Links and More Links
Cycling links (in no particular order):
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Trek bicycles [w]
Trek is a company that does a lot of leading edge stuff. They make some pretty
decent bikes (I own 2). Want the bike that Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour
De France on? Trek will be happy to build you a copy.
Cervello Bicycles [w]
Cutting edge, high performance bikes. Raced by Team CSC in the Tour De France.
Specialized [w]
Another great bike company. Specialized has some killer mountain bike designs,
as well as some sweet road bikes. Being a bit shorter in the top tube means
that women usually get a good fit from Specialized bikes. (P.S. I want an
FSR!)
Mavic [w]
These people make the absolute best wheels in cycling, hands down. I have
gotten to the point where I refuse to ride anything but Mavic wheels. Great
products at great prices, plus solid support. What more could you ask for?
Shimano [w]
The company everyone loves to hate. Shimano has been responsible for a lot
of cutting edge improvements in cycling. Personally, I think they need to
get a handle on prices.
Bell [w]
Great looking and great fitting (at least for this head) helmets that keep
you safe and your head cool.
All American Bicycles [w]
A great local shop that carries all the top brands. Trek Lemond, Cervello,
Serotta. Want a custom fitting done? This is the place.
The Bicycle Place [w]
This was a local shop in my area, and *the* place to go if you wanted the
right bike for you. It's a pity that high rent drove them out of key locations.
Performance Bike Shop [w]
If you're looking for a wide selection and a competitive price, look no further.
The 100% satisfaction guarantee doesn't hurt either.
Smartfuel [w]
Need something to eat before, during, or after your next workout? Smartfuel
provides some of the best energy food products on the market, and they have
a great staff too. They also provided support at a moment's notice at the
1998 Tour DeToona women's race.
HammerGel [w]
Energy bars aren't for everyone. That's why there's HammerGel! Unlike most
gels on the market, HammerGel is 100% complex carbos. I've tried dozens of
food products for use during cycling, and so far, this stuff is hands down
the best (and also the least expensive).
Links to friends' pages
Mary Wodecki's page
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Mary (and her husband Gary) are very close friends of mine. They both live
in Pennsylvania and are employed by Penn State
University. Mary races bicycles and is a horticulturist, so she can tell
you about any plant you would like to know about. Gary is, well... Gary.
YouTrek travel site [w]
This page is owned and maintained by a very nice gentleman named Gordon. An
excellent place to find the lowdown *before* you head out on your next vacation.
Definitely worth a visit!
The Write Connection [w]
An excellent Star Trek Fanfic page run by Seema. Also some essays and a bit
of poetry.
Links to special places
Lindt chocolate [w]
About the only thing as good as chicken wings is chocolate, and about the
best chocolate you can find in the states is Lindt chocolate. If you want
creamy chocolate that melts in your mouth, this is for you!
Maryland Renaissance Festival
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Maryland has the 2nd largest rennfest in the country (as of the time of this
writing). It's great fun and good food for everyone. Take a trip back in time
and pay it a visit if you're in the area between August and November.
Digital Blasphemy [w]
The *coolest* wallpaper on the web. A free section is offered, as well as
membership options for the really cool stuff.
Humour
User Friendly [w]
A hillarious comic strip for us tech geeks, with a strong bias toward Unix
lovers.
The Onion [w]
A funny "news" page. Whenever I think I've seen it all, these guys just come
up with something else. Perfect for passing those long, boring days behind
the desk.
Rennaisance Links
Maryland Renaissance Festival [w]
The Maryland Renaissance Festival. One of the largest and most professionally
run Renaissance festivals in the country. Running weekends from late August
to late October, it's definitely worth a trip.
Music by The Master [w]
Interested in a Renaissance wedding? Learning harpsichord? Voice lessons?
Then Gary Schwartz is the man for you. Check out his page and get ready for
your next historical event!
Pillaged Village [w]
Your One Stop Medieval Shop. Higjh quality garments at a very reasonable price
(I own a pair of their boots). It's hard to go wrong with Pillaged Village.
