence was a bit...more. I remember working at Jax Bicycles, in 1990, and she called me. The calls always started the same, I was her first born,http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/just-caught-season-premiere-of-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-3575402734242200859Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +00002009-09-21T17:38:08.148-07:00Many of you have asked what I watch & read, as this is instrumental in the recovery process. Everything is separated into three categories: A & B. I'll start with A, programs that currently kick-ass. B is the category that the shows have expired, but I will still watch them when I can...typically on DVD.A: Rescue Me, Intervention, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Sons of Anarchy, Frontline, 60 Minutes, http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/why-i-get-smarter-not-dumber.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-300332900276098478Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-09-21T12:43:08.001-07:00When I'm not chasing on the bike, chances are that my legs are in a suspended state in hopes of being recovered. While in recovery, I try to find funny stuff and share it with others. Here are two things I found today that I thought were hilarious. It's a total goof on Kanye West & his recent bad behavior at the MTV video music awards. Enjoy!http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/two-very-funny-kanye-west-goofscourtesy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13791390.post-5976011618664341191Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-09-18T16:36:33.405-07:00I read the book and I highly recommend it to everyone, especially all people who are looking to be nicer. To sum it up, this was Randy's last lecture, and this book rec'd world-wide attention. I was very content to read this book, and I think it helps make me better. These are my notes after reading it.1. An injured lion still wants to roar.2. Having the audience positively respond to one's http://californiabicycleracing.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-lecture-by-randy-pausch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The BLOGGER, aka Blog Boy)0