Random Thoughts
“"It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth.””
by George BurnsCount per Day
- 15838Total visitors:
- 21Visitors today:
- 84Visitors yesterday:
- 51Visitors per day:
Latest Stuff You Said!
- Toph on Ichiro!!!!
- Kev on Ichiro!!!!
- Toph on Oh No!!!!
- Shawn on Oh No!!!!
- Toph on Aerial Beauty
- Anonymous on Aerial Beauty
- Anonymous on The Day I Almost Changed History
- Toph on The Day I Almost Changed History
- Anonymous on The Day I Almost Changed History
- Paco on More from Airborne!
-
Latest Stuff Toph Said
Other Sites Toph Enjoys!
Look For Older Posts
Translator
Where else is Toph?
Other stuff
Tag Archives: Biking
Emerald Necklace
The 6-pack is riding again. All five members of the infamous 6-pack will gather tonight in Cleveland to prepare for another ride. The 6-pack, as you may recall, is our group of riders that met and formed a team during last … Continue reading
TOSRV Tidbits
I averaged 13.5 mph for the entire ride. To show you how tough the wind was, for a typical training ride, I average at least 15 mph. For an average group ride, we average at least 16 mph. Frankly, I … Continue reading
2 Days!
It is finally TOSRV weekend! Some of the boys from the 6-pack and some old friends are joining me on the 226 mile, two day bike trip from Columbus to Portsmouth and back. This was my first real big bike adventure … Continue reading
Big Ride
I know, I have been away for awhile. I hope you have not missed me that much. But yesterday was the “BIG” training ride before TOSRV. It is called the Mid-Ohio Century. Or know as MOC to me. My friend … Continue reading
The Glory Of The Road
I have often asked myself why I ride a bike for a hobby. Others have often asked me why I ride a bike for a hobby. I then start to glorify the pains, trials and tribulations of riding bikes that they … Continue reading
Truth In Salesmanship
I have never been in sales. I know that I would never be good at it. I would get fired from any sales job that I would ever have. I know that you may find that hard to believe. But, alas, … Continue reading
On The Road Again
And I do not mean the song by Willie Nelson. What I do mean is the fact that road bike season opened today. After a horrendous February, weather wise, I was able to get Sue Ann on the road for … Continue reading
Now What?
I fell like there is a void right now. The pork thing is done. I have nothing looming with any immediacy. I am not under any deadline, or at least any big to do thing in the next week or … Continue reading
All Signed Up!
I signed up again! I am number 253 and I am looking forward to the ride this year. As you may remember, I didn’t make the ride on the official date last year because I had some doctor problems. I could … Continue reading
2009 A Toph Year In Review
As some of might remember, I was not unhappy to see 2008 go by. You can read about my feelings about that HERE and you can also review my 2008 post. I have to say that 2009 was better. Almost … Continue reading
Back With More Stuff
Just a few tid-bits to get of the ol’ chest. I would like to thank holly again for her most awesome rant. From all of the indicators, it was well received and to have Joe comment on your rant, well … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, C.F.A.C., Rant of the Week!, Work
Tagged 6-pack, Biking, blog info
Leave a comment
Game on!
It is not yet December and my biking schedule for 2010 is already filling up. And as the temperature has dropped outdoors, I have brought Sue Ann in for the winter. I already have up on the trainer stand. Now … Continue reading
Dedication
Now why am I showing you a picture of a couple of guys rowing a boat? Because they are crazier than I am. British rowers Chris Martin (L) and Mick Dawson arrive at the Golden Gate Bridge aboard their boat … Continue reading
Bicycle…
Just me and some friends out for a ride. I’ve gotta get back on that trainer! Okay, team members of Spin Cycle Racing out of Salt Lake City enjoy a ride on their 4th annual Halloween ‘Sumo Ride’ Saturday, Oct. 31, … Continue reading
Exercising During The Fall
I haven’t been on a bike since the ride with the Pan Ohio gang two weeks ago. I have had no desire to get on a bike either. Must be the end of the season for me, but I still … Continue reading
The Reunion
This last weekend, the riders that form the now infamous “6-PACK” of Pan Ohio fame, got together to ride again. I think that the improbable happened. I think it is very unlikely that strangers who meet for a short, albeit … Continue reading
Where is Toph?
I know you have all been wondering that question for the last couple of days. Can’t say as I blame you. Let’s just say that it has been a crazy couple of days. But that is good news! That means … Continue reading
Pan Ohio Day 1 “A Journey Begins”
Cleveland to Wooster 75.8 miles Downtown Cleveland The alarm sounded very early. But it did not come from the clock. It started about 5 am. It was then that I was awaken to the sound of doors opening and … Continue reading
I’m Back!!
Did you miss me? I know it has been a real long time, like almost 5 whole days without the smatterings of Toph! How could you stand it? I mean, I live with myself 24/7, so I hear the voices … Continue reading
Success!
Can you believe it. It actually worked. We did it. Despite the rain 45 minutes before the event, people still came to the event. Over 110 people were in attendance. We had six restaurants passing out some great food. We … Continue reading
The ride that wasn’t
The winds got the better of our little party this weekend, so the two day 210 mile ride turned into a one day, 108 mile ride. We went from downtown Columbus to Chillicothe and then back. The trip was supposed … Continue reading
Gone til Sunday!
You lucky folks!! Toph is gone for the weekend meaning you will have to play with out me. As mentioned before, I am off to torture the body and ride and pedal for 210 miles into a headwind, or at … Continue reading
Playing catch up
As you may have noticed, I took the weekend off from the blog. Not because I was tired of the blog or needed a break, it is just that there were so many things that I needed to get done. … Continue reading
BRRRRR
That was the general consensus of the training ride on Saturday. Myself and about 400 other riders braved the frigid temperatures to get the first big training ride in for the biking season. Sue Ann (the bike) did very well … Continue reading
First Big Ride
Today is the first big training ride of the biking season. The plan is to do 60 miles today. The ride leaves out of the New Albany area, so if you are in that neck of the woods, please don’t … Continue reading
DandyID
Facebook
YouTube
Goodreads