John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 10, 2009, 12:34 pm
Is the London 2012 logo growing on you yet?
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 10, 2009, 9:20 am
After I posted that RadioShack jersey yesterday I remembered the design I did for BPB last year. It was a fun project. Ben and the people at Hincapie were a joy to work with.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 9, 2009, 3:18 pm
I saw the pic of Lance in his new RadioShack kit and thought it would be fun to take a stab at the jersey on my own. I was thinking something black/white/red and very graphic, sorta like Cervelo Test...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 5, 2009, 12:12 pm
Since it's a snowy day here in Maryland the girls and I headed over to the bookstore for a bit. Dad heads straight for the bike magazines and Daughters head straight for Pokemon. I saw at least a ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 4, 2009, 10:34 pm
I don't watch tv much so I'm finding Season 1 of The Sons of Anarchy a lot of fun while spinning on the trainer. Did an hour with episode 2 and some of 3. I pedal faster whenever a Harley is ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 4, 2009, 8:41 am
While riding yesterday I was thinking of some cycling related things I have or wouldn't mind having to make the long ride that much better. So rather than a left nut of the week I thought I'd...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 3, 2009, 3:59 pm
I just missed a really nice sunset but took a quick pic during today's ride anyway. It was crazy windy out there but I felt pretty strong. Legs felt great. 32 miles.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 2, 2009, 10:24 pm
I haven't gotten tired of watching Cadel kick everyone's butt at the World Championships this year yet. The perennial underdog finally pulled off the big win. Just got off the trainer and fini...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 2, 2009, 8:23 am
"You're better than you think you are, you can do more than you think you can." - Ken Chlouber; Leadville 100 Race Promoter.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 30, 2009, 10:44 am
I was reading a thread on a cycling forum the other day about a certain expensive cycling clothing manufacturer and thought it was time to offer up my own overpriced t-shirt for sale. Get'em befo...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 29, 2009, 4:16 pm
Drive, Coffee, Drive, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Ride, Drink, Eat, Sleep, Eat, Ride, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Eat, Eat, Ride, Drink, Eat, Sleep, Eat, Eat, Ride, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Coffee, Drive, Eat, Drive, Ride, E...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 25, 2009, 7:57 pm
I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your day is filled with much good food and cheer. I'm enjoying a nice Kellerweis as I type this to get the long weekend started!
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 23, 2009, 10:05 pm
It's that time of year again. Yep, indoor trainer riding. Tonight I confiscated my wife's laptap, loaded up an hour+ of cycling videos in a youtube playlist and spun. Not much more to say tha...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 22, 2009, 5:06 pm
Today I caught up to a guy on a LeMond named Jeff from Baltimore and we rode together for 15 or so miles before he turned his way and I turned mine. You meet some really nice people out riding a bike....
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 20, 2009, 3:25 pm
Today I got out for a late lunch ride out past Liberty Reservoir. This road on the way back has fairly heavy traffic, but the wide shoulders make for pretty good riding anyway. I have a sore throat ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 19, 2009, 7:08 am
I've admired Richard Sachs bikes since I first saw one as a kid in the pages of Bicycling Magazine. I particularly like the CX model you see here. It's a modern classic, blending cutting edge ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 18, 2009, 1:30 pm
All through the summer these flower boxes are in full bloom. Many bidon have been thrown from their cages while crossing this bridge. It's quite a bunny hop at the ends.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 18, 2009, 7:21 am
Thirty Seconds To Mars - Kings + Queens - HD 30 Seconds to Mars | MySpace Video I was sent this video by a fellow tweetster who thought I'd like it. I sure do! Enjoy.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 17, 2009, 2:48 pm
I came into work at 6am today so I was able to ride a bit longer (31 miles) over lunch. Felt a bit tired so the plan for tomorrow is to go easy unless I feel great by then.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 17, 2009, 10:03 am
Logistical nightmare be damned, Washington DC is going to bid on hosting the prologue and another stage for the Giro d'Italia in 2012. I think it would be great, but my only advice; Please don&#...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 16, 2009, 2:42 pm
I watched this the other night and was thinking how like most things it seems, The Tour has lost something in the last 50 years. But on further thought I think it's still the single greatest sport...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 16, 2009, 2:28 pm
Today I woofed down my sandwich and applesauce and went out for a lunch ride. I felt pretty strong out there today. Amazing since yesterday my ass was dragging all over Baltimore County for 3+ hours. ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 15, 2009, 8:03 pm
I got out for 3 hours this morning in perfect weather. Everyone else must have had the same idea it seems. Tons of riders out there. This pic was taken in a parking garage near the train station on t...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 12, 2009, 1:09 pm
Riding in 40 degree rain? Indoors on the trainer listening to podcasts? Sitting in the front of the TV with a beer? Pretty obvious choice there eh?
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 11, 2009, 1:43 pm
I've had the Scott CR1 about 1 year now. It's been good to me, but 6000+ miles later, besides the snapped SRAM 1090R Chain and worn out tires, the saddle is the weak link. It's never been ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 9, 2009, 1:39 pm
I caught this pic at the top of Geist Road today. It felt good to be riding in 70 degree temps one more time? Get out and ride if you get a chance.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 7, 2009, 5:07 pm
Right next to this gate is one of the many horse jump crossings in the area where I ride. Sadly I didn't get that in the shot, but I liked this one anyway. This road is called Dark Hollow road. Fu...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 6, 2009, 1:19 pm
It was another perfect day here in Maryland for a lunchtime ride. I usually don't like stopping when I'm out there on the road, but then how would I get these pics? This one was taken on a twi...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 5, 2009, 1:50 pm
I pass this old walnut tree all the time when I'm out there on the road. Today I stopped for a closer look.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 3, 2009, 1:50 pm
When I pulled off the road to take a pic these horses ran over and showed way more interest in my bike than they did me. I thought the middle one was going to take a bite out of my Saddle. The short ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 3, 2009, 9:57 am
The Impossible Journey from John Bonner on Vimeo. This is well done in so many ways. Worth a watch. Thanks to Karl's Site for bringing it to my attention.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Nov 3, 2009, 9:30 am
I found a really great 1 hour loop that can be varied from 17 to 22 miles depending on how fast I'm feeling on a particular day. I feel really fortunate to live and work in an area with great roa...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Sep 25, 2009, 11:16 am
If I ran the place lunch hour would be 3 hours, enough time to go for a proper mid-day ride every day of the week.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Sep 24, 2009, 2:39 am
St. Thomas Lane. I know every pothole on this road, and the ones on every road throughout Baltimore, Carrol and Howard Counties here in Northern Maryland, at least the ones along the dozen or so regul...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Sep 14, 2009, 8:39 am
Well I've been riding the bike to work again for the last week or so with no pain in the knee so it looks like things are looking up! I'm going to put on my running shoes and see if I can actu...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Aug 7, 2009, 10:29 am

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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Jan 6, 2009, 3:37 pm
Shrinkage! Here's a great example of why you should do crunches regularly. Story here.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Jan 6, 2009, 8:50 am
As some of you might have guessed, I like to ride. Before I could ride on two wheels I pushed two wheels. My mom tells me stories of how I'd push my brother's 20"er everywhere. I guess it made...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Jan 3, 2009, 9:33 pm
Congrats to NASA for keeping Spirit and Opportunity rolling on the surface of Mars five years after the mission started. Who would've guessed they'd still be going? I doubt anyone at NASA even...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Jan 3, 2009, 4:50 pm
Yesterday and today were my 5th and 6th straight days of riding with yesterday being a really hard 2 hour ride and today a long steady distance ride of 4:15. I could really feel the hurt out there tod...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 30, 2008, 7:49 pm
My LBS, Race Pace is having a great sale right now on SIDI's and my old shoes never fit correctly anyway, so I took the plunge and ordered a pair of the Genius 5 model. I tried them on and they se...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 29, 2008, 5:34 pm
It was nice getting back on the road for some quality time with my bike after a wild Christmas feeding frenzy. We went home to my parents and spent a couple days culminating in a little dinner for 30 ...
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 23, 2008, 6:45 pm
Greed trumps brains for far too many people. - Just thinking about the people taken by the Madoff Scandal.
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John P. posted an article on The Long Ride - Dec 23, 2008, 8:20 am
I stayed up late last night and watched Jorgen Leth's Documentary on the 1976 edition of the Paris Roubaix. I know when you think of Paris Roubaix visions of rain, mud, cobbles and cow manure dan...
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