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Weekend #4

Posted onJune 7, 2014June 7, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

This is the 4th weekend in a row at the lake. It’s quiet, just Shirley and I. The lake is calm with a high overcast and about 10°C. A fishing boat went out at day break (~5:30am) and other that that, very still, very quiet, peaceful. This is the “bug” weekend. The May flies that Read More …

Opening 2014

Posted onMay 19, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

And by “opening” I mean opening up the cottage from it’s long winter’s sleep and getting it ready for the summer season. It’s tradition to open on the May long weekend and this is the first year since we’ve been on The Lake of the Woods, over 30 years, that there has been ice on Read More …

8 Days in California

Posted onMay 18, 2014May 18, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

Nope, not a road trip, didn’t leave home, in fact I stayed in the basement for most of this. Trainerroad has an 8 day training challenge that coincides with the Tour of California. 8 stages in 8 days. I did the Tour of Sufferlandria back in February, so this time I knew how hard it Read More …

Tour Recap

Posted onFebruary 8, 2014February 8, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

This year I rode the Tour of Sufferlandria, and indoor training event featuring 9 days of riding between 1 and 2 hours each day. It didn’t sound too bad but man it was hard! Last year was the 1st ever Tour, and we were in Maui so I didn’t participate. Touring Maui was way easier and Read More …

The Tour begins…

Posted onJanuary 26, 2014January 26, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewartLeave a comment

The Tour of Sufferlandria has begun and I’ve just completed Stage 1, Rubber Glove. This 1hr Sufferfest video incorporates a 20 minute FTP test. I first did this video/test back in November 23, 2013 and was a little disappointed that my FTP remained the same as it had been for all of 2013 at 288. Read More …

Upgraded Trainer

Posted onJanuary 12, 2014January 12, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

I’ve been looking at the Wahoo Kickr since it was first announces, and finally pulled the trigger and replaced original mag trainer we purchased back in 2000 over the Christmas holidays. It’s been a lot of fun so far, and I’m using it primarily in conjunction with Trainerroad. Trainerroad workouts set the resistance on the Read More …

Outlook on Life

Posted onJanuary 4, 2014January 4, 2014Authorgarry.c.stewart1 Comment

True story or made up? Either way a great way to look at life. The line “Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life.” really touched me. Post by Suspended Read More …

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