
I was on my way to the best month of the year too!
The Trainer Blues are a normal thing this time of year. Weather is getting colder and the roads are heading toward icy, and you really don't want to go out for a ride, so you have your bike on the Trainer Stand.
Personally, I hate riding the trainer. It makes me feel like I'm riding in a Gerbil Wheel. It's the lesser of two evils though, as compared to not riding. I have some goal rides for next Summer to train for.
The first major goal is to turn a high speed Century on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Tour de Cure, 2008. Ideally, I want to turn the 100 miles in about 5 ½ hours. This means I'll need to be able to hold a 20 MPH average to make it and still get a 5 minute break hourly for nutrition and bottle restock and possible output breaks.
My second goal for the Summer is a lot more ambitious and I've been hesitant to talk about it for obvious reasons! I've been struggling with the whole idea as to whether it's within my physical abilities, but I decided it's better to try and not succeed than to not try and always wonder.
I am planning a route right now for a ride starting in Michigan City, Indiana at the Michigan State Line, and ending at the Indiana/Kentucky line by Owensboro, Kentucky. It's a 310 mile route, and here's the catch. I want to do it in a day! It's going to be a fully supported attempt, with a SAG van and support crew, ala RAAM. All I need to do on that end is recruit crew.
Now, I'm sure you're asking yourself.....”Is he insane?” The answer to this is a resounding YES, but in a good way! To achieve this goal, I'm going to have to train, and train hard! When the pain hits, I'm just going to have to “take off my skirt, cancel my manicure, grow a mustache and harden the f*ck up”, to quote one of my favorite funny men, Ronnie Johns, aka Chopper, down in Australia!
My roughed out route
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/in/lafayette/743009585
This ought to be a challenge for me, what do you think?

N E W S R E L E A S E: United Health Foundation
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From: MU NEWS BUREAU
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 12:02 PM
Subject: Study Shows Some Athletic Men May Risk Low Bone Density
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http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2007/1015-hinton-osteopenia.php
Oct. 15, 2007 Contact: Pamela Hinton
Associate Professor
(573) 882-4137
Study Shows Some Athletic Men May Risk Low Bone Density
COLUMBIA, Mo. — According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects more than 2 million men in the United States and nearly 12 million more have osteopenia—clinically significant low bone density that is less severe than osteoporosis. Now, a new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia has found that men engaging predominantly in low-impact forms of exercise have an increased incidence of osteopenia—a condition resulting in two times the risk of bone fracture.
"Unfortunately, some individuals who believe they are doing everything right in terms of their health might be surprised and upset by our finding," said Pamela Hinton, an associate professor of nutritional sciences in MU's College of Human Environmental Sciences, who co-authored the study. "We believe, however, that these results will ultimately serve as education and motivation for these people."
Hinton said the effects of osteopenia can be mitigated by integration of weight-bearing activities into the lifestyle of active individuals. Studies in pre- and post-menopausal women suggest that bone mineral density will increase 2 percent to 3 percent after six months of resistance training three times per week. Small changes in bone density translate into much larger changes in bone strength—a 1 percent increase in bone density reduces the risk of fracture by up to 5 percent.
"Regular, non-weight-bearing activities, such as swimming and cycling are effective measures for preventing the leading risk factors for death and disability in our society,” Hinton said. “But the results of this study suggest that regular weight-bearing activities, such as running, jogging, or rope jumping, are important for the maintenance of healthy bones."
The researchers measured bone mineral density in 43 competitive male cyclists and runners ages 20 to 59. Findings of the study included:
n The cyclists had significantly lower bone mineral density of the whole body, especially of the lumbar spine, compared to runners.
n 63 percent of the cyclists had osteopenia of the spine or hip compared with 19 percent of the runners.
n Cyclists were seven-times more likely to have osteopenia of the spine than the runners.
Background facts:
n The risk of fracture is increased approximately two-fold in osteopenic individuals and five-fold in people with osteopenia.
n Low bone density in males often remains undiagnosed and inadequately treated and, after suffering a fracture, men are less likely to receive follow-up care than women.
n Risk factors for osteoporosis in men are similar to those identified in women: family history, age, low body weight, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate calcium or vitamin D intake, low reproductive hormone levels, physical inactivity, and disease or medication affecting bone metabolism.





Getting there fast and easily
In the city, destinations are normally reached faster with the bicycle than with the car and that is not the only reason why both males and females, small and tall make regular use of their bicycles with a regular matter of course. Those who ride in the fresh air also do not have any problems finding a parking space, spare their nerves and cut costs. The city offers 12,500 parking spaces for cyclists. The authorities make it easy for the citizens to change to the environmentally friendly alternative. After all, the infrastructure for cycling traffic participants has not only been continuously refined since the North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Transport asked Münster to participate in the “Cycling friendly Cities and Municipalities” program in 1988.
Comfortable routes for the cyclists
275 kilometres of developed cycle-paths are just the beginning. They can not only be used when the sun is shining but the main routes are even cleared of snow and ice every day in winter. This is supplemented by a close network of agricultural roads and kilometre-long minor roads which are suitable for cycling. Münster was the first municipality in Germany to issue an official cycling city map, showing cyclists how to reach their destination fast and most comfortably without having to subject themselves to motor traffic. It was revised and reprinted in August 2007. Anyone can however get to where they are going with the assistance of more than 1750 destination signposts for cyclists which can be found throughout the city area and - devised from the planning brains of Münster – they have also found their way throughout Germany: This summer, the citizens of Münster celebrated the completion of the NRW-wide cycle-path signposting and the German-wide route network for cycling tourism.
Cyclists profit from numerous advantages in Münster: the Promenade, a 4.5 kilometre long green ring on which one can quickly cycle round the old part of the city without having to make many stops – this being what around 1350 Leezen riders do during the rush hour between 4 and 5 p.m. One-way streets which can be used by cyclists in the opposite direction to the stipulated one and cul-de-sacs which are only valid for cars, open up attractive secret paths. Münster also has cycling roads which explicitly prioritise cycling traffic when compared to motor traffic and combined bus/cycle lanes. Pedestrian precincts are also not necessarily prohibited for cyclists.
Safety has priority
The safety of the numerous cyclists has always been of great importance when planning traffic in Münster. For example, at numerous traffic lights, the traffic lights for cyclists turn to green a few seconds before the car drivers are allowed to go, so that they are not accidentally taken for a ride on the bonnet of a car turning right. Large crossings are provided with an extra waiting space at the front. This means that they always start first when the lights change to green and are always in view of the drivers of the cars behind. Traffic education in Münster already starts in kindergarten and primary school. In addition, the municipal authority has founded a "partnership for accident prevention" in cooperation with the police and numerous renowned institutions in Münster. True to the motto “Safe Through Münster”, they co-operate in order to reduce the number of accidents by ten percent each year.
In Germany’s second largest city territory, the bicycle not only makes a name for itself on short routes. The Leeze is also an important means of transport on longer distances in an environmental association with busses and rail transport. 2000-3000 commuters who commute both to and from Münster every day use the cycling station in front of the railway station, this being Germany’s largest bicycle garage with 3300 covered parking spaces and a comfortable bicycle service. The railway stations in the suburbs also have transfer stations, some being equipped with locking bicycle boxes. Furthermore, numerous bus stops are equipped with covered bicycle parking spaces and enable a trouble-free and fast transfer from cycle to bus and vice versa.
Specialists and interested laypersons can find large amounts of material from the municipal cycle traffic planners in the internet (www.muenster.de/stadt/stadtplanung). Among others, one can have the special aspects of cycling in Münster explained during a virtual cycling tour.
| Rider | 9/8/2007 | 9/15/2007 | 9/22/2007 | 9/29/2007 | Total |
| 51 | 100.25 | 105.5 | 205.75 | ||
| 5th Circle | 0 | ||||
| AaronW | 0 | ||||
| Admiral | 0 | ||||
| Adrien | 96.86 | 123.41 | 220.27 | ||
| A_Fire_Inside | 0 | ||||
| Archienutt | 0 | ||||
| Arctic Jill | 194.2 | 110.5 | 304.7 | ||
| BeckyW | 9 | 35 | 44 | ||
| Bdinger | 42 | 42 | |||
| Big Mike | 93.5 | 202.36 | 295.86 | ||
| ChunkyD | 0 | ||||
| Colt45 | 0 | ||||
| Crymfyter | 0 | ||||
| DanonBike | 73.1 | 20.2 | 93.3 | ||
| DavisClyde | 0 | ||||
| DiabloRojo | 0 | ||||
| DonHaller | 0 | ||||
| Dpb13 | 0 | ||||
| Early | 0 | ||||
| Edonis13 | 0 | ||||
| Epcolt | 27.05 | 27.05 | |||
| Fc | 140 | 60 | 200 | ||
| Funrover | 21 | 51.5 | 72.5 | ||
| Greyg8r | 0 | ||||
| Genejockey | 0 | ||||
| Huh | 0 | ||||
| Huzzah | 0 | ||||
| Halthane | 0 | ||||
| Jeeper Tim | 118 | 32 | 150 | ||
| Joe Metal | 0 | ||||
| Johannes | 0 | ||||
| Jaxgtr | 119.02 | 101.98 | 221 | ||
| Jmarkley | 0 | ||||
| Jumborider | 0 | ||||
| Juvenile Tim | 13 | 13 | |||
| K4LK | 0 | ||||
| Keithm0 | 0 | ||||
| Kensuf | 0 | ||||
| Lil.Round1 | 0 | ||||
| Magool | 0 | ||||
| Mkadam68 | 240.16 | 216.69 | 456.85 | ||
| Neilfein | 25.1 | 34.5 | 59.6 | ||
| Obelix67 | 0 | ||||
| piper_chuck | 60.9 | 73.1 | 134 | ||
| Pupsocket | 0 | ||||
| Raynman | 18 | 15 | 33 | ||
| RDRomano | 0 | ||||
| Relayer | 0 | ||||
| Ronjon10 | 126 | 62.56 | 188.56 | ||
| Sandwarrior | 86.69 | 86.69 | |||
| Scotmorrsn | 150 | 44 | 194 | ||
| ShawnK | 0 | ||||
| Solveg | 56 | 56 | |||
| Stearman | 0 | ||||
| Stuejoe | 0 | ||||
| The Historian | 0 | ||||
| The Mrs | 25 | 25 | |||
| Tom Stormcrowe | 25 | 25 | |||
| Trolleyguy | 149.5 | 140.2 | 289.7 | ||
| Tskuller | 0 | ||||
| Tt1106 | 333 | 333 | |||
| Uncle Dan! | 180 | 46 | 226 | ||
| UTRacerDad | 100 | 100 | 200 | ||
| Wingman115 | 0 | ||||
| Wogsterca | 48.5 | 59.7 | 108.2 | ||
| Total | 2670.83 | 1634.2 | 0 | 0 | 4305.03 |
| Hours | 9/8/2007 | 9/15/2007 | 9/22/2007 | 9/29/2007 |
| 51 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 5th Circle | ||||
| AaronW | ||||
| Admiral | ||||
| Adrien | 6.3 | 8.7 | ||
| A_Fire_Inside | ||||
| Archienutt | ||||
| Arctic Jill | ||||
| BeckyW | ||||
| Bdinger | ||||
| Big Mike | ||||
| ChunkyD | ||||
| Colt45 | ||||
| Crymfyter | ||||
| DanonBike | ||||
| DavisClyde | ||||
| DiabloRojo | ||||
| DonHaller | ||||
| Dpb13 | ||||
| Early | ||||
| Edonis13 | ||||
| Epcolt | 2 | |||
| Fc | ||||
| Funrover | 1.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Greyg8r | ||||
| Genejockey | ||||
| Huh | ||||
| Huzzah | ||||
| Halthane | ||||
| Jeeper Tim | 8.9 | 2.4 | ||
| Joe Metal | ||||
| Johannes | ||||
| Jaxgtr | 7.75 | 6.9 | ||
| Jmarkley | ||||
| Jumborider | ||||
| Juvenile Tim | ||||
| K4LK | ||||
| Keithm0 | ||||
| Kensuf | ||||
| Lil.Round1 | ||||
| Magool | ||||
| Mkadam68 | 15.25 | 13.35 | ||
| Neilfein | ||||
| Obelix67 | ||||
| piper_chuck | ||||
| Pupsocket | ||||
| raynman | ||||
| RDRomano | ||||
| Relayer | ||||
| Ronjon10 | 9.8 | 4.5 | ||
| Sandwarrior | 5.8 | |||
| Scotmorrsn | 8.5 | 2.2 | ||
| ShawnK | ||||
| Solveg | ||||
| Stearman | ||||
| Stuejoe | ||||
| The Historian | ||||
| The Mrs | ||||
| Tom Stormcrowe | ||||
| Trolleyguy | 11.23 | 11.35 | ||
| Tskuller | ||||
| Tt1106 | ||||
| Uncle Dan! | ||||
| UTRacerDad | 7 | 8 | ||
| Wingman115 | ||||
| Wogsterca | 4.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Total | 97.13 | 75.55 | 0 | 0 |
The government over here have decided to spend £80 million every year to make sure that pregnant women
will eat healthy to get babies who will eat healthy.
I’ve heard a lot of bull in my days from politicians but this is just stupid.
More here, it's a great article!
This article makes a lot of sense, by the way. Christa has touched on some words of wisdom in her article. A healthy diet and a sensible active lifestyle will go a long way toward better health. It really isn't "Rocket Science" after all. Another thing, be sure to check out Christa's recipes over there at "My Swedish Kitchen! She has some great food up!
Cycling News
As a leadup teaser, the Spinner Saturday Group has topped 72000 miles for the year so far. Not all the reports are in though, so get me your mileage!
Sanchez
Cycling Sanchez takes 15th stage of Spanish Vuelta, Menchov still leads Eds: UPDATES with quotes
GRANADA, Spain (AP) - Spanish rider Samuel Sanchez won the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday, with Denis Menchov maintaining his overall lead with a ninth-place finish.
The Euskatel-Euskadi cyclist went ahead after the first climb nearly halfway in before holding off his rivals to win the 201.4-kilometer (125.1-mile) leg in 4 hours, 45 minutes, 59 seconds.
| Rider | 9/8/2007 | 9/15/2007 | 9/22/2007 | 9/29/2007 | Total |
| 51 | 100.25 | 105.5 | 205.75 | ||
| 5th Circle | 0 | ||||
| AaronW | 0 | ||||
| Admiral | 0 | ||||
| Adrien | 96.86 | 96.86 | |||
| A_Fire_Inside | 0 | ||||
| Archienutt | 0 | ||||
| Arctic Jill | 194.2 | 110.5 | 304.7 | ||
| BeckyW | 0 | ||||
| Bdinger | 42 | 42 | |||
| Big Mike | 93.5 | 93.5 | |||
| ChunkyD | 0 | ||||
| Colt45 | 0 | ||||
| Crymfyter | 0 | ||||
| DanonBike | 73.1 | 73.1 | |||
| DavisClyde | 0 | ||||
| DiabloRojo | 0 | ||||
| DonHaller | 0 | ||||
| Dpb13 | 0 | ||||
| Early | 0 | ||||
| Edonis13 | 0 | ||||
| Epcolt | 27.05 | 27.05 | |||
| Fc | 140 | 140 | |||
| Funrover | 21 | 21 | |||
| Greyg8r | 0 | ||||
| Genejockey | 0 | ||||
| Huh | 0 | ||||
| Huzzah | 0 | ||||
| Halthane | 0 | ||||
| Jeeper Tim | 118 | 118 | |||
| Joe Metal | 0 | ||||
| Johannes | 0 | ||||
| Jaxgtr | 119.02 | 119.02 | |||
| Jmarkley | 0 | ||||
| Jumborider | 0 | ||||
| Juvenile Tim | 13 | 13 | |||
| K4LK | 0 | ||||
| Keithm0 | 0 | ||||
| Kensuf | 0 | ||||
| Lil.Round1 | 0 | ||||
| Magool | 0 | ||||
| Mkadam68 | 240.16 | 240.16 | |||
| Neilfein | 25.1 | 25.1 | |||
| Obelix67 | 0 | ||||
| piper_chuck | 60.9 | 60.9 | |||
| Pupsocket | 0 | ||||
| Raynman | 18 | 18 | |||
| RDRomano | 0 | ||||
| Relayer | 0 | ||||
| Ronjon10 | 126 | 126 | |||
| Sandwarrior | 86.69 | 86.69 | |||
| Scotmorrsn | 150 | 150 | |||
| ShawnK | 0 | ||||
| Solveg | 56 | 56 | |||
| Stearman | 0 | ||||
| Stuejoe | 0 | ||||
| The Historian | 0 | ||||
| The Mrs | 25 | 25 | |||
| Tom Stormcrowe | 25 | 25 | |||
| Trolleyguy | 149.5 | 149.5 | |||
| Tskuller | 0 | ||||
| Tt1106 | 333 | 333 | |||
| Uncle Dan! | 0 | ||||
| UTRacerDad | 100 | 100 | |||
| Wingman115 | 0 | ||||
| Wogsterca | 48.5 | 48.5 | |||
| Total | 2481.83 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2697.83 |
| Hours | 9/8/2007 | 9/15/2007 | 9/22/2007 | 9/29/2007 |
| 51 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 5th Circle | ||||
| AaronW | ||||
| Admiral | ||||
| Adrien | 6.3 | |||
| A_Fire_Inside | ||||
| Archienutt | ||||
| Arctic Jill | ||||
| BeckyW | ||||
| Bdinger | ||||
| Big Mike | ||||
| ChunkyD | ||||
| Colt45 | ||||
| Crymfyter | ||||
| DanonBike | ||||
| DavisClyde | ||||
| DiabloRojo | ||||
| DonHaller | ||||
| Dpb13 | ||||
| Early | ||||
| Edonis13 | ||||
| Epcolt | 2 | |||
| Fc | ||||
| Funrover | 1.4 | |||
| Greyg8r | ||||
| Genejockey | ||||
| Huh | ||||
| Huzzah | ||||
| Halthane | ||||
| Jeeper Tim | 8.9 | |||
| Joe Metal | ||||
| Johannes | ||||
| Jaxgtr | 7.75 | |||
| Jmarkley | ||||
| Jumborider | ||||
| Juvenile Tim | ||||
| K4LK | ||||
| Keithm0 | ||||
| Kensuf | ||||
| Lil.Round1 | ||||
| Magool | ||||
| Mkadam68 | 15.25 | |||
| Neilfein | ||||
| Obelix67 | ||||
| piper_chuck | ||||
| Pupsocket | ||||
| raynman | ||||
| RDRomano | ||||
| Relayer | ||||
| Ronjon10 | 9.8 | |||
| Sandwarrior | 5.8 | |||
| Scotmorrsn | 8.5 | |||
| ShawnK | ||||
| Solveg | ||||
| Stearman | ||||
| Stuejoe | ||||
| The Historian | ||||
| The Mrs | ||||
| Tom Stormcrowe | ||||
| Trolleyguy | 11.23 | |||
| Tskuller | ||||
| Tt1106 | ||||
| Uncle Dan! | ||||
| UTRacerDad | 7 | |||
| Wingman115 | ||||
| Wogsterca | 4.2 | |||
| Total | 97.13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |