PISE Youth Triathlon and Cycling Camps

January 20th, 2010

This was forwarded to my by the director the PISE center here in Victoria- A great opportunity to get kids out learning and participating in the sport.

Youth Triathlon Camp Ages 12 – 15—training to train

Our spring break triathlon training camp will work on skill and technique development for all three sports. Under the direction of a Kids of Steel coach, the PISE Youth Triathlon Camp will help kids get a grasp on how to prepare for races, be confident in their skills, and lay the foundations for a great triathlon season! This program will include strength & conditioning; testing; educational talks; guest coaches; technical skill development; and lots of fun! Cycling and running gear is mandatory.

Instructor: Kelly Guest

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

March 8 – 12 250 ($265)/5 sessions

YOUTH TECHNICAL TRIATHLON CLINIC

Ages 7-10–learning to train

Are you interested in learning about Triathlon but unsure where to begin? Then this once a week clinic is ideal for you! This clinic will introduce you into the sport of Triathlon running and cycling, in a safe and fun environment. This hour and half clinic will include: learning technical development skills in cycling and running, educational sport videos and guest speakers. Required equipment: Bicycle, helmet and running shoes!

Please note: this session does not include swimming sessions.

Instructor: Kelly Guest

Saturdays 2:00 – 3:30pm

February 6 – 27 $60 ($75)/4 sessions

Youth Cycling Camp Ages 14-16–training to train

This spring break program will teach kids to learn how to train, improve your riding skills, learn how to become a better and stronger cyclist, all under the guidance of the cycling experts at Pacific Cycling Centre. The Youth Cycling Camp will feature: technical riding skills instruction for road &/or mountain biking; educational talks; strength & conditioning sessions; field testing; and ongoing feedback throughout.

Instructor: Houshang Amiri, Ch.P.C.

Road Biking

Monday – Wednesday 8:30am – 4:00pm

March 8 – 10 $200 ($215)/3 sessions

Mountain Biking

Wednesday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

March 10 – 12 $200 ($215)/3 sessions

Mountain & Road Biking

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

March 8 – 12 $300 ($315)/5 sessions

FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER CONTACT US AT 250.220.2510 OR WWW.PISEWORLD.COM

A recent conversation I had with Batman

January 18th, 2010

JB: Hey Batman, what’s up?  What are you doing here?

BM: Man, I had the worst day.  I had one of those days where everything just seemed to go south.  I’m so depressed!

JB: Dude, you’re bringing us all down here.  Why don’t you start by taking off that ridiculous outfit.  Shit man, you even have fake pointy ear things on top of that helmet or whatever it is.  You know you’re way cooler as Bruce Wayne and besides, everyone knows who you are now anyway.  Do you really think people can’t tell it’s you under that costume.  That helmet thing only covers half your face-it’s ridiculous dude, grow up.

BM: Whoa!  I came here for a little support man.  What’s your problem?  I just wanted to talk about my day.

JB:  I’m sorry man but we’re all just tired of you walking around like that.  You’re 48 years old dude….crime fighting days are over.  The Joker died 15 years ago and you haven’t had to do anything since.  You’re still wearing the same outfit and for some reason you think it’s a good idea to put it on every day.  It’s full of holes and smells like moth balls and it’s 3 sizes to small.  Get a life man.

BM:  You know, I think this is exactly what I needed, someone to tell it to me straight.  I’ve felt so lost for the last 15 years.

JB:  Dude, you’re like one of my best buddies, I just hate seeing you like this.  For crying out loud man, you’re a billionaire.  You’re family has been in the arms business since you were  a kid…..do something productive there, build some weapons or something.  Whatever you do just stop trying to be Batman, it’s embarrassing everyone.  When was the last time you went on a date?

BM:  I haven’t been on a date in years.

JB:  You know why?

BM: No

JB: Because every time you try and ask someone out on a date your dressed up like a bat!

BM: hmmm

JB: Do the math buddy, women your age aren’t into that shit anymore.  They want the man under the bat costume….they want Bruce Wayne!

BM: hmmmmm

JB: Now go home, take a shower, shave the stubble off your face and come back in an hour, I’ll invite over some ladies and we’ll play Beattles rock band.

BM: Jazz, you sure are a good friend, thanks for taking the time.

JB: Shut up and go shower, you smell like you fell into one of those portapotties.

BM: hmmmm, actually I did…..I dropped one of my Bat shaped ninja stars from my utility belt

JB: Dude you’re killing me here, you actually went into a portapotty after one of your bat ninja stars?  Don’t you have hundreds of those things?

BM: Ummm yeah, i have over 1000 of them- it was my favorite one.

JB: I’m lost for words- go take a shower and be back in an hour

BM: Are we cool?

JB: Yeah we’re cool.

BM: See ya buddy

JB: See ya bud….good chatting.

Dad at the beach

January 17th, 2010

Saw my Dad at the beach today. “Hey Dad, nice chain man”

Dubai/Saudi

January 16th, 2010

Back in Saudi after a few months.  Flew from Dubai last night.  Yesterday was nuts.  4 hours sleep then up at 4:30am to drive to border of Oman for big group ride.  60 expats show up in the middle of nowhere to get their bike fix (not fixed).  I love the hard core roadies.  Actually quite cold in the mornings here-arm warmers and vest for sure.

We ride for about 20 minutes then cross a border with a very casual guard who cheers us on as we roll through.  Incredible landscape, could be middle of Arizona- we roll through at a moderate pace- lots of short but steep climbs up into the hills of Oman.  Oman has very little oil so is relatively poor compared to it’s close neighbors in the UAE.

Dubai continues to grow out of control.  The worlds tallest building is finally finished- the Burj Dubai stands over 800m high and has 160 stories.  Three hotels, spas, private residences etc.  It’s an awesome spectacle.  The buildings around it are normal sized skyscrapers and are completely dwarfed by it.  It’s quite surreal.

If you’re looking to buy real estate in Dubai now is a good time.  The market has completely crashed in the last year but promises to pick up again soon I hear.  Based on the last two days, I would say it’s still booming.  It’s like the Las Vegas of the middle east- if you can think of it, they have probably built it- it’s where billions of people from the middle east come to party.  Yahoooo.

My Mom’s New Wheelchair

January 14th, 2010

Dear Blog

January 12th, 2010

Dear Blog,

It’s me again.  I know it’s going to be a bit awkward but I’m hoping you won’t mind if Twitter comes to live with us for a bit.  We can treat it like a fun experiment, you know, kind of like Three’s Company.  Don’t worry, she doesn’t say much, in fact she never says more than 140 letters at a time including spaces…..I know, I know, it’s a totally bizarre way to communicate but between you and me I think she is a few fries short of a happy meal.

Hopefully you can learn to accept these new living arrangements but again, i will stress that you really do not have any choice in the matter.

Love Jasper

Dear Blog

January 12th, 2010

Dear Blog,

Please take me back.  I’ve realized that there really is not much depth to twitter.  She only wants short conversations that don’t really go anywhere.  She seems only interested in the trivial things I do during the day and if I talk too much she cuts me off which is kind of rude.  It’s like she’s playing hard to get and I will admit that I do find that oddly intriguing.  That said, I miss the connection we had at a deeper level.  I’m hoping that I can use twitter for quick flings when I am looking for excitement but I am still interested in a long term relationship with you.

Twitter and I have very passionate chemistry.  You and I have that nurturing kind of relationship that makes me appreciate home and comfort and security.  I am so conflicted because at the moment I want both of these things in my life.  Twitter is so exciting and unpredictable, like a firefly.  You are more like a hippopotamus….big, strong, rooted to the ground and fun to cuddle with.

I know you are not really into open relationships but you really don’t have much choice.

Love Jasper

Dear Blog

January 12th, 2010

Dear Blog,

I’ve discovered Twitter.  We’re breaking up.

Love Jasper

ahh winter

December 17th, 2009

Neverland by Absinthe Films from Absinthe Films on Vimeo.

Racing Cars

December 5th, 2009

photoI had the pleasure of joining Chris Cumming on the track in Mission last Sunday for testing of some super fast race machines.  He is racing this weekend in the “25 hours of Thunderhill” in California.  The vehicle of choice is the coolest looking BMW M3 I’ve ever seen…..bright orange like my Trek.

The race starts 11AM Saturday and goes until noon on Sunday.

http://25hours2009.blogspot.com/
Live timing of the event will be here:
http://www.drivenasa.com/liveresults/25hour/
Two cars to watch:
The BMW Store, car #16, a BMW M3- Chris is driving this one
The BMW Store 2, car #99, a BMW 330