May 1, 2002

1. The Breathless Agony Registered Riders List Page was updated to show the 126 riders who have registered for this year's event which includes every Entry Form that has been received in the mail or by fax through May 1, 2002.
   
   

April 30, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page, added a link to a new 2002 Redlands Bicycle Classic Page showing all kinds of interesting hot items:
   
   Roland Green and Chris Horner on their way to a First Place and Second Place Finish making the Oak Glen climb look easy!!
   
   A great photo of U.S. Postal Team Rider Tom Boonen smoking up the Oak Glen Climb. Just a few weeks after the photo was taken, Tom won 3rd Place in the 2002 Paris-Roubaix!!
   
   Steffen Kjaergaard of U.S. Postal Service lead a pack up the STEEP Oak Glen Climb.
   
   The U.S. Postal Team was out in force ... in fact, there are a couple of shots of Tom Boonen who would later ride to a 3rd Place finish in the 2002 Paris-Roubaix!!
   
   Notice the close up of the rear cassette to see what kind of gears the pros bring to this Oak Glen climb.
   
   You will also see photos of the end of the pro peloton tacking from one side of the road to the other in order to make it up this steep climb.
   
   A great photo of Judith Arndt, Andrea Hannos, and Geevieve Jeanson who came in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Women's Winner Podium.
   
   Plenty of photos from the Men's Pro Race and the Women's Pro Race.
   
   
2. On the Oak Glen Climb Detail Analysis Breathless Agony Ride page, added a link to the new 2002 Redlands Bicycle Classic Page and vica versa.
   
   Also added the following great quote from Steve Brown of the Veloce Santiago Team, "In fact we all thought there were several very bizarre sections where your brain says you are on a flat or slight decline but your legs and lungs say you're climbing, kind of like the haunted shack at Knott's Berry Farm."
   
   

April 28, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page, added a link to a new Registered Riders List Page showing the 84 riders who have registered for this year's event so far.
   
   

April 26, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page, added links to a new Oak Glen Climb Detail Analysis Page which shows the Elevation Profile Graph and Climbing Gradients in one tenth of a mile increments for this climb which is the steepest part of the Breathless Agony Route. This climb is one of the toughest on the Redlands Bicycle Classic, an event that attracts professional teams from around the world. You will climb 1,690 Feet in 4.8 Miles for an Average Grade of 6.7%!! There are some pieces that are over 11.4% which will leave you Breathless for sure so bring your climbing gears!!
   
   I also added links to Breathless Agony Accomodations for the Best Western Sandman Motel, Good Nite Inn Redlands, and Super 8 Motel Redlands. Links to Maps from these Motels to the Start / Finish were also added.
   
   Links to Weather Forecasts from Weather.com were also added for Redlands, Beaumont, Angelus Oaks, and Big Bear Lake.
   
   The address of Sylvan Park is 600 N. University St. in Redlands ... this was added to the Directions as well as the Links to Map Start according to Yahoo Maps.
   
   All links were changed to open in a new web browser window.
   
   I corrected a spelling error: Angeles Oaks should be Angelus Oaks so that was changed on all web pages including the Ride Profile.
   
   
2. On the Home Page, added a link to the Southern California Cycling Racing Web Site.
   
   

April 23, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page, added a link to a new Breathless Agony Jersey Page which shows the Front and Back of this new Awesome Looking Jersey complete with larger photos showing a lot more detail. This new page also includes a detailed list of all features of this great new Jersey and should answer all of your questions regarding it. A Sizing Chart is included.
   
   There is also a link to a new Breathless Agony Jersey Order Form which will allow you to order one of these Jerseys if you've already completed the 4 Pass Breathless Agony and you can't make it to the Ride Finish or into the Santiago Cycling Bike Shop in Tustin.
   
   This high-quality sublimated jersey was designed by Tony Rodriguez, 4 Pass Finisher of the Breathless Agony in 2000 and 2001!! It will be manufactured by Voler Team Apparel. Only official 4 Pass Finishers will be allowed to purchase these special jerseys, thereby guaranteeing their exclusivity and prestige value.
   
   A big thanks to Tony!! Last year at Onyx Summit, Tony suggested that this great ride needs a Breathtaking Jersey to go along with it. Yet, more than just suggest it, Tony went to work on it big time with some initial sketches followed by handling hundreds of changes to finally come up with the final product. It's turned out to be a huge project for him and we appreciate all of his hard work!!
   
   Are you ready to test yourself on the Toughest Century in Southern California?  If so, sign up for the Breathless Agony today!!
   
   You don't have wait in a Random Drawing!! You don't have to wander if you are going to be selected to ride this Tough Ride or not!! You can sign up today very, very easily ... just print out the form, fill it in, and drop it in the mail with your check!!
   
   See you at Onyx Summit at an elevation of 8,443 Feet on May 4, 2002 ... and go home in a beautiful new Jersey that you'll be proud to wear for years to come!!
   
   

March 20, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Page added a graphic for the Breathless Agony Jersey. This high-quality sublimated jersey was designed by Tony Rodriguez, 4 Pass Finisher of the Breathless Agony in 2000 and 2001!! It will be manufactured by Voler Team Apparel. Only official 4 Pass Finishers will be allowed to purchase these special jerseys at the Ride Finish or later at the Santiago Cycling Bike Shop in Tustin, thereby guaranteeing their exclusivity and prestige value.
   
   A big thanks to Tony!! Last year at Onyx Summit, Tony suggested that this great ride needs a Breathtaking Jersey to go along with it. Yet, more than just suggest it, Tony went to work on it big time with some initial sketches followed by handling hundreds of changes to finally come up with the final product. It's turned out to be a huge project for him and we appreciate all of his hard work!!
   
   Also, I changed the Feet of Climbing on the 4 Pass Option to 12,000 Feet based on readings from Cateye Altimeter Computers.
   
   Are you ready to test yourself on the Toughest Century in Southern California?  If so, sign up for the Breathless Agony today!!
   
   You don't have wait in a Random Drawing!! You don't have to wander if you are going to be selected to ride this Tough Ride or not!! You can sign up today very, very easily ... just print out the form, fill it in, and drop it in the mail with your check!!
   
   See you at Onyx Summit at an elevation of 8,443 Feet on May 4, 2002 ... and go home in a beautiful new Jersey that you'll be proud to wear for years to come!!
   
   

March 14, 2002

1. On the Breathless Agony Page , added the new 2002 Entry Form including a section on the time cutoffs which have been extended from prior years. Sign up today for "One of the Great Hillclimbs in America".
   
   Toni Rodriguez has been working long and hard in taking the lead of designing an entirely new Breathless Agony Jersey!!    Thanks Tony!!    Details and photos will be coming real soon ... but rest assured: you are going to want one of these cool Voler jerseys!!
   
   

December 23, 2001

1. On the Veloce Santiago Team Page, added a link to a new page for the 2001 Holiday Bike Parade held December 22, 2001. Thanks to Debby Kelly and Taylor Grant for spearheading this First Annual event ... it was great fun to sing Christmas Carols in a Double Wide Paceline!!
   
   Be sure to check out the photos on the web page as well as the flyer from this year's event which we can use in years to come!!

October 17, 2001

1. On the Home Page, added a link to a new page for the 2001 Mercury Cycling Classic of Irvine containing my photos from the Women's Cat 1/2 Race, the Men's Pro Race, and the Senior Men's Cat 3 Race along with a link to the Web Site and the Results.
   
   I would like to add links to other photos on this page so E-Mail Chuck at CBrams@CalTripleCrown.com if you know of other photos and articles from the Mercury Cycling Classic of Irvine we can link to.

2. On the 2001 San Francisco Grand Prix Page, added a link to 13 photos by David Dodd. The 4th Photo is an excellent shot of the Postal Boys delivering the mail around the bend. The last photo "Climbing Filmore Street" has to be seen to be believed!!
   
   Also added a link to 30 photos by Alan Yen taken with his Canon Powershot G1 digital camera set to rapid-fire mode. The second photo entitled "Taylor's Steet 16% Grade" really shows how steep this climb was!! He also shot the San Francisco trademark Transamerica Pyramid in the background of some of his photos.

September 12, 2001

1. On the Home Page, added a link to a new page for the 2001 San Francisco Grand Prix containing:
   
   -- Link to Outstanding Photos taken by Tom Lawrence from Team Bikeaholics. Tom used his Canon G1 Digital Camera and they really came out so clear it's just like being there!! Thanks to Tom for sharing these great photos.
   
   -- Link to John Serafin's two photos taken with his Canon S110 Digital Camera. The second one of Hincapie and Johnson is awesome ... even showing their pedals in phase with perfect clarity!! It's almost like they are doing a track stand on Fillmore. The apparent grade is reduced by camera tilt.
   
   -- Link to the great San Francisco Grand Prix web site
   
   -- Link to the San Francisco Chronicle report "Armstrong exits, Grand Prix still thrills 175,000 watch along streets of San Francisco" along with 5 photos.
   
   -- Link to Mike Maloney's photos from the San Francisco Chronicle. "Photos from Fillmore Street, with an average grade of 10%, topping off at 18%" Mike notes that riders climbed over 7,000 feet! I could really relate to: "On lap 10, the back of the pack were as criss-crossed as the overhead wires".
   
   -- Link to Cycling News Race Report along with the Full Results and Reports along with links to many photos.
   
   -- ABC Channel 7 in San Francisco ran 5 Hours of Coverage. Check out "US Postal Service Delivers, As Hincapie Wins San Francisco Grand Prix"
   
   -- Trek Bikes has a great photo of George Hincapie in a full tuck along with "Hincapie Takes San Francisco Grand Prix"
   
   -- Lance Armstrong's Web Site at www.LanceArmstrong.com and George Hincapie's Web Site at www.Hincapie.com are highly recommended. They are constantly being updated by Web Master Chris Brewer.
   
   -- Link to the United States Postal Service Pro Cycling Team's web site packed with goodies.
   
   

August 31, 2001

1. On the Home Page, added a link to Sheldon Brown's Gear Calculator. This really cool calculating Web Page allows you to specify your Wheel Size, Crank Length, up to 3 Chainring Sizes, up to 10 Cog Sizes then quickly calculates any of the following for each gear combination in your drive train:
   
        -- Gain Ratios
        -- Gear Inches
        -- Meters Developement
        -- MPH @ 40 RPM
        -- MPH @ 60 RPM
        -- MPH @ 80 RPM
        -- MPH @ 100 RPM
        -- MPH @ 120 RPM
        -- KPH @ 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 RPM
   
   A great tool!!
   
   I looked at 6 different programs like this on the Internet and found Sheldon's to be one of the best because it can handle a Triple Chainring, 10 Cogs, and calculates the Miles Per Hour in any gear combination.
   
   Sheldon Brown's Web Site is absolutely amazing so check it out while you're there.

August 23, 2001

1. On the Home Page Page , added a new Photo from the 2001 Breathless Agony Ride.
   
   
2. On the Torture Clinic Page , added the dates for the Torture Prelude Clinic, Torture Clinic, and Speed and Power Clinic and updated the prices.
   
   At the top and bottom of the page, added new and improved links allowing for easier navigation.
   
   Added revised Applications for the Torture Prelude Clinic and Torture Clinic in Adobe Acrobat format.
   
   
3. On the Breathless Agony Page , announced the next ride date of May 4, 2002. Be sure to mark your calendars because I want to see you at the top of Onyx Summit!!
   
   Removed the 2001 Entry Form for now ... the 2002 Entry Form will be coming before you know it.
   
   On the 3 and 4 Pass Web Pages for 2001, recognized Diane Frymire's help ... sorry it took so long Diane!! Also, removed all references to Official Finishers and added a reminder on each page that if you click on the Thumbnail Photos, you will see a medium size version and if you click on the medium size version, you will see a full size version of the photo. It sure was a great day last May!!
   

May 22, 2001

1. On the Home Page, added a new Counter at the bottom of the page.
   
   

May 11, 2001

1. On the Breathless Agony Page , corrected the Results.
   
   On the 2 Pass Web Page for 2001, corrected Cheri Scherr's Start and Rest Stop 2 times.
   
   On the 4 Pass Web Page for 2001, corrected Dan Thomas's Start Time. Deleted the "Unofficial Finishers" note.
   
   On the 4 Pass Web Page for 2000, deleted the "Unofficial Finishers" note.
   
   In future Breathless Agony Rides, we will be encouraging riders to start as early as possible after 6:00 A.M. in order to beat the heat. A list of Hotels in the Redlands area will be made to encourage folks to stay in the area the night before in order to beat the heat the next morning. If you have stayed in any Hotels in the Redlands area, please send me a note.

May 8, 2001

1. On the Breathless Agony Page , added the Results to the 2, 3, and 4 Pass Web Pages.
   
   Here are the Stats:
   76 Riders Registered for the Ride
   60 Men Registered for the Ride
   16 Women Registered for the Ride
   23 Riders from our Team, Veloce Santiago, Registered for the Ride
   7 Riders Didn't Start
   4 Riders Started but didn't completed 1 Pass
   15 Riders Completed 2 Passes
   14 Riders Completed 3 Passes
   36 Riders Completed 4 Passes
   
   Congratulations to each of the 65 riders who completed at least 2 Passes on this year's Breathless Agony!! This is one extremely tough course ... and each of you should feel proud of your accomplishment for sure!!
   
   

May 6, 2001

1. On the Breathless Agony Page , added over 150 Photos from the 2001 Breathless Agony -- Pass 1, Pass 2, Pass 3, and Pass 4!!
   
   I arrived at Sylvan Park at 5:30 and could tell that this would be an outstanding day of cycling with an absolutely beautiful and crisp morning. Riders began to arrive shortly thereafter and registered. Each rider was given a cool pair of socks and a large Santiago Cycling Water Bottle.
   
   The first rider started at 6:15 ... this is a key to a successful Breathless Agony ride: you need to get an early start to beat the heat which can develop in the Canyons of the climbs to Oak Glen and up from the Mill Creek Ranger Station. Most riders had started by 6;45. However, if you are a fast rider, we encourage you not to start until after 7:00 or later so you don't arrive at the Rest Stops before we can open them up!!
   
   How hard is the Oak Glen climb? It's steep. Made worse by the row of trees to the side of the road ... trapping the heat into this section. Some beautiful photos from "Bramwell's Torture Clinic"!!
   
   I know for a fact that this climb caused at least one engine to smoke out ... my Green Aerostar Van really didn't like it at all and ended up overheating big time!!
   
   
   It was a beautiful day at Onyx Summit ... with temperatures at about 65 degrees!! Blue sky. Clean, crisp mountain air. Perfect!!
   
   It was great fun to share the joy of these cyclists arrving at THE TOP!! These 90 photos show how great of a time it was at the Onyx Summit Party this year!!
   
   At 12:40, Marc Patton and Mark Knudsen arrived. Last year, Marc set a Course Record with a time of 5:16. This year, they both started at 7:08 for an elapsed time of 5:32 ... and arrived at the top together!!
   
   It was great to be able to be there with my camera before these guys arrived. Last year, Marc was way ahead of the camera and our Rest Stops he was going so fast!!
   
   The first Woman, Annelie Chapman, arrived at 12:52!! She started with Marc Patton and Mark Knudsen and only lost 12 minutes on them for the entire distance of 74 Miles and over 10,500 Feet of Climbing!! Annelie really smoked the course: her elapsed time was 5:44!!
   
   How good was Annelie's ride? AWESOME to say the least ... it was only last year when we had the first Woman ever to even make it to the top at Onyx Summit. In 2000, Audry Adler had a great ride and was the fastest Solo Woman with a time of 7:33. Laura Needels teamed up with Michael Kantner on their tandem last year with a time of 7:13. Annelie really took the bar WAY UP for the Women this year by beating Audry's time from last year by a whopping 1:49 .. One Hour and 49 Minutes!!! Congratulations to Annelie!!
   
   We were amazed at the number of 4 Pass Finishers this year ... last year we had a total of 19 Official Finishers arriving at the top before the Time Cutoff. This year we had 33 Official Finishers arriving at the top before the Time Cutoff!! Congratulations to everyone who made it!!
   
   Each person arriving at the top was given a Badge of Honor: an Official Breathless Agony 4 Pass Finisher's Refrigerator Magnet shown on the 4 Pass Web Page!! Way cool!!
   
   A tip of the hat to the Veloce Santiago Team for their support of this most difficult ride ... there was a huge turnout this year and many, many Santiago Cyclists made it to THE TOP!! Congratulations!!
   
   A HUGE THANKS to Wendy Reynolds and her dog Maggie ... it's not easy driving a loaded van up on these curvey roads!! Wendy was in charge of Rest Stop 2 at the Mill Creek Ranger Station and Rest Stop 4 at Onyx Summit. Wendy: you're just the best!!
   
   We'd like to really thank Marty Breen who worked Rest Stop 1 in Beaumont and this Rest Stop 3 in Angeles Oaks. Marty just did a great job ... and is already looking forward to Breathless Agony 2002!! Marty flew up to Angeles Oaks in 1999 ... he was the First of the 3 Pass Finishers and a real leader to all of us youngsters as he was 56 years old then!!
   
   We'd also like to really thank Jim Carter who helped Marty at Rest Stop 1 and 3 ... and drove his SUV as a SAG vehicle on the road. Jim is celebrating his 70th Birthday today, May 6, 2001 ... but you wouldn't know it: Jim road all 4 Passes to the top at Onyx Summit in 1999 and did 3 Passes in 2000. Then he came out and really gave us a big hand this year. Thanks, Jim: You're an inspiration to all of us youngsters!!
   
   Click on any of the small thumbnails to bring up the medium size version.
   
   Click on the medium size version to bring up the large size version.
   
   Order Mugs, T-Shirts, or other goodies by selecting "Buy Prints or Gifts" from the Button on the Left.
   
   Results for each of the Pass Options will be coming soon.
   
   The Breathless Agony was better than ever in 2001!!
   
   

April 19, 2001

1. On the Breathless Agony Page , added the Results and Photos from the 2000 Angeles Oaks to Onyx Summit pass. Sorry it took so long but now I've found a better and easier way to handle the digital photos.
   
   Checkout these 74 Photos from the Top of the Mountain at Onyx Summit.
   Don't worry: only small thumbnail photos are first displayed so it doesn't take long.
   Rest your mouse pointer on any of the thumbnails to see the caption for the photo.
   Click on any of the small thumbnails to bring up the medium size version.
   Click on the medium size version to bring up the large size version.
   Order Mugs, T-Shirts, or other goodies by selecting "Buy Prints or Gifts" from the Button on the Left.
   
   A special congratulations to Audry Adler who was the First Woman to ever make it to the top at Onyx Summit on any Breathless Agony Ride.
   
   Another special congratulations to Marc Patton who set a course record by riding from Sylvan Park to Onyx Summit in 5:16!!
   
   A major tip of the hat to Michael Kantner and Laura Needels who were the First Mixed Tandem Team to every make it to the top at Onyx Summit on any Breathless Agony Ride.
   
   The 2000 Breathless Agony was a really great ride ... come out and join us for 2001!!
   

April 12, 2001

1. On the Home Page , updated the Hours of Santiago Cycling at the bottom of the page to be:
   Tues - Fri: 10:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
   Sat: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
   Sun & Mon Closed
   
   
2. On the Breathless Agony Route Profile Page , added a new and improved Route Profile Graphic which is larger and much cleaner than the old version. Not to worry: the course hasn't changed ... the graphic has just been improved!!
   
   Robert has shipped over 800 Breathless Agony Fliers to Randy Ice, the ride Organizer of the Guacamole Grande. Randy has offerred to add them to the Rider Packets for the Guacamole Grande on 4/22/01. Thanks Randy!!

March 7, 2001

1. On the Torture Clinics Page , revised the description of the Speed and Power Clinic ... from 6 1/2 to 6 weeks and decreased the price from $200 to $190 for the two nights per week class.
   
   Added Jill's phone number under the "Mr. Jill's Firm Bodies Go To Solvang" section.
   
   Updated the Breathless Agony description on this page to be 112 Miles with 11,100 Feet of Climbing.
   
   
2. On the Breathless Agony Page , added the new 2001 Entry Form.
   
   Updated the Frequently Asked Question #7 "What gearing do you recommend?" to include: Of course, Robert Kahler has a motto: "If you don't have a 27, you won't use it!!"
   
   Added a new Frequently Asked Question #8 "What tires do you recommend?" to include "Because Jack Rabbit trail is often rough, we recommend 23c or sturdier tires."
   
   Updated the Frequently Asked Question #10 "How does the climbing on this ride compare to the Markleeville Death Ride?" to include "154 Feet / Climbing without the downhill" under the 4 Pass Option.
   
   Added "Helmets are absolutely required -- no exceptions will be made" on the main ride page as well as on the Entry Form.
   
   Updated all links and changed the Yahoo Maps and Weather.com links for Beaumont and Big Bear Lake to open in a new browser window.
   
   
3. On the Breathless Agony Entry Form Page , added a note that Lunch starts at 2:00 P.M. and is not recommended for 2 pass riders.

February 25, 2001

1. On the Home Page , added a new photo at the top for the 2000 Breathless Agony with a link to a large version of the photo opening in a new Browser Window. Also added a link to the Breathless Agony Web Page.
   
   In the Table of Contents, added a link to the "Western States Bicycle Ride Calendar" which lists all rides in California and the Western United States. I find myself constantly checking this web page which is authored and maintained by Charlie Irwin so it seemed to be a natural to add it on the main Table of Contents.
   
   
2. On the Team Page , added a new link at the top of the page to the "Team Members Web Site" opening in a new Browser Window. This great new web site created by Walter Myers is password protected for Veloce Santiago team members only. The password is available from the team leadership.

December 22, 2000

1. Added Photos and a Ride Description for the San Juan Trail Mountain Bike Ride of 12/2/00 which is available by following these links:
   
   --Veloce Santiago Team Link from the Home Page
   --Team Photos
   --San Juan Trail Mountain Bike Ride of 12/2/00
   
   Photos of this great ride were taken by Frank Baker and the Ride Description is by Team President Ken Isaak.
   

December 14, 2000

1. On the Team Page , added a link to the Team Time Trial of 11/12/00. This new page includes course description, rules, and all results from the Second Team Time Trial. I also added a Route Elevation Profile which I made using my Avocet 50 Altimeter to the top of this new page and to the top of the Team Time Trial of 3/26/00 page. It certainly is a challenging course!!
   
   

November 16, 2000

1. On the Torture Clinics Page , added the Application for the Torture Clinic and open it in a new window. Also added a note on each clinic that a Medical Release Form is required for all new clinic members over the age of 35 -- Call Santiago Cycling for the Medical Release Form.
   
   

November 11, 2000

1. On the Team Page , added a link to the Team Time Trial of 3/26/00. I meant to get this done earlier. At least it's done in time for you to get ready for the next Team Time Trial to be held tomorrow!! :) This new page includes course description, rules, photos, and all results from the First Team Time Trial.
   
   
2. On the Torture Clinics Page , added a note on each clinic that Look or SPD Compatible shoes are required. On the Torture Clinic, changed the price to $319 and added a note that roller riding is required.
   
   

September 6, 2000

1. On the Home Page , added a link to the 2000 PAC Tour Central Transcontinental.
   
   On September 10, two of my cycling friends and I (along with about 60 other riders) will depart San Diego on a cross-country tour, ultimately ending in Charleston, South Carolina. Our goal is to ride our bikes safely Across America, from sea to shining sea, a total of 3,117 Miles in 25 Days. We want to have fun seeing America up close while helping others along the way.
   
   We will be documenting the trip on a series of web pages. Since we're taking a laptop and digital camera, a page for each day will be created during the course of the trip. The home page is already posted along with the basic framework of the pages for the first week.
   
   After lots of heat training in July and August, we are looking forward to the challenging adventure to begin. There are many interesting things about this trip ... for example, we'll be staying in Cuba, Vienna, and two nights in Lebanon!!
   
   Check out the web pages for much more information, maps, and photos.
   
   

August 29, 2000

1. On the Torture Clinic Page , added the Application for the Torture Prelude Clinic. Just print it out, fill it out, and drop it in the mail with your check!!

August 8, 2000

1. On the Bicycle Sales Page , made a number of corrections. Added photos of a Trek 5500, Serotta Titanium, Burley Tandem, and Trek Mountain Bike.
   
   Changed the web site links to open in a new browser window which allows for faster viewing and gives you more control.
   
   
2. On the Torture Clinic Page , added a small collage of 4 photos at the top and updated the Dates and Prices for the 2000 / 2001 Torture Clinic Season. Totally rebuilt the Torture Clinic Photos page with new photos, new captions, and the ability to check out large versions of the photos.

August 2, 2000

1. On the Bicycle Sales Page , made a large number of changes.
   
   Totally reconstructed all links to bike manufacturer's web sites from the Bicycle Sales web page.
   
   In the Trek Road Bikes section, updated the current information.
   
   Added the following about the Trek 5900 Superlight: "During the off-season after his 1999 Tour de France win, Lance Armstrong spent long hours working with Trek's team of engineers. In their quest to find the lightest possible OCLV frame, they created OCLV 110. The new 5900 USPS Team Superlight will become the beneficiary of OCLV 110, or 110 grams of carbon fiber per square meter of material. The result is the lightest stock frame ever made at 2.2 lbs.
   
   Additional weight is cut with the use of a one-piece OCLV Superlight fork, also constructed from OCLV 110. And to take it one step further, Trek saves an additional 60 grams on the frame by using a thin film of clear coat with a satin silver tint instead of paint. Let's just say Armstrong was attacking the Alps on the lightest bike possible during the 2000 Tour de France. This Trek 5900 Superlight ridden by Lance will be available after November, 2000.
   
   Updated the information on Serotta Titanium Road Bikes.
   
   Removed the sections about Holland Bikes and Santana Bikes that are no longer offerred at Santiago Cycling.
   
   Added information about Burley Tandems including a new link to their web site. "If you like the feel of wind in your face, the thrill of a fast, smooth corner, and the perverse joy of bugs in your teeth, you'll be drawn to Burley's performance tandems. Whether you're passionate racers, weekend club riders, or world travelers, we offer an unparalleled line-up that will bring out the champion in you."
   
   Totally rewrote the Mountain Bike section.
   
   Totally rewrote the bottom section entitled "Thoughts on Value".
   
   

July 27, 2000

1. On the Home Page , reformatted the top section, added a "What's New?" section near the top along with links to the latest updates, removed the 1998 Team Photo and added a photo of Robert with the following caption: "In 1980, Robert Kahler was a Cat 1 racer. He competed here against the Nation's Best in the "Breathless Hell", held in Carefree, Arizona!!" Also added a link to a larger version of this photo so that this main page will load as fast as possible. We would like to change this photo every few months so please submit photos with captions to Robert.
   
   
2. On the Team Page , added the 1999 Team Photo. Moved the 1998 and 1995 Team Photos to the Team Photos page.

July 14, 2000

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , added the date for next years ride: Saturday, May 5, 2000. In the past, the ride has always been held on a Sunday morning but we feel that a Saturday morning may work better for more cyclists. We hope to see you out riding the 2001 Breathless Agony!!
   
   
2. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , added links to 2 New Web Pages containing a total of 13 Photos from the 2000 Breathless Agony: Oak Glen to Angeles Oaks.
   
   The originals of the photos are 1024x768 resolution which are large and take a long time to download. The photos on the Web Pages have been resized down to 320x240 resolution so they download faster.
   
   Next to each photo is a link to display the original larger photo. Once the original is displayed, you can save it to your computer by Right Clicking then selecting "Save Picture As".
   
   There are no guarantees that digital photos will be available in future versions of the Breathless Agony -- but it was fun to do in 2000. Also, the higher resolution versions of the photos may be removed from the web server in the future if necessary to free up space.
   
   At the end of the new photos are the results of the 3 Pass Finishers. Congratulations to these riders: Climbing 6,830 Feet in 46 Miles is awesome!!
   
   Also, added links on the top of the 2000 Photo Pages to check out the 1999 Ride Reports for an Insider's View of the Breathless Agony.
   
   Stay tuned for the 4 Pass Photos and Results Coming Soon.
   
   

July 10, 2000

1. On the 2000 Tour de France TV Schedule Page, added the times for the ABC Wide World of Sports Shows on 7/15 and 7/22.
   
   Improved the link to the Bicycling Magazine web site including the Daily Commentary by Greg LeMond, Rider Diaries by Bobby Julich, Bar Room Talk with Cyril Guimard, and lots of other good stuff!!
   
   Added a link to Frankie Andreu's diary from Frankie's web site and to Tyler Hamilton's diary from Tyler's web site.
   
   Added a link to the Velonews Tour de France web site with excellent coverage including Minute by Minute accounts, Maps, Tour Tech, and Wilcockson Spotlight.
   
   According to Dan Osipow on the U.S.Procycling.com web site, "Today, in similar conditions and style and almost one year to the day he took control of the race last year, Lance Armstrong has once again threw down the gauntlet at the Tour de France. In an epic display of climbing strength and power, Armstrong literally flew up the final climb of today's 205 km 10th stage from Dax to Lourdes-Hautacam, finishing second in the stage and planting himself in the yellow jersey." Go Lance!!
   
   

June 27, 2000

1. On the Home Page, added a new link to a new page with the 2000 Tour de France TV Schedule including links to Tour Coverage.
   

June 14, 2000

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , added links to 11 New Web Pages containing a total of 85 Photos from the 2000 Breathless Agony. The first 2 Web Pages cover Start to Beaumont and the other 9 Web Pages cover Beaumont to Oak Glen including the results of the 2 Pass Finishers.
   
   The originals of the photos are 1024x768 resolution which are large and take a long time to download. The photos on the Web Pages have been resized down to 320x240 resolution so they download faster.
   
   If you would like an original photo, send an E-Mail to Chuck at CBrams@CalTripleCrown.com and mention the Photo #. He will send you the higher resolution version of any photo by return E-Mail at no cost to you.
   
   There are no guarantees that digital photos will be available in future versions of the Breathless Agony -- but it was fun to do in 2000.
   
   Stay tuned for the 3 and 4 Pass Photos and Results Coming Soon.

April 28, 2000

1. On the Home Page , at the bottom below the address of Santiago Cycling, added a link a Map to the Bike Shop according to Mapblast.
   
   
2. On Chuck Bramwell's Favorite Web Sites Page , added a link at the very top to the Western States Bicycle Ride Calendar. This is a very complete listing of all rides in California and the Western United States including some great Centuries!!
   
   
3. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , added a link to the Directions to the Start along with a link to a Map to the Start according to Yahoo Maps.
   
   Added links to the Weather Forecast in Beaumont and to Big Bear Lake according to Weather.com.
   
   Under the Frequently Asked Questions, added a photo of the Santiago Cycling Socks under Question 4 ... what is included.
   
   We rode Jack Rabbit Trail on Tuesday and it was clear except for a small mud puddle near the top which should be evaporated by ridetime. We rode from the Ranger Station up to Onyx Summit on Thursday and it was the most magnificent conditions possible: clear blue skies, perfect temperatures, waterfalls and rivers flowing all the way up to Onyx!! It was like riding in Colorado!!
   
   

April 13, 2000

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , corrected Question 9 of the Frequently Asked Questions to revise the comparison to the Markleeville Death Ride so that the answer more accurately compares the two rides.
   
   

March 22, 2000

1. On the Breathless Agony Ride Page , made the following changes:
   -- Added the new 2000 Entry Form
   -- At the top of the page, added "Selected as "One of the Greatest Hillclimbs in America" by GreatOutdoors.com!!"
   -- Added Mr. Jill's as a sponsor with a link to Mr. Jill's Web Site. "There is power in feeling great!!"
   -- Updated the Frequently Asked Question #4: What Support with there be on this ride and what is included?
        The following is included:
          -- Santiago Cycling / Mr. Jill's Water Bottle
          -- Bright Yellow Santiago Cycling Socks
          -- 4 Fully Stocked Rest Stops with Rest Rooms at each one
        A BarBQ Chicken Lunch will be available for $5 / Person at the finish.
   
   Come out and join us for this year's Breathless Agony Ride!!
   
   

March 13, 2000

1. Added Photos and a Ride Description for the Solvang Century 2000 which is available by following these links:
   
   --Veloce Santiago Team Link from the Home Page
   --Team Photos
   --Solvang Century 2000
   
   It was a great ride with lots of Blue Skies and Green Hills!!
   
   Please let me know of your suggestions for captions and remarks on these photos.
   

March 5, 2000

1. Updated the Robert Kahler's Cycling Development and Torture Clinics Page with the following:
   
   For the Speed and Power Clinic,
   --Noted that the Thursday class is full and closed,
   --Changed the class size from 100 down to 30
   --Added a detailed description of the class
   --Added the benefits of the class
   --Added a mini-biography of Robert: "All of these clinics are run by Robert Kahler who has been cycling for 28 Years including being a California State Champion, was a National Coach for 6 Years, and has a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology."
   
   

February 2, 2000

1. On the Robert Kahler's Cycling Development and Torture Clinics Page added a link to a new page called Ergometer Workout Calculator which calculates all of the variables for these workouts.
   
   Specifically, this new Web Page asks for:
   --Total Distance You Rode In Kilometers
   --Number of Minutes You Climbed
   --Average Speed in Revolutions Per Minute During Your Climb
   --Erg Load During Your Climb
   --Number of Minutes in Steady State
   --Erg Load During Your Steady State Ride
   --Body Weight in Kilograms or in Pounds
   
   Then it calculates all of the following:
   --Climbing Average Speed in Kilometers / Hour
   --Body Weight in Kilograms and in Pounds
   --Erg Distance for the Climb, Steady State, and Total Ride
   --Work for the Climb, Steady State, and Total Ride
   --Time for the Climb, Steady State, and Total Ride
   --Work Rate for the Climb, Steady State, and Total Ride
   --Work Rate / kg Body Weight for the Climb, Steady State, and Total Ride
   
   You can then print the report for your records if you like. This new program handles all of those tedious calculations quickly and easily!!
   
   

October 11, 1999

1. Updated the Robert Kahler's Cycling Development and Torture Clinics Page with the following:
   
   In the Prelude Clinic section, corrected the spelling on Item 6.
   
   In the Torture Clinic section, changed the start time of the second class from 7:05 P.M. to 7:20 P.M. Also added "Sign ups begin Tuesday November 16th - Sign Up Early"
   
   In the Speed and Power Clinic section, changed the start time of the second class from 7:05 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Also, changed the description on the fees to be:
   $100 for One 7-Week Class / One Night Per Week
   $200 for One 7-Week Class / Two Nights Per Week
   

September 28, 1999

1. Updated the Robert Kahler's Cycling Development and Torture Clinics Page with the following:
   
   Updated all dates for the Year 2000 Torture Clinic Season.
   
   Added a new section for the Torture Clinic. The theme for this year's Torture Clinic is "A New You in the New Millennium".
   
   Added a new image of the Torture Clinic advertisement under the Torture Clinic Photos.
   
   Added a new section for the Speed and Power Clinic. This is interval training at its very best. And the outcome will be a superior cyclist who can cruise at a faster speed with less effort, jump out of the saddle to catch and roll by other riders, while recovering quickly to be ready for the next (effortless) challenge.
   
   Added a new section for "Solvang Century Training Rides".
   
   Added a new section for "Mr. Jill's Firm Bodies Go To Solvang".
   
   Added a new section for "The Breathless Agony Ride" including an overview of the ride with a link to the Breathless Agony Web Pages for more information.
   
   Added a new section for "Posi-Fit Cycling Position Analysis".
   
   Added a new section for "Equipment Reservation For Rainy Days" which includes Dates and Prices for the Year 2000 Season 2000.
   
   Added the Area Code (714) on the Phone Number and "Back to Top of Page" links throughout.
   
   Stop by the Web Site and check out all of the great ways that Robert has to improve your Cycling Skills!!
   
   
2. Updated the Breathless Agony Ride Page with the date for next year's ride of April 30, 2000.
   
   

September 9, 1999

1. Updated the Breathless Agony Ride Page with the following:
   A portion of the proceeds from this event were donated to the Jennifer and Jeffrey Rosenthal Trust Fund in memory of our fellow team mate, Steve Rosenthal.
   
   While climbing the Torrey Pines Grade on the 1998 Amtrak Century Bike Ride, Steve suddenly passed away. He was active in Santiago's clinics, training rides on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday and Sunday rides.
   
   Steve was a soft spoken, giving, and a genuine nice guy with nothing but good things to say about everyone.
   
   His sudden passing continues as a reminder to all of us to "number our days" because we never know how many more we have.

July 21, 1999

1. Updated the 1999 Tour de France TV Schedule Page with a new time for next Sunday's ABC coverage.
   
2. On the Home Page, added a link in the Table of Contents to a new page for the 1999 Paris-Brest-Paris and Qualifying Brevets. These new web pages will contain my ride reports, analyses, and photos from the qualifying rides as well as the 750 Mile Paris-Brest-Paris event which is held once every 4 years in France. Highlights include:
   -- A new introduction complete with a favorite quote from Eco-Challenge 1996:
         A journey into nature
         Push yourself until the pain comes
         Until you think you can not survive
         And then go on
   
         Here the ego will let go
         Here you will be purified
         Here is the moment of true prayer
         Where you will feel the power of the universal language
   
   -- Did you know that PBP originated in 1891 and inspired the start of the Tour de France?
   -- Links for the Current Weather and 3-Day Forecast for Paris and Brest
   -- Photo of Van Epps of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who is the first person riding an arm-powered cycle to qualify for PBP
   -- Motivational Quotes
   -- PBP Hot Items
   -- Historical Stats for selected years from 1891 to 1995
   
   -- Chuck's Favorite PBP Web Pages including links to:
   
   MAIN PBP WEB SITES
         --RUSA
         --Randonneurs Info
         --Audax Club Parisien
   
   HISTORY OF PBP WEB SITES
         --History of PBP by Robert Lepertel
         --Audax United Kingdom at the 14th PBP
         --Harriett Fell's 1995 PBP Personal Memoir
         --Matthew Chachere's 1995 PBP Personal Memoir
         --Lightning Cycle's Web Page of Pete Penesyres smoking into Loudeac in 1995
         --Kilgore's 1995 PBP
         --John Wagner's Randonneuring Stories
   
   PBP TOOLS
         --PBP 1999 General Info Page
         --Journal of the 1999 Paris-Brest-Paris
         --PBP 1995 Elevation Chart
         --PBP 1995 Grade Chart
         --Des Peres Travel
         --Length Conversion
         --Weather with a 3 Day Forecast for Paris
         --Weather with a 3 Day Forecast for Brest
   
   BREVET INFORMATION
         --Audax United Kingdom Randonneur Links
         --Boston Brevet Series
         --Boston-Montreal-Boston
         --Seattle International Randonneurs Web Site
         --Southern California Brevets
         --Super Randonneur 5000 Rules
         --Control Point Calculator
         --Brevet Opening / Closing Time Calculator
         --Checkpoint Times' Calculation Tables
   
   My hope is that these links help you find what you're looking for in the many excellent PBP Web Pages available on the Internet!! Thanks to the many excellent Webmasters who have made such excellent contributions on these Web Sites.