Disappointment at KW
So I rode in another O-cup this weekend. It was my third race and to be honest my most disappointing. I didn’t really prepare for it the way I should have. I wasn’t eating the way I should have and should have spent the day before on the couch …
Record industry charges for dancing and Canada allows it
The Copyright board of Canada has certified new tariffs that apply to music at events; like weddings. It is called “Re:Sound” Now I am getting married soon so I am keenly aware of the rubbish that SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) already pull. Apparently though …
Pride funding in jeopardy…again
The city of Toronto is again threatening the funding of pride if the Queers Against Israeli Apartheid marches. Councillor James Pasternak likens the group to bullies, “I think I’m looking for some leadership from Pride to finally say ‘No’ to this kind of bullying and demonization. We don’t pull funding just for the fun of …
Redemption!
After a horrible stage 3 Roberto Ferrari has proven he’s got the chops to sprint with the best. Watching the last 3km it is clear these guys are flying! Keep in mind for the final sprint they are moving at around 75km an hour! Cavendish loses his leadout, Geraint Thomas, on …
Wedding table number idea
So I was struggling with the whole table numbers idea. Carmen, our wedding planner had sent some ideas, little chalk boards but I thought they looked chintzy and didn’t really appeal to me. But she was trying to tie it into a large black board we were using for the …
Cavendish
Mark Cavendish looks ready for the Team time trail despite the spectacular crash the previous day. In case you didn’t know, there is great coverage at steephill.tv. Cav won Stage 5, proving he is still in sprinting form.
Cav crashes
Photo: AFP/Luk Benies I was chatting with another cyclist who made the comment that they liked time trialling because it is about the rider; that you’re on your own. There is no team, no tactics and the chances of you getting taken out by another cyclist are very minimal. If you …