Tails from the Pawleton

Check Out My Ears!

2009-04-05T21:50:00.000-04:00

Me & David

2009-04-05T10:52:00.001-04:00

Post-Race Nap

2009-03-29T13:55:00.000-04:00

I forgot to take my number off!

Spring Series

2009-03-22T13:25:00.001-04:00

David flatted today on the way to Central Park so he didn't get to race, but he did get a nice ride in after that. Now he's home and we're relaxing on the couch.

This Cat is Ruining my LIFE...

2009-03-22T11:09:00.000-04:00

Bike Building

2009-03-21T18:41:00.005-04:00

Sal came by today and I helped him finish putting his new Jamis together. It's a good thing I had my special titanium tire lever!

FOTC - woof!

2009-03-19T11:50:00.000-04:00

Ridin' the Trainer

2009-03-19T11:22:00.000-04:00

Getting Ready for the New Season

2009-03-18T18:36:00.003-04:00

It's important to look good at all times, especially at bike races. Here are some photos of me getting a blow dry after my shower with David.

Nappin' with the winter vest

2009-02-04T22:57:00.000-05:00

ME AND DAVID

2008-09-27T18:56:00.001-04:00

David is riding his new fancy trainer. I'm supervising.

OPERATION BLACK PAW

2008-09-16T12:18:00.003-04:00

While mom and David were honeymooning I was in Massachusetts with Grandma and Grandpa. But now I'm on my way HOME!

LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD

2008-08-24T19:17:00.004-04:00

HIPPO

2008-08-21T13:57:00.001-04:00

Me and my new toy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAL!

2008-08-07T12:35:00.001-04:00

GREAT CYCLING MOVIES: Part 2

2008-08-01T18:59:00.002-04:00

SUPER WEEK: Day 1

2008-07-12T22:42:00.002-04:00

What are the first two rules of Smurfdom?

1. No casting spells on your own

2. Don't go into Papa Smurf's lab without permission

The Road to SUPER WEEK

2008-07-11T20:19:00.004-04:00

LIVE from the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium

2008-07-05T18:06:00.001-04:00

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

2008-07-04T22:20:00.006-04:00

Today we went to a BBQ at the Korff's. We came to this BBQ last year too, but if I recall correctly, I behaved very poorly and had to spend most of the day tied to the car. But today was different - I was a good boy. Here are some photos.

This is Luka getting ready to have a cupcake.

This is me - off leash at the BBQ!

Me, David, Charlie & Eric.

Alisha and Steve.

Me begging for food.

Liz, Luka and the rest of the kids.

Graham posing for the camera.

FITCHBURG

2008-07-04T08:37:00.006-04:00

Sal is in Massachusetts this weekend representing the team at the Fitchburg Lonjoso Classic Stage Race. Go Sal go!

Tails from the Pawleton: Photo Caption Contest

2008-06-23T20:47:00.002-04:00

First prize dinner with mom at Lobo. Good luck!

HARLEM ROCKS!

2008-06-22T20:34:00.003-04:00

There's Sal in the pink.

That's David in the white. And there's Rob too.

GREAT CYCLING MOVIES: Part 1

2008-06-22T12:55:00.000-04:00

WEDDING PRESENTS

2008-06-20T09:26:00.001-04:00

A giant box arrived yesterday. Mom thought it was maybe a wedding gift. But I'm pretty sure they didn't register for a trainer.

Happy Birthday to Me

2008-06-15T19:45:00.004-04:00

Today is my 7th birthday. As a present I got to go to the groomer, which is why I look significantly smaller and less furry in this photograph. I don't just look good, I FEEL good.

THANK GOD!

2008-06-11T07:42:00.002-04:00

Hartford Criterium 2008

2008-05-27T21:30:00.012-04:00

This past weekend was also the Harford Criterium. I didn't attend this race, but there was some pretty cool photos:

This is Tom D. and Rob. Tom seems to be flexing or something.

This is Brett and his girlfriend Caroline. This was her first bike race!

Here a race shot of Brett and Tom B.

This is Charlie. He belongs to Tom B's parents. Maybe someday we'll meet.

This is Mike's motorcycle. WICKED COOL!

Tour of Somerville 2008

2008-05-27T21:00:00.013-04:00

Yesterday we went to the Tour of Somerville race in New Jersey. My last name is going to be Somerville soon, except with two "m"s not one. Here are some photos from the event:

This is me relaxing under our tent. It was hot out!

This is Thor. He was making sure the trainers in the tent behind ours were set up correctly.

This is David. Not sure what the fuss was about here.

This is Brett. He won a $50 prime in the Cat 3 race!

This is Sal. A 13-year old girl gave him that beer at the end of the Pro/1 race.

This is Sal again - he can pose for the camera even while racing!

Here are the guys have an after race meeting. To clarify, they are talking about racing not boobs - regardless of what the hand gesture may suggest.

What Can Pink Do For You?

2008-05-27T11:43:00.003-04:00

This is Sal rockin' the PINK kit at Tour of Somerville yesterday. A 13 year old girl gave him that beer. She must know a lot about recovery drinks.

SSWT: South Park Style

2008-05-17T07:56:00.009-04:00

DAVID

LORI

TOM D.

SAL

Retro Bear Mountain

2008-05-11T09:29:00.009-04:00

The guys are at Bear Mountain today. Since we won't have results/photos until later, I thought I'd have a little retrospective of Bears of Christmas (or rather Mother's Day) Past:

This is my friend Mary-Lynne at Bear '06. Don't stop to help anyone Mary-Lynne!

This is David - I think he's crossing the finish line!

This is Tom. Is it just me, or does everyone look extremely unhappy?

An action shot of David.

MEG!!!!!!!!!

Big Apple Classic

2008-05-11T09:18:00.002-04:00

David placed 3rd in the Big Apple Classic on Saturday. I wasn't there to witness it unfortunately, because I was still sleeping. Here's an action shot of the finish.

Team Meeting

2008-05-04T15:00:00.005-04:00

Today we had a team meeting at the SSWT Headquarters. Since these headquarters are also where I live, I was at the meeting too. We had pizza, talked about upcoming races, and at the end had an award ceremony!

This is Tom B. He got TWO trophies!

That's me in the middle - staring at David.

Outdoor group shot.

The Kissena Bunnies

2008-04-29T21:58:00.002-04:00

This past weekend the Kissena Velodrome held its first races of the season. Tom Dolan and Todd raced, as well as our friend Mary-Lynne from AARF. Apparently there were lots of bunnies hanging out at the race, and tonight Mary-Lynne and some others went back to the track to stage Bunny Rescue. Here's a photo of some of the bunnies, not sure where's they're off to now but probably someplace funner than Queens!

That's how I woof, Barkley

Back on the Scene

2008-04-24T22:25:00.003-04:00

This past weekend there was finally room in the car for me to go to a race! So I spent the first warm race day of the season at Branch Brook Park in New Jersey along with David, Sal, Tom Dolan and Rob. The guys looked spiffy in their new white kits, and mom talked to them over the race radio while I napped (see photo). We also got to see Rob's cool new car.

I was hoping we'd stop at Fat Burger on the way home, but I guess we didn't have time.

That's how I woof, Barkley

Mike McGinley

2008-03-31T11:24:00.002-04:00

I'm sad to report that Mike McGinley crashed yesterday at Bethel and broke his collar bone. I hear he's doing just fine though and will be back on the bike in no time. Get well soon Mike!

A Public Service Announcement

2008-03-22T00:28:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Tom!

2008-03-17T15:36:00.004-04:00

This is Tom Dolan. He'll be 30 this week! That's actually younger than me, in dog years.

Weekend Highlights - "Other" Sports

2008-02-18T10:02:00.003-05:00

Mom finished 147th overall in the Prospect Park Track Club's Cherry Tree 10-Miler on Saturday. She's pretty sure that's not in the money. But worth noting - her gender place was 36th and her age place was 6th. She STILL doesn't know how to ride a bike.

Highlights From the Weekend

2008-02-17T18:02:00.012-05:00

Todd WON Stage 2 of Valley of the Sun!

Rob blew up his derailleur and had to walk home.

Mom and I watched Flashdance. TWICE.

Smart Car

2008-02-11T15:01:00.002-05:00

Mom saw a Smart Car yesterday. It was illegally parked in front of a bike shop. Guess it's not so Smart.

Canine Roster

2008-02-08T09:48:00.000-05:00

This is Barlow - one of the members of the Sommerville Sports World (Canine) Team. In this photo, he's scouting the finish at Cats Paw in Central Park. To check out some of the other members of the Canine Roster see the photos along the right-hand side of my blog!

Boston has the Freedom Trail, we have this ...

2008-02-03T18:19:00.001-05:00

Pricey Brooklyn T's... yep, mom and David probably have some of those. Gentrified playground ... never been there, no dogs allowed! $$$ condos ... well, we rent one of those. Doggy bakery!? Let's go!!!

PawxsuBarkley Woof

2008-02-02T12:02:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone. As you can see from the above photo I, PawxsuBarkley Woof, unfortunately saw my shadow this morning. So that means 6 more weeks of computrainer....

I believe that all of my colleagues - Punxsutawney Phil, Corona Kate, Flushing Meadows Phil and even Gowanus Gus - all suffered the same fate. I even heard from my relatives in Massachusetts that their newly appointed female groundhog Mrs. G. is also back in the borrow for six weeks.

So stay warm and keep it paw side down. That's how I woof, Barkley

VanderBarkley

2008-01-28T17:31:00.000-05:00

This is a photo of David explaining all the different levels of greatness I am. Why? Because I'm VanderBarkley!

The Canadian Bathtub

2008-01-21T12:23:00.000-05:00

David & some of the guys got back from the Forest City Velodrome in Canada yesterday - they raced in the CamAmQue Challenge in London, Ontario. In addition to racing, they also went to Fudrucker's, Tim Horton and to a Canadian Wal-Mart! Here are some photos from the trip:

This is Kevin, Tom, David and Tadeusz. I've never met Kevin and Tadeusz crashed pretty hard - but he's ok!

Check out how steep the track is! It's only 138 meters with 50 degree banking! I can't even walk on that, and I have four feet.

A super action shot. I think that's Tom and David in this photo.

In related news, just a reminder that we're only about 6 weekends away from the beginning of the race season. So please step away from the baked goods, put down the growlers and get riding! (except maybe today, since it's wack ass cold outside).

That's how I woof, Barkley

Brown Triangles

2008-01-18T09:02:00.000-05:00

Like many of you out there, I've developed what I like to call my "winter layer". With all the holiday parties I went to and baked goods I received over the last several weeks, it's hardly any wonder. So now I'm back on the brown triangles. Just to be clear - it's NOT diet dog food, it's LITE dog food.

That's how I woof, Barkley

Oh, Canada

2008-01-14T15:18:00.000-05:00

This weekend some of the guys are driving up to Canada in Tom's Suburban to compete in the CamAmQue Challenge at the Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario. I've never been to Canada, but I do know it's the home to many exciting people including Alanis Morissette, Celine Dion and that TV show that's been on forever called Degrassi. Oh, and they also say the word "about" kinda funny.

David hasn't raced on the track in quite a while, but as they say on Degrassi, whatever it takes, I know he can make it through...

Photos & more to come next week.

That's how I woof, Barkley

Tour de Taiwan: 2005 Crash

2008-01-08T12:04:00.000-05:00

This is an old video I found of David. He crashed into a wall.

Mad Suffering

2008-01-06T16:22:00.000-05:00

Mom ran 10+ miles today with Annie and came home with a bloody ankle and sneaker. Hopefully she still has enough energy to give me my dinner.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T18:29:00.000-05:00

My First Video Post

2007-12-30T15:42:00.000-05:00

Winter Training Tips

2007-12-30T09:47:00.001-05:00

Today's agenda:

1. Beg for food
2. Pee on the side of Lobo
3. Bark at Peter Sarsgaard & baby Ramona
4. Pee on those kiddie rides outside of Key Food
5. Bark at babies wearing funny hats in strollers
6. Eat bowl of brown triangles
7. Nap
8. Wait for David by the door
9. Nap some more
10. Play with stuffed meercat

Today's winter training tip: when you stop at that place on 9W for coffee and a snack, don't eat anything that's bigger than your head.

That's how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: Sommerville Sports Sweeps Squigglebration

2007-12-26T10:27:00.000-05:00

originally posted 11.26.07

The guys did great today at the Squigglebration race in Prospect Park! David won and we had six guys in the top ten. After the race we took a bunch of team photos and headshots, above is one of my favorites.

That's how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: Columbus Day Weekend

2007-12-22T17:49:00.000-05:00

originally posted 10.9.07

This past weekend was quite exciting. We went to TWO bike races, a pumpkin patch/apple orchard, and to see my Grandma and Grandpa. Plus, the Red Sox won! Here are some photos from the weekend:

WTF is this nonsense?

As you can see from this sign, TECHNICALLY I was not allowed in to watch the Tour De Parc on Saturday. But once I spoke with the park (or rather “parc”) ranger and explained to him who I was, it was all good.

This is Rob - he won the “Pizza Preme” at this race! I was going to help him pin his number on, but I don’t have thumbs. Plus…

… I had to guard the cooler, which is really a full-time job.

Again, WTF?!

This is a photo from the start of the Pro/1/2/3 race at the Jamestown Classic on Monday. I have no idea who any of these guys are. I can say that Brett was somewhere towards the back though, apparently waiting for a turtle to cross the road.

This is me checking out some nice looking boats in the Jamestown harbor.

This may or may not be Tyler Hamilton’s Audi (that he won for breaking the Mountain Washington Hill Climb in 2006).

This is me and David in the car after the race. David usually takes his pants off in the car. I never wear pants, regardless of where I am.

After the race we all went to Wendy’s. I can’t remember what Jared was talking about.

I slept the entire drive back to Brooklyn!

That’s how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: Peace Out

2007-12-21T22:10:00.000-05:00

originally published 9.9.07

The Vuelta Nicaragua eneded today and the team did great. They had five top ten wins! Here’s a photo of Tom Dolan giving me the peace sign. It’s nice that he’s thinking of me, even from so far away.

That’s how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: Team Time Trial

2007-12-21T22:08:00.000-05:00

originally posted 9.5.07

Today the guys finished stage 2 of the Vuelta Nicagarua - the Team Time Trial. I’m not exactly sure what a Team Time Trial is, but I do know it includes cool action words like “draft” and “sit in”, and that sometimes they wear cool looking skinsuits and helmets.

So while I was watching “Dr. Phil” this afternoon (rerun) I was imagining who I would want on my fantasy Team Time Trial team. Here’s what I came up with:

TORI SPELLING. She might be too busy with her reality show at the Bed & Breakfast, but as you can see she already knows how to ride a bike and this would be a great way for her to lose the baby weight.

DARIA MORGENDORFFER. Mom says if she were a cartoon character, she’d probably be Daria. So she’s someone I want on my team.

BRET & JEMAINE FROM FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS. They ride bikes all the time on the show, so I’m sure they could handle it. Plus, maybe they’ll write a song about me.

BUTTERS. If you’ve ever watched “South Park” you know that Butters has a can-do attitude despite consistently being ridiculed and abused by his friends and family. So he knows all about SUFFERING. Which is super important in cycling, according to David.

That’s how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: The R Train

2007-12-21T22:07:00.000-05:00

originally posted 8.4.07

David takes the R train to and from work most of the time. Sometimes I go wait for him at the exit so we can walk home together. And sometimes when I’m waiting I chat up the ladies who are coming out of the subway.

Why? Because that’s how I woof! Barkley

Best of 2007: Super Week

2007-12-21T22:05:00.000-05:00

originally posted 8.1.07

David got back from Super Week late last night. I had a feeling last night was going to be the night so I slept by the door. As soon as he arrived I immediately got out a bunch of toys for us to play with, but he was tired so we decided to go straight to bed.

David, Jared, and Eugene had a great time in Wisconsin staying with their host family. Here are some photos from the trip.

That’s how I woof, Barkley

Best of 2007: Today's Agenda

2007-12-21T22:02:00.000-05:00

originally posted 7.22.07

1. Wake up
2. Stretch
3. Bark when mom tries to put gentle leader thing on my nose
4. Go potty outside
5. Eat bowl of brown triangles
6. Nap
7. Check cyclingnews.com
8. Sulk because David’s not here
9. Wait by the door for David
10. Make hair helmet

Best of 2007: Elite Nationals

2007-12-21T21:36:00.000-05:00

Originally posted 7.17.07

We just got back from Elite Nationals in Seven Springs, PA - all that excitement really tired me out. Here are some photos from the trip:

Here’s me and David driving in the car. David is driving, I’m just supervising.

This is a photo of some of the Seven Springs resort. It’s kinda like that place Kellerman’s from the movie “Dirty Dancing”. Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

Here I am in the parking lot. You can’t tell from this photo, but I’m making eyes at the ladies from Target Training!

Here’s me giving David a good luck shake and some last minute racing tips.

David at the start line.

The beginning of the race (started with 150+ ended with many, many less…)

Me giving David some tongue after he was done racing. For his sake, I hope the myth that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s is true!

That’s how I woof, Barkley

Bigger & Furrier

2007-12-16T12:33:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to Tails from the Pawleton!

Due to some technical issues I had to move my blog to another server. I'm hoping to move all of the archived posts soon, so check back regularly for updates. Until then, stay warm and keep it paw-side down!

That's how I woof, Barkley