Fresh from a successful campaign in '83, as the number one starter for the Santo Domingo Jankees of the Dominican League, Mongo went on to college and was virtually "unhittable" for years.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Belgian Waffler
Mongodamus had a down year in '08 with his prognosticating. As a matter of fact, if anyone named Vito comes looking for me, tell him I moved to "the islands."
With the '09 season right around the corner, there's no better way to clean the slate than with my first bold prediction.
Breakthrough Rider Of The Year*...Stijn Devolder
*(As long as he doesn't abandon the Tour again like a little girl)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Just An Observation
Based on his posture, blank stare, and gas station quality "El Pistolero" logo hat, I think it's safe to say that the guy on the right can't f***ing stand the guy on the left.
My Eyes Really Suck: Part Dew
So there I was this afternoon, out for a fast 30 on the Silver Comet Trail, when I had to pull over momentarily for a quick rear derailleur barrel adjustment.I was re-mounting Ol' Lightnin' 
when a guy flew past me on a TT bike. Of course I had to give chase...but as I drew closer, I thought I recognized both the bike and the rider. I formulated a plan to draft unnoticed, and then drop the hammer and give him shit as I passed.
when a guy flew past me on a TT bike. Of course I had to give chase...but as I drew closer, I thought I recognized both the bike and the rider. I formulated a plan to draft unnoticed, and then drop the hammer and give him shit as I passed. This would have been a great plan except...it wasn't my friend on his Blue T16 that I'd been following for two miles...rather, some random dude on a Cervelo P2C.
I've aged ten years in the past week!
Papa Needs A New Pair Of Shoes
Mongo retires the Vision kicks and gets a pair of new-school Vans for the upcoming '09 S.B.F. season.
(Mine are all black with white trim and laces)
Holy Crap...It's Happened
Over Mongo's brief history of time on this planet, I have been very lucky in regards to illness and serious injury. Knock on wood, that will continue, but there are still many unavoidable byproducts of aging. Though hair loss and dick stiffness seem to be at the forefront of our society's collective consciousness,(Sorry Alzheimer's!) I want to talk about eyesight...Mine!
After years of denial, and a group intervention on my behalf, Mongo purchased his first pair of reading glasses. I couldn't ignore the fact that reading and working on the computer were straining my eyes. When a friend of mine let me try her glasses, it was amazing how much better I was able to see up close... I had forgotten what clear vision looked like.
Of course...I had to get the black, Titanium, wire-rimmed model. I'm pretty sure the frame is made by Lynskey.
Friday, December 26, 2008
3000 MPG
"The bicycle is the perfect transducer to match man's metabolic energy to the impedance of locomotion. Equipped with this tool, man outstrips the efficiency of not only all machines but all other animals as well."
(Ivan Illich)
Funkmaster Z-Flex
It was only a matter of time...
Mongo predicts an early, Latino domination of the Neon-Lowrider skateboarding scene... Until, inevitably, the Japanese decide that they want in, and go all "Tokyo Drift" on their culos.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
What's In A Name?
It's name has been used for a Heavy Metal rock festival as well as a certain Bike shop group ride. Literally translated, it means..."Rocks that are good for tying up ships."
Hammerfest, Norway.
Bringin' the noise since 1838!
Tuck In Your Shirt
"Officer...I know that to you I may look like a no-good punk, who's probably on the dope...but I can assure you that I am, actually, a Professional skateboarder."
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