Crunch Time

Preparations continue for Nebraska's Spring Classic. This was a pretty unproductive weekend, as I battled the flu. Still, with input from eDBiLLy, the menu has been changed to pizza! Please let me know if you have signed up & can't make it (kB, you will be missed). Remember, the meet & greet starts at 9 am, followed by the ride at 10. Ride length will be around 50 miles. Forecast is showing a high of around 60, with a chance of showers. Keep your fingers crossed. On the left is a little history- shirts from the first two LBLs. This will be the fifth annual soiree: how time flies, when you're having fun!

More Info

Less than two weeks until LBL 2010! It's not too late to sign up! Just drop me a note, so I know how much food to get (I'm thinking a party sub for apres ride). $20 gets you a special edition glass, beverages & food. Everyone will have to sign one of CiTy BiLLy's waivers, which were hashed out over many 12 & 16 oz. containers of liquid knowledge. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate, with sunshine & limited wind. I haven't decided which bike I'll be riding- how about you?

Training

Tomorrow is the Tour of Flanders. I sure hope that Boonen can put everyone else in their place. In local news, eDBiLLy, eDDy LeE & I went out for a little spin today-beautiful weather, save for 25-35 mph winds. Today drove home the fact that an out & back to Cortland will be a long enough ride, if the wind is howling. So, I don't think we'll be riding any crushed limestone on the ride. However, I reserve the right to add a few wrinkles into the course.

LBL Update

I went out today & did a little recon on the course. The winter in Nebraska has not been kind to the roads. Shoulders are covered in a mixture of mud, asphalt chunks, gravel & sand. Deer carcasses litter the ditches- I counted 12 in a 2 mile stretch! The schwag for LBL, if everything goes as planned will be a one of a kind CiTy BiLLy beer glass (it will hold other liquids). Entry fee will be $20, which will include food before & after the ride, one beer glass & refreshments. The ride will begin from my house at 10 am April 24th. I look forward to seeing old friends & making new ones.

LBL 2010:We're going back!

We are returning to Spilker's for an upclose & personal tour!

Spring Training

The bike's muddy, the legs are rubbery, the mind is mush. eDLoNNiE's Spring training has officially begun. This year is a pivotal one in my two- wheeled oddysey, as the last two have been abysmal. It's basically sink or swim, and I want to get back to the point, where, a few years ago, I'd decide to do a weekend century 3 days ahead of time. It's getting to the point that, for me, a credit card tour could stay within the city limits. In other news, LBL is on for April 24th. I'm thinking of a route between 50-60 miles, with some(10 miles) crushed limestone. I'm working on some surprises for this gala event. I'm toying with a special beer glass as the memento for this soiree, please give me your opinion. I'm going to start posting updates for LBL at least every couple of days on this blog. See you in a couple, with some news. Over & out.

LBL 2010

The KeRNeL & B-BiLLy know the magic of Hopluia! LBL is set for April 24th. I'll start working on a route-I'm thinking something with some curves. Sam will definitely be the brewer of choice. Please give me any ideas that you think would help make this ride better!