Monthly Archives: July 2011

Epic Fail

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Matt Gholson

So today things didn’t go as planned.  But first there was a chicken in my back yard this morning.  Weird.  Fail #1: The rail-trail ride I had planned with some co workers collapsed.  I kind of expected this. Fail #2:  … Continue reading →

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Why I didn’t race and Vacation

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Well I just spent a pleasant few days in the Smokie Mountains with Shaundo.  I raced go- karts and we walked 2 miles up a mountain, and we went to the Titanic Museum.  Shauna doesn’t read my blog so that leaves … Continue reading →

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Great Egyptian Omnium Criterium

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Today the Great Egyptian Omnium changed venues to John A Logan College in Carterville IL.  I heard lots of praise for the volunteers, the organizers, the course, the riders, the only complaint was the heat and there isn’t much anyone … Continue reading →

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Great Egyptian Omnium Road Race

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Today I went to the Great Egyptian Omnium Road Race.  I’m happy to report they had an excellent turn out, probably 3 times more riders then last year.  Shauna helped me take photos and many of the best ones are … Continue reading →

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Rocket Fuel, Nut Jobs, Race Photographer

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Big 3 part post today, get ready, GO! Topic 1:  I went on a 40 mile ride this morning at about 5AM because its like a million degrees here.  For the ride I mixed up a bottle with something I’m … Continue reading →

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On Being Dropped

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Matt Gholson

I rode with a guy last night that is fast.  He’s strong, light, competitive and in case you didn’t notice the first time, fast.  We did 30 miles in 1 hour and about 30 minutes and I sucked wind about 90% of … Continue reading →

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PowerBar Energy Blasts Review

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Today lets look at some alternative fuel for bike riders, everyone knows about bars and most people know about gels, but how many people know about, “Gel filled chews.”  Powerbar Energy Blasts come in a box of 4 for about … Continue reading →

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Training Ride to Williams Hill

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Matt Gholson

So I got it in my head this morning I needed a training ride.  I needed to go out and hammer the pedals.  I needed to climb massive hills and get my heart rate to new highs.  I needed to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to July, Chaos in the Tour

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Matt Gholson

Well its hot, really hot.  It’s currently 8:30 and the heat index just busted 100.  You see it’s not the heat its the humidity, LOL.  Anyway had a good week, Getting in a ride almost everyday, lots of rides with Shauna, … Continue reading →

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Watching the Tour de France

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Matt Gholson

I’m pretty much watching the Tour de France every morning.  For the last 3 years I’ve paid Versus, or their online minions,  30 US dollars so I could watch it online.  The first year it was awful, it would stop working … Continue reading →

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