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And Tiffany! Best of luck - may the conditions be in your favour and you all finish happy and strong! :D

Have fun with your girls!

I slept in this morning - we both did - so the run will happen after work. Last night's swim and yesterday's early bike wiped us out.  It's supposed to be an interval run with longer intervals so that should be interesting. 

I did get some good stroke feedback last night - there was a second coach at the pool who was providing some awesome feedback and it was good.  I really don't pull all the way through my stroke so that should give me some power.

James, wow, that is a crazy tough week!  I hope that there is some good news a clearer skies on the horizon.  Racing is definitely optional with all of that going on. 

Stay strong, racing is the least of your problems, we all do this for fun. I keep telling that to myself also as i have had some stuff going on also.

Absolutely...I will be cheering for all of you...and interested to see what Lance does this time!

Have fun out there!

James, that's a hell of a lot.  Hang in there, one thing at a time my friend.....   Sending you good thoughts on all fronts

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!

Pennsylvania’s new bike safety law to take effect April 2
 
The new law requires motorists to leave a 4-foot “cushion of safety” when passing a bicyclist. To achieve this cushion, drivers may cross a roadway’s center line when passing a bicycle on the left, but only when opposing traffic allows.
Drivers attempting to turn left must also yield the right of way to bicycle riders traveling in the opposite direction.
 
“The differential in speed is the biggest safety challenge with motor vehicles and bicycles sharing our state’s roadways,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “I urge all drivers and cyclists to learn the rules of the road to better share our highways and make travel safer for all.”
 
The new law also calls for bicycle riders to use all reasonable efforts to avoid impeding the normal flow of traffic. When there is only one travel lane, bicyclists may use any portion of the lane to avoid hazards on the roadway, including maintaining a safe distance from stopped and parked cars.
 
Bicyclists and motorists are reminded to obey all traffic signs and signals. PennDOT also recommends bicyclists always ride predictably and signal their intentions before proceeding so that motorists have a chance to react.
 
For more information on bicycling safety, visit www.DriveSafePA.org
 
 

http://www.timesherald.com/article/20120329/NEWS01/120329502

 
I doubt it will even get enforced let allow adhered too.  Not very positive from me. 
 
What I fear is that it will lend some into a false sense of security. 

It will be observed by those that already give us plenty of room

I am going swimming here today.  I might only do one lap though.  At 900 feet that should be good enough

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs and is, on average, 68 degrees year-round.

As I type this it is snowing out of my window...it was 80 last week.  Tomorrows trail race is going to be extra sloppy..it is in lowlands right next to the river..I will be using an old pair of shoes no doubt.

That bike law is good.  I agree that it will not change many drivers but it will have an effect on some which is a good thing.

James:  Sorry to hear everything going on.  Hope everything works out for the best.

Kim:  That swim spot looks awesome.  68 is perfect wetsuit temp in my opinion.

I did some alternating tempo intervals this morning on the trainer 85-95%FTP.  It was nice to be working hard on the bike again.  Planning on a swim this afternoon as well.

Have a good weekend!

I LOVE the Barton Springs Pool...enjoy, Kim!

Can't believe it's race weekend already...just have to stay focused for a 1/2 day of work. Unfortunately, I decided to schedule my observation for today, too. Here's hoping I can at least stay focused and on my game for that.

Good morning!  Very sleepy this morning.  There are several optional workouts on the plan for today but it also says 'optional rest day' i am thinking i am just going to do my little kettlebell workout and call it day.  I did a good run interval workout last night

That law would be awesome.  I've often thought about how cars should really act like bikes are tractors - i am from a small town - but really if tractors weren't so big people would pass them just as dangerously as they do bikes.  I just don't get why everyone is in such a rush - what harm is it slow down for mere seconds to give someone a bike some room?

Our idiot moonbeam governor Jerry Brown vetoed a similar 3 foot law in CA.  From a blog:

"California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 910, the legislation which would mandate a minimum three foot distance for motorists passing cyclists when the speed is greater than 15 MPH.

In his veto message, Brown writes, “Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have raised legitimate concerns about other provisions such as the 15 MPH requirement. On streets with speed limits of 35 or 40 MPH, slowing to 15 MPH to pass a bicycle could cause rear end collisions. On other roads, a bicycle may travel at or near 15 MPH creating a long line of cars behind the cyclist.”"

Duh. did he read it?

Anyway.   Quick ride yesterday around our local crit circuit to get a feel for the aero helmet, then went to the gym and swam 800 or so.   Working from home this a.m., then driving down to Oceanside about noon for check in etc.  I love all the stuff that comes with racing.  Even the stress.