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London: Brexit is becoming an utter disaster. In football terms, the UK is two own goals down with just minutes left in the second half. But, unlike in football, if the UK can't get its act together, the other team is going to lose as well.
After Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's spectacular resignation on Monday, Prime Minister Theresa May has to find an ability to score quickly - an ability that she and her government have shown absolutely no sign of to date - or the chaos enveloping British politics will extend to its economy, to most of its businesses, to its borders, and infect the second biggest economy in the world, that of the European Union.
By inexorable process of law, Brexit is due to happen at the end of March and there is still no agreement on how it will happen. If there is no agreement, there'll be a terrible legal and economic mess. And for process-related reasons, there are really only a few months left to reach that agreement.
The resignation on Monday of both Johnson and a second Brexiteer cabinet minister, Brexit Secretary David Davis, marks the end of an experiment: could May chart a course towards an agreement that satisfied, or at least appeased, the Brexiteers, Remainers, pragmatists and miscellaneous in her party?
Nope. The clearer her policy became, the fewer people supported it.
The crisis came on Friday when May insisted her government get behind a proposal to take to Brussels. That proposal would, she said, deliver on the key ingredients of Brexit: regaining control over immigration, an end to big payments to Brussels, and the ability to sign trade deals.
But the proposed plan was a compromise that put asterisks after these claims.
There was an end to free movement from the EU - but the promise of a "mobility framework" for EU workers.
Any trade deal the UK signs, such as a free trade deal with Australia or joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, would require huge carve-out exceptions because the UK would sign up to a "common rulebook" with the EU for trade in goods.
Some said May's Brexit plan would turn the UK into a rule-taker, subordinate to a Brussels it no longer had a voice in.
Others said it was a clever compromise that reclaimed sovereignty but not at the expense of alienating the country's biggest trading partner.
The hope was that, when this proposal arrived in Brussels, it would encourage reciprocal access to European markets and a deal on seamless border controls to minimise the extra costs to business of Brexit.
But it was a fudge too far, and the Brexiteers revolted.
Leave voters have bombarded their MPs with disgust at May's plan, which they see as a betrayal. She will have a very, very hard time selling it at home, not to mention to the EU (which is likely to consider it an attempt to cherry-pick elements of the single market).
For all the barbs thrown at May today, for taking almost two years to conclude a comprehensive(ish) plan for Brexit that has nearly fallen apart in less than two days, it's not entirely her fault.
Democracy itself has failed.
The country voted to leave the European Union. But there has never been a majority in favour of any Brexit that can be coherently and legally described - neither in May's cabinet, nor in her party, nor in Parliament.
Nor is there a Brexit consensus in the population at large. Polls reveal the population very much wants the kind of Brexit that takes the benefits of the single market and customs union, but none of the costs or responsibilities.
This position is known as 'cakeism', from a Boris Johnson quote: "My policy on cake is pro having it and pro eating it."
Cakeism is dead. Gone with its creator. The question now is what will replace it.
The politics are on a knife edge.
Really, it's remarkable May has made it this far. She is really only Prime Minister because no sane politician would want to be in her shoes.
And, at least at the time of writing, that is still the case. The Brexit rebellion is, as it has always been, a grumpy rejection of the status quo rather than a clear alternative project.
May remains Prime Minister and has chosen a Cabinet that will back her plan, and unless the Brexiteers topple her, all they have left is all they have ever had.
Nick Miller is Arts Editor of The Age.

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Monday, June 24, 2013
Matanuska Glacier, Alaska
Pam and I went and visited this glacier. It is off the road a long way and the road is rough. We had decided to stay in their "RV Park"... this is in quotes because there really is no RV park. We looked and looked for a place to park and had about given up when we found parking site "16"... this was our view.
We had mechanical problems with the RV and had to stay a night more than we had wanted. We were the only RV at the "RV Park". There were some nice tent campers one night. Because we were there a while we have lot of pictures of this glacier.
Better quality pictures without the "watermark" are at the "Fine Arts America" web site.
Canadian Black Bear
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Sleeping Bear Two
Pam in a Glacier
Pam in or on top of the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska. This was a huge thing. More pictures to follow of this glacier.
Alaska Mountain Range
The first night we crossed the border we stayed in a camp ground next to a lake. This was the view of the Alaska mountain range.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Mining Office
Yukon Truck Driver
Pam struck up a conversation in a restaurant in "The Yukon". He said the had a new diesel and was hauling freight to the US. He started getting letters from the State of California because his truck did not meet their emissions requirements. He said it was a brand new truck and it was welcome everywhere else in North America.
So he was simply not going to haul freight to California. He said once all the trucks stop going there maybe they will change their minds on what is acceptable.
So he was simply not going to haul freight to California. He said once all the trucks stop going there maybe they will change their minds on what is acceptable.
Magpie with a Death Wish
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Pam in Yukon
Vanna White's job may be in jeopardy. Pam has already purchased her Holiwood sunglasses as you can see.
On our trip Pam said to me one day that we would be in Alaska "tomorrow". I said, "I don't think so". So she got out the map to show me. The line she pointed to was the one that separates BC from Yukon. She thought that the line was Alaska. You should have seen her face "fall" when she relazied we had another Canadian province to drive through.
... and the drive the last many miles to Alaska through Yukon are something else. The roads are horrible. There are no people there so there is no reason to spend money on roads.
At one point they were working on the road with a disk. A big disk was disking up the road and then a big roller was rolling it back down. There was a water truck putting water on the road. I don't know if that was all there was to it, but I'd never seen them disk up a road.
There were many dips and bumps and areas where the paved road disappeared into gravel and dirt. There is no rhythm that you can get into as you can with some bumpy roads. And the length of bad road is so long that it wears you out. But we made it, and Pam was in Alaska.
Dall Sheep, Baby Lamb
Running along the edge of the road. A road where if you make a mistake you don't come back. This is in Danali National Park, which is 6 million acres. There is one road in and only a few vehicles get to drive down that one road. So most people (like us) get to go in a bus.
So this little guy is trying to catch up to mom who has already navigated her way past the stopped bus. He made it also.
Pam in front of BC Sign
Here is Pam in front of the BC sign. Normally she gets awakened and she gets out of the vehicle and gets propped up against a sign while I take her picture. I think this time she was awake.
As you can see there was not a crowd at this point of the trip. Not a lot of people on the "Alcan" in May.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Pam at The Start...
From Shipshewana, IN it takes a long time to get to the start of the Alaska Highway.
The Alaska Highway was built during WWII to protect Alaska from any potential invasion. At the time there was no way to get troops and supplies there. So Canada allowed US troops to build this road. Along the road today you see pictures in restaurants of the road being built. In some towns there are old trucks from this effort. We will post some pictures of these trucks as time allows.
Musk Ox
Ice Field Parkway
Ice Field Parkway has a place to park RV's. It is a parking lot. That's it. And it is on a slope. There are about five places where you can park your wheels on the crest of a hill and be more or less level one way.
This is one of those places where you can't see in a picture what is there. This is a stretch of road with not much round. So when you can stop this is a good place to stay put. In May there is not much here in way of services.
There is a ice field that feeds glaciers. So it's a cold place.
Musk Ox
This post is for Josh H. who wanted to see Musk Ox. I'll try to post another picture of them in a moment.
These Musk Ox are on a farm near Palmer AK. There is another site where they are raised near Fairbanks.
On the day we were at this farm it was in the 70's and you could tell it was too hot for these wooly beasts. Today it is in the 80's and I wonder how they keep them cool!!!!
Musk Ox are said to have survived the Ice Age.
The Taco Bar
There is a new restaurant in Waterton, Canada. Pam and I ate lunch there. The next morning the goats were there also eating. You know you have found a good place when the locals eat there.
Grizzly and McKinley
Where does a 500 lb Grizzly sleep??? Anywhere he wants.
This one want one of the best views in the world to wake up to.
Currently the sun is up most all of the 24 hours in a day and "night" is like sunset. So why not sleep in the middle of the day.
And if you are the top of the food chain whose to complain? You want to complain? Go wake him up and discuss it with him.
Another of the same bear sleeping will follow if we can keep the internet signal going tonight.
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Willow Ptarmigan
This is the Willow Ptarmigan. The "P" is silent, I'm told.
This is the State bird of Alaska.
A town in Alaska wanted to name itself after the state bird. No one could remember how to spell the name "Ptarmigan", so the town ended up with the name "Chicken". So if / when you see "Chicken", Alaska, that's how it got its name.
Candian Mountain Beaver
This guy was in a pond next to one of our stops along the road through Canada. I like this picture because it shows his tail.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Moose on the Loose
In one of the campgrounds a moose wanted into the shallow lake. I saw him come across the road. He wanted to cross into the beaver pond, but Pam was sitting there watching the beaver. So he went down the road and came into the camp. Of course all the dogs in the camp enjoyed that as did everyone with a camera. The moose panicked a bit but figured out where the lake was and waded into it leaving dogs and cameras behind.
This is not a photograph posted for esthetic purposes, but just something of interest in our trip.
As with other days we are having a hard time finding a internet "hot spot" in the mountains.
We are currently at Denali National Park at the RV station where there is a hot spot. I sat outside in my mosquito suit and tried to fend off mosquitos in order to look at email. Pam gave up and brought her machine back to the RV. When I couldn't take it any more I came to the RV to discover the internet works here!!! Now if we just had some more juice in the battery.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Our internet connections have been very difficult so the postings have been few and fat between. Tonight wont be any different as the campground tonight advertises internet, but you have to sit outside the lobby of the office and let the mosquitoes feast on you in order to use the connection. No postings tonight.
Sorry and thanks for your understandingl
Sorry and thanks for your understandingl
Friday, June 7, 2013
Mom and Kids at the Pool
This female moose had twins this spring. The one wading into the water is pretty brave. You can see the "wobble" in his legs! We watched them for some time. They were pretty interesting as they were still trying to find their legs.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Lake Louise
Waterton, Al, Canada
This was one of our favorite places to camp thus far on this trip. The RV park was downtown and next to this very large lake. Waterton is a Canadian National Park and contiguous with Glacier National Park in the U.S.
Alaska Trip, Along the Road
Road Sign, Alaska Trip
Most of the time these road side signs are informative. They tell you about local history. This one was more entertaining than informative.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Alaska, Day 4, The RV
Parked for the night.
Ray Yoder asked to see a picture of the RV, so this post is for Ray.
We got a nice spot in this park because it had been windy all day long and we had fought the wind driving. This spot was right next to a mountain and back in the woods so we didn't have any wind. We were (are) early enough in the season that we have not had to worry about camping spots.
This is Glacier National Park. Because we are 24.5 feet long we could not go over the pass in the park. You have to be under 21 feet. And the bus carrying folks didn't start until later in the year, so we missed a big part of Glacier National Park... at least going North.
Also, as you can see we use plastic leveling blocks when needed to get us level. And you can see the slide out is "out".
Alaska Day 2
Alaska Day 2
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Day 3, Alasak Trip
Above is a picture Pam took not far from where we stayed on Day 3. We stayed in Beaverhead Deer Lodge National Forest which is near Butte, MT. We "dry camped" out in the boonies a long way from anything.
Our internet connection today won't let us upload much so we are going to have to bring you the other days when we get a better connection.
Alaska Day 2, Continued
Unfortunately she seems to be out of focus in this picture.
Alasak Trip
Dear Friends,
We are having a difficult time with our electronics on our trip. Finding an internet connection that will support uploading of significantly sized image files is very difficult.
And our wonderful Verizon cell phones do not work at all. After a visit to Verizon before the trip to be sure we understood the costs, etc the darn things don't work at all. We can't even get voice mail messages. We used Skype last night to call into the Verizon voice mail box!
Today we have a good internet connection so we will try to upload some pictures and bring you up to date on where we are and where we have been.
If you want to contact us, email is best.
We are having a difficult time with our electronics on our trip. Finding an internet connection that will support uploading of significantly sized image files is very difficult.
And our wonderful Verizon cell phones do not work at all. After a visit to Verizon before the trip to be sure we understood the costs, etc the darn things don't work at all. We can't even get voice mail messages. We used Skype last night to call into the Verizon voice mail box!
Today we have a good internet connection so we will try to upload some pictures and bring you up to date on where we are and where we have been.
If you want to contact us, email is best.
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Limousin Farm Holidays
Europe France Limousin Creuse
When English farmers Hugh and Michael moved to La Tuilerie, a 240-acre farm in rural Limousin, they knew they were on to a winner. This, after all, is France's farming heartland and, with their passion for quality, homegrown food, the pair were ideally positioned for their agricultural adventure. Yet, if the idea to start farming here seemed good, than the idea to open the place up for rural glamping holidays is simply inspired. Where else can you kip outdoors in such comfort whilst also helping bottle feed newly-born lambs, search for wild boar in the neighbouring woodland or ride a bike from petit ville to petit ville before swimming in the pool?
Set in one of La Tuilerie's grassy south-facing meadows, Limousin Farm Holidays hosts two fully-furnished safari tents, each sleeping a family of up to six people, and a pair of Mongolian yurts, similarly decked out with birch wood bedsteads and light, cool interiors. Outside, each unit has its own private firepit, where evenings are whiled away around the campfire enjoying the sort of starry skies that only a truly rural spot like this can offer, while ample open space has been left for littl'uns to run wild by day. The real joy of 'LFH', however, is the tasteful way the old stone barns and buildings have been converted for holiday use. Each safari tent and yurt has its own private toilet and shower room, complete with cute old windows and French-made toiletries, while a communal dining space and excellent cooking area are available for all guests to use.
Along with managing the cows, sheep and free-range hens (campers are welcome to lend a hand around the farm), Hugh and Michael are also admirably green-fingered in La Tuilerie's kitchen garden, where fruit and vegetables grow in abundance. The result is a plethora of homemade produce available on site – from lamb chops to jam pots – as well as the opportunity to join in communal barbecues on Mondays and superbly cooked 'table d'hôte' dinners on Friday nights.
When it comes to exploring, many guests don't get much further than the farm. Between the nature-friendly woodland next door and the nine-metre outdoor swimming pool, there's plenty to keep you busy and plenty of spaces to lounge with a good book. All the same, Michael and Hugh are happy to lend you bikes if you fancy heading further afield and have plenty of recommendations on where to go with the car – south to Lac d'Eguzon for watersports; on to Limoges for some local culture; or west to the labyrinthine maze in Guéret where you might just be lost for days.
A communal camp house with 4 shower rooms (including sink and toilet) with a private one for each accommodation unit. Plus 2 kitchens, 1 laundry room, a dining room and a children's playroom. Continental breakfast and linen and towels are all included in the price. Elsewhere on the Limousin Farm Holidays site there is a swimming pool, bikes (for adults and children) available to borrow, firepits and cook-sets for each tent, 2 BBQs for communal use, a large communal campfire and free firewood. On the farm there are guided walks and you are welcome to help out with farm tasks, including feeding the hens and collecting eggs, feeding the pigs, moving sheep and, at the right time of year, helping with the lambs.
Suitable For
Glamping only. Tents, campervans, caravans and pets not permitted.
For outdoor activities, the two largest local lakes offer plenty of watersports – Lac de Saint-Pardoux (25km) and Lac d'Eguzon (50km) – with canoeing, kayaking, sailing and more. Or stick with dry-land and get high in the canopy at Tarz en Arbre (40km; 06 3317 8738) on the northern edge of Limoges, where you can clamber up trees and fly around on zip-wires to your hearts content. Limoges itself is a wonderful old city, famed for porcelain and enamelware and well worth a visit too. You should also head east to Guéret (45km), home to an excellent market (La Souterraine, 11km, and Dun Le Palestel, 40km, are also good for markets) as well as a giant maze and activity park at Labyrinthe Géant des monts de Guéret (05 5541 0197). The area is also famous for its native wolves, which are being re-introduced within the boundaries of a new park, open to visitors – Les loups de Chabrières at Guéret (05 5581 2323).
Food & Drink
The kitchens have everything you need for a self-catered holiday. The site hosts BBQ nights on Mondays, a table d'hote menu on Fridays and you can buy the farm's own produced – eggs, lamb, pork, fruit and vegetables, jams and home-baking – at the campsite. Off-site, it's a 10-minute drive into La Souterraine, where the best spots are Le Passe Muraille (0033 5 5563 2934), the Inter-Hotel Alexia (0033 5 5563 0101) and Restaurant Le Saint Jean (0033 5 5563 9000). Alternatively, La Perle d'Asie (0033 5 5563 2826) does great Chinese food and Pizza Régal (0033 5 5563 9687) is good for Italian grub. There is also a suitably named crêperie there, too – La Crêperie (0033 5 5563 3347).
Opening Times
June, July & August
The Owner Says
Imagine the freedom of a farm holiday in the idyllic Limousin countryside. Where you can camp out in comfort under the stars in a safari tent or yurt. Where your children can play in the woods and fields, help round up the animals or watch a lamb or calf being born. Where you can swim, walk or cycle by day, and relax around the campfire savouring delicious French food and wine by night... Welcome to La Tuilerie, your dream holiday down on the farm.
Nestled in the centre of rural France in an area of outstanding natural beauty, La Tuilerie is a 240 acre working farm run by English farmers, Hugh and Michael. We breed cows and sheep, have free-range chickens, and grow our own fruit and vegetables for you to enjoy. Surrounding our farm are acres of beautiful woodland, a haven for wildlife, everything from wild boar to deer, osprey to woodpeckers. So remember to pack your binoculars!
There's nothing to beat the romance and adventure of sleeping under canvas in a warm and cosy safari-tent or a yurt. Carefully positioned in a pretty south-facing meadow, our two yurts and two safari-tents have their own individual firepits and cooking facilities so you can get the true camping experience. A stone's throw away in an old renovated farmhouse, you'll also have the luxury of your own private toilet and shower, and a communal cooking and dining area.
With Limousin Farm Holidays as your host, you can be as active (or inactive) as you want. Take a walk; there's lots of countryside to explore on foot. Or you could borrow bikes from us and take in the many picturesque villages and hamlets that surround the farm. If you just want to catch up on your reading you could spend a lazy day swimming and sunbathing. Our new nine metre heated pool is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. Go further afield and you'll discover many stunning lakeside beaches and beauty spots as well as a wide choice of other outdoor and cultural activities.
If you're a food lover, you're in for a treat with Limousin Farm Holidays. We're passionate about good quality, home-grown, farm-reared food. In La Tuilerie's kitchen garden we grow a wide range of vegetables and fruits which you can buy from us (along with our tender lamb and free-range eggs). And to experience French cooking at its very best, during your stay you have the opportunity to join us for a 'table d'hôte' dinner, a mouth-watering meal made from our own succulent meat and fresh vegetables.
2 safari tents (each sleeping up to 6 people), a large yurt (sleeping up to 6) and a smaller yurt (sleeping 4).
Large Mongolian Yurt
Safari tent
Contact Limousin Farm Holidays, La Tuilerie, 23300, Saint-Maurice-La-Souterraine, Creuse, France
Getting There
From the A20 southbound, leave at exit 23. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the N145 towards Guéret. From the north, exit 23a which joins the N145 towards Guéret. From both directions, the next step is to exit at junction 56, and follow the direction to Saint-Maurice-La-Souterraine. At the top of the slip road, turn right, and drive into the centre of Saint-Maurice-La-Souterraine. At the crossroads, turn left towards Bussière-Madeleine. After 2km at a crossroads marked Merle Blanc, turn left. Drive for 2km. Limousin Farm Holidays is on the left. Lookout for the 'La Tuillerie' sign at start of the drive.
It's 10 minutes to La Souterraine where you'll find the nearest railway station. The nearest airport is Limoges (0033 5 5543 3030), around 45 minutes away by car.
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Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
After 3 outstanding performances against Shakthar, Espanyol and Real Betis Los Blancos won against Granada but without any flair of their previous games. With the help of the referee the game didn't end in a draw. Athletic de Bilbao is performing very insecure this season. In big games the Basque are able to perform above their expectations. We expect a rough night for Real Madrid in this thriller. Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale will have to lead their team towards the victory and stay in Barcelona's track.
Highlighted Player (Karim Benzema):
Striker Karim Benzema came through his youth club Bron Terraillon in Olympique Lyon were he went through all the youth teams.
On January 15, 2005 Benzema made his debut for the first team of Lyon that season but did not have much playing time. In the 2007-2008 season he was indeed a permanent fixture in the team and he got his break . He grew that season right into a crowd favorite and clubs like Arsenal, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan showed interest in him.
Benzema in 2008 (like 2005, 2006, and 2007) was in the champions with Olympique Lyon and had no interest in leaving France. In 2008, Karim was named best French footballer.
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Athletic Club (mostly known as Athletic de Bilbao) is a Spanish football club from the Bask region which is playing currently in the Primera Division. The club from Bilbao is playing in the highest Spanish division since its founded in 1928 and is next to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona for a longest period of time in the Primera Division. Athletic de Bilbao used to play until 2012 in the San Mames stadium (also known as La Catedral).
Since 2013 the club is playing in anew stadium. Athletic Bilbao is known for its rivalry with Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid was founded by Bask students in Madrid. The old relationship between both teams is visible in the red blue jerseys of both teams.
The second team Athletic de Bilbao is playing in the Segunda Division B in Spain. Athletic Bilbao won the Primera Division 8 times, the Copa del Rey 24 times, the Spanish super cup 2 times. Athletic de Bilbao didn't won any prizes in Europe yet but managed to be the runner up in 1977 and 2012 in the UEFA cup.


text: Mexican hardcore rap group Cartel de Santa made their eponymous full-length debut in 2003 and grew increasingly popular with each subsequent album release. Founded in 1996 in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, the group was originally comprised of MC Babo (born Eduardo Dávalos de Luna), MC Dharius, producer Rowan Rabia, and DJ Agustín. In association with West Coast rap producer/engineer Jason Roberts, best known for his work with Cypress Hill, Cartel de Santa made their self-titled album debut in 2003 on RCA Records. Featuring the hit singles "Perros," "Todos Mueren por Mi," and "La Pelotona," the album garnered significant acclaim in the Mexican rap scene, which was in a state of limbo following the dissolution of the movement's leading group, Control Machete. A year later they released Cartel de Santa, Vol. 2 (2004), which spawned another round of singles ("Blah, Blah, Blah," "La Llamada," "El Arte del Engaño") and featured guest appearances by Julieta Venegas, Tego Calderón, and Ariana Puello. Shortly after the release of third album Volumen ProIIIbido (2006), which featured the hit single "Cheka Wey," MC Babo was imprisoned for accidentally shooting someone in his entourage. While he did nine months' time in prison, Sony BMG released the compilation album Greatest Hits (2007). It wasn't long before Cartel de Santa returned with Cartel de Santa, Vol. 4 (2008), which featured the single "Hay Mamita" and spoke to the shooting incident. Fifth album Sincopa (2010) was the group's first to reach the Top Ten of the Mexican albums chart. In 2013, MC Dharius left the group. Their first album without him was 2014's Golpe Avisa. Viejo Marihuano followed two years later. ~ Jason Birchmeier


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Two or three years have passed, you're living with your boyfriend and you've got no complaints – but you just feel like something is missing. You're ready and waiting for him to pop the question, but it seems like he hasn't even thought of it — so why not drop a few hints to your man so that he knows that you're truly ready to become engaged and wear the perfect marquise engagement ring?
With the helping hand of Angelic Diamonds to give you those vital hints, we can tell you how to get him popping the big question in no time at all.
Married friends are better than single friends
If your boyfriend feels as though engagement is an alien concept, then why not spend more time together with your married friends? This will make him realise that you're comfortable with him being around others in more serious relationships.
If you're spending a lot of time with them regularly, this will show your other half what a committed relationship looks like, and possibly make him reconsider why he hasn't already proposed to you. Although men who have parents that are divorced sometimes struggle to trust this commitment, replacing negative feelings with positive ones in this type of environment may help to bring him around to your way of thinking.
Be a friend too, not just a girlfriend
Assigned roles are commonplace in a relationship. After a few years, you can sometimes fall into the trap of seeing each other on the same nights or getting into too much of a routine. Never fall into this routine. Make sure that you can be your partner's go-to guy as well as a girlfriend. If you're constantly being left behind for the guys, then this is going to put a strain on his ability to propose and take you seriously.
If you're the complete package that can be someone to have a drink with, whilst being there for him in times of need, you're heading towards engagement; go for runs together and take an interest in his interests and hobbies. If you can be part of his whole life, rather than just someone he spends time with, then he'll feel like you're indispensable. Once you get to this point in your relationship, then he'll feel like proposing, as he can't spend his time without you!
Cruelty is sometimes kindness
We know it's hard, but sometimes if you want to get the most out of him, you'll need to be cruel to be kind. If you don't see your relationship heading in the right direction and things are flatlining, try and find his pulse again by telling him you may move out.
Or why not start making decisions without consulting him first, which will certainly get him thinking about becoming more serious with you. Although he knows that you're always there for him, this will make him feel that he isn't being as included as he should be, and he'll start to wonder why. Keeping him on his toes in this way will make him realise that he needs to put the effort in (by proposing!) so that he can get your undivided effort and attention in the future.
Honesty is a tried and tested approach
Hints and tricks work up to a point when it comes to your other half, but sometimes being honest is the best way to get someone on board. If you want to get engaged, then why not talk to him about why it's important to you?
Telling him why you want him to propose to you and explaining how important your relationship is will be the best way to turn him on to your way of thinking. Sometimes people have the same fears and doubts within a relationship, but they are just too afraid to address them with each other. By talking about your future together, he'll know that you want to be a part of it.
By giving him that gentle nudge in the right direction, you may just be engaged before you know it.
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The Parliament approved President's rule in Jharkhand on Thursday without any debates. It also passed easily in Rajya Sabha, both houses clearing it through the voice vote.
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Are you suspended? Of course, I am not talking about the kind of suspension shown here nor am I referring to your driver's license. I am talking about tadpole trike suspension. We do have a choice … no suspension whatsoever, rear suspension only or full suspension (front and rear). For some people having suspension is a must. For others like myself it is not a concern. In fact, I truthfully can't understand the issue as for me riding a non suspension trike is quite comfortable and I have no desire for suspension. That being said, I am not naive enough to believe what I think about it all matters all that much to most people.
Like most things there are various designs involved in the offering of suspension on tadpole trikes. Some are rather basic while others are complex. Some use plastic elastomers while others use automotive type shock absorbers. Some use springs. Some shock absorbers use a combination of an external spring and hydraulic oil dampening. Some are homemade designs. Here are some examples: (Remember – you can click on these images to view them in their own window and most will be larger for more detail. To return to this page just use your browser's back button.)
Catrike Road rear suspension only
ICE Adventure rear suspension
ICE front suspension
Here is a video illustrating and explaining how the ICE front suspension works.
complex front suspension
HP Velotecknik Scorpion fs26 front suspension
HP Velotecknik Scorpion Enduro fs front suspension
HP Velotecknik Scorpion Enduro fs rear suspension
homemade front suspension
another homemade front suspension
Some designs work better than others and provide a better ride. Some no doubt will be more troublesome than others as well as noisier. I did not mention seat suspension as it is not common nor very practical. Allowing the seat to move around while riding means that the rider will be moving around and when the rider moves around efficiency is lost in pedaling.
Obviously incorporating suspension into the design and build of a tadpole trike costs additional money. And full suspension costs more than rear suspension only. Well, like ol' Forest Gump … "that's all I've got to say about that". So whether you ride a trike with or without suspension hopefully you will enjoy the ride and we can all …
"Leg Suck" is a serious matter and concern as it can result is a very bad and painful injury … one which could cripple you for life and cause considerable pain and suffering … a horrific ordeal to go thru. To prevent this from happening it is highly recommended that a rider of a tadpole trike use some means of keeping their feet on the pedals. SPD shoes and pedals are probably the most common means, but there are also others. I currently use SPD sandals and pedals, but I am seriously thinking about getting heel slings to use and get away from the SPD. I don't like having my feet locked into the pedals. I don't feel safe with this going on. Should I upset or have a wreck I want my feet to come free readily.
I also like the idea of being able to wear whatever footwear I choose to including boots in the winter time.
Heel Slings to the rescue. I started out using JSRL heel slings which I really liked at first. A few years later I came across the newer design TerraTrike offers and bought them. I have to say I much prefer them over the JSRL heel slings.
The ones offered by TerraTrike just work better. They are easier to use and hold ones foot in place better. And they look nicer. I caution anyone attempting to buy the TerraTrike ones be aware that they still have to older model they are selling which are inferior to the newer design. They are shown on right in picture below. I would advise against buying them even though they are less money.
Please note that when I originally wrote this article it was about the JSRL heel slings as the TerraTrike product didn't exist to my knowledge. So from here on down you will read quite a lot about the JSRL heel slings. And it was written with my full support and endorsement of the product. As stated above I can no longer recommend it as my first choice as I find the TerraTrike product superior.
As to the JSRL product HERE is a link to the website. A single individual makes and sells these heel slings. His name is John Lawrence. Here are some pictures of what he offers …
A pad is available for the slings for comfort when wearing sandals.
Here is an excerpt from his webpage:
"Do you want to keep your feet on the pedals, add power/speed, reduce your fatigue and do so without spending a bundle on clipless pedals and shoes? Well, Heel Slings are what you want.
This simple yet ingenious design allows you to:
– Ride with regular athletic shoes (or sandals if you prefer).
– Pull on the approaching pedal* using your calf muscle (not your shin muscle, like clipless pedals) for less fatigue and more power.
– Eliminates the need to push on the approaching pedal to maintain foot contact which decreases pedaling efficiency.
– Ride safer because it helps keep your feet on the pedals and not under the trike. Large reflectors on the Heel Sling platforms add visibility. Rapidly moving pedal reflectors are VERY visible!
– Quickly and easily lift your feet off the pedals without twisting or turning your foot to disengage the clipless pedal latch.
– Reposition your feet while pedaling for increased comfort. Try that with clipless pedals!
* point your toe slightly and pull with your heel."
John writes that he will work with those with special needs which is very good of him. I am impressed with his website and what he shares on it.
I take issue with the part about using heel slings to pull back on the pedals like a rider can do with SPD shoes and pedals. Using heel slings to try to do this is extremely impractical since your feet come off of the pedals when pulling back on the heel straps.
Using heel slings could not be any easier or faster …
There are, as I mentioned, other types of devices to accomplish the same thing although I personally would not care for them. They tend to lock your foot in again and are more time consuming and troublesome to use than the simplicity of the heel slings. Also some of them are monstrous sized which doesn't appeal to me. Here are a couple of examples of other ways to keep your feet from going down onto the pavement:
I reckon' this one above would be okay for someone who needed them as she discussed in the beginning of the video.
I am sure there are those who don't object to using the toe strap type devices so if you are one of those by all means go for it. I just don't like using them.
Having your leg and foot get ran over and pulled back in a position it was never intended to be in is not something anyone would want to experience. We all need to do something to prevent it from happening so we can …
Just recently I saw it happen and it wasn't a pretty sight. A friend I ride with was riding another friend's tadpole trike … trying it out. He normally rides a diamond frame bicycle. He has been considering buying a tadpole trike so we are encouraging him to ride this one to get a "feel" of riding one and make sure he wants to pursue it. He has ridden with us for years and knows there are numerous advantages of riding a tadpole trike over a diamond frame bike. We have been hoping he would make the plunge so we are excited about him finally riding this trike as he considers it. Even though he was told about the danger of "leg suck" and was given a pair of SPD shoes to wear and use while riding this trike he chose not to wear them. While pedaling his right foot slipped off the pedal and down onto the pavement. The next thing he was, shall I say, "audibly announcing" that he was in trouble. I saw his leg and foot get bent back and contorted as they went under the cruciform of the trike and drug along the pavement. Fortunately for him he got stopped and nothing got broken nor was any skin damaged. It hurt for just a little bit, but it started feeling better as he kept riding and pedaling. Yes, he was fortunate. A few days have passed and now his ankle and foot is swollen, black and blue and hurts some again. This scenario has resulted in some very serious injuries for others.
Leg Suck, as it is called, can be a very dangerous thing. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about it:
"Although recumbent bicycles are generally considered safer than upright bicycles, they do have some specific safety issues. A type of injury characteristic of recumbents called "leg suck" occurs when a foot touches the ground and the bike runs forward over the contact point, causing ligament damage and, in some cases, ankle fractures. The use of clipless pedals reduces this possibility by preventing the foot from slipping off the pedal. But with clipless pedals, remaining clipped in during a front tire or wheel failure at high speeds can result in the recumbent rolling over the rider and taking a clipped in leg or legs with it. This scenario, although very rare, can create severe spiral fractures of the femur rarely seen with upright bicycles. "
Quite frankly leg suck sucks! I have been most fortunate. I rode my trikes for years without the use of SPD shoes and even though my feet came off of the pedals a few times I never experienced them going down onto the pavement below. Years ago when I checked into SPD shoes I found them too costly. I have a wide foot so the regular width shoes won't work for me and the extra wide shoes were very expensive at that time. Just a few months ago I learned of some that were quite reasonable in cost so I bought them and have been using them since. Certainly I do feel much safer using them. My only concern it having my feet locked onto the pedals and having an accident where the trike tips over and my feet remain on the pedals because I can't get them loose (released).
One thing I would point out is the boom height and position of one's feet on the pedals as to their distance up off of the pavement. Certainly the higher the boom the more distance exists between the bottom of the shoe and the pavement. Most trikes have similar boom heights. Only a few are much higher and those that have high booms do appear quite unique. And I am pretty sure that many riders don't care for riding in that position as for one reason or another they find it uncomfortable and objectionable. Of course, the larger (longer) one's feet are the closer they will be to the pavement while positioned on the pedals.
Besides SPD shoes their are other options such as heel slings (straps) for the foot to sit in which keep the foot (shoe) from falling down onto the pavement. This is my personal preference as I don't like using SPD shoes and pedals. You can read the BentRider article HERE. I will be featuring these heel slings in my next posting on this blog.
I like these TerraTrike version of the heel slings (pictured below) better than the cable type (pictured above).
By the way, I tried to find a picture of this "leg suck" online to post here, but couldn't find a thing. I then got the idea that I would ask my friend to do that again so I could get a picture of it. He declined to help me out on this. I am thinking … "what kind of a friend it this that won't help out his friend when his friend asks for his help?" Seriously, I sure hope the next time he tries riding the trike he will be wearing the SPD shoes. I really don't care to see a repeat of this. Leg Suck … it's not a pretty sight. And we all want to …
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Yes, if you aren't careful this could happen to you. They say a picture (in this case a series of them) is worth a thousand words. So I will show the pictures and save myself a whole lot of typing …
Ouch! If nothing else happened here there is definitely a bad case of road rash. You can tell by the expression on his face that something is hurting. All I can say is … "been there, done that … and not anxious to repeat it". Preventing this from happening is a matter of either leaning in sufficiently or slowing down sufficiently or perhaps both. You can see in the first picture that the rider is leaning in, yet this wipeout still happened. I am not sure what happened. I don't know if leaning in more would have prevented it or not. This can happen so very fast and there is nothing much one can do to prevent it once it starts. Sometimes all it takes is for a tire to go into something (such as a dip, depression or ripple in the pavement … or something sticking up above the pavement) as it is moving laterally and the tire will sort of grab and the trike can readily flip over. It could be a wet slick spot on the pavement that allows the tire to slide and then grab as it hits dry non slick pavement. On a bicycle this is extremely dangerous as the bike can be violently thrown down to the pavement when the tire suddenly grabs.
Keep in mind also that the higher off of the ground you sit the higher the center of gravity is. And this equates to the easier it is for the trike to tip over. Also if you have a trike which allows the seat to be adjusted to various locations including the seat back angle these adjustments change the handling characteristics. Seats that can be adjusted forward and backwards are the most concern in this regard.
Tadpole trikes have their limits and so do we. Soooooo …. be careful out there! I am fairly sure that we all want to …
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There are several different ways to transport a trike when all you have to use is a car. Here are some examples:
If your car trunk is large enough and if you have a folding trike that folds small enough AND IF YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH than you can go the route of lifting the trike in and out of the trunk. (That doesn't appeal to me.) And as you can see in the picture below it is most likely damage would occur to the car interior as well as the trike. No way would I do this to a vehicle unless is was a "junker" I didn't care about. (Yes, this is a picture of a SUV or van, not a car.)
If the vehicle happens to be one which will accommodate hauling a trike inside by putting it in backwards (and possibly having to lower or remove the seat or anything else which might be too high) you might have an easier time of hauling it than trying to put it in the trunk. Here is a TerraTrike inside a Camaro. A guy I know hauls a TerraTrike inside a new Toyota Prius 5. Again, if I were to do this I would want to be very certain nothing can and does go wrong resulting in messing up the car. That might mean placing cardboard or something in position to prevent contact with seats, etc.
As you can see the dimensions of this cargo carrier below would require a tadpole trike to be folded to fit on it. The ramp is hinged so once the trike would be loaded the ramp swings up and locks vertically. Of course, this requires a receiver type trailer hitch. These are noisy going down the road as they bounce around and rattle. A trike would definitely need to be fastened down or it would get tossed out.
This vertical haul is accomplished using a bike carrier. I would want to be sure the rear tire or any other part of the trike isn't in contact with the exterior surface of the vehicle.
And this horizontal haul also is using a bike carrier. I personally don't care for this for two reasons … too difficult to lift trike up there and the trike would mess up the exterior of the vehicle unless caution and measures were taken to prevent it.
This vertical haul uses a receiver type hitch and trike rack. I definitely much prefer this over the ones above where a trunk mounted bike rack are used.
This I find most appealing of all the systems … a receiver type hitch with a trike carrier which tips down for loading and unloading. This would be the easiest to use. One could have a non tip down rack which is low to the ground making it easy to load and unload, but then if you were to drive certain places the rack could hit and drag on the ground. This tip down rack is fairly high off of the ground when brought back up to the hauling/traveling position. As long as I was able to lift the trike up onto the rack I would leave it up and not use the tip down feature when loading it. Perhaps I would leave it up to unload it too as it isn't all that high of a lift.
Some people transport their trikes with little more than straps to hold it down. They lift the trike up onto the trunk and roll it on up onto the roof. Some leave the end of the trike on the trunk or rear window while others put the entire trike up on the roof. Again, I don't think much of this system … not if you have a vehicle you care about as this would really mess it up in time. Of course, if there is an air foil (spoiler) on the rear of the trunk to contend with it would complicate things. (Yeah, I know … this is a picture of a Delta trike and not a Tadpole trike.) If I were going to go this route I would either want another person to help get the trike safely up and down without damaging the car or trike. Otherwise I would want ramps to load it up onto the top. It would probably be best to have both. 🙂
As thin as the metal in cars is I would be quite concerned about it getting dented in by having the trike sit on it like this.
Of course, one can make their own carriers/racks if they have the ability, equipment, facilities and materials. Here is an example of one:
I didn't deal with the obvious … pick up trucks, vans, trailers, etc. Whatever means you use to haul a tadpole trike or if you always just ride it from home and don't ever haul it … may we all …
Many of us have heard of the Edge e2 folding trike which is reported to fold up to about 45 % of the folded size of the new Catrike Trail Folder. Well, Trident is coming out with a full size model called the Odyssey which is reported to fold up even smaller than the Edge e2. At this point in time there doesn't seem to be much information available on it online which surprises me since what I have read states that it is supposed to be available this Fall. What little I found online is on BentRider.com. HERE is a link to the article.
I have not seen a price, weight, or much of anything in the way of information. If any of you have please share it so I can post it here. As you can see this trike has a hard shell seat, bar end shifters, Avid BB7 disc brakes, 18 inch wheels and it's folded dimensions are 31 ½ x 20 ½" x 12 5/8" with wheels and seat on. That is really small! At first glance 18 inch wheels rather than 20 inch concern me as far as finding tires for it, but Schwalbe is reported to make a few of their popular tires (Marathon Racer, Marathon Plus, Kojaks AND Big Apples) in 18 inch. By the way, the Edge e2 has 16 inch tires. The BentRider article states that Trident plans on some changes from their prototype on the trike they end up manufacturing. I don't know where things stand as far as production and availability but this looks interesting … especially for anyone who needs a trike that folds up small. One thing for sure … carrying a full size trike or two or three in a relative small car is something which would no doubt appeal to some folks (myself included).
I did hear from a man I know who test rode an Odyssey recently. He said that the steering was twitchy … that is, it was overly sensitive to steering inputs when going straight ahead. He didn't recommend it for that reason and said that only someone that absolutely has to have a trike which folds up quite small should consider the Odyssey. He further said that the Odyssey should be available soon. He is a trike dealer who sells Trident.
UPDATE: I just found out that Trident expects to have the Odyssey model available in late summer 2015. And they have made some changes from their prototype. I have no idea what the changes are.
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Many of us remember the cereal commercials … Trix are for kids … silly rabbit! Well some say that trikes are for kids, but I beg to differ. There are a whole lot more adults riding recumbent trikes than there are kids. Most certainly there are trikes which are obviously made for kids …
And there are trikes which are obviously made for adults …
Ya' gotta' admit … some look a bit silly. Fortunately there are tadpole trikes made for kids and adults …
And one thing about it … whether a kid is riding or an adult is riding … tadpole trikes are a blast to ride! Yes, trikes are for both kids and adults … but not for any silly rabbits. And I think most adults would admit that they help bring out the kid in us and keep us feeling younger than we are. May we all …
I am sure I am not alone. More than once I have had people say or do something which clearly indicated they thought I have some sort of a physical handicap because I am riding on my tadpole trike. Most certainly there are people with varying physical problems that ride both tadpole trikes and delta trikes. These trikes are great for enabling such folks the ability to ride when they probably would not be able to otherwise on traditional bicycles or perhaps even tricycles. Just a few weeks ago I had a couple of road construction workers come running over to my aid when they thought I was in trouble. They thought I was handicapped and couldn't get myself going. Even after I told them I was not and that I was okay they still seemed to continue to think that I needed help and acted as if they hadn't even heard me. I have had people ask me if I was injured while serving in the military. I have had to explain to them that the trike is simply a human powered vehicle like a bicycle.
People sometimes tend to think improperly about things they are not familiar with and don't understand anything about. I guess I can understand that even though when this happens it is almost laughable at times.
As I mentioned recumbent trikes can be adapted for use by those who are handicapped so this is a good thing. I have come across stroke victims who do great on a tadpole or delta trike. Sometimes a tandem trike is needed as the handicapped person is not able to handle riding a trike on their own. The physical problem may be something as basic as balance. They can no longer ride a bicycle but they do fine on a trike.
Whether the trike pilot is handicapped or not may we all …
To the best of my knowledge and understanding there is not and cannot be such a thing as a magnet which attracts wood. However, a tadpole trike seems to do a pretty good job of attracting wood (tree branches/twigs), weeds, etc. I am continually amazed at the number of times I see it happen. A trike with a 20 inch rear wheel seems to be worse than a trike with a 26 inch or a 700 wheel. That's because they being smaller in diameter allow the rear derailleur to be down nearer to the ground making it even more susceptible to this.
We need to be careful while riding so that we do what we can to prevent damage from occurring to our trikes. A tree branch can readily go into our spokes or into our rear derailleur or both. If this happens it is all to easy for damage to occur.
I had it happen to me several years ago. A tree limb I failed to see (because I was concentrating on vehicular traffic in a street I was trying to cross) came flying up from my left front tire and went right into my rear wheel destroying a few spokes and going on into my rear derailleur. The result was instant hard braking (my rear tire slid to a stop) and the rear derailleur looked like a pretzel. It went right over into the spokes of the rear wheel. The tree branch was about 5/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter and about 30 inches long. Fortunately I was able to straighten my bent up derailleur sufficiently by hand (brute strength) to get it to work enough to ride on and eventually get back home. Upon arriving home I attempted to make a more permanent repair by taking the derailleur off and apart. I got it fairly straight but just couldn't get it to shift quite right. It turned out that my derailleur hanger got bent some also. I took it off and attempted to salvage it. It looked pretty good when I got done with it, but it apparently wasn't. I just couldn't get the shifting to work as good as before. I had to order a new derailleur hanger from Catrike. I ordered a spare while I was at it. Upon replacing the derailleur hanger, the rear derailleur and a few spokes playing "pick up sticks" cost me about $90 (and that was doing it all myself). It would have been far more expensive if I had to hire it done. Although the picture below is of a diamond frame bicycle it shows a rear derailleur bent over into the spokes.
So what I am trying to say here is try to avoid running over such things. Riding alongside of another trike or bike can result in this happening as they can readily flip such an object your way. While I am discussing this an even greater concern is having a foreign object flipped up and into your eye or teeth. That could be a whole lot worse scenario than having parts on your trike damaged. I make a habit of tossing any and all such threats off of the surface of the trail while I ride along. Then I don't have to concern myself with it and I have done a service for my fellow trail users. Only problem is my fingers are considerably shorter than they used to be. 🙂
If you are riding along and suddenly feel resistance while you are trying to pedal you should stop pedaling immediately and come to a stop as quickly as you safely can. Then dismount and look your trike over as it is quite possible you have picked up something in the chain/derailleur or wheel. If you continue to pedal or go further forward more damage will occur.
If at all possible it is much better to leave this matter of picking up sticks to ol' Fido …
He gets "mucho" enjoyment out of it while you won't.
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Have you ever thought about putting an anti-theft alarm on your trike? I have, but I not yet done it. I do carry a bicycle cable lock with me so I can lock it up if I want/need to. The idea of having an alarm on it is appealing just to help keep people from messing around with the trike when I have it parked unattended.
There are several different kinds of alarms available and various prices. Of course, we should keep in mind that we usually get what we pay for quality wise. Most of the alarms I have seen are made in China. Here is one such alarm:
There are even high tech alarms incorporating smartphones …
Here is one which mounts under a water bottle holder bracket …
Some alarms are stand alone alarms only while others incorporate a lock as well.
Here is one which is still in development (marketing) stage …
Here is one which appears to be quite sensitive. The only thing is one would have to figure out some way to mount it on a trike as it obviously is not designed for this purpose. That being said, I also don't know how it would hold up to getting jarred around hitting bumps, etc. as the trike is being ridden. Of course, I reckon that is true of any of them, but one would think and hope that an alarm which is designed to be used on a bike could take this.
Here is one which would only work on some trikes as it needs the open end of a handlebar diameter tubing …
And here are some other alarms …
Just remember this … you can't necessarily trust others to keep your trike safe …
Here is certainly a very unusual approach to the problem of theft …
This most definitely is not for me. How 'bout you?
Of course, you could always use old technology … Hey, it works! (Just be sure he is well fed and won't be pacified with a hunk of meat). 🙂
You could even be sneaky and camouflage him and just maybe no one will even notice him …
They might think it is some kind of a fungus growing on your trike and avoid it like the plague.
(Poor dog … it's not his fault he looks like this.)
Well, there are different means of attempting to prevent your trike from being stolen and after all we all want to …
I would assume that most of us ride a tadpole trike for enjoyment and the added benefit of exercise. When riding crosses over from enjoyment to torture I quickly lose interest. As many of you know who have read my blog before I have knee joint problems. I can't do much weight bearing activities. Riding my tadpole trike is something I am able to do since it isn't weight bearing. However, if I push too hard on the pedals or try to ride too fast it causes me much discomfort in my knee joints. I have been riding with two friends for years now. We ride together 6 days a week most of the time. Recently I told them that I can no longer ride with them as I can't ride their pace anymore. If I ride a pace I am comfortable with I do fine. I can usually ride for several hours, but if I overdo it I pay a high price and not only do my knee joints let me know it but my lower legs hurt too as the knee joint pain travels down my legs. And it doesn't go away for several hours … sometimes it even last all night long and causes me problems trying to sleep. It is just not worth it!
We each know our own bodies and our potential better than anyone else. We should be careful not to overdo it. One thing I always keep in mind when riding on a linear route … however far I ride I have the same distance to ride to get back to where I started. If I have already ridden 20 miles out and my body is speaking to me and I still have 20 miles to go back I will no doubt regret riding that far in the one direction. If we are riding with others their potential will probably be different than ours. So we should keep in mind that if we are riding together with others we could find ourselves in trouble if we are going along with what they are doing and not paying attention to what is going on with our own bodies.
It is far wiser to cease and desist than get to where we are hurting or we are just plain worn out … or both. Tomorrow is another day and we all want to …
I am sure many of us can say that we love our granny. Of course, I am referring to "granny gear", not our grandmother(s) … not that we shouldn't love our grandmother(s). Most of us probably lost our grandmothers in death long ago and many of us no doubt have lost our parents. Hey, we're getting old! Anyway, back to ol' granny (gear). I don't know what I would do without her. I am pretty sure I just couldn't make it thru life … at least not up some of the hills.
For those who don't know what granny gear is it is the lowest gear combination … in other words when the chain is on the smallest sprocket in the front and the largest sprocket in the back.
When I first bought my trike it came with a 11-32 tooth rear cassette. When I replaced it I went with 11-34 and am so glad I did. Now most of the trikes I read about come with 11-34. Of course, I am talking about trikes that have an external rear derailleur and a sufficient number of gears. Most nowadays are 30 speed. I know there are trikes out there with much fewer gears … typically 8. I don't think there is anyway I could climb the hills with that gear range. Some of them are quite challenging with my 27 speed and 34 tooth rear cog.
One thing I have never done, but thought about, is to change the small front sprocket to a smaller diameter so that I would have better hill climbing ability. If ever it wears enough to justify changing it I will probably go with a smaller one.
Another option for those with money to burn is to invest in a two speed crankset such as a Schlumpf Mountain Drive.
Yet another option is to employ a 3 speed internal hub on the rear wheel in addition to the derailleur system and multiple sprockets. With this setup you can shift the 3 speed internal hub while sitting still and thus change gears … something which could be very handy when you find you didn't downshift into a lower gear but should have. That is always bad news especially when already dealing with an incline. Of course, any of these options cost money so not everybody could/would/will beat a path to a bike shop to "git-ur-dun". It is a nice setup if you can do it.
Just think … with a 3 speed internal hub and 30 speed external that's a total of 90 speeds. And with a two speed crank gearbox it would be 180 speeds. To be quite honest I don't know if a 7 speed rear internal hub is available with the cassette or not. Of course, there is even a 14 speed internal hub. I doubt if these are available with the cassette but wow … what if they are … 210 speeds … 420 speeds … 840 speeds. Of course, there would be a whole lot of duplication among the gear combinations.
Well, those are some options to improve on ol' granny. I have to settle for what I have and do my best to …


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Eiger Ultra Trail E101
After all the preparation work which went into the Lavaredo Ultra Trail only a few weeks ago, most of what I needed to pack was still in my luggage or put through the washing and waiting for the next race. All that was really needed was for me to go through the kit checklist, make sure I had everything and do one final pack, along with making a few things to eat during the race.
After a long day travelling, leaving London on yet another delayed British Airways flight, I finally arrived in Grindelwald at around 22:30 and made my way from the town centre down the slope to the hotel I was staying at. The journey from Basel to Grindelwald was picturesque and seeing the sun set on the horizon as the InterCity train dipped along the shoreline of the Thune See was something quite ethereal.
Having not been able to see Grindelwald by daylight, when I pulled open the curtains on Friday morning, I was left speechless. A truly picturesque Alpine town with snow capped mountains in the background. It had snowed the day before, which would make for interesting race conditions!
After breakfast, where I met another runner who would be taking part in the E101, I headed up to the sports centre to collect my bib and other bits of race information before having a wander around town, getting something to eat and deciding I had enough time for a trip up the cog railway to Kleine Scheidegg to take in the views and have a feel for what it would be like up in the mountains, where I'd be spending the next day (and night) running.
The race briefing was at 18:00 and they went through what to expect, plus a few tips for race day and some anecdotes about the Eiger. Whilst it had snowed, there was going to be no need for snow shoes but as it was going to be a sunny day, the snow would be wet.
After a generous helping of pasta for dinner, it was time for one last pack and re-checking I had everything needed for the 03:30 wake up call to be at the start shortly after 04:00, it was time to try and get some precious sleep.
The 03:30 alarm woke me up with a jolt and I got up not remembering having slept. Wiping the sleep from my eyes, I pulled on my kit which I had neatly laid out the night before, ate some yogurt, muesli and a birnenweggen before meeting John, who I had breakfast with the previous morning, and walking up to the start.
600 athletes congregated at the start area after depositing their drop bags for the halfway aid station and making enough time for one last trip to the loo before the long climb up to Grosse Scheidegg. We started in the dark but after about an hour of running we were in the early hours of dawn before the sun rose over the Alps and we turned our head torches off. That first climb to 1,956m took 1:37 but that was mostly due to the congestion on the path, which was mostly single track.
The trail opened up, as we has passed the tree line and it was mostly Alpine heath. The climb eased off to a gentle meaner uphill before the sharp drop to Bort. Shortly after leaving Bort, I took a picture looking towards the mountains. If you looked carefully, you could see First at the top of the mountain. It was going to be a long climb but certainly not the hardest. The track turned away from First, heading left before turning right and the steep climb up the slope. If that weren't enough, we took the cliff face floating walkway and suspension bridge into the aid station. Pretty spectacular views all around!
I had some cured meat, cheese, bread, bouillon and banana before heading out the aid station. We climbed a little further before descending to Feld and long hard climb to Faulhorn. The green meadows gave way to snow patches until we were making a trail in the blanket which covered the surrounding area. You really wanted to take in the view but you just had to keep on climbing, as you were stuck in a long chain gang. Reaching the summit of Faulhorn and turning to see where we had come from and looking across the top of the snow capped Alps, I couldn't help but choke up. The air was thin but crisp. Not even the clouds wanted to be up here.
The descent from Faulhorn to Schynige Platte was pretty tricky in places because of the snow and I landed on my arse a few times skiing with my trail shoes and trekking poles. I wasn't going to do anything stupid when we had a steep drop to the side though… Finally breaking through the snow and rocky area by Schynige Platte, we were on our way down to Burglauenen. Winding our way down the steep slope of Alpine forest and the workers mowing the Alps (yes, they actually mow the Alps!) the race started to feel very different to the climbs up where the air was thin. It wouldn't feel like this for long though. I arrived at Burglauenen at 15:00, had a decent grazed through pretty much all the food on offer, changed my kit from my drop bag and packed some more snacks for the rest of the journey.
I didn't rush out of Burglauenen, giving my stomach time to settle. I let myself get stuck behind two athletes for a bit, when I probably should have passed, as I was then stuck behind them all the way to the top of the climb. Anyway, I managed to pass and then relaxed into a nice pace all the way down to Wengen. By this stage it was around 17:30 and it was 18:00 by the time the group I'd pretty much spend the rest of the night with were climbing up to Männlichen.
It was one long and tough climb. 1,000m vertical ascent with a racing heart and busting lungs. The altitude had finally taken grip and I was struggling to shake it off. You just keep climbing though, there's no point in stopping. Seriously, what are you going to do with yourself halfway up a slope?
When I reached Männlichen, it was pretty much a war zone. This was the break point for many people and I witnessed a few people being pulled out the race at this point. The medics were on full alert for any signs that you weren't ok. I left feeling a little despondent about the climb up to Männlichen but I promised myself I just needed to make it to Kleine Scheidegg. Not far, as the crow flies, but they managed to make a good 10km detour out of it.
Head torches were on by the time we reached Kleine Scheidegg. Was had lost the confidence to continue and had let my mind talk me out of the rest of the race. That climb to Männlichen had completely messed me up. I spoke to a medic who checked my blood oxygen level and heart rate and he said I'm fit and the last two main climbs wouldn't be a problem.
A sense of hope and belief in myself again and I marched myself out the aid station. We passed through Eigergletscher and were now on the Eiger Trail passing under the North Face of the Eiger. Some lovely rocky trail and the legs were moving. No great pace but we were all moving with a sense of purpose. I didn't hang around long at Alpiglen, as by now we had only around 15km to go, which at the current pace would take around 3 hours. The sharp drops and steep climbs on weary legs meant we were all in for the long hard slog!
The trail continued with views of Grindelwald and you could see the sports centre where we'd finish. If that wasn't motivation to keep going, I'm not sure what would be. Those last hours seemed to go on forever. We climbed and dropped, twisted and turned and finally reached Pfingstegg after a mean 300m climb over 2km. All I was thinking about at this stage was that we were going to have to drop down this climb to reach Grindelwald and it was going to hurt my shins like mad.
We left Pfingstegg walking down the slope and I slowly let my pace increase until I was running. The pain didn't matter at this point. There was only 5km left and I didn't cherish the thought of it taking an hour when it could just as easily take me 30mins. I kept running and finally crossed the finish line shortly after 03:30. I had been out on the trail for 23 hours.
My bed was calling. I was tired but unable to sleep because of my head was still buzzing from the intense concentration, so I started to watch a movie until I switched off. How could I though, I had pushed my body through some difficult moments, an experience which I'll struggle to beat.SaveSaveSaveSave


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Studies at the Institute of Wind and Percussion Instruments focus on a practice-oriented debate on interpretational and instrumental questions to prepare students in the best possible way for their future careers as orchestra and concert musicians. The courses meet the highest demands on the practice of the arts in the professional life of musicians. This is ensured by teachers of international quality who impart artistic and instrumental-technical contents by using state-of-the art didactical teaching methods. Special importance is attached to chamber music and ensemble music to cater for the reflection of artistic processes as a precondition for artistic excellence. Gaining stage experience is possible by taking part in several ensembles (from classic woodwind quintet to brass band) and in the symphony and opera orchestra.
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