I guess i’m not the first person to see this
May 11th, 2010Knoxville Rev3 Race
May 10th, 2010As much as I tried to have a video blog available I couldn’t seem to get the thing to upload from my computer….I need the twitter hacker to help me out with some of my computer navigation skills
In a nutshell Rev3 Knoxville was really good. Raced well and not too far back at the end of the day. Ran my way into 9th and a paycheck….gutted myself to get there. Had one of the fastest run splits and felt good about the effort over that distance. Speed concept worked out brilliantly, fit well right off the bat and feels incredibly fast. Rode with guys I would normally not ride with. First time on Di2….literally had 30 minutes on it the day before but it works seemlessly….big button harder gear, small button easier gear…..shift on the bar ends and on the brake levers……way safer, way smoother.
Top guys were impressive….so strong all round, no real kinks in the armour. Torenzo fourth race in a row and nearly took another win. Matt Reed now has a really good opportunity to grab all three events and claim a 100k bonus which would be cool to see but there will be lots of us trying to stop him in the next two races.
Sore today for sure, en route home from TN- which by the way is a very cool city despite the fact that I didn’t get to see Taylor Swift or Faith Hill. I know they were also looking forward to seeing me……sorry ladies, you had your chance….chalk it up to experience, better luck next time.
Rev3 and Heather Gollnick did an incredible job hosting the race, it’s a big job and they are nailing it…..great events, tons of fun for kids as well…..definitely going to the next one in Quassy.
Full results here: www.rev3tri.com
Speed Concept Photos
May 8th, 2010
A huge thanks to the guys at Trek for making it happen. I will admit it was a bit nerve racking traveling to a race and meeting my bike there but all the measurements and specs were pretty much bang on and I’m lucky enough to be riding a speed concept tomorrow at the Rev3 Olympic race. For a company as big as they are they still have a remarkable ability to take care of minute details and the fact that they did a rush build with di2 group and got it here says alot…….can’t thank you enough.
Had a chance to ride it today and it is as good as the hype. Very stiff, responsive and the cleanest bike i’ve ever been on. No cables anywhere and very slippery (to the wind). It fit almost immediately….some minor adjustments were necessary but all good. Considering how stiff it is you would think it would feel clunky but it is the complete opposite of that, feels light underneath you and handles really well.
Can’t wait to race!
Video Web Log- Episode 1- Knoxville, TN
May 7th, 2010Where’s Jasper?
May 6th, 2010
I love referring to myself in the third person.
Every month I go missing which is not really a great surprise. Trek Pro City bike store and Ryders eyewear are playing a game and if you find me you win a sweet pair of Ryders sunglasses.
Last month fast Eddy- Ed Welwood found this ridiculous picture of me and is now wearing some sweet new eyewear that is guaranteed to turn some heads. Pictures will be randomly placed on random websites….well maybe not so random websites.
So get on the bandwagon and start searching……clues and monthly pictures come out in the Trek Pro City monthly newsletter.
Shine on you crazy diamonds……this is Jasper, signing out for Jasper.
New Trek Madone 6 Series
May 2nd, 2010It’s like Christmas this week, new Madone 6 series bike just arrived and is being built up by master Troy this week. Can’t wait to take it out for a rip. I would show you a picture but I would have to terminate you after (seriously)
Today’s Random Picture
May 1st, 2010From 2007 Everest base camp trip- en route to base camp at 18,000 ft.
The Story of Stuff Website
April 25th, 2010This website and the videos on it are a must see. Combining creative initiative with a positive message- http://storyofstuff.org/
About The Project
The Story of Stuff Project’s mission is to build a strong, diverse, decentralized, cross-sector movement to transform systems of production and consumption to serve ecological sustainability and social wellbeing. Our goals are to amplify public discourse on a diverse set of sustainability issues and to facilitate the growing Story of Stuff community’s involvement in strategic efforts to build a more sustainable and just world.
The Story of Stuff Project was founded in June 2008 by Annie Leonard to leverage the remarkable success of The Story of Stuff, a 20-minute web-film that explores the often hidden environmental and social consequences of America’s love affair with its stuff. Currently, the film has been viewed over 10 million times on-line and in thousands of schools, houses of worship, community centers and businesses around the world. Our Project’s focus is on systems of production and consumption—in particular the harmful environmental and social impacts of current modes of producing, consuming and disposing of material goods. Our Project is systems-focused, solutions-oriented and change-driven.
Old Spice Ad
April 24th, 2010Easter Chicken
April 11th, 2010WANTED- EASTER CHICKEN
The Easter Chicken killed the Easter bunny and buried him in the back yard. If you have seen this chicken please report it immediately to the police. He is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAS VERY LARGE TALONS
