Robert Winder

Mex and I both raced at Coyote Creek on Saturday. Mex rode the W1234 race and hung in there nicely, she’s stronger than she realises and should upgrade to the 3’s… already sandbagging with more than enough points to move up.
There were a few tactics which would be interesting to discuss, if [...]

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In the E3’s race at Coyote Creek yesterday, a good riding friend came down hard on turn 4.
Mike Vetterli from the Olympic Club will be known to many of you that have done the M35+ 123 races. Also this year he rode well at Mt Hood and was due to go to Cascade [...]

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The lactate test wasn’t as bad as I remember. I didn’t have my nose pinned, have to wear a mask or even have spit and snot dribbling down my face. That must have been the VO2Max.
The bad news was I did have my ear pricked and blood taken and I did have to [...]

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…pricks?

Next time you exit your side road onto Danville Boulevard maybe you’ll stop at the stop sign and not 4 feet over it.
Next time you see a 3 riders, two of which are kids, crash maybe you’ll show a little sympathy and make sure they’re ok.
Next time you want to pick an argument [...]

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Casey was busy on Wednesday, you know what they say - “No rest for the wicked”. Its one thing to be called a sandbagger by a teammate, quite another when Casey says it to you. OK, I confess and come quietly… see you in the 2’s in a few weeks.

But, before [...]

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What a great crit at Davis yesterday, as has been said by more elegant bloggers than this one, 53 turns per lap on a tight circuit. It was more like trying to unravel a ball of string soaked in treacle… yum, thats a nice thought.
Mex rode the W3/4 race and had a great race, [...]

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So here is something for you on Independance Day.

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The "great and the good" have been busy at work this week -
Brown sets out reform proposals
Bush spares Libby from jail term
You’ve got to love the contrasting style from -
"I don’t want to be the only making these decisions" to
"Its upto me [...]

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Got back from the morning constitutional to find the dog had pee’d on my bed!
That ruined a great ride for coffee, observing the wild-life and seeing the pre-NRC rides from VAC.
Arghhh…
Feeling strong and looking forwards to Davis - I might even do 2 or 3 races tomorrow. I’ll show the ‘muricans a thing [...]

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Aw shucks, Vdhoot… stop talking track… stop it now. Its going to be expensive if you don’t.

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