Utah Cyclocross 2009 Race #3
About a year ago, I did my first Cyclocross race at Heber’s Wasatch County Fairgrounds. And now, I’ve got like six races under my belt, so I’m pretty much an expert. Okay, at least I own my own bike now. That’s 95% of it right? Anyway, it was good to b…
24 Hours Of Moab
After two last minute personnel changes, and a last minute impulse purchase of a new light, I packed up and headed for Moab with our newest team member Wes Friday morning.Ryan had driven down Thursday night with his wife to secure a good campsite. Ryan…
Countdown To Mo-Town
Next saturday, I will be riding with four others in the 24 hours of Moab. It seemed like such a good idea back April or so when we signed up to get the discounted entry fee.That early in the season, I figured I would certainly be in shape for several …
Pleasantville
Initially, it looked like this ride was going to crash and burn. I was running late, and then RetroBill called and said he was running late. Then I misunderstood him and waited at the shop for half an hour. Ay-yhi-yhi.Eventually we all made it to th…
Zees Ees Not Mah Mod-eh-ret Pace-Uh.
If you decided you didn’t want to come on the ride heretofore referred to as the “Depic” because you weren’t sure you could handle it. I have one question. Why didn’t you talk some sense into me?A month or so ago, Ryan Coburn posted on UtahMountainBiki…
Sally Gets Stuck With Bill
Apparently, people were too busy putting away their white clothes after Labor Day and we had a thin turnout for tonights ride.Well, not as thin as I thought, it turns out. Adam and Jake were at the shop, and when we got to the turnoff, no one was ther…
Defeated By Single Speeds
There are few things in this world quite as humbling as being passed on a climb. So much more so when the ones passing you are on fully rigid singlespeeds.I’ve never fully understood the singlespeed impulse. I have set out to build a singlespeed befo…
This Used To Be Easier
Back in 1995 I purchased a 20″(read: too large for me) Giant ATX 870. Fully rigid, aluminum frame. 21 speed STX drivetrain and brakes. Clips and straps on the pedals. I picked a lycra seat cover that came free with my purchase at Gorilla Bikes in Orem….
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American Fork UTJuly 31, 2010
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