tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360264832024-03-12T22:43:39.791-07:00Des Moines Cyclocross MafiaHome of the INTERGALACTIC Cyclocross Championship Races benefiting the CCFA.Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-66198059182303714692009-12-15T14:30:00.001-08:002009-12-15T14:34:11.348-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ccfa.org/images/ccfa_logo.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 42px;" src="http://www.ccfa.org/images/ccfa_logo.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">The Cyclocross Mafia is pleased to announce another $800 donation to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Through partnership with <a href="http://mobracing.blogspot.com/">MOB Racing</a> and the Des Moines Cyclocross Weekend, a generous donation was made from the event promoters.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">Through promotion of cyclocross racing in Iowa the past seven years, the Cyclocross Mafia has donated nearly $7,000 to the organization and helped raise visibility of the disease through the midwest. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-54665818278419762692008-11-20T18:06:00.000-08:002008-11-20T18:14:33.549-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/101/51/639995874/n639995874_1146528_2015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 173px;" src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/101/51/639995874/n639995874_1146528_2015.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fixie Commuting This Fall</span><br /><br />I've had a good time relaxing and not riding my bike because I have to, but because I want to. I've decided that bike racing is not something I care much for anymore, so may as well do what I enjoy. This year I've tried a few new things...<br /><ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bagged It </span>- Rode 150 miles in 24 hours with a fully-loaded touring cyclocross rig. RAGBY with Kent Carlson, Sam Lopez and Ryan Hanser was wicked. I forgot I could have so much fun riding so slow. Definitely in the gameplan for next year.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fixed It </span>- I still need to punch Andy Lueke in the face, but I guess I can let bygones be past at this point. Despite the fact riding a fixie takes talent and finesse, both of which I'm lacking, I've gotten pretty good at it. Charlie Wittmack gave me the pointers on a good kickstop and I could barely walk a day later from sore hips and hammies. This is definitely my fave mode for cruising around town now.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ride As One </span>- Three of my bikes are now 1x1. It's a choice of equipment, not a bike racing category.</li></ol>Definitely adopting my new mantra for the rest of the year... exbikeracerGodfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-37920652614628313442008-11-05T08:35:00.000-08:002008-11-05T08:36:34.977-08:00How Close is Des Moines to Valhalla?<div><br /></div><div>I pulled this from Outside a few years ago as a quasi-report card for our progress as a community. We're getting there.</div><div><br /></div><div>###</div><div><div>VALHALLA</div><div><br /></div><div>Somewhere between a community's basic necessities (good schools, low crime, reasonable real estate) and its most coveted luxuries (singletrack in the backyard, Class III whitewater on the outskirts of town) are the little perks that can make the difference between a fine outdoor-sports town and a downright dreamy one. Here's our highly subjective recipe for perfection, the ingredients in no particular order: </div><div><br /></div><div>* Seasonal farmers market </div><div>* Outdoor lap pool </div><div>* Artsy movie house </div><div>* Bike lanes </div><div>* natural-foods grocery </div><div>* Resident oddballs </div><div>* Water running through it </div><div>* Climbing gym </div><div>* International-magazine newsstand </div><div>* Plans to fight sprawl </div><div>* Clean air </div><div>* Outdoor music venues </div><div>* Dog parks </div><div>* Local parades </div><div>* Alternative weekly </div><div>* Good local public radio </div><div>* Fresh-fish vendor </div><div>* Outdoor-skills clinics </div><div>* Juice bar </div><div>* Summer mountain-bike racing series </div><div>* Minor League baseball </div><div>* Big trees </div><div>* Sunshine</div></div><div>###</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-35993876676790448442008-10-10T17:44:00.001-07:002008-10-10T18:01:34.969-07:00LAST MINUTE PREP FOR TOMORROW'S CCFA PRESENTATION.<div><br /></div><div>I'll be presenting the keynote "IBD for Dummies: Perspective From a Dummy." Basically, it is asking what is IBD to the uninformed (moi)? Honestly it is no different than any other health issue out there, whether cancer, heart disease, diabetes - it is important to talk about the disease, treatment, coping and connecting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, I'll be talking with youth & teens about "If You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It." It is a quote from Yogi Berra, but says a lot about Crohn's and Colitis. What did Crohn's and Colitis take from you? What did it give to you? I contend it gives people a voice - something to talk about and help spread information and acceptance within the community.</div><div><br /></div><div>In other news, I've started physical therapy for my quadricep and IT band pain. Looks like some lack of stretching is coming back to haunt me. Oops.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Learn more at the <a href="http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/iowa/">CCFA Iowa website</a>. </div></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-56208182890940185962008-10-05T19:26:00.000-07:002008-10-05T19:31:35.594-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><div>We took over Newton with cyclocross once again! Thanks to the racers, family, friends, volunteers, Rick Paulos, and our sponsors for the sweet prizes and schwag! </div><div><br /></div><div>Cash prizes were supported by UME COMPETE - stay tuned for more information about this exciting organization!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Jasper Winery had a case of their finest for sampling and prizes for the Masters and Women's winners.</div><div><br /></div><div>Greg Rasmussen and the gang at Rasmussen Bike Shop sponsored killer schwag and prizes - also providing the great sound system.</div><div><br /></div><div>Active Endeavors has joined in a big way as supporters of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter and threw out some great gift cards.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bike World Merle Hay had a HUGE box of schwag to distribute.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to Goodtimes Mfg and Garrett Davis Graphic Design logos...check out the great shirts at the cool 'cross kids this fall!</div><div><br /></div><div>Graziano's Italian Grocery in Des Moines and Hy-Vee in Newton supplied great Italian Sausage patties, hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Thanks to my father, Tom Hollander, for running the grill for racers and fans all day!</div><div><br /></div><div>Oakley had a great schwag bag for the raffle!</div><div><br /></div><div>Court Avenue Brewery threw us a keg of their famed India Pale Ale and three growlers of Root Beer for Junior winners.</div><div><br /></div><div>And the raffle was the best part of the day - we gave away two cyclocross bicycles from Rasmussen Bike Shop and Specialized to Lane Anderson (TriCross Sport) and Steve Fuller (Singlecross). Congrats to the other TEN winners of BOS Schwag bags! Thanks to everyone who participated so we could make yet another great donation to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter.</div><div><br /></div></span></div></span></div></span>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-50844539043024118192008-10-04T14:40:00.001-07:002008-10-04T14:43:09.514-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">YOU'RE ALL RACING AND I'M NOT!</span><br /></div><div><img src="http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v164/101/51/639995874/n639995874_317587_6295.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>Knee is totally screwed up, so as they say, "are you racing for the next two weeks, or twenty years?" I'll take the latter and get a professional to look at it next week.</div><div><br /></div><div>So that means I'll be cheering and jeering everyone on tomorrow - see you in the morning!</div><div><br /></div><div>G-Marco</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-18214930974671403942008-10-04T04:33:00.001-07:002008-10-04T04:35:07.875-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 6px; margin-right: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 6px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; min-height: 1100px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Cross Raffle 2008 Final List - the final 48 tickets will be sold on Sunday at the race. Drawings will be after the final event!</span><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Randy Catron</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Mitch Matthews</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Brent Hauser</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Dave Olson</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Kyle Sedore</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Kyle Sedore</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Cara Hamann</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Matt Gumm</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Matt Gumm</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Travis Jass</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Cully Todd </span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Taylor Webb</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Taylor Webb</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Chad Vandelune</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Todd Gillihan</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jimmy DeMatteis</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jimmy DeMatteis</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Doug Klahsen</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Amy Jardon</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jeff Corcoran</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">David Vanderhorst</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Kurt Benson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Kurt Benson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Sheri Robinson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Tre Wilson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Molly Wince</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Steve Fuller</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Johnson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Johnson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Johnson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Johnson</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jamie Jorgensen</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Darcy Sanford</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Molly Wince</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jerome Rewerts</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Matt Scotton</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Barbara Hardy</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Duke Reichardt</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Paul Kruse</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Tom Eaton</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Shumway</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mike Shumway</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Mark Easler</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jason Plunkett</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Jason Plunkett</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Rik Shannon</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Rachelle Little</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Rachelle Little</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Kristen Burgess</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Kristen Burgess</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Michelle Pohlmeyer</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;">Michelle Pohlmeyer</span></li><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div></ol></div></div></span>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-13015876492855669182008-10-03T04:00:00.000-07:002008-10-04T14:09:49.549-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Two days to go before we take over Newton with cyclocross once again! I made the rounds to our sponsors and picked up some sweet prizes and schwag yesterday. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7crMrbNO2HJn078-tDuHIQ2Ai6r_NuDnR1VYqHvK0sXUMv089MyYSR01Li9rRmPCpwFM53PuLq0HbaTrDk5vNchyNwmU7Ogg5muUSP3K43y38mvxt-e6IzND4Qbyr6S-3kFSq0w/s200/UME+Final.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253408377625849154" /><div>Cash prizes are supported by UME COMPETE - stay tuned for more information about this exciting organization!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.shop.jasperwinery.com/images/welcome.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.shop.jasperwinery.com/images/welcome.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I stopped by the Jasper Winery to see the Groben family, try out their incredible new Norton red, and get a tour of the new facility. Wow - it is totally incredible what they did. It is like stepping off Flagg Parkway and into Napa! Kudos on the great space and look forward to some great events going on, too! Let's just say I have a case of their finest ready for Sunday </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWjX86EDOHxRYes-1ZhoSL7aE4MUPkleEimL_5B0MjQgVGEKRiVP6r9GmzTJnq_01vxMVR_SaPnmlvGjZCCECVdl36DJEeIqoFTJ6jlZ6KJcq0nQ0tcrVUORwJ5gS4eAwHVT78A/s200/rasmussen+logo.htm" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Greg Rasmussen and the gang at Rasmussen Bike Shop are truly special. I've had the pleasure of working with them since developing the Waterworks Park Omnium a few years ago. They stepped up in a big way to make bike racing rise to a whole new level with their support and AWESOME sound system to make us look legit. They're helping us with the raffle yet again and providing some prizes on the day as well.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:BL4iHWtwbD4g7M:http://search.desmoinesregister.com/files/listings/images/14398/gadvertisinglocalsearchimageslogosandphotosforlocalsearchadsgifsfromangiactiveendeavors.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Active Endeavors has joined in a big way as supporters of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter. I picked up some excellent gift cards from Jason and Missy yesterday and a pair of running sandals I've had my eye on for the last year. That's what it is all about - supporting the businesses that support you!</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="http://bikeworldiowa.com/merchant/302/images/site/bwlogo4.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Justin at Bike World Merle Hay is one of my all-around favorite guys. He's the most loyal and giving supporter I know. I've had the opportunity to really work with him at the store and the Warehouse Sales. He knows his stuff about bikes, product selection and how support the sport. Let's just say I've got a BIG box of stuff to open on Sunday!</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></div><div><img src="http://ridewithgarrett.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/13.jpg?w=500&h=375" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I don't have the Goodtimes Mfg and Garrett Davis Graphic Design logos... if they even have 'em ;) but, Terry, Angela and G have been fantastic in designing and putting together the most rad cyclocross t-shirt around. It is humbling to hear how much people prize these things - so I'm going to enjoy distributing over 100 this weekend!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:qOH5ZouNQdua0M:http://t3.trihawks.com/img/sponsor/hyvee-m.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:tqQ__su_ArtBXM:http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/ElRhino515/IMG_0164.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Graziano's Italian Grocery in Des Moines and Hy-Vee in Newton are being so kind to help us out with something I've wanted to do for years! My dad will be grilling Italian Sausages, hamburgers and hot dogs on the course on Sunday (yes, like in Belgium!) - so if you think cyclocross is tough... wait until Sunday. We'll take it to a whole new level when you're drooling from the pain and salivating for a good sammich!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:FDx3MwEoQ9wg-M:http://www.you-are-here.com/modern/oakley.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oakley has had the best product on the planet for as long as I can remember and it is always getting better. Check out the latest Radars and specs on the market. They fit great and look rad! Oakley has always been a huge supporter of cyclocross. Thanks for the great O-wear and support.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><img src="http://courtavebrew.siteviz.com/images/logo.gif" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I'll hear from Mike G. at Court Avenue Brewery this afternoon, but expect a big can of hoppy goodness for the big kids and some root beer for the little kids. I won't tell you how much sugar goes into the root beer, so the kiddie's reaction will be a surprise!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oh yeah - We made the </span><a href="http://newtondailynews.com/articles/2008/10/02/news/local8.txt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Newton Daily News</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> yesterday! CHECK IT OUT!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-87054625785844031322008-10-01T16:13:00.000-07:002008-10-01T16:15:29.291-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUXEkWv2zzscbCh-GD8MH8DrtaFQs3q1Dbkk1m0kXT4vfHkkxp7YoHbf3fRHYu4LU-hDBNxeaNcxvFWrVYaB1dpZ6YNJZDq92tgAlE0dWs-6Tjme1ibf1TSgA4nJlIxb6MaMSdQ/s1600-h/Cross08_Shirt_v2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUXEkWv2zzscbCh-GD8MH8DrtaFQs3q1Dbkk1m0kXT4vfHkkxp7YoHbf3fRHYu4LU-hDBNxeaNcxvFWrVYaB1dpZ6YNJZDq92tgAlE0dWs-6Tjme1ibf1TSgA4nJlIxb6MaMSdQ/s320/Cross08_Shirt_v2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252327588150522306" /></a>So... you wondering what Godfather G has in store for you this weekend?<div><br /></div><div>Rock out and props to the man! See him here:</div><div><a href="http://ridewithgarrett.wordpress.com/">http://ridewithgarrett.wordpress.com/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>T-shirts courtesy of Terry Beenken and Angela at Goodtimes Mfg.</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-77784577741786239512008-09-24T20:58:00.001-07:002008-09-24T21:02:06.381-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/9081-41_d.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/9081-41_d.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/9081-30_d.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/9081-30_d.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am excited to announce another seriously cool raffle for a 2009 Specialized Tricross Sport Cyclocross Bike courtesy of Rasmussen Bike Shop and other prizes as a fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Iowa Chapter.<br /><br />I would like to offer tickets to cyclocross supporters to win this bike. The winner of the bike* will have their new rig ordered to size by Rasmussen Bike Shop and the envy of every racer out there.<br /><br />We will have runner-up prizes including:<br />***2009 Specialized Tricross Singlecross Cyclocross Bike<br />***Oakley Schwag Pack<br />***Bike World Schwag Pack<br />***Copy of Simon Burney's updated Cyclo-Cross book - signed by Tim Johnson<br />***Rasmussen Schwag Pack<br />***more prizes to be announced!<br /><br />Buy one, buy ten - I appreciate your support in helping raise funds and awareness for this cause that we believe in and Iowa bikers support strongly - we have donated over $6,000 so far.<br /><br />What I'm asking is: EMAIL me with the number of tickets you would like to purchase. The tickets are $25 apiece and only 100 will be made available. The raffle will take place on Sunday, October 5 in Newton after the Cross Out Crohn's Intergalactic Cyclocross Championship. Like last year, I will send updates with names and numbers of tickets purchased via BikeIowa, IORCA, and DSM Tri yahoo e-groups.<br /><br />When the tickets are gone, they are gone!<br /><br />Thanks in advance - so send me your rsvps for tickets and bring your cash (or check to CCFA Iowa Chapter) to Newton on Sunday, October 5, 2008! (Let me know if you need to mail it.)<br /><br />Marco<br />###<br />The Fine Print: Only 100 tickets will be sold at $25.00 each. Raffle will be held Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Cross Out Crohn's Intergalactic Cyclocross Championship. Grand Prize Winner and Runner-UP need not be present to win. Grand Prize Winner will receive a 2009 Specialized Tricross Sport Cyclocross bicycle (</span><span style="border-collapse: separate; white-space: pre; font-family:Helvetica;"><a href="http://twurl.cc/56d" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://twurl.cc/56d</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">). Runner-up winner will receive a 2009 Specialized Tricross Singlecross Cyclocross bicycle (</span><span style="border-collapse: separate; white-space: pre; font-family:Helvetica;"><a href="http://twurl.cc/56f" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://twurl.cc/56f</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">). No substitutions. At discretion of Des Moines Cyclocross Mafia, if all tickets are not sold, winner will receive either the Specialized Tri Cross Sport Cyclocross Bicycle or 50% of raffle proceeds as a gift certificate to Rasmussen Bike Shop, West Des Moines , IA. No discounts, offers or coupons may be used with raffle gift certificate. All net proceeds to be donated to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter upon completion of contest. Des Moines Cyclocross Mafia, Rasmussen Bike Shop, Bike World, Oakley and other sponsors reserve all rights and deny any liability. Raffle Contact: Marc Hollander 515-371-6275 or </span><a href="mailto:marcthollander%40gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">marcthollander@gmail.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-86185768996913625972008-09-23T13:48:00.000-07:002008-09-23T13:51:14.524-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px; "><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; "><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">So... what is the Cyclocross Mafia? Listen and learn. We'll see you at Mc Rae Park this weekend and in Newton next weekend.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><a href="http://www.bigdreamgathering.com/2008/09/another-bdg-pod.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">http://www.bigdreamgathering.<wbr>com/2008/09/another-bdg-pod.<wbr>html</a><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">###</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">Another BDG podcast with BIG dreamers Mark and Rob!</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">Hey gang -</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">We've got another inspiring podcast with BIG dreamers Marc Hollander and Rob Versteegh! (Click here to check out the podcast or hit the Blogtalkradio player below.)</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">These guys have combined two very different passions to make one BIG dream!</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">They've taken a passion for a new form of bike racing called "CycloCross" and a passion for growing awareness about Crohn's Disease.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">Listen in as you hear about Mark's story of overcoming Crohn's and how Rob has come along side him to put some freakishly cool events together... to get people out... having fun... getting muddy... and growing awareness for Crohn's!</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">You can check out bikeIowa.com to find out more about their upcoming event in downtown Des Moines on September 27 and 28.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">You can also check out Mark and Rob's website at <a href="http://cyclocrossmafia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">cyclocrossmafia.blogspot.com</a>.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">Then, join in the conversation. </span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">Just click comments below and let us know if you have some ideas, some inspiration or some contacts for Mark and Rob. </span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; "> Thanks for dreaming BIG!</span></h3><h3 style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: 13px; ">###</span></h3></span></span></h3></span></span>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-83717768574756474292008-09-21T07:37:00.000-07:002008-09-21T08:00:37.307-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ccfa.org/images/ccfa_logo.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.ccfa.org/images/ccfa_logo.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Cyclocross Mafia to be recognized by the CCFA Iowa at their 2008 Patient and Family Education Conference on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Ames Iowa. Through promotion of cyclocross racing in Iowa the past seven years, the Cyclocross Mafia has donated over $6,000 to the organization and helped raise visibility of the disease through the midwest. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This one-day conference will feature leading experts discussing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and how they affect the body, the role of the immune system in the diseases, different medications used to treat IBD adn how these medications work in the body and beneficial coping mechanisms used in chronic illness. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Marc Hollander will be the featured keynote speaker, presenting "IBD for Dummies: Perspective From a Dummy," about the importance of a strong medical team, alternative therapies, diet, activity, and goal-setting. He will also be involved with the Youth and Teen Session - "If You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It." The chat session will be an opportunity for questions and answers about Crohn's, coping, communication with friends and family, and spreading information to their community.</span></span><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hollander, diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 1999, is co-director of the Cross Out Crohn's: Intergalactic Cyclocross Championship in Newton, IA on Sunday, October 5. The race will be a fund-raiser for the CCFA, featuring a raffle of a 2009 Specialized TriCross Cyclocross bicycle from Rasmussen Bike Shop. Event sponsors include Court Avenue Brewery, Graziano's Italian Grocery, Jasper Winery, Active Endeavors, Bike World Iowa, Rasmussen Bike Shop, Oakley, UME COMPETE, and Oakley.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">More information on the event can be found on the CCFA Iowa Website </span></span><a href="http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/iowa/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></div></div></div></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-57068394481825475222008-09-19T20:26:00.000-07:002008-09-19T20:27:51.832-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2870896535_107404da72.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2870896535_107404da72.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Just Plain Sexy<div><br /></div><div>This just in from our friends @bikehugger on Twitter. This definitely ain't yo daddy's Raleigh.</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-89618088993484500532008-09-18T18:23:00.001-07:002008-09-19T18:24:15.319-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><div><span style="font-weight: bold; ">THE CYCLOCROSS MAFIA IS GOING INTERGALACTIC IN 2008</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The race is a non-profit venture to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Iowa.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>• Beer by Court Avenue Brewery.</div><div><div>• Fine wines provided by Jasper Winery</div><div>• Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Graziano's Italian Grocery<br /></div></div><div>• Limited Edition Cross Mafia 2008 T-shirts by Godfather Garrett</div><div>• 2009 Specialized Cyclocross Bikes Raffle by Rasmussen Bike Shop</div><div>• BOS (Bags of Schwag) Raffle by Oakley and Bike World</div><div><br /></div></div><div>WHEN: Sunday, October 5:</div><div>WHERE: Maytag Park, Newton, IA</div><div>Categories Entry Fee Start Time Distance Prizes</div><div>Women $30 11:00 AM 45min + 2 laps $125/3</div><div>Juniors $15 11:00 AM 45min + 2 laps ROOT BEER</div><div>CX 4 $30 12:30 PM 45min + 2 laps PRIZE = :)</div><div>CX 1-2-3 $30 2:00 PM 60min + 2 laps $125/3</div><div>Masters 30-39 $30 2:00 PM 60min + 2 laps PRIZE = :)</div><div>Masters 40-49 $30 2:00 PM 60min + 2 laps PRIZE = :)</div><div>Masters 50+ $30 2:00 PM 60min + 2 laps PRIZE = :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Race Info: Maytag Park, Newton. From I-80, take Hwy 14 North. Turn right onto South<br /></div><div>12th Avenue. Turn left at stop sign, then immediate right onto 12th Avenue. Turn left at</div><div>West 6th Street (HA Lynn Field) and right onto South 11th Avenue West to Maytag Park.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cash prizes sponsored by: UME COMPETE</div><div><br /></div><div>Contact Marc Hollander @ marcthollander at gmail dot com for more info.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.cyclocrossmafia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">www.CyclocrossMafia.blogspot.<wbr>com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Race supported by MOB racing</div><div><br /></div></span></div></span>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-7121877544885790802008-09-18T18:23:00.000-07:002008-09-18T18:27:37.787-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.shop.jasperwinery.com/images/welcome.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.shop.jasperwinery.com/images/welcome.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Announcing the newest sponsor of the Cross Out Crohn's Cyclocross on Sunday, October 5.<div><br /></div><div>We are excited to have the renowned Jasper Winery come aboard to provide their acclaimed beverages for racers. They specialize in premium quality wines using grapes sourced from vineyards throughout central Iowa.</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit them online at <a href="http://www.jasperwinery.com/">www.jasperwinery.com</a></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-42843823302571098692008-09-14T07:58:00.001-07:002008-09-14T07:58:26.169-07:00<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nuvoculturaltrailcycling.com/img/team/jakestechmann.jpg"><img src="http://www.nuvoculturaltrailcycling.com/img/team/jakestechmann.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh4.google.com/image/nathan.d.rice/RYxCHmx1DHI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/ByLlGKqbPoE/IMG_1331.JPG?imgmax=512"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/image/nathan.d.rice/RYxCHmx1DHI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/ByLlGKqbPoE/IMG_1331.JPG?imgmax=512" border="0" alt="" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; " /></a>Cyclocross Mafia Announces the "Josh & Jake Comp" for Capitol City Cyclocross and Cross Out Crohn's (Sept 27-28, October 5).<div><br /></div><div>As we've been blessed by some great out-of-state racers the past few years to push our competitive spirit, we're formally starting the Jake Stechman & Josh Johnson comp program*. </div><div><br /></div><div>Out-of-staters, please send us your race resume, and we will award four starting positions, gratis, for each race, for two men and two women.</div><div><br /></div><div>Elites will be posted here the week of September 20.</div><div><br /></div><div>* Josh & Jake always get comp'd.</div><div><br /></div></div></span></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-38612994922011326012008-09-12T07:09:00.000-07:002008-09-12T07:11:12.093-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59oYSM8ojBQlKT8ieRjN-nT0-sSbitvMFxTGx47KNqxyW0QHUht7_Iv3G_xIPdxZJkzJcmUALpDyTOqCGBKgs3w6ecD756JJyOVX6n0GYYlob5b8I3ifHcvhH4O3LnT400XebaQ/s1600-h/CapitalCityCross9-27-08.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59oYSM8ojBQlKT8ieRjN-nT0-sSbitvMFxTGx47KNqxyW0QHUht7_Iv3G_xIPdxZJkzJcmUALpDyTOqCGBKgs3w6ecD756JJyOVX6n0GYYlob5b8I3ifHcvhH4O3LnT400XebaQ/s320/CapitalCityCross9-27-08.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245137085834607090" /></a>Capital City Cross is on!<div>September 27 - 28</div><div>Des Moines, Iowa</div><div><br /></div><div>www.bikeiowa.com for info</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-14500982612891977082008-09-05T20:10:00.000-07:002008-09-05T20:19:16.506-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bikeiowa.com/uploads/articles/12_CyclocrossYellow.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.bikeiowa.com/uploads/articles/12_CyclocrossYellow.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">CROSS OUT CROHN'S 2008</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Sunday, October 5. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Maytag Park, Newton, Iowa</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Cyclocross Racing on one of Iowa's best courses.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>Beer by Court Avenue Brewery</li><li>Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Graziano's Italian Grocery</li><li>Limited Edition Cross Mafia 2008 T-shirts by Godfather Garrett</li><li>2009 Specialized Cyclocross Bikes Raffle by Rasmussen Bike Shop</li><li>BOS (Bags of Schwag) Raffle by Oakley and Bike World</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>All of this and more, to benefit the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter. </div><div><br /></div><div>Kindly brought to you by MOB Racing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned.</div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-37446745954335421772008-08-17T18:51:00.000-07:002008-08-17T18:53:56.243-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVA46ipddXhUQUkOLITPaxFWYeOSWswfKfF-HjRaTRTfsT4XPs9U1KPzJFPuE6vuLOE_CQ76sEhPrytFaTcFLMuRqzG8X0-1NnsNPbfdqG2XnUehIKQTMpvYIXHqST5asX3sLwhA/s400/Tri+Cross+Pro.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVA46ipddXhUQUkOLITPaxFWYeOSWswfKfF-HjRaTRTfsT4XPs9U1KPzJFPuE6vuLOE_CQ76sEhPrytFaTcFLMuRqzG8X0-1NnsNPbfdqG2XnUehIKQTMpvYIXHqST5asX3sLwhA/s400/Tri+Cross+Pro.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I doubt we'll do a Specialized TriCross Pro... but you know some lucky winners will roll out on pimp new cross rides later this fall.<br /><br />Paul Varnum<br />Jeff Anker<br />Doug Klahsen<br />__RU_NEXT???___<br /><br />Stay tuned.Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-57511937540684923002008-08-17T18:26:00.000-07:002008-08-17T18:51:54.915-07:00<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdb7ys8OkgQjbo_d9ph_lPWtIX0_FgeuhHtcaNBe71MZP0jF3ULN3qnxU5SlxhjfeeEe4jQn2aHkyncpiRukF1LSRR1TGodIPz5ATeMAia_Te6JQ6pJMEXTu5_tRM6f7jg1-gfA/s1600-h/IMG_0769.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdb7ys8OkgQjbo_d9ph_lPWtIX0_FgeuhHtcaNBe71MZP0jF3ULN3qnxU5SlxhjfeeEe4jQn2aHkyncpiRukF1LSRR1TGodIPz5ATeMAia_Te6JQ6pJMEXTu5_tRM6f7jg1-gfA/s320/IMG_0769.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Congratulations to Doug Klahsen and Jeff Anker, winners of the 2007 Cross Out Crohn's Cyclocross Raffle. Doug won a Specialized TriCross SingleSpeed and Jeff won a Specialized TriCross Comp, complete with custom fitting by Donny Quixote.<br /><br />Thanks to Specialized Bicycles, Rasmussen Bike Shop, and Donny Quixote for the support that has helped us provide over $6,500 to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter in the past few years.<br /><br />Keep your eyes here for big news in the next week about what the Cross Mafia has coming up next!<br /><br />Pictured: Greg Rasmussen, Doug Klahsen, and Marc Hollander.<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-22117529785238761122008-07-28T13:22:00.000-07:002008-09-18T18:32:58.615-07:00<h1><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Look what I found from www.Cuil.com</span></span></span></h1><h1><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">###</span></span></span></h1><h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Fittest CEOs: Winner Male Under 50, Marc T. Hollander</span></span></h1> <p class="storyNotes">Posted on: Monday, 31 July 2006, 03:00 CDT</p> <p>By Anonymous </p><p> Marc T. Hollander, 32. </p><p> Marketing manager </p><p> Storey-Kenworthy Co., WorkSpace Inc. & Business Furniture Warehouse </p><p> What does your daily fitness regime consist of? I have set a personal goal to be a top age-group triathlete for 2006. My weekly training consists of running 15-20 miles, swimming 3,000-4,000 yards, bicycling 30-50 miles, Pilates and stretching. </p><p> Other than the obvious benefits of good health, how has being fit improved your life? I have more confidence and energy. I am an evangelist for a healthy lifestyle helping promote over a dozen bicycle races in Central Iowa for the All9Yards.com cycling team, including the new Water Works Park Fitness Fest for bicycle racers and runners this summer. </p><p> How do you balance work, life and working out? Time management is essential. I plan for long-term goals and, be flexible for immediate opportunities with the three companies I help market. I train before sunlight or during my lunch at the downtown YMCA. </p> <div style="margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; width: 300px; float: right;"><script language="JavaScript"> GA_googleFillSlotWithSize("ca-pub-5440138744487553", "News_Main_300x250", 300, 250); </script><div id="google_ads_div_News_Main_300x250"><iframe id="google_ads_iframe_News_Main_300x250" name="google_ads_iframe_News_Main_300x250" vspace="0" hspace="0" allowtransparency="true" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" style="border: 0px none ;" src="http://partner.googleadservices.com/gampad/ads?correlator=1217276517704&output=html&impl=ifr&client=ca-pub-5440138744487553&slotname=News_Main_300x250&page_slots=News_main_728x90%2CNews_Main_300x250&cust_params=&cookie=ID%3D57383ce5e2d7959e%3AT%3D1217276403%3AS%3DALNI_MY95DuIeSf3fUmdDhzwe1YTQsAHQQ&ga_vid=784192094.1217276402&ga_sid=1217276402&ga_hid=1233531673&ga_fc=true&url=http%3A%2F%2Fro-a.redorbit.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2F594696%2Fthe_fittest_ceos_winner_male_under_50_marc_t_hollander%2Findex.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cuil.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dmarc%2520t%2520hollander%26sl%3Dlong&lmt=1217276517&dt=1217276517922&cc=100&u_h=1050&u_w=1680&u_ah=1016&u_aw=1680&u_cd=32&u_tz=-300&u_his=7&u_java=true&u_nplug=25&u_nmime=107" scrolling="no" width="300" frameborder="0" height="250"></iframe></div></div> <p> Has fitness always been important to you, or was there an incident or realization that motivated you? I have always been active. My diagnosis and treatment since 1999 for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis has helped me become more focused on my health including diet, exercise and stress levels. </p><p> What's your one guilty pleasure? Only one? Ice cream from Westy's in Clive - always for a job well done - and I do a lot of good work. </p><p> What's your favorite workout song? My wife, Mandy, has me hooked on Ben Folds' song "Narcolepsy." She played it for the Dam to Dam 20K and hit her goal time. I used it the very next day at the Pigman Sprint Triathlon and had a great race! </p><p> What do you eat for breakfast? One slice of whole-wheat toast with peanut butter and either a berry-yogurt smoothie or oatmeal with dried fruit. </p><p> Complete the following sentence: People would be surprised if they knew ... I have to motivate myself for every workout - it doesn't come naturally. I have to set a goal and work for it like everyone else. </p><p> Any advice to others on getting started? Setting a goal and telling others is the best way I've found to motivate me. That way, others can (and will) ask about your progress and help you where they can. I've found some great training partners who can listen, offer advice and push me when necessary. </p><p> Copyright Business Publications Incorporated Jul 03, 2006 </p><p> (c) 2006 Des Moines Business Record. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.</p>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-28221000507765732872008-07-26T11:05:00.000-07:002008-07-26T11:07:21.382-07:00RAGBRAI<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-dftZZTzd9lmHlErs1GXK_ZNxLIZwh0rdHwoZXF5FsAqLzTMyBEgmhWK6DXxipj2BBAoqXNCyoqoFyZkeDgSKJ7fN-RlBlO8Tqw07NRJQcYO9l98UmIN-nA4Llqt8iFbUMaExg/s1600-h/Photo_07-741385.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-dftZZTzd9lmHlErs1GXK_ZNxLIZwh0rdHwoZXF5FsAqLzTMyBEgmhWK6DXxipj2BBAoqXNCyoqoFyZkeDgSKJ7fN-RlBlO8Tqw07NRJQcYO9l98UmIN-nA4Llqt8iFbUMaExg/s320/Photo_07-741385.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227385974320886962" /></a></p>150 miles in 24 hours via trail from Clive to Jefferson with Ryan Hanser and the trailer trash twins - Sammy Lopez and Kent Carlson. Great time had by all and I can't wait to do it again.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p> <p>To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required. Visit <a href="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download">www.apple.com/quicktime/download</a> to download the free player or upgrade your existing QuickTime� Player. Note: During the download process when asked to choose an installation type (Minimum, Recommended or Custom), select Minimum for faster download.Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-7193214794748671282008-07-13T04:50:00.000-07:002008-07-13T04:53:48.126-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lsQu5SauqYWSxMhtQYDD-rsbq7PtTgdB7MHWi83O5kKHbnq1PGkEC9hpg6Xt3Maqwhw1ShZoNyYr_XBBIhI-6ueQK_VGE-jEWiuTTn4ZdSMxm8minfM11AUnOGkfxfDgf2wcAw/s1600-h/Photo_06-779634.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lsQu5SauqYWSxMhtQYDD-rsbq7PtTgdB7MHWi83O5kKHbnq1PGkEC9hpg6Xt3Maqwhw1ShZoNyYr_XBBIhI-6ueQK_VGE-jEWiuTTn4ZdSMxm8minfM11AUnOGkfxfDgf2wcAw/s320/Photo_06-779634.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222464971563658226" border="0" /></a></p>I couldn't help myself at a garage sale three weeks ago. I had to pick up this Schwinn Fair Lady and it's Huffy companion.<p>I think it is a rad addition to the crew, but worth up to $200.</p><p>Hmm... Choices.</p>Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-10580348564495478072008-07-12T14:43:00.000-07:002008-07-13T04:53:17.060-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd3v5p4NQrI15XmMsYl0DMujwJt0DznbQ4IMijWP9WFMABYCIdamYk8A-jw66CBsfmGVx-ha-aGQuZQ61xWAdA8CsPaZhup5jcHNxZ16TXyuZYNRFFQVjbAy7Y_LfefHYnKryoQ/s1600-h/Photo_07-780015.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd3v5p4NQrI15XmMsYl0DMujwJt0DznbQ4IMijWP9WFMABYCIdamYk8A-jw66CBsfmGVx-ha-aGQuZQ61xWAdA8CsPaZhup5jcHNxZ16TXyuZYNRFFQVjbAy7Y_LfefHYnKryoQ/s320/Photo_07-780015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222246783863390322" border="0" /></a></p>Great day for an 'incognito' ride on the black ribbon. Put on panniers, baggy shorts, crank up The Strokes on the shuffle and rock out.\Godfather Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361171487571709195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36026483.post-82342689146899689572008-07-11T07:32:00.000-07:002008-07-11T07:33:46.087-07:00well... Cross season is pretty far off...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xXz07o-SXZW4UJ-8-m5xM7BL2qXgymOSzQJPsX0PlbD7OEPgAs9pPFvq_DZHr1KJCh8Fe4hO6CCSsXi6zAB9veAhA04cREZwMwVx9f03fzn6kiykxpJvw72DnQfGgZrvhMtvIw/s1600-h/Photo_07-726089.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xXz07o-SXZW4UJ-8-m5xM7BL2qXgymOSzQJPsX0PlbD7OEPgAs9pPFvq_DZHr1KJCh8Fe4hO6CCSsXi6zAB9veAhA04cREZwMwVx9f03fzn6kiykxpJvw72DnQfGgZrvhMtvIw/s320/Photo_07-726089.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221764657097511202" /></a></p>So, when commuting to work 5x a week- make it more functional!<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p> <p>To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required. 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