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24 Hours Of Moab

24 Hours Of Moab

By Joshua on October 12, 2009

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…

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Strawberry Is My New Favorite Flavor

Strawberry Is My New Favorite Flavor

By Joshua on September 5, 2009

Dear Penthouse, I never thought it would happen to me. Ooops. I mean,…. What a spectacular ride. As I continue through this post, I will try not to repeat the adjectives used to describe the Strawberry Narrows Trail.First off, the drive kind of sucks…

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Benny With The Bills

Benny With The Bills

By Joshua on September 3, 2009

I wouldn’t normally try to get down to Payson Canyon on a Wednesday night for the group ride. It’s a lot of driving, and with the daylight hours being shorter and shorter lately, your ride time is kind of limited down there. But I got an email from Jer…

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Yabba-Dabba-Doo

Yabba-Dabba-Doo

By Joshua on August 25, 2009

One of the best parts about this group is the ability to call an audible when necessary. Thanks to those who supported my lifestyle decision to ride on Tuesday this week. Even more thanks to those who braved the lousy traffic to head out to Eagle Mount…

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Psycho-Cross

Psycho-Cross

By Joshua on August 19, 2009

I had a hankering to ride the cross bike I bought this week, so I loaded it up for the Wednesday group ride up Hog’s Hollow.No, I have never ridden a cross bike on anything other than a cross race. Thank you for asking. Also, I have been riding a five …

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This Used To Be Easier

This Used To Be Easier

By Joshua on August 1, 2009

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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R.A.T. Ride(a.k.a. The Rat Bastard)

R.A.T. Ride(a.k.a. The Rat Bastard)

By Joshua on July 26, 2009

R.A.T= Ride Around Timpanogos.Joined Kerry Smith and the U.R.M.B.(Utah Rocky Mountain Bikers) for their annual-ish attack on the Timpanogos Perimeter trail. Why would you do this?Here’s why. Okay, I stole the Auto-Stitch idea from Oilcan, I admit it. I…

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Lions, And Tigers, And Bears,…Oh My

Lions, And Tigers, And Bears,…Oh My

By Joshua on July 19, 2009

Slight logistical error on my part. When I said to meet at the shop for last night’s ride, I failed to realize that Main Street was closed for the Classic Car Cruise. Hopefully no one gave up because of that.So although nobody showed at the shop, we me…

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