gotexan8

Hello, I recently stopped by the Post Office to get passport applications for my children. We are planning a graduation trip for my son next summer. Anyway there were big signs posted everywhere that said to make sure to bring/submit photocopies of your proof of citizenship at your passport interview. I guess I don’t understand. Is this some sort of change of policy? Why the emphasis all of a sudden on “photocopies must be supplied!!!”? Is it a cost saving measure?

Hello, I've been running and swimming for fitness for quite sometime but just recently a friend of mine talked me into getting a bike and training for a triathlon (just a small sprint race to start nothing to serious). Anyway I decided on a Fuji Sportif and have honestly been having a blast! It's the first time I've taken riding very seriously or done anything other than leisure riding on a cruiser. In fact, I'm having such a good time I'm seriously considering training for a longer length event next spring. So here's my question: if I decide to get really competitive what should I do with my current "starter bike"? I feel it's too heavy for any serious competition and would like to cut its weight some if I could. Change out the Shimano Sora system for the 105, get a carbon fork, carbon wheels, etc. Would this benefit me at all or would I simply be better off trading up to a new carbon bike? Any particular bike you'd recommend?