Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Our friends over at Outside Magazine have posted their Summer Buyer’s Guide. If you are trying to figure out what sleeping bag to pickup for your affair with the Sierra or pair of boots for time in the Rockies then head on over to the buyer’s guide and get an educated opinion.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
This Friday, June 26 at REI stores and REI.com the summer sale clearance begins. Items will be up 30% off. Be sure and get there early to grab some product for your summer adventures.
You can expect to save 20% – 30% on selected clothing, footwear, and camping and cycling gear. Selected bikes will be 15% – 20% off.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
We all find ourselves scouring our collection of iTunes music for training music. Before my last half-marathon I carefully chose just enough music to finish without hearing one song twice. I timed it just so I would make my goal. As the race came to a close (iPods were legal) I picked up the pace as the final song came on. Normally I would have waited much later to pick up the pace for the final sprint – but the song urged me on. And so I only heard the first few seconds of the first song. Mission accomplished.
Finding the right music takes a little time. Our buddy Fitz Cahall over at The Dirtbag Diaries has sweet music on his site and I from time to time grab it and go.
My latest find from KCRW in LA is Loney Dear. The lead is Emil Svanangen an ex-pro cyclist. Spin Magazine says of Loney Dear, “Despair has never sounded so sweet.” But I beg to differ. There have been a few long climbs I have made where I could have used his music. Check them out on their site and their myspace page.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
The new Ken Burns film is coming to PBS September 27, 2009
Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska — The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background — rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. It is a story full of struggle and conflict, high ideals and crass opportunism, stirring adventure and enduring inspiration – set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com
Courtesy of Examiner.com
At 3:50 on Monday, June 15th, the Budget Conference Committee voted in favor of an alternative to Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal to present to the California State Legislature. While the Governor proposed withdrawing all General Fund support and closing 220 state parks, the committee today voted in favor of an alternative that would purportedly keep all California State Parks open.
The committee’s alternative proposal is to impose a $15 fee per registered vehichle to fund California State Parks. Those driving California registered vehicles would then be given free day use of all California State Parks.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Specialized has recently created a web site to show-off their athletes and teams. The site is filled with info on the riders, their accomplishments, photos and behind-the-scenes footage. The site is awesome. If you are staring at your computer late in the afternoon and mentally toast – head on over to iamspecialized.com/. The perfect answer to endless email and pointless meetings.
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Back in 2008 we visited Wimbledon mid-week during the tournament. A few days later Rafael Nadal beat five-time champion Roger Federer by winning the longest-ever Wimbledon men’s final. B and I were in Roma and could not find a TV during the heat wave to watch the final. This week I ordered up the DVD from Netflix and watched a bunch of it last night.
Why am I mentioning this? Have you ever been in a race against some competitor that just won’t let you be? You beat him out of the water, she passes you on the bike, you run shoulder to shoulder toward the finish and edge them into the funnel at the finish. Maybe even dropping a loose elbow along the way.
If so, then you have to sit down and watch this classic. It is simply amazing sport. It began at 2.35 pm, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7 tie-break), 6-7 (8-10 tie-break), 9-7 and after a couple of breaks for rain it ended at 9.15pm. We all know who wins, but it truly is one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time. It will change your perspective on competition.
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