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I went to the opening of the new Conte's Bicycle & Fitness in Arlington owned by Kristen & Scott McAhren, Mike Davis, Greg Thomas and Jody Bennett. It's a great looking facility and they are fully stocked with Mountain, Road, and Tri bikes, plus the usual accessories. They had a great party with tons of food and beer. Unfortunately, I've ballooned up to around 175 (from 157 in June), so I was nibbling on the carrot sticks and the fruit. There was at least one guy who wasn't concerned by his weight (as evidenced by his waistline)...He'd pick up a beer at the bar, do a lap around the bikes in the center of the room and end up back at the bar for another beer. I guess thats' a good way of getting your exercise in or slowing your intake. My buddies (Martin Phillips - 2005 RAAM teammate and Mike Wheeler - 2005 RAAM Crew Chief) had helped the owners here and there as the store was being put together and were loosely helping out during the night. I think I convinced those two to join me on a century this Sunday.