Velodrome surface repair

Posted on December 31st, 2008 by Dave under velodrome.

..and you thought the banking at Talledega was steep..

Splinters anyone?
Splinters anyone?

Click here:
to see a few laps around the new Boulder indoor 143 meter track.  It’s short and not nearly enough banking for high speeds.

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Governmental Bailouts

Posted on December 12th, 2008 by Dave under Civics.

Perhaps we should all send this bit of wisdom/sage advice to our legislators…

” When  considering any proposed governmental action, the first question must always be: “Where in the constitution do you find the authority for the proposed action?”  If that question cannot be satisfactorily answered there is no justification for further inquiry. ”

Byrum Lee, esq.

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Jeffersonian quotes

Posted on December 10th, 2008 by Dave under Civics.

Jefferson’s logic was superb and he turned out to be a  prophet.

When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in  Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
Thomas Jefferson

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from  those who are willing to work and give to those who would  not.
Thomas Jefferson

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as  it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half  the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can  prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people  under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government  results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to  keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect  themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time  with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation  of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and  tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson

Very Interesting Quote

In light of the present financial crisis, it’s  interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:

‘I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous  to our liberties than standing armies. If the American  people ever allow private banks to control the issue of  their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the  banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks  will deprive the people of all property until their children  wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers  conquered.’

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Campagnolo tools

Posted on December 6th, 2008 by admin under Bikes.

No self respecting frame builder should be without a selection of ” Campy” tools.  The Italians have a wonderful penchant for making things that not only work well but look really cool.  Here’s the “complete” tool set for a builder.

I’ve a friend who bought the kit and turned the box into a coffee table. It’s probably going to be worth a fortune on e-Bay some day.

Also available from Campagnolo was a kit specifically to rebuild and maintain the company’s light weight freewheels… seen here (click on images to magnify)

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