1. Tim Heemskerk
At 1 min:
Group of Widmier, Lazarski, & Gagne
Women:
1. Mical Dyck
2. Melange McQuaid
1 Tim Heemakerk
2. Steph Widmier
3. Marty Lazarski
Mmmm…
So on the advice of Scott I tried my first Shamrock Shake from McDonalds. Yeah, it was good, but even the small was too much Shamrock for me.
So things have been pretty busy on the home front here. Gearing up for the season I guess, but in a different way. I’ve been busy with BikeAlberta.com and race organizing, and less busy training. Time to get my butt in gear and out on the bike though. I definitely welcome the Day Light Savings as riding after work now can be done without a light. Just a few more warm days and the slush will be gone.
Don’t you touch me Lucky Charms!
Mike
Horray, March is no longer on its way…it’s here. Which means spring is just around the corner. Saturday of last weekend was quite nice as I managed to get out for a solo road ride. It felt really nice to spin the legs on the tarmack.
So the Alberta election was tonight and for the 11th consecutive time the Conservatives, or PC’s have been elected to a majority government. K, get ready here comes my two cents. Basically, I think the Liberals just did not communicate to the voting public that they were a vivable alternative to the PC’s to lead Alberta. Running on a platform of “we [Alberta] needs a change” just doesn’t cut it. Not everyone agrees with the decisions Steady Eddie and his party makes (Royalties, Healthcare, Education, Insurance, etc) but at least they make the decisions. I don’t think the general public believed that the Grits could make a decision, so they got spanked in the election…again, it’s my two cents, take it for what its worth. Aren’t you glad to be in Alberta now Scotty!
So I have a major scoop here to lead on mikesarnecki.com that’s going to rock the Alberta Cycling scene. Shortly this week it will be announced that there is a new online source for everything cycling in Alberta: bikealberta.com. Check it out!
Livin’ in a Province of blue,
Mike
Attempts - 3
Wins - 0
Not a good start to the most popular game in town…
-Mike
Sure is, but I’ve lived in Alberta for too long to now that this milder weather will be short lived. But one thing is foresure, spring is coming and the snow is going…
…my hopes may be dashed tomorrow though as snow is forecasted for Tuesday. Well, it looks like it will be messy wet snow as the high is +3C. Should be interesting. I’m still spending a significant amount of time in the gym and I’m really beginning to crave some nice road riding.
ABA Scott may have discovered something pretty cool - a new site for MTBing in the city. We’ll see what develops as we’ll have to scout out the property. Any sort of potential for new trails to ride in Edmonton is exciting.
Rain or Shine or Snow,
Mike
Well, I’m going to give this blogging thing another go round. As you have noticed, I haven’t posting anything in a while. But now I’m back! Part of the reason to blog again is because Liesje and I made the switch to a Mac. What a beautiful machine…I truely think I will never own a PC again 
I just rolled in from my first road ride of the year. I did good ol’ City Loop on the Breakaway. Sections were nice and dry pavement, while others were ice ice baby. It’s nice to get out and spin on the road anyways. I’m all inspired by the HUGE internet coverage the Tour of California is getting. That race is getting big. So big that I’d think it would be pretty cool to head to Cali next February to catch some high level race action.
I made a $12 investment in some new “spring” training tires for the Breakaway. These $6 specials are beefy wide to handle the grit and snow; who cares if your going slow - it’s good training.
Ride On,
Mike
Bunny Hoppin’ time at ‘Cross World Cup #2
And here is some action from the Hop ‘n Hurl back in September
