I rode Whiting Ranch last Wednesday. But that alone isn’t really newsworthy. The actual reason I’m posting is that I wanted to test out this XML Google Maps Plug-in.
Now you can see where I am more often. 
After years of waiting on weyland.com to go belly-up so I could assume rightful ownership, I’ve finally given up and settled on the next best thing - WheresWeyland.com.
Along with the new domain name comes a new look. This new design should give me the flexibility to add a few new things when time allows.
I had a huge jump in mileage and ride time this month. I guess a new bike will do that
The cross bike has been fun. I can ride from my house and hit up the some of the tamer local trails. It only takes me about 35 minutes to ride to Peter’s Canyon, where it would probably still take me like 20 minutes if I were to drive.
I even got another wheelset with slicks on it so I can join in on road rides. Longest ride so far has just been under 80 miles - which was a nice little spin around most of OC.
July 2008
Total Distance -532.35 miles
Total Time - 45:28:20 hours
Total Ascent - 34,926 feet
Total Calories Burned - 39,088
2008 YTD
Total Distance - 1761.91 miles
Total Time - 191:39:38 hours
Total Ascent - 185,622 feet
Total Calories Burned - 148,838
This month is going to hurt. It’s about 12 weeks out from the last 12 Hours of Temecula for this season. Time to ramp up the training.
Tags: bike log, cross bike, mountain bike, new bike, temecula
I think I just saw a pig fly by…or was that just hell freezing over? What’s this? A road bike? No way…
And no way is right..it’s not a road bike. I picked up a 2007 Schwinn Fastback CX on closeout from Performance last week. It’s a cyclocross bike which means I can ride it on the dirt as well. Notice those knobby tires.
I’ll be using this bike to put in endurance base training miles. Hopefully it makes a difference come race day.
And some more exciting developments this week. I bought my first pair of lycra shorts.
Be afraid…very afraid…
Tags: cx, cyclocross bike, endurance, road bike, schwinn fastback
Half the year has come and gone. Wow. Here’s how June went for me.
June 2008
Total Distance - 254.71 miles
Total Time - 29:07:14 hours
Total Ascent - 27,941 feet
Total Calories Burned - 21,027
2008 YTD
Total Distance - 1229.56 miles
Total Time - 146:11:17 hours
Total Ascent - 150,771 feet
Total Calories Burned - 109,816
Looks like I’m on pace for 300,000 ft this year. I did just order a cyclocross bike for training purposes, so my mileage will most likely go up but w/o as much elevation gain. I guess we’ll see.
So Salsa is going to release a new 29er called the Big Mama in September that looks perfect for endurance racing.
MSRP for the frame is supposed to be between $1400 and $1500. Figuring that I get a small discount from one of the local shops, it’s still a good number of pennies.
So to raise money, I start selling off some of my current bike gear, which I don’t mind at all. I should be able to bring in more than enough to cover the frame.
The problem is that I get some scammers responding to my ads sometimes. I usually try my best to entertain them, but for some reason, they just stop emailing me after a while.
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A message about your ad on MTBR.Com
8 messages
shefy.ray@gmail.com
To: Me
Hayes Stroker Trail Brakes 7″ & 6″
Hello Seller,
I read your AD when i was searching through the internet…..i want to know maybe the above item listed is still available for sales and the present condition and picture if any………Hope to hear from you soon.
Regard……
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Me Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 3:06 PM
To: shefy.ray@gmail.com
Hi,
Yes, the brakes are still available for sale. Pictures are available in the ad you originally viewed.
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ray shefy
To: Me
Thanks for the mailing……….i am perfectly ok with the description of the brakes……am interested in buying the brakes……i want to used this opportunity to tell you that i will be buying the brakes and i want you to get back to me so that we can discuss on the pickingup of the brakes and my mode of payment is by Certified Bank Check……Hope you hear from you soon….
Regard……….
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Me Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 12:52 PM
To: ray shefy
Will you be using an escrow service? If so, I will need to charge you jackass tax. Let me know if that is satisfactory.
Thanks.
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ray shefy
To: Me
Am not i have a shipper mover that we come at pick it up at your location after you have receive payment…….Hope to hear from you with this following information for the payment to be send to you ………
Name:
Address:
Location:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone (private, Mobile Office):
Last price:
Regard ……
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Me Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:28 PM
To: ray shefy
Will you need a social security number and 2 major credit cards as well?
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ray shefy
To: Me
if you have it you can add it to it………….hope to hear from you soon….thanks
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Me Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:27 PM
To: ray shefy
Ray, in lieu of a social security #, can a sample of my ass hair that can be analyzed for my DNA be used?
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No response so far…. Maybe you can try emailing him and see if you hear back?