Women's Basketball and winter bike rides
I'm in sunny Peoria, IL to watch Andi play in a tournament. I like Peoria. It is where the Proctor Cycling Classic is held. Unfortunately, 2 years ago a girl from xXx racing was struck by an oncoming truck and trailer while competing and was killed, so they no longer conduct the road race. But the crit still goes on in June. I like the course - wide (4-lane) turns and super fast.
Pasted below is a pic from me racing against a sea of blue and red Mackers in 2005. I am the guy who is being blocked in the back. This was one of my more memorable wins because I had to come around this large train at the line.
Another reason I like coming to Peoria is that there is a very nice old hotel called the Pere Marquette located in downtown. It has been here for decades and still has a nice ambiance. I am staying here for 3 days of Andi's basketball tournament.
After her game yesterday, I used my complimentary pass to a super nice health club and swam 3000 meters and participated in a yoga class.
Rather than staying in, I asked for a dinner recommendation at the front desk and found myself ponyed up to the bar at a quaint old lower level downtown steakhouse called "Jim's". I ordered the apple glazed pork chop. When it arrived my eyes nearly popped out! Look at this monster! I had already devoured half of it before I thought to snap a picture from my phone.
Andi's team won her first game on Sunday night by 23.
After dinner, when I returned to my room I did a google search to locate a possible ride for Monday and Tuesday. And wallah!~ I found a "Peoria Rides" website and sent off an email and received a response from Mike Honnold.
He and several others are planning to leave at 12:30 today for a 3+ hour ride. SCORE!
The temps are fore casted to be in the high 40's, bright sunshine and breezy. I am on the phone all morning in meetings but then at 12 bells, it's yabba, dabba doo time!
Last night I brought my Salsa Chili up to my room and spit-cleaned her. So, with bright white bar tape and a freshly lubed chain, I am off to make some new cycling friends.
What are you doing today?
Another reason I like coming to Peoria is that there is a very nice old hotel called the Pere Marquette located in downtown. It has been here for decades and still has a nice ambiance. I am staying here for 3 days of Andi's basketball tournament.
After her game yesterday, I used my complimentary pass to a super nice health club and swam 3000 meters and participated in a yoga class. Rather than staying in, I asked for a dinner recommendation at the front desk and found myself ponyed up to the bar at a quaint old lower level downtown steakhouse called "Jim's". I ordered the apple glazed pork chop. When it arrived my eyes nearly popped out! Look at this monster! I had already devoured half of it before I thought to snap a picture from my phone.
Andi's team won her first game on Sunday night by 23.
After dinner, when I returned to my room I did a google search to locate a possible ride for Monday and Tuesday. And wallah!~ I found a "Peoria Rides" website and sent off an email and received a response from Mike Honnold.
He and several others are planning to leave at 12:30 today for a 3+ hour ride. SCORE!
The temps are fore casted to be in the high 40's, bright sunshine and breezy. I am on the phone all morning in meetings but then at 12 bells, it's yabba, dabba doo time!
Last night I brought my Salsa Chili up to my room and spit-cleaned her. So, with bright white bar tape and a freshly lubed chain, I am off to make some new cycling friends.
What are you doing today?
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