Posts filed under 'Ciclismo'
November 16th, 2008
This is the ride I’m going to aim for with this winter’s riding. Hopefully things will align so that it and a few centuries can be in the mix for 2009. If not this winter (before it gets really cold) next year I’ll have the climb up 539 done from the 4-Hills Smith’s (or home ideally). This is a flier from last year’s race up, has some nice data on the elevation changes so you can appreciate the challenge I’ll face even without a bunch of competitors passing me. On that map there’s a loop I did do last season, from the triangle up Heartbreak Hill and back around. Heartbreak didn’t break me, was able to stay-moving and didn’t de-clip a cleat, although I didn’t exactly “race” up it, that hill is nuts! ~e
November 16th, 2008
So, earlier today I went for a mtn bike ride out behind the casa. My wife and I got our house back in December of 2004, and are especially blessed that we’re close to the foothills. From my house near Lomas/Tramway I take Lomas up to Indian School, then East and up to the trail system parking-lot on the Eastern edge of Indian School street. On my bike it’s just short of 2 miles of climbing to the trailhead, and not too bad, being that it’s blacktop makes it kinda easy compared to some trails I’ve scaled (or had to push-it up!). From this parking-lot there are a few different trails you can traverse the foothills on. Today I chose my usual “back-yard” route. Across on 365a to where it meets 365, then South past Copper (401), and all the way South to where 365 ends near I-40. This part of the trail is sponsered by FOOMTB, and they picked well as it’s a technically-challenging bit of rocky single-track that can get your heart-pumping if you risk it quick-like (as I’m prone to do!) Where the trail ends in quiet neighborhood, it’s back to the house via residential streets the bump you back out to Tramway. From here (Encantato street) it’s less than a mile back home. I’ve done this route more times than I can count, it’s a 7.2 mile loop, and usually I take a few breaks to catch my breath. I knew I was doing good as I didn’t “take in the sights” (catch my breath) for very long at all this time around, less than 5 minutes total. The stoke-meter hit 7 of 10 on my overall-time: 54 minutes. I don’t think I’ve done that loop in less time, at least this year, and am pretty satisfied. Didn’t think I’d be in any sort of shape as I haven’t been on the bike (either road or mtn) for over 2 months, not that I haven’t wanted to, but life/work/family/etc managed a hostile-takeover of any remaining strength or energy I would have used to ride. The last few weeks since I left my wine-job I’ve been able to hit the gym 3-times a week, and this has to be why I did as well as I did. Phenomenal! Makes the sore abs/lower-back seem really worth it! Darn reverse-crunch and wheel thingy-ma-jobby did me a good turn as I wasn’t spending tons of time on the life-cycles. Other resistance strength training is in the mix as well, nothing to glory in, but a sweet way to maintain, especially when the pay-off is a better than usual loop-time. Good-times indeed. ~E
September 7th, 2007
Sale Barn trail, part of the Telegraph network just above Durango, literally.
Another section, same trail. This was my Tuesday the 28th. Nice way to start my day, ehh?
HIT the Valle Caldera last Sunday the 2nd, here’s a pic:
And:
Will be training to do it again, keep your browser checking the othersite: www.suncic.blogspot.com for ride announcements, etc.
~E
August 27th, 2007
Some changes are afoot in our life lately, more specifically with my side of our marriage, and I’m not one to count chicken’s before they hatch, but am excited by the possibilities. I’ll divulge more on the matter in future posts. I’d appreciate your prayers over the matter, despite your limited knowledge at this point (unless you’ve talked to me personally lately). It’s been slightly stressy, but ultimately finding complete comfort in God’s amazing grace.
Rode King of the Mountain with some friends last Saturday. Still feeling it. Tomorrow morning I’ll hit some local trails here in Durango with a friend who just happens to be an account of mine. Good stuff in store, as I’m sure the area has all sorts of hidden gems.
Pictures to follow.
~E
August 20th, 2007
I’ve posted a pretty huge attack-plan for this Saturday on the Sundoxazo Ciclismo blog that is a “sister-ship” to this one. If you ride and are up for a Mtn ride at the Ski area, HERE is the link to check it out.
James has been a really great series of lessons. I’m still not concrete on how to upload them here beyond cut/paste (and that would be huge), so if you want the lesson plans I’d be glad to email them to you as an attachment. Just comment/reply and I’ll follow-up with you directly.
~Ethan
August 16th, 2007
I had hoped to not be so slack with posting like this again, aiming for once a week (at least). A bunch of amazing and not so amazing stuff has happened since I last posted, and if I could list it all I would.
Work is busy, been flying down to El Paso to serve that sub-territory for the last 8 weeks. Now in Albq. to serve the locals. Next sub I’ll hit is probably my northern for one trip to check in, then hit the Eastern-most section like I did in El Paso.
Riding is huge focus lately, as my other blog will testify.Here is it’s site for you if you’re curious. I’ve decided to list the rides I’ve organized and or done there in posts so they can be main focus. Eventual I’ll have some pics both there and here to support the textual.
One point I’ll leave you with that I’ve been teaching/dealing with for the last few weeks: excellence vs. obedience. Unlike religion that is man’s attempt to reach God via different “rules” or “quotas” of “works” where there is differing levels of “greatness”, God calls us to Holiness and that requires something far different from various shades of gray. God has shown His love for us by the atoning sacrificial work of Jesus, and because of that we should mind his commandments because of that. There are no shades of gray in Obedience, and that is what He desires of us, no compromise or % of excellence. More later maybe, depends on comments kinda as I know most of you readers are familiar with this idea (or at least I hope so).
God Bless~
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July 27th, 2007
Hello,
I redesigned a SC blog for the skinny-tire club I’ve been “doing”. suncic.blogspot.com is the new address, don’t you forget it.
July 23rd, 2007
So, last week I’d hoped to figure out the tool needed (find/install/etc) to get my lesson plans up on this here weblog. I’ve been having a blast studying up and exhortively teaching the College aged folks at church lately, and wanted to share with them (and you my dear reader) the “teacher’s notes” for additional study/homework/etc. I’ve been using mostly John MacArthur and his commentary on James as my source material as he’s way-fab in his disecting and delivery. For further discloser, a Stott resource and Swap Meet Dave have also been sourced for additional angles to use in my lesson. If anyone, (yes you) has any clue about getting my word-docs into this bloggity as .pdf’s under an additonal tab, I’d super appreciate any help with this project in the wings.
Last weekend’s SC club-ride was ultra. We conquered Heartbreak Hill, 500ft gain in 1/2 mile, some 22 +/= degrees, as well as 29 other miles of rollers/descents/somewhat flat sections. Phenom. Some of the guys (7 total) were able to get up with out any traversing (yippee! Me included!) while others traversed and learned new prayer-languages. I don’t think anyone walked it though and that’s the coolest thing. Our own personal Hors Categorie climb, and at the grade, glad it isn’t any longer than it is. I heard it’s the steepest section of road in Nuevo Mex, we rode and conquered it!
Currently in Big Spring, TX wishing I had my bike with me. Here’s a hilly route of roadway I could get some miles in on tomorrow morning. The Tour riders right now (on VS. expanded coverage of the TdF) are “ascending into the clouds” on the HC climb of this morning’s stage 16 15 with 24 miles to go.Tomorrow a rest day, then back to the Pyrennes for more struggle-ville! The climbers are so awesome, I wish i could climb as strong! Port De Bale, the HC, phenom 6-8 degrees over 20-some miles. Talk about grinding you down. Props to the sprinters, sure, but nothing tops Lance’s “look” at Ulrich a back in 2001’s TdF before sprinting ahead on L’Alpe d’Huez. Current bike lust is centered on this one. Reviewed well in the current issue (Sept) of Bicycling, and American Made!
For Sundoxazo Ciclismo news, check the site: www.sundoxazociclismo.blogspot.com
June 19th, 2007
Incredible how time flies. I do regret not posting for the last few weeks, but geez has life ever been busy! Obviously I’m not one who lives by internet solely, but that doesn’t mean I can get away with not posting at least something every week.
I apologize.
What’s been up? Tripped to Wichita to spend time with my Pops and Step-Mum, have been traveling for work lots (farmington, Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, etc). Just got back from a weekend camping trip with our SS class from Church. Off to S. New Mexico and Elpasout next week. Just busy! Asher is growing so fast! At 41k miles in Vanna, Riding my bike (one or the other) as often as I can, and spending more time (consistently) in the Word and In prayer than ever before… Feeling really blessed. Shooting photos/assemblage-ing a PPT show for VBS this week at our Church. Soon major changes may occur for me with X, and at the same time I’m more praying for Contentment and assuming a Gratitude Attitude (GA) for the blessings already received. I’ll explain X eventual if God wants it to be reality. We’ll see, pray for His Will to be done regardless.
Date night weekly soon to be a reality. Hopefully that can work out and Jess and I can “shore up” our marriage as all marriages need from time to time.
Anyhoot, there ‘tiz in a nutshell. Will get in a photo-post groove soon to share all the images recorded from recent adventures aforementioned.
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