Wednesday, April 06, 2011

TAO OF T

Like a wise man once said, its not all about the bike...

a little knowledge can go a long way

a lot of professionals are crackpots

a man can’t know what it is to be a mother

a name means a lot just by itself

a positive attitude means all the difference in the world

a relaxed man is not necessarily a better man

a sense of timing is the mark of genius

a sincere effort is all you can ask

a single event can have infinitely many interpretations

a solid home base builds a sense of self

a strong sense of duty imprisons you

absolute submission can be a form of freedom

abstraction is a type of decadence

abuse of power comes as no surprise

action causes more trouble than thought

alienation produces eccentrics or revolutionaries

all things are delicately interconnected

ambition is just as dangerous as complacency

ambivalence can ruin your life

an elite is inevitable

anger or hate can be a useful motivating force

animalism is perfectly healthy

any surplus is immoral

anything is a legitimate area of investigation

artificial desires are despoiling the earth

at times inactivity is preferable to mindless functioning

at times your unconsciousness is truer than your conscious mind

automation is deadly

awful punishment awaits really bad people

bad intentions can yield good results

being alone with yourself is increasingly unpopular

being happy is more important than anything else

being judgmental is a sign of life

being sure of yourself means you’re a fool

believing in rebirth is the same as admitting defeat

boredom makes you do crazy things

calm is more conductive to creativity than is anxiety

categorizing fear is calming

change is valuable when the oppressed become tyrants

chasing the new is dangerous to society

children are the most cruel of all

children are the hope of the future

class action is a nice idea with no substance

class structure is as artificial as plastic

confusing yourself is a way to stay honest

crime against property is relatively unimportant

decadence can be an end in itself

decency is a relative thing

dependence can be a meal ticket

description is more important than metaphor

deviants are sacrificed to increase group solidarity

disgust is the appropriate response to most situations

disorganization is a kind of anesthesia

don’t place to much trust in experts

drama often obscures the real issues

dreaming while awake is a frightening contradiction

dying and coming back gives you considerable perspective

dying should be as easy as falling off a log

eating too much is criminal

elaboration is a form of pollution

emotional responses ar as valuable as intellectual responses

enjoy yourself because you can’t change anything anyway

ensure that your life stays in flux

even your family can betray you

every achievement requires a sacrifice

everyone’s work is equally important

everything that’s interesting is new

exceptional people deserve special concessions

expiring for love is beautiful but stupid

expressing anger is necessary

extreme behavior has its basis in pathological psychology

extreme self-consciousness leads to perversion

faithfulness is a social not a biological law

fake or real indifference is a powerful personal weapon

fathers often use too much force

fear is the greatest incapacitator

freedom is a luxury not a necessity

giving free rein to your emotions is an honest way to live

go all out in romance and let the chips fall where they may

going with the flow is soothing but risky

good deeds eventually are rewarded

government is a burden on the people

grass roots agitation is the only hope

guilt and self-laceration are indulgences

habitual contempt doesn’t reflect a finer sensibility

hiding your emotions is despicable

holding back protects your vital energies

humanism is obsolete

humor is a release

ideals are replaced by conventional goals at a certain age

if you aren’t political your personal life should be exemplary

if you can’t leave your mark give up

if you have many desires your life will be interesting

if you live simply there is nothing to worry about

ignoring enemies is the best way to fight

illness is a state of mind

imposing order is man’s vocation for chaos is hell

in some instances it’s better to die than to continue

inheritance must be abolished

it can be helpful to keep going no matter what

it is heroic to try to stop time

it is man’s fate to outsmart himself

it is a gift to the world not to have babies

it’s better to be a good person than a famous person

it’s better to be lonely than to be with inferior people

it’s better to be naive than jaded

it’s better to study the living fact than to analyze history

it’s crucial to have an active fantasy life

it’s good to give extra money to charity

it’s important to stay clean on all levels

it’s just an accident that your parents are your parents

it’s not good to hold too many absolutes

it’s not good to operate on credit

it’s vital to live in harmony with nature

just believing something can make it happen

keep something in reserve for emergencies

killing is unavoidable but nothing to be proud of

knowing yourself lets you understand others

knowledge should be advanced at all costs

labor is a life-destroying activity

lack of charisma can be fatal

leisure time is a gigantic smoke screen

listen when your body talks

looking back is the first sign of aging and decay

loving animals is a substitute activity

low expectations are good protection

manual labor can be refreshing and wholesome

men are not monogamous by nature

moderation kills the spirit

money creates taste

monomania is a prerequisite of success

morals are for little people

most people are not fit to rule themselves

mostly you should mind your own business

mothers shouldn’t make too many sacrifices

much was decided before you were born

murder has its sexual side

myth can make reality more intelligible

noise can be hostile

nothing upsets the balance of good and evil

occasionally principles are more valuable than people

offer very little information about yourself

often you should act like you are sexless

old friends are better left in the past

opacity is an irresistible challenge

pain can be a very positive thing

people are boring unless they are extremists

people are nuts if they think they are important

people are responsible for what they do unless they are insane

people who don’t work with their hands are parasites

people who go crazy are too sensitive

people won’t behave if they have nothing to lose

physical culture is second best

planning for the future is escapism

playing it safe can cause a lot of damage in the long run

politics is used for personal gain

potential counts for nothing until it’s realized

private property created crime

pursuing pleasure for the sake of pleasure will ruin you

push yourself to the limit as often as possible

raise boys and girls the same way

random mating is good for debunking sex myths

rechanneling destructive impulses is a sign of maturity

recluses always get weak

redistributing wealth is imperative

relativity is no boon to mankind

religion causes as many problems as it solves

remember you always have freedom of choice

repetition is the best way to learn

resolutions serve to ease our conscience

revolution begins with changes in the individual

romantic love was invented to manipulate women

routine is a link with the past

routine small excesses are worse than then the occasional debauch

sacrificing yourself for a bad cause is not a moral act

salvation can’t be bought and sold

self-awareness can be crippling

self-contempt can do more harm than good

selfishness is the most basic motivation

selflessness is the highest achievement

separatism is the way to a new beginning

sex differences are here to stay

sin is a means of social control

slipping into madness is good for the sake of comparison

sloppy thinking gets worse over time

solitude is enriching

sometimes science advances faster than it should

sometimes things seem to happen of their own accord

spending too much time on self-improvement is antisocial

starvation is nature’s way

stasis is a dream state

sterilization is a weapon of the rulers

strong emotional attachment stems from basic insecurity

stupid people shouldn’t breed

survival of the fittest applies to men and animals

symbols are more meaningful than things themselves

taking a strong stand publicizes the opposite position

talking is used to hide one’s inability to act

teasing people sexually can have ugly consequences

technology will make or break us

the cruelest disappointment is when you let yourself down

the desire to reproduce is a death wish

the family is living on borrowed time

the idea of revolution is an adolescent fantasy

the idea of transcendence is used to obscure oppression

the idiosyncratic has lost its authority

the most profound things are inexpressible

the mundane is to be cherished

the new is nothing but a restatement of the old

the only way to be pure is to stay by yourself

the sum of your actions determines what you are

the unattainable is invariable attractive

the world operates according to discoverable laws

there are too few immutable truths today

there’s nothing except what you sense

there’s nothing redeeming in toil

thinking too much can only cause problems

threatening someone sexually is a horrible act

timidity is laughable

to disagree presupposes moral integrity

to volunteer is reactionary

torture is barbaric

trading a life for a life is fair enough

true freedom is frightful

unique things must be the most valuable

unquestioning love demonstrates largesse of spirit

using force to stop force is absurd

violence is permissible even desirable occasionally

war is a purification rite

we must make sacrifices to maintain our quality of life

when something terrible happens people wake up

wishing things away is not effective

with perseverance you can discover any truth

words tend to be inadequate

worrying can help you prepare

you are a victim of the rules you live by

you are guileless in your dreams

you are responsible for constituting the meaning of things

you are the past present and future

you can live on through your descendants

you can’t expect people to be something they’re not

you can’t fool others if you’re fooling yourself

you don’t know what’s what until you support yourself

you have to hurt others to be extraordinary

you must be intimate with a token few

you must disagree with authority figures

you must have one grand passion

you must know where you stop and the world begins

you can understand someone of your sex only

you owe the world not the other way around

you should study as much as possible

your actions ae pointless if no one notices

your oldest fears are the worst ones

Flingin

So what right? does it matter, is it real or just for play, will it make or break your season. Its all speculative. But for some it doesn't seem to matter. And i guess in T's head does it really matter? I haven't been around this whole road thing long enough to state my honest full factual opinion on this flinging thing, so im gonna let sleeping dogs sleep.
I find it quite interesting though, week 2 of what some call the fake stuff has been entertaining, its turning out to be a grudge match that's pitting the vigor of youth against the crafty of old. I like that, makes for good conversation for folks in the social network.
if you had to pick a day to have mother nature on your side Saturday would a been it. That being said still dont feel much like predicted though, no matter didn't scare off too many. For second week in a row The Youth of Today got the best of normalized pro's and solid old guys. Alexexy V, got a gap and kept that over Home for awhile Stewie, DannyK coughed up a third, Strong legs were still rollin in the field though Alex Vanias from over there looked good, and The Eagle swooped in.
AAVC, weather is playin a big part on who's comin out to Roughway plaza, The Old gal held off long enough to keep everyone dry and intact all day, B field saw JOEL, put a field sprint in his bag of wins. The A game brought a large lot of Canucks over to piss the spring pond, but with guys like VINCE-R model, the young Alexey, and some AAVC locals nothing stuck. When the stuff hit the fan It was the old Evil Dude getting the best of some youth, Alan Antonuk fresh off a solid 11th at Hills borough nipped former spring fling king Blair Dudley. Remember its only April ,we still have many weeks left to see who will bring there plan out into action. If you want results you can go here. T don't have time for that
http://www.mbra.org/indexx.php

Monday, April 04, 2011

Friday, April 01, 2011

Get some go again

Watch more video of Barry-Roubaix: The Killer Gravel Road Race on cyclingdirt.org

TMS on The Move


I LOVE SHIT LIKE THIS.
Name: Larry Warbasse Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan Birthdate: June 28, 1990 Top accomplishments to date: 7th - 2011 Itstrian Spring Trophee(CRO); 4th - 2009 Tour of Antwerp prologue Team: BMC U23 Education: University of Michigan – Ross School of Business Website: www.theclosedroad.wordpress.com Twitter: larrywarbasse

How did you get started in the sport?
Through my local ski club. They did mountain bike camps in the summer. My first race was the Iceman Cometh, a huge mountain bike race in my hometown and just went from there.

Tell us about your current team?

I’m currently the only U23 rider for BMC. I do training camps with them, but most of my racing is through the USA Cycling National Development Program. I’m fully supported by BMC and super fortunate to have such a great set-up.

What do you love the most about cycling?

I really love riding my bike, just being outside and the travel. I’m not someone who likes to just sit around and I love being on the go. I’m a very competitive person so I love racing as well.

What has been your biggest challenge so far?

Taking the risk of leaving school for the semester to try and race full time. I knew from like the age of 15 I wanted to go into business, so it was a tough decision to alter that course a bit. I really loved life over here though and was so excited to wake up every morning and race my bike, so I decided to go for it.

Who has been most influential in your career?

When I was younger I had a training partner named Jeff Koch and he essentially took me under his wing. He took me out on all the training rides and really made me a cyclist. He’s the reason I made the junior national program. I’ve spent a ton of time lately training with George (Hincapie) and he and BMC have been a big part of my growth this year, as well as USA Cycling.

What opportunities has USA Cycling provided you?

I wouldn’t be sitting here in Europe today if it weren’t for USA Cycling. If I make it to the ProTour, it’s because of USA Cycling – or it would have been 100 times more difficult without it.

What is the biggest goal that you’re working toward?

Becoming a successful top pro-level rider.

What advice would you offer a youngster starting out in the sport?

You have to keep it fun for sure. Keep your eyes open to see what you can do to take it further. Go check out one of USA Cycling’s Regional Development Camps. You learn valuable tools, general racing skills and it opens a lot of doors for going further in the sport in the future.

What do you do when you're not riding a bike?

Go to school and study – seriously!


About USA Cycling’s National Development Programs
With one of its dual missions being to achieve sustained success in international cycling competition, USA Cycling maintains development programs for all disciplines of competitive cycling, including men’s and women’s U25 and junior road; mountain bike; track (endurance and sprint); and BMX programs. These programs provide a structured pathway to the top tier of the sport through athlete development that begins with junior racing series, regional development camps and racing and moves through to international competition. Visit the program’s webpage for more about USA Cycling’s Athlete Development Programs.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

the 2011 plan goes off..

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Its mid week and i still aint fully digested all that got laid down for 2 days here in our
scene over last weekend. I cant by any stretch shout details, like HR, wattage numbers, or lap times. but i can say this if you didn't turn em in anger at least one day this past 2 day, you are probably are on a different "plan".
No one can say you didn't have a choice, lets look at Waterford..whats up with that? cold temps kept alot of the early swingers at home,Some care some don't..but that didn't matter none to the Finkel fellow,It took Detroit Martin and That older Crafty dude to help him wreck the place. a win for the big Miler II , its mid March but a win is a win is a win..right? a plan is a plan.
Barry Ruby..what can you say that hasn't been said, facebooked, videoed, babbled, bantered or gossiped? If you didn't get to this one..you probably dont get it, or its not in your plan, or your from the east side of the scene... Ill I can say is i gotta throw shout out to the dark horses, we all new there were favorites, ringers, winners etc..But dam I love it when sucka's creep. Joe Cocker traded some pounds for watts and made good. ClintV stuck his visor in other people's plans, and rode solid..That Evil Sucker got older, and still was riding on last years plan. SIMONSTER's plan didnt go as expected. The WIZ left a few cogs at home, got revenge on Stephen Andriese. DC did what he does best, The HULK wasn't far back...CBISCUIT was ridin high on his snowform. If you do that ICEMAN thing, this should be in your "plan" for 12
FISKKNOB, dont get it, dont want to, but its a scene thing..so it should go as mentioned, T don't Time trial my body type doesn't allow me to get into that twisted like position. My eyes weren't peeled for the results , and from what i can see via the net there still MIA..
that leaves with AAVC#1, crit racing in near freezing temps didn't appeal to Lotta of the early guns, although a little light on Wattage from tired legs, It wasn't short of young talent to keep the suffocation factor at a high, It also gave Timmy another chance to swing his base around, He came AWFULLY close, but the seed of BIG TEX, came around in the end. I can also see the too numerous to mention usual AAVC suspects for Runway braggin rights were rollin around. Forecast for this weekend looks a tad more like it, so we can only wait and see who rises from there winter slumber to show there plan..

Keep it clean T

Friday, March 25, 2011

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2011 V2

If spring flinging aint yo game and you just cant stomach 34 degree crit racing, Take heed and go where the rest of Miscene is goin, This thing called Barry Roubiax i have no idea who that cat Barry is but people be liking his thing. almost 1000 sceners to date are head in over to what has always been the beginning of there season. Yankee Springs, except, it aint no late April 11 mile Time trial.... its 30+ of gravel roads that will put a test to the best laid plans of the 2011 season. it almost seems like a spring ICEMAN, hell even ICEMAN himself Steve brown is pining one on. HMM?? Maybe they should throw a before party, instead of an after party good way to kick off the 2011 season just my 2 censt..
I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. I can even begin to name names that are goin for the few glory spots, but i can tell you this its what i would call a battle of Midwest Scene Titans, staunch roadies, the best all arounders , national level cyclocrossers, poser's, jocks,Sandbaggers, carpetbaggers,MONSTERS, Michigan hard men. old farts. SS, JSF,women, kids, midgets, and a whole mix of what have you.
I equate to Me, Balboa, Creed, Henry..the Hulkster, Spiderman,FOXY BROWN, Batman, Simonster,Bruce Lee, Lance, Tiger, and Arnold. MIKET .in one big grudge match. layin it down swinging, punchin, biting clawin, and rippin......Dam..
Almost too much for me to compute for the first what TMS calls the kick off of 2011. I almost forgot, if you leave some in the tank and legs are still fresh you can hit up the annual and the always CHILLY FISK KNOB TT, or maybe runway plaza in A2..

If you dont any of these this weekend you may need yo head exam ed...It aint no better time to start than now..
Like our Boy JOE-L says
get out and race..
fool

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

2011v1

Wouldnt be a start of a Michigan season without Spring Flingin, and at least on the east side it starts at Waterford Hills raceway. What can you say about 1hr + of shear earlyness. Season are won for some here and Lost for many. gotta hand it to the Rhino's for keeping it alive with frozen toes, and allowing scener's take em to the line.
It could be a mix bag of what have you weather wise 20 degrees snow and wind, or maybe 50 degrees and wind, rain.. there's something for everyone. a mere smorgasbord of Michigan spring like weather.
if your goin plan on going up against guys that are ready for some good ol fashion spring suffocation. in past we have seen BIGRAY, LIL TONY, long lost Cross, and Essex fools holding the bag.. Goin way back Dudley and crew used to hold court there, but that may be speculative now. Never count out a pack of Wolverines, or even a SIMONSTER attack.
No matter what, Its a start for some, just respect it and treat em. cuz theres more where that came from.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Well for some, this may be the last weekend of freedom before the Chaos begins.
Drink it up, light it up and just plain get it out, cuz its coming.

Thursday, March 17, 2011


Chris Gottwald Races for ActiveWater to End World Thirst

In June, Chris Gottwald of Kalamazoo, MI will embark on an extraordinary journey that will test the utmost limits of his physical endurance, mental resilience and commitment.

As a competitor in the 2011 Race Across America (RAAM), Gottwald will hop on a bicycle and pedal across the length of the American continent, 3,000 miles from Pacific to Atlantic, stopping to sleep only when necessary.

Gottwald has been cycling for 34 years. His career as an aviation inspection pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration provides a flexible schedule, allowing free time for training and spending time with his wife and two daughters. He competed in his first RAAM in 2008 as part of a two-man relay, placing second. In 2009 he was one of two dozen cyclists who attempted the grueling race solo. Gottwald was the top American finisher, coming in fourth overall, and earning the title “Rookie of the Year.”

The toughest endurance event in the world, RAAM offers long-distance cyclists the opportunity to challenge themselves to the height of their abilities. Over 1750 cyclists have completed RAAM since its first edition in 1982. Solo winners complete the course in approximately 9 days. Gottwald will brave the desert, plains and mountain weather, lead a crew in a mini-organization of support, and raise thousands of dollars to end world thirst through ActiveWater, a non-profit organization committed to defeating the spread of infectious disease through dirty water. ActiveWater encourages people to use their athletic abilities to make a difference in the world.

“I love to race, but I don’t compete for myself,” said Gottwald. “I’m confident that I can win any race I’m in, but my drive to win is to help ActiveWater end the world water crisis and change lives.”

To follow Gottwald’s progress in this year’s Race Across America, visit

http://www.raceacrossamerica.org

Friday, March 11, 2011

Change

My momma always said change is good Lawrence, " you have to embrace it with new eyes" and when one door closes many open. So I can relate with the happenings of one of the longest standing respectable groups of Mountain bikers. I may not fully relate with the culture but i can dig it.
Probably one of the strongest supporters of the TMS culture Bells Beer MTB team, will be know known as Quiring Cycles. What a perfect combo. handmade crack, and homespun sceners. Not quite sure what the new account will do to TMS traffic but we'll see. Congrats folks. but sit tight you may have to wait a few extra weeks to fly it, as spring just got put on hold.

be cool see you soon

Saturday, March 05, 2011

Friday, March 04, 2011

Thursday, March 03, 2011

TMS

Brent Bookwalter possible bmc team leader at 2011 Paris nice

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

TMS

They say Speed cost money, its gonna cost even more with my mug on it.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Time

Time we are all driven by it, its the basis of our day, We awake to it , we punch it, monitor it, pass it, kill it, wait for it. make the best of it, and when its said and done it cost us money and we all will die from it.
Is it or is it not the time to speak. I told you six weeks was an appropriate time to come out and show my pretty head and give the nod to old man winter, that its time he can pick his things up and move on. Ok sure there will be days, we all have them, nature is no different, and we sure aint staring at spring sunshine and buds blooming. But its safe to say were almost out of the woods, and i can speak on whats on the horizon in the weeks/months to come.
Ive been dodging buses left and right driven by some sceners as of late because of the lack of what some would call scene focus. AHH, Hell its been winter and just like some of you, its Ok the scene strays to a more free focus during this time.. ya know time to seek the truth get my drift?
Im not gonna bore you with a long drug out toe to toe speech of the season in whole, better yet Ill hit the high spots in the days and weeks to come leading up to the official gun of 2011 season.

Remember
Haters are gonna hate.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Light Years

Yea, Yea I know its light years for some, and many probably wont be pedaling with any substance by then but its worth words. ICEMAN's pro class has officaily went legit. Pony up Norba dough as well as the hefty start grip and its gonna make some second guess which class they get there ya ya's out in.

Haters are gonna Hate.

stay hungry people ICEMAN isn't close but spring is

see you soon.

T

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011


Turning 50 is a big deal. But what do you get the punk icon who's done everything? The decades have made hometown hero Henry Rollins more than the sum of his many tattoos: Years after fronting the legendary band Black Flag, he's published a slew of books, hit the big screen in more than 15 films and, most recently, turned into a TV personality — appearing in the "National Geographic Explorer" special "Born to Rage" this past December and in a "Snake Underworld" episode of "Nat Geo Wild" set to air early this year.

"All of these things allow me to be this jagged, schizophrenic mosaic that I am," he says.

And on Sunday, Rollins will get a special birthday wish: celebrating his 50th before an audience at National Geographic Live!, "waxing psychotic" about adventures past and future.

Ahead of his appearance Sunday, Express pressed Rollins about his long and varied career.

20110210-henryrollin-250.jpgThe Punk Rocker
After a very short tenure with D.C. punk act State of Alert, Rollins moved in 1981 from D.C. to Los Angeles, where he joined hardcore band Black Flag as the group's new front man. Over five years and countless perilous live shows, he developed a reputation as a brutally blunt lyricist and aggressive performer, prowling the stage in nothing but a pair of loose black shorts that accentuated his muscular physique and extensive tattoos.

Today, Rollins has all but retired from music. "I don't even think about it anymore," he says. "If we can say that music is a bell, I rang it really hard, very frequently, and with a great sense of urgency — to the point of breaking it. But I didn't ring it with any great deal of distinction or finesse. So, there's really nothing more for me to do in music but be a hackneyed character."

The Actor
In the 1990s, Rollins landed bit parts in a string of high-profile films, including Michael Mann's "Heat," David Lynch's "Lost Highway" and, for some reason, the Michael Keaton kiddie flick "Jack Frost." In recent years, Rollins has won meatier roles on television, including a stint as an incredibly threatening neo-Nazi on FX's "Sons of Anarchy."

"It's pretty obvious that I'm not a neo-Nazi, but I am when I'm on that show," he says. "It's an interesting intellectual process to deal with, because the only way to put that part over is to really believe in it at that moment."

The Writer
Rollins founded his 2.13.61 publishing imprint in 1984 to put his journals and spoken-word performances in book form. His prose — including the gut-wrenchingly beautiful "See a Grown Man Cry/Now Watch Him Die," which dealt with the murder of his best friend in 1991 — is as bare and provocative as his music.
More recently, Rollins has gone the journalist route, penning a current events column for Vanity Fair and covering music for L.A. Weekly.

"That allows me to do what a lot of people do in this country: Be a pundit," Rollins says with a laugh. "I supply useless content to the already overburdened Internet. I don't care if it needs more or not — I'm giving it more."

The World Traveler
After gloriously misspending his youth in a smelly tour van, Rollins has a deep-seated aversion to gathering moss. "That's what I do with my hard-earned money: I buy plane tickets and I go," he says. "I force myself to go into these environments that are either semi-threatening or relatively untraveled. I know it's going to be interesting and I'm going to learn something."

A recent trip took him to Pyongyang, North Korea — a vacation that was treacherous but revelatory. "I wondered if I knew more about North Korea than the tour guide, because he can't read anything critical of the country," he says. "With no hint of irony, these guys tell you how great Kim Il Sun was and how great Kim Jong Il is."

One of Rollins' favorite destinations remains Africa, which he visits every chance he gets. "Once you connect with that continent — and I've been pretty far and wide — it gets in your blood. When I come back from Africa, I go into withdrawals. I miss it so badly."

Rollins has also spent some time doing color commentary for a blog that dedicates itself to Michigan cycling and the alternative culture of its authors.
"this outlet lets me give a little back to the grass roots of my followers, not to mention i enjoy the time away from my normal everyday life"

Friday, February 11, 2011

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

DEJA-VU

Holy Crap, Has it been 9 months already? Cross season is here. NAAA!! Its just the sounds of chaos that drug me from my "other" gig.Maybe I can stop by from time to time just to make sure TMS doesn't get soft? But from the smell of the pot that got stirred over at the Finkelstien residence that wont be necessary.So since im here i may as well let you know whats been on my mind. Im not gonna go into his house, I have this strong belief i never go where have not been invited.
So what do i have to say that's irrelevant to TMS? I have been thinking out of my box lately. I also have been thinking about alot of you as well, and I think i know you. I think maybe its time we create some stories. You know something we can talk about at the water cooler, or at the coffee shop or to the kids in the classroom or that fuck at the car wash.
What do i mean? do something different this year, create and try new things in your world. could be bike related could be not... The stories of TOSRA, in 87, the old group ride and so and so of 95, Ragbri, back in 98 are dated. The 02 Tailwind Time trail series is long gone. Poto needs a rest. And lord knows you can only shave of mere Milli seconds of Island before father time takes more from you. Try a new race/trail, maybe Mountain bike if your a roadie. Go find a new group ride once this year, no one says you have to go every weekend. Ride somewhere different. it isnt gonna kill your plan. How about a new riding partner, dont feel like you have to slap butts with this person or ride hundo's every weekend maybe once or twice is nice. Dam change that god awful thousand yard stare to smile its ok to talk about shit other than who's doping and who is wearing what.
No one says you cant tell stories about your past life, but life is too short to sound like a broken record, problem is most of us just get stuck in a rut and say fuck it. theirs alot of good shit out there to be done other than make excuses, play games and make silly comments and smug looks on Facebook, tout numbers, brag about how it used to be. Give that same disgruntled bastard on his way from the office, something different to take his anger out on instead of the side of your head.

making new stories...
just a thought...

Regards Henry.

Friday, February 04, 2011

The Man Who Saved TMS.


Seems like Bold statement right? How did this guy save TMS, is it dead? dying or barely producing a pulse? Why Him? Why would we hang that title on this guy, hell on some sites his good name could get drug through the dirt faster than you could say Pee Wee. Mention TMS to some people and you may get your jaw jacked. Now were gonna hang this guy with the credit of bailing TMS out of mid winter slump? Yes, But he didn't do it just now with this interview. Scott Kroske does it all season. How? Is it because of all his wins? How he is able to ride people off his wheel at a given moment? puts out huge wattage numbers? Maybe because he is so dam good looking, and is able to drink anyone under the table? How about all the hot woman that seem to flock to him at any group ride? could be? How about all the pictures he takes, makes no monetary gains, never complains or crys JPEG fraud, he is easy going, has the best sense of humor,smiles and carries no thousand yard stare attitude. Scott helps TMS out in an immense way, whether he is a friend, acquaintance and a father or a punching bag for that matter. We would have to say he earns TMS's first inductee into our New found Hall Of fame. On behalf of all us at TMS, Thanks Scott for all you do for us, You have tons of our respect it wouldn't be the same without you.

1. Detroit = Dee-saster. (No reason we shouldn’t be a world class city like Chicago.)
2. Finkel = Let's see your mileage after Ang shoots out a kid.
3. spring training = Repent for Haagen Dazs.
4. beer = Mmmm.
5. club rides = Relax and enjoy the grunting.
6. the month of May = Feeling gay (pre-1971 definition) in…
7. willow TT = First true test. No hiding.
8. cat 4's = Road rash on my fat ash.
9. cat 3's = Less rash on my ash.
10 cat 1/2's = Dropped…
11. mountain bikes = Smell of pine, the feel of dirt.
12. chicks = They all dig me.
13. Pabst blue ribbon = My dad (and Lucky Strikes).
14. fix gear = Men only.
15. mr t = Gettin’ old.
16. day = Kids.
17. night = Angry kids.
18. facebook = Only a matter of time before it’s used against us.
19. SIMONSTER = Driven.
20. Herriman = Honorable.
21. tits = Yes please.
22. guns = Safety first.
23. drugs = No please.
24. money = Never made me happy with it, makes me sad without it.
25. cyclocross = Want it.
26. time = Accelerates away.
27. cotton candy = Like my ex, can never get the sticky residue off my hands.
28. burger king = Calories and creepy commercials.
29. hangovers = Overrated.
30. rust = Oh Lee Um.
31. lance Armstrong = I got nothin’.
32. buzz light year = Spanish version made me pee.
33. woodie = in my pants.
34. stitches = in my pants, ouch.
35. erie st = Flat and Fast, like Moncel likes his women.
36. Bissell = Nothing but respect.
37. Essex brass = Good guys. Not a douche in the bunch (and that’s saying something).
38. the past = forget it.
39. the future = embrace it.
40. right now = live it.

If you see Scott, just say Thanks.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

sold out

Dam Fools dont know how this cat does it, That Shit sold out in 15 minutes. those crazy mtb'ers sure like there pain to last a long time and they are willing to pay top dollar for it. Got T's head spinin, and wondering what he is missin.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

TAO OF T

I gotta speak briefly and thank the ANON'er who came to prop me and the scene, thanks. but when its all said and done, its OK IF aint no one speakin up or droppin there 2 cents in here. Its all good. Maybe everyone is too busy churning it out, spendin time with the Kenmore and the water heater, or maybe there some place warm puttin the miles in. Its cool, the Flat screen needs yo love too, Atlanta's Football Holly and her weekends big game is on the horizon if that yo gig. Facebookin whatevr...Its all good.
I know the writing here at TMS is anything less than grade scale level, I aint foolin myself..and the topics are vague, and some times people miss what im trying to lay down, and ya all think IM STIRRING the pot, Images not on everyone's radar, or value level. But the bottom line is I dont get paid to do this shit, I do it because i want to, TMS aint fillin my barbers bank roll, I aint buyin Zipp wheels, and the pimp new power gadget or taking my friends out with the fast cash.i do it on my own time. You can be haters all you want, Its alot easier to hate someone than respect them. T knows at the end of everyone's day we are who we are, nothing more nothing less. I aint kidding myself either, and I hope to god you all aint either, its simply riding a bike for fun and enjoyment. entertainment per say, soul searching for some. Its who you are, dont take that shit too serious, you can live it, but you cant LIVE it, you can think about it all day, but you CANT think about it all day, and lord knows you cant take it with you when the grizzly end comes. Its all good to get a little angst, fired up.. it keeps the system rolling strong and smooth but Be cool to people, Love it or hate it embrace it, or push it away. look back through the years of TMS, your all part of it. believe it... many of you have come and gone, some are old and some are new, you cant stop time, all you can do is be the best part of it.. keep that stuff in mind as you take things for granted ( its OK we all do its human nature)

you never know what you had until its gone.

RESPECT and BE COOL..

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Dig It


I know its early in the 2011 year to see my face, but as the old cliche' saying goes it is what is. Some of you may be fully dugin or just plain set for the winter So thought it would be a good time to drop some science on what some dirt clod called this blog OPINIONATED.... i didnt stop in to talk LA, I stated my opinion, I didnt open shop to speak cross, or where the Pony is, or what about Wiz, and whats PARMACHICKEN doin.dont give a whole bunch for facebookin and what some are doing every other second of there life.. nope. Not gonna think about The big miles of the Hermitman and Finkel show. who's dopin NO WAY..KARMA KARMA BABY ..Or all the sponsor jibber jabber, who, what... why cant i have it ? or who Bissell is pickin up and How fast DLAM is no way, who got new shoes. dont care..UH ah. and where the Hell is Henry, I get to come back in this bitch and he goe's MIA, fool..anyway, theres way to much rollin around our little scene for 2011.
Theres so much bustin at the seams it makes T weak with excitement. but ill contain myself, and try to be brief. We all have good things on the docket and in mind, Heres T's whats on your's?
Coffee
Banter
basement
sweat!
Banking it
BASE
Just get my Butt through January
I can man check February
March Breezes
My new rigs
DI2
HATERS
Spring trips to Atalanta
BASE
Barry Ruby
cry babies.
Fisk Knobbin
BASE BOOM.
Cold Spring mornings at Waterford
Coffee
FACES
see in Friends
A2
Willow Toes
pasty flesh
FAKERS
Hard Workouts
DEMO at island LK
Cougars on the path
worlds at Waterford move 2 wednesday WWW. im likin it
packin away my cold gear
Getin back on my MTB MMm T does HOT laps Too!!
TOKV
TT in GR..hope to see some cougars
new RR in A2?
watchin Hemitman click of Hundo's
Coffee
losin weight
Grudin at Grattan
the banter
POSERS
BIG group rides
The Cold Stone Cougars
Tailwinds new series
Frankenmuth sausage
seein friends at the trail head, and rollin/laughin laps with em.
Oberon
ANONin
3 Miscene double race weekends in June! Westbranch, le Tour.BIKE FEST..!!!
Lumber jack 100
LONG DAYS
Cashin in.
Hangin out at TMS
Coffee
MT Mayhem
tanned butts
FRIENDS
Atlanta
HATERS
State TT, on the Move to the west side.
WWW
80+ degrees
Hot nights at Bloomer
sweatin
Tired Legs
Coffee
West Michigan Stage Race
Murder city Crit
Mullet john
LOVERS
Milford State Champions!
Black bear
Coffee
JB BABY
losin weight
MAW RR
WWW
barbecuing mM M MM MMmmm
Flint Crittin
Cross talk?
O2S
100's
warm summer nights sittin watchin pickers
Hanging with my Atlanta friends
3 pieces of Cherry Ruby..State Road Race usin my lost weight!
GR Elite USCF Crit Nats
HATERS
Volta A Birmingham?
Murder City Mayhem
cougars on Erie st
Coffee
....2 be continued...?

Friday, January 21, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

TAO OF T


All this silly nonsense set aside for a moment, Its time all of you get a grip on what needs to be done. Take a look around you fools aint non of us got more time on our hands, nor are we showering in the fountain of youth. Get your plan in line and your discipline down. We only got 6 weeks of this old cold bitch to deal with it. Embrace it, love it, and treat um. talk to you soon fools.

Saturday, January 08, 2011

Saturday, January 01, 2011