Friday Follies ~~ What Next?

Well, this was the day that I was supposed to announce the contest winner and other things.  Sadly, that will have to wait a bit.  I'm experiencing technical difficulties.  I'm good with bikes.  Modems and ISPs?  Not so much.

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this blog!!!!!!

Hopefully, all will be back to "normal" by Monday.

Have a good and safe weekend all.

Blog Birthday ~ I think I’ll have a contest

Yup!  This blog will celebrate it’s birthday on Friday of next week.  Doesn’t seem possible, but we’ve been posting and presenting here for almost three years. 

To mark our transition out of the “terrible twos,” I’m going to host a small contest.  Up for grabs is one prize, and it’s small, but quite nice, and somewhat practical.  The winner will receive a Walz cycling cap.  This cap is the lightweight, special limited edition, Japan Relief cap.  Proceeds from the sale of these caps went to the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.  (I’ll have a picture of the cap up on tomorrow’s post.)

Prepare for the Essay

Vacation time is upon us.  I used to hate those “What did you do on your Summer Vacation” writing assignments.  That is, I hated them unless I’d had a particularly good or interesting Summer.  Those good and interesting years usually involved projects, travel, and bicycles.  So here goes.

I would like a description of what you have done (or are going to do) on your Summer Vacation.  Bicycles should be involved. 

• I will pick the one entry that pleases me most. 
• Keep it short. 
• Previous contest winners are eligible, but not likely to win.
• Send your entry to The.Road.Dragon@gmail.com and put “Essay Contest” in the subject line.
• Extra points for originality and humor.
• I’ll select a winner on Thursday, 21 July, and post it on the Birthday Blog Post on Friday, 22 July.

Thursday Thoughts ~~ Happy Birthday

That’s right.  This blog is now two years old.  It’s been interesting.  In that time, Audax Ride has grown and changed.  It started out as a means of communicating information to potential riders for an event.  It has become a means of communication about and for cyclists.  I’ve never changed the name.  I like it.  Audax, means bold, daring, or audacious.  So, I hope to keep this about that kind of ride.  The one that is a little farther, a little harder, a bit bolder.

It’s my fond hope that you will join me along the way, and bring a few friends and acquaintances along.

Speaking of friends and acquaintances, I’d like to introduce Johan the Belgian.  Johan has a certain perspective on cycling, and he will be sharing that with us from time to time.  Say something, Johan.

Johan says:  Good morning.  Congratulations, Road Dragon, for your achievement with this blog.  Of course, you are not as consistent as you would be.  Yah?  And to you readers, you have all done your morning workouts today.  Yah?

Now tell me this.  Why is it that I see so many of you riding so sloppy?  Helmet straps are to be worn cinched up properly.  The jersey is never tucked into the pants!  What do you think this is?  Some kind of fashion chow!

Road Dragon:  Thanks Johan, that will be enough for now.  Folks, I thought I’d bring Johan along, from time to time, to comment on the style and practice of cycling.  He’s an expert, and brings a certain “perspective” to the discussion.

Be safe out there.  Think while you ride.