First post in ages. Slack I know. Anyhoo…

I’ve been cycling for a year and a half now and my fondness for it just grows and grows. I just love everything about it. It even makes going to work bearable.

As a recreational activity and work transport it is most excellent for so many reasons, but I’ve never taken much notice of cycling as a sport (being a spectator, that is).

Until now…

I caught a little of the Tour de France last year. I knew nothing about the Tour or any of the riders. Though at the time one couldn’t help but hear Cadel Evan’s name as he got ever so close to the Yellow Jersey.

Since then I’ve slowly picked up bits and pieces of cycling knowledge from TV, magazines and friends. Now I’ve got the Tour fever BAD!!!!! I’ve never anticipated a sporting event as I have for this year’s TdF. I bought the Cycling Australia magazine with many TdF articles and guides. And I’m getting pumped for many late nights tuned into SBS in July.

There really is no sporting event that tests a man’s will and determination like the TdF. Stuff of legends. There’s more drama, strategy and bike bling than you can poke a carbon bike pump at.

I can’t wait!!!

Until then, you can read this rather amusing article called Cycling Style Etiquette

Last Monday was my last day of work at The Smith Family, where I’ve been there 3 years part time and nearly full time all last year. I have had such a wonderful time there and I’ll take away so many fond memories. I have so met so many wonderful people, both staff and the other people I’ve had contact with. I was mainly an IT trainer for disadvantaged people in the community. I ran a variety of classes and workshops for people of all ages, backgrounds and ability.

It was a truely rewarding experience and I would have been able to get that anywhere else. I really do believe in the organisation and what they do. The focus has gone from pure wellfare to education and change. There are many ways you can help The Smith Family, be it sponsoring a child, making a small donation, mentoring or volunteering. Every little bit helps. So please visit their website for more information.

Just 2 days after buying Corinne Bailey Rae’s CD and DVD pack, I find this article in The Age online this morning that her husband Jason Rae has been found dead and that there was an arrest and something about drug supplying. Don’t know much about her or her husband. I first heard of her when I was browsing YouTube and found that a few people had covered a song called “Like a Star”. I loved it straight away and found that it was Corinne’s song. I’ve had a few listens to the album, which had been out for a while and finally bought it. Now this has happened. Will be interesting to see what unfolds.

Here is the song in question:

Very cool though

Was checking out the weather on the internet so I Googled “BOM” for the Bureau Of Meteorology. A result listed under the BOM was a YouTube vid titled “The Bom Chicka Wah Wah’s“. Of course I had to check it:

They are “sponsored” by a brand of deodorant called AXE.

I then realised it must be what Lynx deodorant is called in the US. At least I hope and that its not a real band.

Good for a laugh anyway.

This made be giggle:

Have you ever felt like this?

This is one of the funniest Engrish entries I’ve seen in a long time. Its exactly the sort of thing the site was created for!

Site Link

Last night I dreamt that I had a six pack!!!!!

I looked hot! (If I can say so myself, hehe)

That ain’t ever going to happen though

The Age article.

He was found dead on his bed and there were pills on it. Hard to speculate at this stage if it was suicide or accidental OD

Sad day for Australian film industry, and the movie industry in general. He may not be the best actor on earth and certainly not the most popular with paparazzi but he had thousands of adoring fans. I quite liked him in Brokeback Mountain. He plays the Joker in the new Batman film which is in post production at the moment. Is going to be weird to see it.

Sad day indeed

I haven’t posted in ages!!! Have many events of note to blog about. Hope I can still remember them. But here is one from today that I just have to post.

Today I went on the Sacred Heart Mission Community Cycle, which was a Frankston to St Kilda ride to bring to the Sacred Heart Mission.

The following is what I posted of the BV forum after the ride:

What a great (if not tiring) day!!

Met MikeP, Vidman and PDL at Luna Park at 6am. There were 3 hardcore cyclists hanging outside Cafe Boy Racer, waiting for it open???

The road was absolutely dead quiet. We made very good pace down to Mordi and didn’t stop. Being ahead of schedule, we pulled back the pace a little and rolled into Franga nice and early, where we were greeted by the sag wagon/Vidman’s mum.

As we started to suit up, a few more appeared. By 8.30am we had a group of 13 riders, antlers on heads, tinsel on bikes and one scary santa. After a quick photo we were off.

The weather was varying, from dry and not much wind to wet and “WTF”. Passing the streets between Franga and Mordi that lead down to the beach were at times quite hairy. All we could do was brace ourselves and lean into the wind.

Given the cause, all our spirits were high and the extremes in weather didn’t seem to bother us. We chatted the whole way and got many friendly honks and waves from the public.

The Tour de suburban shopping strips was fun. Most were happy to see us and cars behind us were very patient.

We arrived at SHM at 11am on the dot to deliver the goods. We got a tour of the facilities and were told about what they do. We felt good that we could help out a little.

Again, I had a great morning regardless of the weather. Nice to meet more riders today. Thanks to Vidman for organising this event. It definitely has great potential and could turn into huge ride on the calendar.

I look forward to it again next year!

P.S. Santa, you have 12 months to practice your aim!! I think half the chocky coins endup in gutters or boucing off car roofs. You may also have taken out some kid’s eye

I was so buggered afterwards. I only slept 4 hours and the ride was pretty hard going at times with the wind. I came home had a quick bite to eat and had a 4 hour nap!

Anyway, I think its a really nice thing to do and I’d love to see the event bigger and better in the future.