Berto’s rants on technology, sports, and heavy music
La Grange was cool, but by 4am it got way too cold in Texas last night.
So I cacooned up in the sleeping bag and didn’t wake up until the last minute. I’m a bit behind the early birds!
Now I’m at a rest stop, I took the challenge route but took a wrong turn and ended up with the slackers. Probably for the better!
So now its time to catch up and cookem out there. I really wish I didn’t forget my headphones in Austin. I’d love to have them around my neck.
Biofreeze rules!
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We’re in La Grange!
The ride ended up great, after lunch I tore it up on the third quarter, but really struggled the next 15 miles.
My bike says I averaged 15mph and it took 6.5 hours.
I didn’t mention this, but we faced 10-15 mph winds nearly the entire time. This was nothing new for me, but it really wore on us as the day went on.
I did a lot of riding with Eric G, and then Platt and Dylan. Good times, we did a lot of drafting off each other.
Time for a beer and the best night of sleep under a tent ever! I feel like jello.
See you in Austin!
Son, when I was your age I used to walk that far to school every day in the snow and all uphill pulling the dog sled.
Your Uncle from Noam, Alaska
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Lunch time!
I’m ahead of most of my friends, so I’m waiting around to eat with them.
So far all is good, my main ride partner has been Kristen, James’ girlfriend.
Just before lunch we hit some hills, nothing tough, but I realized how much I like climbing. I was pasing everyone in high gear.
The beginning of the ride was a bit frustrating for the faster guys, which doesn’t include me really. It takes until the first breakpoint to separate the chumps from the champs and to scatter everyone. In the meantime, you got these cyclists who are completely passive aggressive and get mad at people who hang on the left, and rightly so sometimes. But shut up with the abide comments!
The GPS is tracking but I’m low on battery and when I lose intenet access in the middle of nowhere, things shut down.
Ok everyone is here, see ya!
What did you eat for lunch? lots of protein?! Go Mickey go!
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This is a test post from my phone. I have some bugs in my tracker program but I think I figured the quirks out.
Houston is a hellhole. I can see why this ride is FROM Houston and not TO it… Nobody would want to participate! The most epic part of the ride is leaving this dumpster of a town, and hopefully not returning for a year!
In all seriousness, we’re stocked and ready to go, and James’ bike is phenomenal! See ya early in the morning!
go Mikey go!
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Hey everyone!
On April 12, I will be joining the MS 150, a 2-day biking adventure from Houston to Austin to help raise funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
The path is roughly 165 miles long. The 2008 tour map isn’t out yet, but you can see the 2007 map here.
I need to raise $400.00 to the MS Society to ride. Please help me by donating a few bucks to my MS150 fund.
In return for your donations, I promise to work very hard and finish the race (barring any major catastrophes).
Most of you know that I’m a swimmer and not a biker. In order to learn more about the hardcore training that bikers go through, I’ve been reading Cyclist’s Training Bible
I’ve been training along the South Bay Bike Path, which gets extremely interesting once you make it past the airport and into Venice Beach. For hill work, I will begin going to parts of this Palos Verdes Peninsula path.
Thanks for your endless support!
berto
PS: I am going to be taking a break from writing for a while. My past few articles have received a great amount of traffic, and I should ride that momentum, but I have too many projects going on for now. I’ll be back later, feel free to contact me.
Don’t forget your Speedo. I sent a donation even though I spelled my name wrong!!! It said successful so I assume it will go thru. I once did a mile on my tri-cycle going down Murray Hill road. Crashed into MaMa Santo’s so I quit and had a Pizza instead. Good Luck
Mikey…what a great thing to do…I’m sure you will do well…make us proud..
Good for you Mike. If you want to schedule a training ride I’ll dust off my bike and go with you. Only on hill days though. After your ride lets get a surf in.
Bill
Mike, thanks so much for honoring my sister’s memory. Have a safe and enjoyable ride. If you ever head North, be sure to contact us.
MIKE I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER DONE FOR A GREAT CAUSE. IT ALSO AT JUNTURE NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE I COULD NOT RIDE 2 MILES,LAEVING MY RIDE ABOUT 163 MILES SHORT. GOOD LUCKAND GOD BLESS. CHUCK
Great enthusiasm for a great cause….
Work hard, have fun and enjoy the ride.
My donation is submitted.
Another Berto adventure that no one else in our family would ever attempt. Once again, we are proud. I guess learning to ride a 2-wheeler at the age of 4 really paid off!!!!!! Wish I could be watching on the sidelines - dousing you w/ water and cheering “Go Mikey Go!!!!!! (just like the swim meets)……. Be safe and as always, have a great time.
Hi Michael,
Bravo for choosing to honor a loved cousin by giving your time, spirit, and energy to a very worthy effort. Will keep you in our prayers for a safe and successful ride. You make all of us who shared in your growin’ proud.
Mr. and Mrs. G
Mike,
Thanks for riding in memory of my mom. While she’s no longer suffering, there are many others who still are. I hope your trip is a success and that it leads to a cure for this devastating disease.
Again, thanks for doing this in memory of my mom.
Michelle
Just another month of training, Good luck Mickey! We’re all rooting for you!
Have fun and safe travels.
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Kristin said,
04.15.08 at 7:21 am
Why didn’t add the fact in that you froze your shorts?
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