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Road Worthy

by Michael on May 13, 2012

Here are the bikes from the stable that are “ready to ride” (or nearly so)

Someone asked me the other day…

Specialized TriCross Comp

Felt TK-1

Readline Conquest Team

Merckx MX Leader Funny Bike

Merckx Corsa Extra

Merckx Team SC

Merckx MX Leader

Merckx Professional

Merckx 1XM

Thats all nine of them (road bikes) I still have two mountain bikes and a tandem that are ready to ride. I also have two more road frames ready to build and three others without parts..

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It’ That time again…

by Michael on May 4, 2012

I wish it were licensed such that it was on TV here…. but alas…

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This is how good I DREAM of being

by Michael on April 24, 2012

Check out Yosemite Range of Light by Shawn Reeder.

From there, I went out and purchased “A Path to Somewhere” by Shaun Paul

UPDATE: Had to own everlasting also. Worth it for ‘Hope’ alone.

Check out all of his offerings on iTunes

This is the good stuff kids. The sweet nectar of a mature creative life at it’s peak.

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Clancy Flood

by Michael on April 15, 2012

Here it comes;

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51 on 51 is in the can

by Michael on April 14, 2012

Done.

A perfect day for it. Same profile as before – tag the Pass, then back down to bear notch - hit that, then back to the car.

The gate was locked on the Dugway road – and as always it was a joy to ride without traffic.

We were into the wind on the way out – saw bunches of riders enjoying the day… The hill was same as ever -

Bear Notch was also gated, and the zero traffic was the best part of the day

The landscape was a bit bleak this time of year, but still a wonderful place to ride.

Sally did a fabulous job despite low prep miles for such a ride.

76 will be the trick

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So Long Old Friend -

by Michael on April 12, 2012

Here he is, less that 24 hours ago – The last picture, Clancy with his life long buddy Andy

Less than 24 hours from the time I took this, I had to come home from work and do what had to be done. He had fallen down, refused to move, would not eat. He was just worn out.

I am no stranger to this – Last October it was Idgy. That was hard. Just a couple months ago it was Harry Bear. That was really hard. I knew Clancy was old, having trouble and we were expecting this. But this was rough. His mind, his eyes, his ears were sharp – his body was just worn out I guess.

Something about this was hard beyond my ability to bear.

He was a mans best friend in the truest sense of the words and term

He was my loyal pal and protector.

I will miss him.

Good by old Friend.

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Here comes 51

by Michael on April 10, 2012

51 on 51 is this Saturday. Should you care to join us – Departure from the base of the Kanc will be around 9:30-10:00 AM on Saturday the 14th.

The forecast looks great

If the roads comply, our route will be our standard Kanc Excursion route;

We have room for a ride share from the Portland area for two riders plus bikes if interested. Meet up is the old picnic area off the Dugway road.

Distances are 51 as a minimum and around 55-56 if we go over bear notch..

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The Rainy Season is on us at last

by Michael on April 8, 2012

We have had some crazy weather so far this spring – Temperatures near 90 in March – great riding weather with some record breaking miles / week for me for that early in the year.
Starting tomorrow?

Yech