The FredCast - Show #48
Links
Intro
1. Music: "Happy" by Jimmie Bratcher
Podsafe Music Network
*- Jimmie's Web Site
Jimmie Bratcher
*- Jimmie on iTunes
Jimmie Bratcher on iTunes
News/Notes
1. Garmin Announces Mac Software Availability . . . Sort of!
www.thefredcast.com
2. NYT Editorial on Critical Mass - Thanks to listener Juan Carlos
New York Times Editorial
3. Ikea Folding Bike on eBay - Thanks to listener Simon in the UK
Ikea Folding Bike Auction
4. California Considers 3-foot Buffer Zone - Thanks to listener Dan
Article on AB60
5. Quick New Year Voice Mail from Listener Rick
Programming Note
1. "Best of The FredCast" for the next two weeks
*- December 25 - How to Prepare for Your First Century Part 1
*- January 1 - How to Prepare for Your First Century Part 2
*- Listen to The Spokesmen
www.the-spokesmen.com
2. The FredCast Returns on January 8
How to Train for Your First Century - Part II
-. The Week Before Your Event
*- Get Your Bike in Shape
*- Hydrate, nutrition and sleep
www.acsm-msse.org—0196.htm
*- Keep Training, but reduce mileage and increase rest
-. The Day Before The Event
*- Keep pre-hydrating
*- Meals / Carbo Load
*- Pack Your Breakfast
*- Check In to the Hotel Early
*- Do Your Bike Maintenance Before you Go to Dinner
*- Lay out Your Clothes
*- Take a short ride
*- Go to bed early!
-. The Day of the Event
*- Eat a good breakfast
wedge- What to Bring With You
* Sunscreen
* Tool Kit
Spare Tube
Patch Kit
Multitool
Pump or CO2
Tire Levers
Allen Wrenches
* Gels, Energy Bars
* Cell Phone
* ID
* Registration Info / Rider Number
* Helmet
* iPod or MP3 Player (check local laws and rules)
*- Clothing
*- Route Sheet Clip
wedge- Tips for When You're On The Bike
* Stretch
* Spin / Pace Yourself
* Move Your Hands
* Psyche Yourself Up
* Ride with Friends
wedge- Safety
* Pace Lines
* Downhills
* Hand Signals
wedge Voice Signals
* On Your Left!
* Ride Single File
wedge- Eating, Drinking and Rest Stops
wedge One bottle an hour or more
hammergel.co.nz—Hydration.htm
*- Use your body's "test kit"
*- Don't Wait Until You Feel Thirsty
* Rest Stops & Eating
* Have Fun, Enjoy the scenery and camaraderie
-. The Day After
*- Get lots of rest
*- Go for a recovery ride
*- Keep drinking lots of fluids
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1. "Auld Lang Syne" by Rockosaurus Rex
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