Active Expert: Gale Bernhardt

RE: Athletes should shop for airlines that want business

Jesse@Active — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:52:31 GMT

Well, it's no secret that United breaks guitars, so maybe they aren't the best choice for bikes, either...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

RE: Bicycle Dreams - RAAM

Ajax0505 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:28:10 GMT

It is very profound how you compare the challenge of the RAAM to the participants with the challenges that we all face from time to time. I remember the fear I had to overcome facing an ocean swim in my first triathlon, as I was a terrible swimmer and very much afraid of the water. I dove in and emerged a stronger person, having successfully completed the ordeal.

I enjoy following and participating in endurance sports because they allow us an opportunity to celebrate our capabilities, as apposed to being reminded of our limitations. Events like the RAAM and Ironman - Hawaii showcase not only the most talented in our sport, but also ordinary folks like you and me, who accomplish something well beyond their normal reach. They are truly an inspiration to us all!

RE: The Seat Leash

Bill B.. — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:10:35 GMT

Gale, one rumor I have heard is that it was canned for being unsafe. If you fall, you're tied to the bike and it tumbles with you. I have no idea of the validity of this, because, at the time, the UCI was still not mandating the use of helmets.

RE: Mountain Bike Riding Fruita and Grand Junction Colorado

ushareimg — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:06:15 GMT

Thanks for the resources.

RE: Old Flowers and Frankenbike II

Gale Bernhardt — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:13:02 GMT

Good photos Dave, thanks. I hear this weekend's colors were even better.

RE: A photo of Longs from the Front Range

csigmund@hotmail.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:55:03 GMT

Gale I just came back from the Rocky Mountains. Hiked Twin Sisters Peak. It was amazing!

RE: Old Flowers and Frankenbike II

Dave Newman — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:11:32 GMT

My pictures from the ride are available at http://picasaweb.google.com/davidvnewman/OldFlowersRide20090920?feat=directlink

Unfortunately, the few I took of the fall color on Monument Gulch Road didn't turn out very well.

RE: France Trip: Day 6 Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

Gale Bernhardt — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:42:42 GMT

Dave ~

Thanks for your remarks. Cool that you were also at the Tour and great "camping" story. Walking Ventoux is no picnic, I'm sure it was a long day for you too.

Glad you liked the columns.

RE: France Trip: Day 6 Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

dlbdata@yahoo.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:09:45 GMT

This is awesome stuff. I was at Mt Ventoux during this years TDF also, although I did not have a bike with me. I parked at the bottom the night before, and slept (well OK I didn't really sleep, with the night long parties and singing going on) in a vineyard, and walked up the next AM through the mass of cyclists, walkers, campers, etc. I walked to within 5k of the summit on race day. As you said the trip back down and out of the area was a real adventure. I had to drive to Geneva that night to fly to Paris early the following AM. I saw each stage from the Col de Romme/Columbierre stage to the finish in Paris. It was a truly memorable experience, biking some of it would have been truly awesome. I've never gotten that little sleep and still felt so energized. It wasn't just about the racers, the energy of the fans who had come from everywhere on earth was inspiring. Thanks for the great photos also.

RE: France Trip: Day 5 Loriol-Sur-Drome to Mirabel-aux-Baronnies

Gale Bernhardt — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:47:03 GMT

Yes, riding is essential to fine dining - or - there could be unwanted accumulation of the lardy kind, on the behind. Or...is fine dining essential to good riding? I think I prefer the second. Some might call that justification, but I'd rather think of it as strategy.

Active Expert: Gale Bernhardt

RE: Athletes should shop for airlines that want business

RE: Bicycle Dreams - RAAM

RE: The Seat Leash

RE: Mountain Bike Riding Fruita and Grand Junction Colorado

RE: Old Flowers and Frankenbike II

RE: A photo of Longs from the Front Range

RE: Old Flowers and Frankenbike II

RE: France Trip: Day 6  Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

RE: France Trip: Day 6  Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

RE: France Trip: Day 5  Loriol-Sur-Drome to Mirabel-aux-Baronnies

RE: France Trip: Day 6 Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

RE: France Trip: Day 6 Mirabel-aux-Baronnies to Mont Ventoux

RE: France Trip: Day 5 Loriol-Sur-Drome to Mirabel-aux-Baronnies