The FredCast - Show #48 |
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Intro |
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1. Music: "Happy" by Jimmie Bratcher |
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- Jimmie's Web Site |
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- Jimmie on iTunes |
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News/Notes |
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1. Garmin Announces Mac Software Availability . . . Sort of! |
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2. NYT Editorial on Critical Mass - Thanks to listener Juan Carlos |
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3. Ikea Folding Bike on eBay - Thanks to listener Simon in the UK |
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4. California Considers 3-foot Buffer Zone - Thanks to listener Dan |
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5. Quick New Year Voice Mail from Listener Rick |
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Programming Note |
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1. "Best of The FredCast" for the next two weeks |
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- December 25 - How to Prepare for Your First Century Part 1 |
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- January 1 - How to Prepare for Your First Century Part 2 |
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- Listen to The Spokesmen |
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2. The FredCast Returns on January 8 |
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How to Train for Your First Century - Part II |
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-. The Week Before Your Event |
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- Get Your Bike in Shape |
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- Hydrate, nutrition and sleep |
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- Keep Training, but reduce mileage and increase rest |
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-. The Day Before The Event |
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- Keep pre-hydrating |
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- Meals / Carbo Load |
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- Pack Your Breakfast |
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- Check In to the Hotel Early |
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- Do Your Bike Maintenance Before you Go to Dinner |
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- Lay out Your Clothes |
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- Take a short ride |
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- Go to bed early! |
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-. The Day of the Event |
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- Eat a good breakfast |
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- What to Bring With You |
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Sunscreen |
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Tool Kit |
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Spare Tube Patch Kit Multitool Pump or CO2 Tire Levers Allen Wrenches | |
Gels, Energy Bars |
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Cell Phone |
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ID |
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Registration Info / Rider Number |
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Helmet |
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iPod or MP3 Player (check local laws and rules) |
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- Clothing |
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- Route Sheet Clip |
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- Tips for When You're On The Bike |
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Stretch |
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Spin / Pace Yourself |
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Move Your Hands |
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Psyche Yourself Up |
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Ride with Friends |
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- Safety |
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Pace Lines |
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Downhills |
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Hand Signals |
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Voice Signals |
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On Your Left! |
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Ride Single File |
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- Eating, Drinking and Rest Stops |
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One bottle an hour or more |
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- Use your body's "test kit" |
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- Don't Wait Until You Feel Thirsty |
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Rest Stops & Eating |
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Have Fun, Enjoy the scenery and camaraderie |
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-. The Day After |
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- Get lots of rest |
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- Go for a recovery ride |
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- Keep drinking lots of fluids |
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Spread The Word |
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1. Vote for The FredCast |
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- Podcast Alley |
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2. Help Spread The Word! |
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3. Tell your friends about The FredCast |
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- via Odeo |
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How to Contact The Fredcast |
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1. Fredcast Forums! |
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2. Frappr Map |
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3. E-mail |
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4. Voice mail: (206) 203-FRED |
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5. Audio Comments |
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- via Email |
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6. Visit the Web Site! |
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Podsafe Cycling Music |
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1. "Auld Lang Syne" by Rockosaurus Rex |
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- Rockosaurus Rex's Podshow Site |
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- Rockosaurus Rex's Web Site |