As you may by now be aware, there are not too many dull moments 'round here. The full-time staff at RCVman Global HQ stays pretty busy keeping up with the demands of the boys upstairs (even though some of them are girls and some are on the first floor). But we did not start the week arguing semantics and we won't end it that way, either.
To start then, let it be known that RCVman himself is a touch tweaked today as a result of the 12,000 meter foot race yesterday in PT. He has a 5K easy recovery run and a bike ride into town scheduled for later in the day. This after working the CompuTrainer Cruise to Alaska video and making marketing plans for the next adventure, which at this date appears to be.....to.....
.....Mexico. Ole.
Many more details are forthcoming. But for intros, first week of December, from San Diego to PV and Cabo, one week. Same great HAL ship, same great accommodations, same format, but, we are adding to the program by taking what we liked and jettisoning what we didn't. Some call this research and development, some call it evolution, some call it common sense. I like to call it tweakage. And here are the more important and immediate tweaks for the CT Cruise Two:
1) We are adding another coaching position to assist in the onboard testing, fitting and training sessions. Coach Rob T has already been offered the right of first refusal and according to his PR department is looking at ways and means to get this into his ultra-busy schedule.
2) Replace the CTs with big brother VeloTron. Pure logistics. HAL can handle the weight via cargo load thusly eliminating the need for bike sherpas (aka me).
3) Replace the POB (Personally Owned Bikes) with demo models of folding bikes. We have already approached several manufacturers of these amazingly light and functional machines and feel that it is a perfect solution to the cumbersomeness of traditional bike shipping, handling and storage.
4) Go somewhere warm.
5) Start the promo asap. Today (as well as being what would have been RCVman's 35th wedding anniversary) is seven months from sail date. Is that time enough?
Tweakage on all fronts.
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Initial intel into the routes in Puerto Vallarta indicate good roads and plenty of hills. Bueno.
Di Blasi folding bikes are one of several options. Senorita not included.
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PS - I saw a very fit, tour de france looking rider yesterday at the santa fe century and he only had one leg and no prosthetic so it was obvious. pretty impressive as he went blasting by me.
Lot's to be inspired by out there. I spoke with the winner of Mens 80-84 Age Group yesterday in PT. We got to talking Husky Football cause he is a UW Grad and he remembers by old pal Don Heinrich, as in playing QB back in 1952. Running a fast 12K at 82 or riding a century with one leg. Wow.
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