Re: [obc] Thoughts about Time Trials

[John Large]

Well put Mary, life is too short. You are an inspiration to many. May you enjoy many more. Hermann started his year in Mallorca, could there be a connection? I will ask him. -jl John Ajersch wrote: Hi everyone, A few thoughts about TTs.  I do Time Trials for these reasons: Personal ChallengeSee if I can stay focussed for 15KSocial Aspect in the Parking Lot and MugsFor the Fun of it. I come out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 40Ks.  I come out on PB days, windy days, on days after a long weekend ride.  This has been my regular routine for many years. I ride for myself and compare my times to my own PBs, and naturally to the riders in front of me and those behind me so I can gauge my personal progress.  I come away from these TT feeling exhilarated.  I know how much energy I need to expend to stay in the 24s, I'm in awe of the fast guys in the 19s, 20s. Most of all I'm in awe of Herman.  Do you remember his accident a few years ago?  He hobbled in to the Biker Banquet on two canes?  To make such a fantastic comeback this year is incredible. Herman certainly did an outstanding performance this year, he of all male participants deserves the Men's Trophy.  Considering my spectacular fall in the August 23 TT,  I am pleased with my performance.  Yes we should have separate Trophies by Gender. Whether the club has a Handicap Trophy it doesn't matter.  I'm out there anyway.  It's a bonus and an honour to be awarded the Women's HandicapTrophy. I really appreciate the fact that the Club, after so many years, took the initiative to create a special Trophy for the women. Let's stop taking ourselves so seriously.  Come out, relax, and have fun. Mary Ajersch   ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office:      [EMAIL PROTECTED],  (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]    http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter:       [EMAIL PROTECTED]   http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ------=_NextPart_000_006C_01C13C34.A5635140-- ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: archive@jab.org T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================