Bill & Than
He did it!
Thanasis and friends did survive at the monster 200K-Thermo-Brevet with its four tops. The Thermo-Brevet was a great project of Thanasis started a month ago, trained himself hard over the mountains of Attica and he was determined about joining the event yesterday. He did not abandon, he finished!
Congrats and respect.
Thermo – Brevet
Photo via gilu
Acuba Team on the road again after 15 years since the last cycling race. The opportunity given with an open race 69K from the Acropolis to Sounion in frame of the Orbea-Attica-3-Races in Athens 28-29/4.
A 200 man strong pack was ready for the race. The weather was perfect, the scenery along the coast line amazing, smelling sea and flowers. The peloton rode very fast the first 25K to the race flag and from that point to 69K everybody was at his own.
All in all was a very nice race, fast, with a lot of riders, friends and joy. I met on the way the southside sexy squad supporting my race. The event was very well-organized, I’m very pleased with my results and waiting for the next one… Congrats to everyone.
morning gathering
Easter Monday. A day to relax and time to digest all the strange nice things we ate these days-but no.
There was pain in schedule. Wake up call at 06.00 to get ready for the ride. Our pal Thanasis having in mind to ride the monster brevet over the mountains of central Greece wanted to ride uphill gloriously with some of his friends…
He planed for us to climb mt. Penteli (1109M vertical drop) from the sea level all the way up with a strange approach (N.Makri-Ag.Petros-Penteli-Antennas). This was an extravaganza ride with lot of pain, loads of ascents and wind, wonderful views, and at last satisfaction.
Congratulations Mr.Thanasis and friends.
[photo via Tsag-Ataq] Thanasis, l. – Angelo, r.
Last Saturday, 7-Apr., the brevet circus in Greece continued with a 200K event in Pyrgos/Ilia. Our akaly aka Angelo and the brevet-phenomenon Thanasis got their chances participating in the event. I can only credit them a bravo against their big smile and pain..
Με την ‘αναχώρηση’ του τελευταίου μέλους του κουαρτέτου υπεύθυνου για τον ήχο της ρόκ, Jim Marshall, κλείνει μια μεγάλη παρένθεση στη μουσική! R.I.P.
Η 4-αδα της ροκ.
# Jim Marshall (1923-2012)πρωτοπόρος της ενίσχυσης του ήχου, Marshall stacks, bluesbreaker, plexi.
# Les Paul (1915-2009)εφευρέτης της solid-body electric guitar (Gibson Les Paul)
# Seth Lover (1910-1997) εφευρέτης του humbacker μαγνήτη (hum-cancelling electric stringed instrument pickup)
# Leonidas ‘Leo’ Fender (1909-1991)εφευρέτης του ηλεκτρικού μπάσου και ιδρυτής της Fender με τα πασίγνωστα μοντέλα της Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision, Jazz Bass.
Spring, is by far the worst of my options. When the flowers grow, the lovers sitting for days on a bench looking each other and the poppies turn red I fall in ‘deep-spring-sleep’. It does not matter though. This is a transitional period, there for a reason. I noticed that I get my best performance in winter and summer, the two opposites. Strange phenomenon as the boss.
Yesterday fortunately, riding with Gor the ’Ronda Marathona’, had a great cloud over us that saved the day, our noses and our calves from premature grilling. The summer is coming along with great rides and some races?
Tonight I prepared almost a dinner for 6 people. I was mother’s little helper. Cut the salad, made desert, grilled the burgers, put wine, gathered the dishes and almost washed them.
Τhe lady broke her leg hiking over the mountains. I think I deserved a beer? Holy cow, I do not drink anymore-fail.
I can tell, she’s restless, nothing can stop her of doing things
It’s new, it’s fresh, it’s HOT! It’s the hottest running squad founded by Nassos and LLoyd, two run-aficionados with a vision. They run, they have fun, they can drink beer and they know what sexy means. Don’t lose this once in a life time opportunity to meet these guys. Southside Sexy Squad.
Just had today a very quick test of the ultra Di2 drivetrain. Went to the local bike shop to buy a pair of pedals for my old bike and they had inside a test bike equipped with the new Di2. Fast things go fast, I found myself riding the bike.. static.
I’m a full Campagnolo rider, so this was my first contact to a modern Shimano drivetrain. First impression was that everything was very light; second was that the thumb knob was missing.. you know what I mean. The ‘knob’ to change to smaller cogs is a tiny one and not placed where I’m used. I think the electronic gear shifting will be the future anyway. All the major companies come up with their systems. Shimano and Campagnolo already have one. Looking forward for a long test drive. Vive la revolution!
I had the impression of ‘somebody else is doing the job’
I liked how the front disk was engaged
Had the feeling of something very light
Expected less noise
The chain lost the small cog once and wedged between cog and chain stay
Didn’t like the tiny knob for low gears, but is not an issue
I think this system will be a great relief to long distance races.
The last two years I changed the way I’m going to and from my office. I’m not using any more my motor bike or my car, instead I go on foot to the subway station and back every day. I just did the maths, wow!
On Saturday, 3.3, there will be the second event of the season, a 300K brevet to Atalanti and back. A monster road trip of 322km. in which as wise man I’m not participating. The event starts at 07.00 and cut off time 20 hours. It’s an ”easy” 300 with just 1600m elevation+. I’m really curious to see the results on Sunday and our friends have finished the course. Good luck Thanassis and all of you have a safe fun trip.
