"the latest in doping"

Check this out: It is already happening. What I am seeing is that they dont know for sure right yet, but are looking in to it? Am I correct?

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Phonak confirms Landis rider in question
This report filed July 27, 2006
The Phonak Cycling Team confirmed Thursday that Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is the rider who submitted a positive "A" sample following the 17th stage of this year's Tour de France.

The UCI revealed Wednesday that the anti-doping laboratory at Châtenay-Malabry in Paris discovered an "adverse analytical finding" in a doping control taken during the 93rd Tour.
"The adverse analytical finding received on Wednesday morning relates to the first analysis and will have to be confirmed either by a counter-analysis required by the rider, or by the fact that the rider renounces to that counter analysis," the UCI statement said.

A positive "A" sample is only the first step in the process and does not constitute proof of any rider's use of performance-enhancing substances. The Phonak Cycling Team issued the following statement Thursday, confirming Landis as the rider in question:

The Phonak Cycling Team was notified yesterday by the UCI of an unusual level of Testosteron/Epitestosteron ratio in the test made on Floyd Landis after stage 17 of the Tour de France. The Team Management and the rider were both totally surprised of this physiological result. The rider will ask in the upcoming days for the counter analysis to prove either that this result is coming from a natural process or that this is resulting from a mistake in the confirmation. In application of the Pro Tour Ethical Code, the rider will not race anymore until this problem is totally clear. If the result of the B sample analysis confirms the result of the A sample the rider will be dismissed and will then pass the corresponding endocrinological examinations. Please understand that we cannot at this time give you more detailed comments.

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if I am right in what I have read, why wouldn't they wait to post this until they are absolutely sure of the results? I am flabergasted.....

dissappointedly,

H

LAST CHANCE

As part of the Tour Mania, we have been raffling off a 'Team Courage'
jersey thru the month of July. If anyone is still interested, tickets
are still on sale at The Bicycle Store of Hermitage for $1 Each!!!

If you can't make it to the bike store, mail me your money at:

2'Wheel'd Freaks
Jersey Raffle
5071 East State St
Hermitage, PA 16148

Winner will be posted on the site and will need to reply with jersey size.

Saturday's B ride meeting at Park - 7:15 AM

We'll meet in the Country Club parking lot of Buhl Park at 7:15 AM. I have an 11:00 appointment, so I plan to ride for about two hours. We'll end up in New Wilmington(via Camp Ground Road), so if anyone wants to add some miles to the ride, plenty of options from there, including a good cup of coffee.

Call/email any questions.

Jay

Sorry bout the delay

Hey Freaks!

sorry about the late ride post -- took the weekend off and slow getting back into things. By the way, ventured up into the NY Finger Lake area (where a sister of mine lives) and talk about SWEET road biking!!!! Man, that place is just begging for an organized visit from the 2WFs. My big sis lives on a farm with a few fields that could easily hold a tent or two of us. And the roads, wide, smooth and rolling. Beautiful farmland and great views of the lakes. Just an idea, but i think a summer's end trip up there (either bike up/ride home, or ride up/bike around/ride home) would be awesome. Anyone interested -- COMMENT below.

Also, since Harm took the initiative, we will be MEETING AT THE PARK tonight and THUR. See everyone there

jm

just ya' know, stuff

Hey just wanted to let anyone who is interested know that I will be in the park tonight at 545-600 pm for a ride. I didn't see any updates on rides this week but am letting you all know that I will show for the ride. I would like to do a fairly easier pace with lots of hills if that is desireable...?

On a side note, just also want to wish a bit of luck to Jason Diurba who will be adventuring out to compete in the wilderness 101 at State College. Even though many go to this event with the idea of "finishing", and Jason said that he was going on those terms, I know him better than that! Jason has an unmatched desire to succeed and I know that he will give everything that he has to dominate as much as he can. Jason I am wishing you the best of luck on this endeavor. I know that you will knock 'em off the place list "just a little at a time!" (for those who dont know, the wilderness 101, is a 101 mile mtn bike race)

again ride tonight in the park 545-600 slow with hills.

Way to go FLOYD LANDIS !!!!!!

"Attention Mtn. Bikers"

Its the end of the week and wanted to know if there are any mountain bikers out there that would like to join any rides taking place this weekend? If you are please respond to this blog or email me at j_harmer@hotmail.com I am not sure if anyone else is planning on riding off road sat or sun, but wanted to put this out so that anyone could get out there if they wanted to.

I am planning on riding in Kennerdell both days of the weekend and would like to start around 8 or 9 am. I am only planning to ride there because it is the most feesible at the moment and I haven't heard from anyone on where to go. If you would like to go and have a better place in mind, again blog it or mail me.

Look to hear from someone, hopefully.

See ya...

Jason

Saturdays Ride 7/22 from Bike Store @ 7:15 AM

This will be a causal ride, 40-50 miles, not sure of route. Show up, we'll discuss options.
We will leave at 7:20 AM.

Any questions, drop me an email or give me call.

Jay
724-962-1861

The Tour

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

Today's stage is one to see and one to go down in history! I won't ruin your surprise.

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!

LE TOUR DE FRANCE

I am sure that everyone is capable of spoiling this news on their own, but I thought that I would beat someone to the punch. Floyd has recaptured the lead and the "Yellow Jersey" once again, on perhaps one of the most crucial and difficult stages of the Tour. The Alp d' Huez has over the last few years (Lance to thank for this), become the definning stage of the tour. We saw Lance pound the competition and gain seconds and minutes over his competitors in the last few years. Upon hearing that the heavy hitters of the tour were being pulled for doping, I thought that this is a great opportunity for Floyd as he spent countless miles in the shadow of Lance on all these great climbing stages. Make no mistake about it, Floyd knows exactly how he needs to ride these hill stages in order to repeat or mimic Lances performances. Hopefully he will be able to gain more time through the remaining hill stages and have the support of his Phonak team to get him a top notch podium finish on the Champs. Note: Axel Mercx, son of the great Eddie Mercx was there atop the Alp d' Huez to assist Floyd in taking the yellow. It looks good for him for now, lets hope all goes well. Yes my Tour interest has been re-sparked.

Tonight would probably be a good night for a viewing of the stage. If anyone is interested, please blog this, or comment on this blog, or bring it up at the ride this evening. There was a chance of a little precipitation today, but looked as though it would be around between 10 and 3 or 4. I haven't seen it yet but am hoping that it wont get pushed into our riding time.

Hope to see as many as possible at the store for the ride this eve.

Have a great day!

Jason

2WF's OUT OF THE SADDLE

ok, for a little change of venue, come to D'Vanzos tonight any time after 8pm for some Tour action. And now for the visual aid. . .

Confirmed Appt. 07/13/2006

hey just wanted to make sure that this was noted for all that are interested. we are going to sit-down at "D'Vanzo's" (spelling) tonight around 830 if anyone would like to join. i know that there was nothing set in stone or advertised on the blog, so here it is. i am going to meet with anyone in the park at usual time (weather provided) and then stop down at restaurant for "Telley, Chow, and Conversation."

See Ya on the ride or after........

Jason

Any one up for some Rock Climbing?

While we are training / racing this summer, biking, tri's, running, you name it, someone is doing it, and I do realize that this is a bike blog, I'd like to toss out a very challenging, interesting, fun activity as a change up for a day. See below:

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Saturday, August 19

Rock Climbing
Imagine the feeling of using your own two hands and feet to pull yourself up the side of a cliff. Rock climbing is becoming a popular outdoor sport; it’s great for strength and confidence building. After a short hike over easy terrain, we will learn about equipment, safety, how to belay, and some of the necessary knots. Afterwards, we’ll do some climbing and hopefully get in some rappelling! A variety of climbs will be set up so that even inexperienced participants (or even those who are afraid of heights) can experience success. In this one-day class, all instruction and equipment is provided for you, including the climbing shoes. Please dress in nonrestrictive pants such as sweats, Lycra or climbing pants, bring plenty of water and pack a lunch. More information will be provided upon registration. This is a beginner’s class and no experience is necessary.
Location: McConnell's Mill State Park
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $45.00 member/$55.00 non-member
Organization: Venture Outdoors

I'm going and so is is Mark Bianco. If you never have tried climbing, it's a great workout.
Any questions or comments, drop an email or give me a call.

Jay

6 HOURS OF POWER RESULTS

Well, not sure why i'm the one posting this, but here it is . . .

6 HOURS OF POWER TEAM RESULTS - FINAL - JULY 9, 2006
# Rider Names Team Name Cat Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Lap4 Lap5 Lap6 Lap7 Lap8 Place
102 TRAVIS SAELER/TJ PLATT DIRTY HARRY'S/GARY FISHER MM- 0:46:17 1:30:35 2:15:30 3:00:37 3:46:29 4:33:32 5:25:17 6:13:29 1 Overall Team
129 SCOTT ROOT/EVAN PERRONE DIRTY HARRYS/GARY FISHER/FEARL MM31 0:50:29 1:38:18 2:26:57 3:16:20 4:06:00 4:57:20 5:47:08 6:41:12 2 2nd Place Overall Team
134 MIKE BROWNE/RYAN LABAR DIRT RAG: 2 SAFE DAYS MM- 0:50:18 1:39:12 2:29:23 3:20:06 4:09:59 5:02:24 5:54:52 6:48:39 3 3rd Place Overall Team
117 JASON HARMER/JASON DIURBA TEAM FRED MM31 0:51:50 1:40:06 2:31:25 3:20:40 4:17:11 5:08:02 6:04:57 4
109 BRAD CARBAUGH/JAMIE HUGHEY RED DOOR RACING MM31 0:50:30 1:38:52 2:28:49 3:20:00 4:11:06 5:04:04 6:12:17 5
115 JEFF WALKER/BRANDON FURBER THE 2 GEEZERS MM41 0:51:13 1:41:33 2:32:37 3:25:10 4:23:28 5:17:36 6:18:09 6
141 HARRY SHERRILL/FRANCIS MAGUIRE MT. NITTANY WHEELWORKS MM31 0:54:46 1:47:57 2:40:19 3:35:58 4:30:00 5:27:54 6:21:29 7
111 JOE MORELLO/ROB KLINSHAW SHIFTING GEARS MM31 0:54:21 1:44:54 2:37:59 3:32:58 4:27:56 5:27:30 6:28:06 8
135 CHRIS MICHAELS/COREY KNOWLES SHIFTING GEARS MM- 1:02:06 1:54:42 2:47:12 3:42:50 4:35:07 5:34:09 6:28:10 9
107 MATTHEW TINKEY/CHRIS HUFFMAN SLOWSKIS MM31 0:57:50 1:52:15 2:44:45 3:43:33 4:36:02 5:35:09 6:28:34 10
118 HEATH NEELY/DAVE KRACK NEELKRACK SPEEDGOAT MM31 1:02:09 1:55:44 2:48:33 3:43:16 4:39:02 5:35:30 6:30:10 11
133 EDWARD ROSIPAYK/JIM VREELAND SIGNSANDLOGOS.NET MM41 0:54:42 1:49:01 2:43:30 3:40:11 4:36:56 5:36:27 6:35:09 12
130 A.J. FINKELSTEIN/THOMAS WILBER FAMILY GUYS MM41 0:54:28 1:49:04 2:44:18 3:39:22 4:35:23 5:38:52 6:36:25 13
154 PAULA BITTLER/RYAN GOTCH URBAN GREENSPACE MIX31 0:50:15 1:49:50 2:40:00 3:43:04 4:36:00 5:40:09 6:37:22 14
110 BOB DAHL/JIM YOUNG HOLLYLOFT/FRAME OF MIND TIMERW MM31 0:58:39 1:50:52 2:48:49 3:41:54 4:43:24 5:39:15 6:41:36 15
120 GINO MARTIN/ROBERT LOCHNER BIKE LINE OF GREENSBURG MM- 0:57:11 1:52:36 2:48:58 3:44:52 4:44:10 5:40:43 6:41:38 16
119 DONALD HOSAFLOOZ/AARON TIMBROOK DIRTY HARRY'S MM31 0:55:32 1:52:38 2:47:20 3:46:07 4:41:55 5:43:45 6:42:24 17
150 DESANZO BETH/DESANZO CARMEN ULTIMATE SPORTS MIX- 0:54:48 1:53:14 2:46:31 3:47:06 4:42:59 5:47:21 6:45:54 18
106 PETER MUENCH/TODD HARAN RUBBER SIDE DOWN/PARK AVE BIKE MM31 0:55:46 1:53:16 2:47:09 3:48:29 4:49:53 5:53:48 6:51:09 19
104 SENN ERIC/JEZIORSKI,SCOTT "WOODY" MM31 0:56:36 1:57:26 2:52:05 3:54:00 4:50:23 5:54:54 6:51:39 20
139 NATHAN RAUPP/PETER NUESSLE RED DOOR MM31 0:55:45 1:57:27 2:51:29 3:53:04 4:48:30 5:54:16 6:52:26 21
105 RANDY GALIPO/ADAM REITZ MM31 0:58:42 1:53:56 2:52:39 3:51:07 4:50:44 5:51:57 6:52:33 22
128 CHRIS HONNESS/STEVE WEBER MID LIFE CRISIS MM41 0:57:48 1:56:19 2:51:28 3:52:11 4:51:30 5:52:42 6:53:20 23

you may have to do a little reading between the lines but here are all the times.


Again, Great job all you that road.


jm

Possible Coffee Ride for Saturday

Leave bike store, head out to Rt. 7, left on Rt.88 to Rt. 5, ride into Warren, stop at Mocha House (27 miles appx.), head out Market to Rt. 193, back to Sharon. See this link, but total ride is 57 miles, so we'll need to see how group feels along with weather, but if we stop 1/2 way, drink coffee, eat some light food, should be good to go.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=290732.

Open for comments.

Jay

Proposed Route for Tue 7-11 Ride

Check this route out -- 27-30 miler done at nice moderate pace.

SHENANGO LAKE LOOP

MTB RACE

EMAIL ME OR HARMER FOR APPLICATIONS!!!!


two.wheeld.feakz@verizon.net

"4 in the mix of the 6"

Good day to all. I just wanted to let everyone know how the race went for the four of us, who alot of you know, who participated in the "6 Hours of Power" this past weekend. To start I will just give you a little background about the race. It is a six hour endurance event in which you may participate as a single man/woman, or a two person (male/male or female/female) team. They also have age groups of under thirty and thirty-one to forty, and forty plus. You start, however you decide, or shall I say one person starts the race and at the completion of one lap you then tag your partner, if you have one, and then they proceed to do their lap.








The start of the race is a Le Mans style start and for those of you who do not know what that means, it means that you run a short distance and then hop on and go. This can be very taxing to those muscles that you plan on using just minutes after you kill them while running. I do not have much personal experience in this portion as my teammate takes one for us and usually does the running. Jason I owe you big time for your running, but I absolutely wouldn't put anyone else in those shoes! So, if you check the photo above you will see the starting line up of the race. Hard to see, but you can identify Jason Diurba and Ryan Gotch standing just to the left of the guy in the middle with the white shirt on.

In almost an exact repeat of what we all did three years ago. Ryan and Paula put together some very great lap times to finish in the top of their category and take first place for the second time in three years. Jason and I also claimed the top prize in our class, with some also very good lap times. Overall upon looking at the results today I discovered that we were also in fourth place overall in the entire competition. I also want to note to all that for Glenn Gerasimek and Dave Hornak (their first ever six hours of power, and Glenn's first ever cycling competition) they did excellent. They finished the event just as they told me that that was what they wanted to do. I think that after hearing some words from Dave that we are in the beginnings of transforming yet another roadie into a mountain biker. I am here for you Dave! Glenn, congratulations on your first ever Mtn. Bike race, and 1st cycling event. I give you tons of "props" (for lack of something better) for what you have done.

I also want to mention to you someone whom you all have never met. She was there three years ago and went away a winner and also did exceptionally well this year. Bonnie Hartman placed second overall in the womans solo 6 hours. Bonnie rides for CITGO/Grey Goat, and has spent countless hours riding with some of your fellow freaks.

So there you have it. Hopefully at some point we may have some others joining us in our future endeavors in up and coming cycling events. Please let us all know if you all have any upcoming events and where they may be held, as we all may like to participate.

take care,

Jason

p.s. first time adding photos, forgive my editing capabilities.....

Tour de Freaks!!!

Well, for those of you that were rolling over in your beds at 5:30 this morning, here's a recap. . . check the 11 o'clock news. The 2-Wheel'd Freakz got some major air time this morning with Frank Marzullo and TV 21. Here is a couple pics of me and my two gals -- Murphy, the one in pink, whooped Frank's butt in the trike race.



A special thanks to Randy Brown, Dave George and Rob Forner for coming out to support the crew. Randy, don't feel bad -- you hung in there with the Murph-ster a lot better than I did.

On a side note, a few other 2WFs came home with first place honors. Paula B, Ryan G, and our two Jasons all won at the 6 Hours of Power race this past weekend. More details and photos for follow.

Although we haven't heard from our social chairs, i think some time this week would be a good time to get the crew together at D'Vanzos for a little Tour de France watching and some race recaps. What does everybody think. COMMENTS ENCOURAGED!


jm

Tour De Frank

LAST CALL FOR TOUR DE FRANK!!

Monday 7-10-06 at 5:30AM be at the Bicycle Store of Hermitage for a trike race with Frank Marzulo. Fun time for all!!!

Tour of Crawford County

Sorry- a little late to post this info, but if anyone is interested, the the Tour of Crawford County is tomorrow, Sunday 7/9. There is a 20,40,62,or century option. For information see http://www.tourofcrawford.com/

B-Ride for Saturday-7/8

Since we want to be back at the Bike Shop around 10, we'll do an easy (12-15 mph) out past Kinsman via Rt. 7, turn around, head back in making our way to bike shop to meet up with the early riders. This is a nice flat ride, few hills. Should be a great morning ride.

Jay

PENN OHIO 40 miler for Saturday 6:30am Ride

Here it is -- going to drive it tonight with the girls and an ice cream just to make sure the roads are in decent shape. Only road that may change is 422 -Ben Franklin Hwy coming out of Hubbard.


PENN OHIO 40 MILE RTE

jm

The Tour can be viewed on OLN (Outdoor Life Network). You can get the view schedule, and daily reports at:

http://www.olntv.com/tdf/article/view/758/?ss=tv&tf=Body.tpl

The Tour airs Live at 8:30 a.m., then replays at 2:30, 5, and 8. There's expanded coverage during the 8 - 11 p.m. viewing, and this might be the best time for socializing. We could aim for this Thursday or Friday or for next week. If there's interest, I'll contact DaVanzo's and warn them. Comment if interested.

The Tour is off to a tumultuous start with 3 riders kicked off including 3 main contenders (Basso, Ullrich, and Mancebo) due to suspected drug use.

George Hincapie, Lance's long time right hand man, wore the yellow (overall leader) after stage 1, but lost it to Norway's Thor Hushovd after stage 2. This was impressive of Hushovd since he was badly wounded from a spectator's advertisement sign during stage 1.

Other Americans to keep an eye on include David Zabriskie, Floyd Landis, Chris Horner, Bobby Julich, and Levi Leipheimer.

Maybe one day, after years of riding together, the 2wf's can travel to view the Tour live in France!!!

Avoir.

VIEWING THE TOUR

HEY ALL,

whoever has a TV schedule of the Tour, could you post some air times so people can post when they might like to get together to watch at DeVanzos. And PB, since Jason Diurba seems to be AWOL, guess that makes you the social chair. I'm putting the viewing schedule in your hands -- good luck. (I don't even know what OLN is-- no cable here).

Jimmy Buffet Juvenile Diabetes Benefit!!!

EMAIL AMY OR JOHN IF INTERESTED IN TICKETS

I've heard Cross's talk on Everest -- truly inspiring. If the food and beer aren't alluring enough, this guy should make up your mind for you.

To all who are interested....We will be having our 2nd annual "Jimmy Buffett" juvenile diabetes benefit bash at the Shriners on lamor road in Hermitage, on July 15th , 5:00PM. All you can eat, chicken, lamb, pork, all you can drink beer, entertainment, a steel drum band, DJ, acoustic guitarist, chinese auction and a motivational speach by Will Cross, juvenile diabete who hiked Mt. Everest and more. We would love to see all our friends here at this benefit and help find a cure for juvenile diabetes!!!!! A guarenteed great time. To RSVP your tickets call me 724-962-0881 or email me by Wednesday the 5th. IF you sold tickets, please email me on how many you sold! Hope to see you there.

Poor Showing for Saturday

Well, I must say I was i little disappointed with the turnout for this Saturday morning. Debbie & Mike had some refreshments and snacks ready for us and were really excited about having us ride from their shop. We had 4 riders for 6:30AM and 2 for the 8AM (both new riders at that). I wasn't expecting a lot for the early ride but thought we'd get at least 6-7 for the later ride.

I AM NOT GIVING UP! There is no ride Tue due to the holiday, but we are scheduled to ride from The Bicycle Store again on next Satuday (they are planning on having a big tent set up with vendors and such). I know a lot of you will be tied up with a MTB event, but i'd rally like everyone else to make a good showing. I'm going to try a lot harder to get anyone I know with a bike out there and i plan on leading them and staying with them. I don't want to be a STATIC riding broup, I want to be DYNAMIC -- accomodating to riders of all levels. If we get large enough, people will find people to ride with at their own level. In saying that, I would really like all of you READERS to start becoming WRITERS -- to start using this blog to POST YOUR OWN RIDES -- TIMES -- ROUTES, etc. That way, if you work till 6 on Tue and Thur and can't make the ride, you can find someone else out there looking to ride at another time.

I'm rambling here. To reiterate briefly -- let's jump start this group and try to grow it. Also, USE THIS BLOG!!! I'll work on seeing if I can put up a 'ride board' for people looking for people to ride on off days/hours. I am no where near giving up on the vision that is the 2-Wheel'd Freakz.

ANYONE READING THIS, PLEASE COMMENT BELOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO MAKE NEXT SATURDAY'S RIDE A THE BICYCLE STORE. A YES OR NO WOULD REALLY HELP IN HELPING DEB and MIKE PREPARE.


thanks again all

jm