tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51552767730696458742024-02-07T09:45:44.972-08:00Modder Haan RacingWhen it's Time to Roost Mud ... It's Modder Haan Time!Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-67338934792803867882020-01-08T10:59:00.000-08:002020-01-08T10:59:42.925-08:00I'm Back?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yoyoyo - I'm back. Maybe. If I get enough views on this post I will fire this madness back up. Leave a comment, express yourself.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-19910258164916287372014-08-15T08:40:00.002-07:002014-08-15T08:40:56.592-07:00Like a Glove<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Felt like I fit on my bike for the first time in some time. Even while dialing in my new shoes/cleats/pedals on the 'cross bike. Will today be even better than yesterday? <br />
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There really is nothing like geting outside and finding some rhythm and some singletrack and some speed and some adrenaline. I am enjoying being back on my bicycle. And eating well. And reading more. But, and there is always a but, the past months have been trying. New job; going better. Vacations; over. House guests; gonzo. School; about to start. Routine; about to be had. <br />
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I like having a routine. In fact I have the majority of my weekdays scripted. Seriously. I know - sad - but I need to do this in order to be effective, to find that singletrack state of mind. <br />
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This is my gym. This is what Marin Fit is all about. Coffee. Ezekiel toast with a poached egg and a half of an avocado; breakfast. Then a short spin on the mountain bike. I am pressed for time today, what with family birthdays, impending house guests, and a pleatora of other chores. So, that being said, a shot workout is better than no workout. I feel much better about myself; better about the day, and I am certainly looking forward to the Dawn Patrol MTB (that's mountain bike) ride with the crew tomorrow. Amen.<br />
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Oh, and I will throw down the MF (Marin Fit) Circuit work out and a walk later in the day. The time is nigh, friends. Nothing, I mean nothing tastes as good as fit feels.<br />
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<br />Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-71652710361167603632014-08-07T17:22:00.000-07:002014-08-07T17:22:11.039-07:00Back Y'All!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back Y'all. Expect some more posting soon. It's been a long strange trip, let me tell you.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-21624529813581434192014-01-09T09:15:00.000-08:002014-01-09T09:15:12.238-08:00I Have Ridden 19 of the Last 24 Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been getting some good time in on the bike. Lots of rides. Not a ton of mileage, though I have been consistent, which is the key ... for me. And I have been riding some dirt on the road bike, as can be sen in the photo above. </div>
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Today I begin some interval work. Why? Good question. I am tired of being tired and need some speed and high intensity work. That's why.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-63388972576464215282014-01-03T16:11:00.001-08:002014-01-03T16:13:27.957-08:00You Ready for This, Bitches?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I have ridden 15 of the last 19 days. Still fat, just a faster kind of fat. The rides have been short and ... cold. But they have been consistent and frequent. I have been tending more garden than freeway; for those of you who don't know that means more dirt and less road. I like the road but no where near as much as the dirt. It's like the difference between masturbating and the real deal; both work but the real deal is way better. </div>
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Not bad but not the same.</div>
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HAS ANYONE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS GAL? MY GAWD. SHE IS ON FIRE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING HER OUT. HER NAME IS .... Elle Anderson.</div>
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The boys and i saw one of these bad mofos at the top of Lucas Valley ridge. Remember, we are not alone out there.</div>
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Oh, and like I said I have been riding, just added the Strava widget to the right. Check me out and follow the madness.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-81587407261244106262013-12-12T06:55:00.004-08:002013-12-12T06:55:51.269-08:00Buy Trek ... Or Anything But Specialized<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So some of you might be wondering where in the fuck I have been? Good question. I have been busy. Life has caught up with the fun. Don't get me wrong - LIFE IS FUN - it's just that there has been a lot to do that does not revolve around me and that, my friends, is something I am not used to. </div>
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I am on my eighth month of coaching select, travel softball. That means I am on the road most every weekend. When not travelling, there are 7.5 hours of practices to plan and execute each week. There is work. That is a whole other story for another post. There is riding - which up until this week is pretty nonexistent; which translates into I AM A FAT AND SLOW FUCK RIGHT NOW. But I am on that and it will change quickly. MY wife decided going back to college would be awesome. And it is. Just not while she is there. I can't wait for her to be done so I can shift my focus - yet again. </div>
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All in friends, things are pretty standard, just busy. I am back on the bike. I do need a new 'cross bike and I broke my mountain bike frame and I am in the process of warrantying that piece of dung. The company sent me a new frame with no rear shock and mine, of course, is not compatible. I am pretty sure the whole point of a warrantee is to replace a valued customer's broke ass shit with something that works and is not broke? Should be simple. But it's not. </div>
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Check back often. If you like my writing it can be found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Bars-ebook/dp/B007EG95IQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1381069364&sr=8-4&keywords=jason+harrod">HERE</a> and <a href="http://cyclingillustrated.com/category/jason-harrod/">HERE</a> as well.</div>
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Alright, alright, alright, alright. There has been an assload of shit going on in my world. Now I am not one to stress on the potential, the future, the shit that is not mine to control, but that is exactly what I have been doing. Done now though. So over it. And do you know what it is that gets me over this kind of crap? Those three bi-wheeled sleds in the shot above. Time to focus and be about the bike again. I have been riding, but I am down to 4 days a week from 5 or 6 and that is unacceptable. Even my wife is telling me to go ride; that proves that I am not riding enough.</div>
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And then Sunday you can find me on Tam for an all mountain shred with the boys. The time is nigh to pay my knobby wheeled respect to the sleeping maiden. </div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-14786967115474524272013-04-02T13:30:00.001-07:002013-04-02T13:32:16.493-07:00This Time I am Really Back<div style="text-align: center;">
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I write for Cycling Illustrated and you can check out my words <a href="http://cyclingillustrated.com/category/jason-harrod/"><b>HERE</b></a>.</div>
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And if you are truly a fan and would like to drop a whole 99 cents on my ebook, that can be found<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Bars-ebook/dp/B007EG95IQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1347502173&sr=8-4&keywords=jason+harrod"> HERE</a></b>. The stories in that puppy are fiction but based loosely on my days as a bartender and might just make you wet yourself with laughter or go ewwwwwww, too.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-17774854282811665272013-02-18T07:35:00.002-08:002013-02-18T07:35:12.666-08:00I'm Baaaaack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Been riding a lot. Went from almost fit, to fat, to almost fit again. I have that early ripe, early rotten feeling I used to get back in the day. So,I have been slowing things down a bit. Plus, after seeing this wicked awesome video, I told myself I would not post until I was at least as good as this awesome lady. After much broken furniture, some superficial burns, 3 new carbon forks after sliding off the rollers and into family members, 4 trips to the dentist and 1 colostomy bag, I am now a capable egg cook on the rollers.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-49428895023514356692013-01-21T16:49:00.000-08:002013-01-21T16:49:29.621-08:00I Had A Dream ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Actually, it was more of a vision as I had the day off and embraced my freedom and rode a cool 68 miles. A new cat I met took me on a West Marin road bike ride to Mount Vision in the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Fucking awesome. This ride may just be my favorite road ride of all time. And I use 'road ride' loosely, as there is a load of dirt and gravel to be had; perhaps this is why this is my #1 ride. </div>
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This is just a taste. I snapped a picture when my comrade was changing his first of two flats. But, like I said, awesome day, awesome ride, awesome company. Well, I must part ways here. I will be back soon. So come on by and check out my words. Thanks for your time.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-50738080565475058812013-01-17T17:11:00.002-08:002013-01-17T17:11:47.828-08:00Manti Te'o - Got nothing on Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is something awesome about throwing a leg over a 'cross bike. Not matter how slow I try to go, I find myself pushing harder because I know how hard it is to just barely hang on to the back of the pack in a fast group. So, in a word - picture - like the one above is how I feel on the 'cross bike. Tam was my playground today and I am thankful for the chance to grace the Sleeping Maiden's trails with my knobbies, sweat and stink.</div>
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Have you fools seen this picture of Rochelle Gilmore. This lady is fit, fast, flirty and smoking fucking hot. Check her out if you get the chance.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-39546355133606029242013-01-08T17:08:00.002-08:002013-01-08T17:10:23.445-08:00The Beginning is Not Always Best <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have to say with all honesty and touch of fucking enthusiasm that Mount Tam, right this very minute - well week or two anyway - is absofuckinglutely perfect for the 'cross bike. It's wet but not too sloppy. It's cool but the sun is shining. The birds are ... better get out of my fucking way ... chirping. And I have to say that dropping down Fish on the 'Cross bike is what cycling is all about. You see that picture there? There? Up there? Come on. Work with me now. The one directly above .... now. That's the mouth that feeds into one of the most stellar descents on a 'cross bike: steep, very steep, shaded by redwoods, moist, dual track that is smooth from the Ranger traffic, rocky in the middle, burmed and banked and water-barred and faster than a $2 Tijuana whore with a dick. It is that good, friends. I implore you, if you have the means ( a 'cross bike) and the time, because if you have the desire you will find the time, to go ride this little slice of Key Lime pie heaven. That ... is ... all.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-4184424498864875082013-01-05T08:07:00.003-08:002013-01-05T08:09:02.045-08:00New Year Will Be My Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Saturday's MVC ride. Gorgeous. Colder than a frozen jockstrap but it sure was picturesque. So I have decided that 2013 will be my year. We are 5 days in and I have ridden 4 and run 1 and will be riding both days this weekend. I am writing again - fiction - and therefore will be updating this blog at least a lot of times a week. I am writing my weekly column for <b><a href="http://cyclingillustrated.com/"><span style="color: red;">CYCLING ILLUSTRATED</span></a> </b>and you have probably read my ebook <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Bars-ebook/dp/B007EG95IQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1357401536&sr=8-4&keywords=jason+harrod" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: red;">BEHIND BARS</span></a> </span>and if you have not I cannot think of a better way to spend $0.99. Yes, that is less than a <strike>fucking</strike> dollar. </div>
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Oh, and get this. I have THE 'cross loop on Tam. Awesome. Check it out and follow me on Strava - Hayride . or don't because I really could not give less of a shit. But I do implore you to read my column and my ebook - for those of you who are technology challenged the bright red capital letters above are links. Seriously. Buy the book. Read it. Laugh. I am working on two others and,honestly, could use the inspiration to keep on pecking away at this dang ole keyboard.</div>
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Happy new year. Enjoy. Make it your bitch and enjoy it to the utmost. I heard this quote the other day. Can you name the movie? </div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-43450800632487884052012-12-29T08:04:00.000-08:002012-12-29T08:04:07.963-08:00Say Godamn, Godamn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-35041016206518037872012-12-21T07:37:00.001-08:002012-12-21T07:37:52.731-08:00Time to HTFU<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-17027478868152435532012-12-19T17:26:00.001-08:002012-12-19T17:26:25.092-08:00Three Mother Fuckers Redux<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can read my take over at Cycling Illustrated. Here's the link <b><a href="http://cyclingillustrated.com/category/jason-harrod/">MY WRITING</a></b></div>
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The three mofos piece was submitted this morning so it may take a while before it gets posted. So keep on checking back. And leave some comments so the boss over there knows you are reading my shit.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-74960968712799104922012-12-15T08:03:00.000-08:002012-12-15T08:05:28.820-08:00Early Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the year winds down I find myself winding down as well. The truth is I should really be ramping up but, as is often the case, I don't do the things I should. So this post is an early 2013 resolutions post .... in pictures. A bit of clarification, as those of you who truly know me know that being a good father and husband are the most important things in my life. This resolution list is of those things that I love but sometimes let slide. Not this year:</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-9104813823522426402012-12-11T17:27:00.002-08:002012-12-11T17:27:54.250-08:00I Will Be Posting More Frequnetly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First things first. If you read this blog and haven't gotten $0.99 worth of pleasure from my antics and or belligerent rants then fuck off. If you have gotten just shy of one fucking dollar then please purchase my book <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Bars-ebook/dp/B007EG95IQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355275264&sr=8-3&keywords=jason+harrod">HHHHHEEEEEERRRRRREEEEE</a> </b>Thank you. Carry on.</div>
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Yeah, that's what it looks like from the top of Tam/. Was there this weekend. Took this picture, in fact. I have become re-acquainted with my mountain bike and that is both a blessing and a bane: the blessing is that there really is nothing like ripping dirt, the bane is that it is not good for 'cross racing....... Oh well. </div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-38753209493762362032012-12-08T06:11:00.000-08:002012-12-08T06:11:18.924-08:00Yvonne Strahovski ... The Weather ... And Tam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's cold .... for here. But, and there is always a but, the rain has gone and the Hero Dirt is here. Today, the Poly-wog and I are heading on a full mountain Tam shred. We leave at dawn in the 30 degree temps and shall return in 2 plus hours. It shall be a blast - I assure you. That is the good news.</div>
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The bad news is no racing for me this weekend as my 'cross bike, the one that was rear ended and jacked, is still jacked. After all the bullshit at the shop they failed to notice the bent spider on the crank. Seriously, I went in there and told them that it was in a car accident, to check it out, because I needed it fixed so I could race. Nope. Why is it so hard. I wish I had more time so i could take care of all of my maintenance. Actually,fuck it. That's what I will do. Starting today. Bam - just like that. </div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-88783039544784967242012-11-28T16:01:00.001-08:002012-11-28T16:01:50.466-08:00Intimacy with the Trainer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's my foot. And my garage floor. And it may be hard to tell from the weak ass photo but that is 4.5lbs of sweat right there in front of mt right foot. Yeah, been spending some time on the wind trainer, what with the "RIVER OF RAIN" and all (that's another story for another day). Since Sunday I have spent almost 8 hours on the trainer: 3 hours watching football Sunday, 2+ yesterday and 1+ today. Today I did The Sufferfest Revolver interval workout. Shit's about a bitch, but then all intervals are if you get after 'em. Honestly, the reason I have been keeping it indoors is because I saw this little fellow out riding the other day and realized that on any given Sunday (read as ride) I could get ate:</div>
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Yeah, that's a Badger. and he was diggin'. The truth? Ok. That was taken at the zoo. But the nightmares are fucking real I tell you. And I won't tell you where that little fellow is burrowing in my dreams cause then you might be plagued by the evil sleep as well. And, honestly, I wouldn't do that to ya'. Welp, looks like tomorrow may be another trainer day, watching the football game, three hours of spinity-spin, and then my cross bike should be ready for some real riding by Monday and back to racing the following weekend: BASP or Sacto - not sure yet.</div>
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Modder Haan Van Peetershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377051437479561045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5155276773069645874.post-83132059045585762702012-11-26T17:26:00.002-08:002012-11-26T17:26:41.022-08:00Frickin' Awesome Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yeah. I know. This is what it looked like on my ride today. Gorgeous, not a breath of wind ... unless you were behind me then it was foul and odoriferous of the fecund and putrid sort.</div>
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Out!</div>
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