Shell Shocked!
A few posts back, I mentioned “Fresh Organic Eggs” being sold on one of the routes I ride often. Well, I had mentioned it would be a good challenge for me to sometime try to make it home with a dozen… UNCRACKED!
It just so happens that a new cycling blogger buddy in England, “Easy Tom” rides past a farm that offers up eggs for sale as well. OK… the ones there are ducks eggs but my research staff Googled this and it seems they’re about the same size as chicken eggs. Anyway, Tom read my post and offered up a friendly challenge. Since we’ve talked a few times, the title of this challenge has evolved into the… “Across The Pond, Chicken vs. Duck Egg, Cyclosportive Challenge.”This past
Sunday… we both set off in our respective countries to fetch our eggs.
(Make sure you check out Tom’s post as well)
Here’s how I decided to tell my story of being… ”Shell Shocked!”
Whew… What A Climb!
I thought The Cycling Challenge would get a chuckle from this. Let’s call it… Col de Bonsal:
For a little history from my part of the world… the RR tracks you see are part of the old New Hope Valley Railway.
P.S. — The update on the “Across The Pond, Chicken vs. Duck Egg, Cyclosportive Challenge” will come soon.
Preparing for the “Across The Pond, Chicken vs. Duck Egg, Cyclosportive Challenge”
You may have read my posts at the beginning of the week about the “Fresh Organic Eggs” Stand I pass on one of my routes. Well, I had mentioned it would be a good challenge for me to sometime try to make it home with a dozen… UNCRACKED!
ENTER: The worldwide web, another cycling enthusiast and the fact that there are plenty more farms around the world looking to sell their eggs on the side of the road.
It just so happens that a new cycling blogger buddy in England, “Easy Tom,” rides past a farm that offers up eggs for sale as well. OK… the ones there are ducks eggs but my research staff Googled this and it seems they’re about the same size as chicken eggs. Anyway, Tom read my post and offered up a friendly challenge. Since we’ve talked a few times, the title of this challenge has evolved into the… “Across The Pond, Chicken vs. Duck Egg, Cyclosportive Challenge.”
We’ve discussed some rules… including documenting the process…. pictures or video will be fine I’m sure. We are not allowed to use panniers, baskets or bags in the transportation of said eggs. We will then see if we’ve made it home (we both have just under 10 miles to ride) with the least number of eggs cracked out of the dozen. But I also suggested to Easy Tom that we involve you guys, our fellow cycling bloggers, and have you judge us on our efforts, creativity and end result.
So, please share your thoughts. Let’s shell this thing out… Crack open a fun competition… Scramble it up a little!
Chasing Our Shadows…
It’s hard not to keep talking about the great weather we’ve had here in Central North Carolina. Then, I read your blogs and hear about the cold and snow already falling. Trust me, I feel very fortunate. With good sun and the temperatures in the upper 50’s on Tuesday… we were good to go with a base layer and arm warmers. I logged 36 miles with my cycling buddies, Brian and Will, from the NC State Cycling Team. We do have rain on the way but for now we”ll just bask in the memory of how great it felt while chasing our shadows.
Another View From My Egg-cellent Ride…
In my last post, I showed you a sign I pass on one of my routes. It reads… ‘Fresh Organic Eggs.’ A friend was asking me where were the eggs? What do you mean in a house/hut? Well, I realized you can see it (the little house) in this other picture I took.
It’s the county line… I’m standing in Wake and the other side is Chatham. Look there in the background… that’s where you get the eggs. See the little yellow house under the American flag… that’s it. Does your life feel complete now?
You’re welcome!
Anyway, as I said in my last post, on one of my future rides I will buy a dozen and attempt to make it home with no cracks.
An Egg-cellent Ride…
I know… with all that cheese… I should make an omelette. I just couldn’t resist. It was a beautiful weekend here in Central North Carolina. I got out for rides on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Both days were sunny and the temp in the 60’s. I pedal past this sign frequently on one of my favorite routes. Just to the right of the sign is a small (and I mean small) house. Maybe I should call it a hut. Inside are eggs packaged and ready to go. It’s the honor system. You grab your “Fresh Organic Eggs” and leave your money. Only problem… I’m always passing this on my bike.
But that may be a good challenge for me… make it home with a dozen… UNCRACKED!
What’s In Your Cycling DVD Library?
As cyclists, we’ve seen a lot of them but how many do we own? I’m talking about cycling movies. In my last post, I was talking about ‘Breaking Away’ and its great soundtrack. Most of you have seen it but a couple have not. A few months back, I watched ’The Flying Scotsman’ with some cycling buddies… it was great too. Here’s my point of this post. I was responding to a comment when I realized I have watched a variety of cycling movies… I just don’t own any of them. Seriously… NOT ONE. Now that I think about it… I may just be the lone cyclist without any cycling movies in my TV cabinet. So, how many cycling DVD’s do you own and which ones? Even better, since I don’t own one… which one(s) would you suggest I get to start my new collection?
Breaking Away In Detail…
I’m sure most of you have seen the great cycling movie “Breaking Away” … Here’s the trailer:
So, a couple of days ago, I was searching for the soundtrack and after clicking a couple of links on Google… I found an 8 year old blog post that detailed all things “Breaking Away.” I not only found some of the music I was trying to identify… I found some great “Breaking Away” movie trivia. So, a big thank you to Diablo Scott’s Bike Blog .
One of my favorite tracks is played in the scene when Dave is riding his bike through town on his way home carrying his trophy. He is singing “Libiamo ne’lieti calici” (also known as “the drinking song” or “Brindisi”) from the opera “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi. Here is the “Three Tenors” version… ENJOY:
Help Twin Six Help Susan!
I just recently received my new Fat Cyclist jersey and I am wearing it proudly in support of Susan, Fatty and family.
The great news is there are still jerseys available and even more cool FC swag from Twin Six! But the best part… the guys at Twin Six are sending even more of their proceeds to Susan and Fatty! Check out the details and all the latest gear on Fatty’s latest post. WIN SUSAN!
My Name Is… Earl?
Meet Earl and Joy! Why didn’t I pedal much this weekend? Obviously… because my work boots wouldn’t fit into the pedals. I was busy with Halloween fun. My wife, Janice… I mean “Joy” and I went to a big costume party at our friends’ house. And guess what? I came home with a Trophy… (yes, I know you’re thinking my wife) but I mean The “Funniest Costume” Trophy. That’s also my five year old son in the picture asking if he can try on the wig, glasses and mustache.
Hopefully “karma” will get me back on the bike soon.
