Robert Winder

5.5 miles out, downhill into a headwind.
4.5 miles return, uphill with a tailwind.
Goal - sub-24minutes.
I caught my 30 second man after 2.5 miles or so, which had me worried as I didn’t want to blow everything on the way out. Then I caught my minute man after 4 miles and became [...]

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You all heard Fill Leggit talk about how great climbers don’t make great descenders, right? Evidence Stage 1 of The Elk to validate his comments. A four mile neutralised roll out to the stage start and then a 40 mile descent to the town of Richland when we looped through the neighbourhood and [...]

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We had 4 stages and over 200 miles of racing since Friday afternoon - in fact we completed the race in less than 48 hours elapsed time.
I’m knackered and will post again soon. 

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Baker City Herald, originally uploaded by Robert Winder.

Is that you Kevin?

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Originally uploaded by Robert Winder

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Man, its a long way from the Bay Area to Baker City, OR. 700 miles or so, with 250 or so on highways.
The Best Western is pretty much that, not a bad place to stay, and except for being on the 2nd floor and facing east its pretty much a great place to be [...]

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Lyrics for: Baker Street

Winding your way down on Baker Street Light in your head, and dead on your feet Well another crazy day You drink the night away And forget about everything This city desert makes you feel so cold, It’s got so many people but it’s got no soul And it’s taken you [...]

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… in 45 minutes.
Baker City here we come. 

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At least thats what I thought Judd meant when he said "super compensation" earlier today. But after listening to his voice mail again, it turns out he was talking about "supercompensation" not Harry Enfield. Thats a shame.

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Too many thoughts about Hell Corn this weekend is stopping me from sleeping. I spent 4 hours cleaning, lubing and making sure my bikes are tip-top perfect working order.
Finger nails are short…

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