Archive for October, 2008
Mileage Goal Reached
After my 21 mile ride tonight, I hit my mileage goal for the year: 2,000 miles. I aint done yet, but it feels good to reach a goal like this.
The ride was cold and they’re just going to get colder. Man, I’m not ready for trainer season!
Posted: October 28th, 2008 under General.
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Massive Fallout, Oct 11, 2008
This year’s Massive Fallout ride was a huge success! We ended up with roughly 200 participants. All 100 t-shirts sold out. The weather was PERFECT. The food and route was well received. All was well.
We started out the day early and cold. A few riders showed up between 8 and 10am to get an early [...]
Posted: October 24th, 2008 under General, Touring.
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Snot Rocket
When on the bike, especially in cold weather, it’s not uncommon to fire off a snot rocket to clear one’s nostrils. This morning a buildup needed evacuation in the starboard nostril… while I was making breakfast in the kitchen. I nearly fired it at the cat without thinking. Luckily I realized I was not on [...]
Posted: October 6th, 2008 under General.
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Blue Water Ramble
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Truths: Water is blue. Chamois cream is made by the hand of God. A ramble of 60+ miles is hard. Chili dogs are delicious.
Falses: Being passed by a giant camper at 50+ mph is enjoyable. A 11% grade is easy to climb. Michigan is ugly.
The Blue Water Ramble is a tour consisting of [...]
Posted: October 5th, 2008 under General, Touring.
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