Author: DaveC
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Good morning
Always a prescient omen, a sunrise. It was like that for about 90 seconds. Update, tentative schedule (subject to modifications due to weather, whimsy, or caprice): F: drive as far as possible, with a short stop in Flag to stretch the legs on a short ride.S: drive to Salida, ride and hang out, weather permitting.S:…
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Road trip supplies
Coming to a town near you. Oh, and Banana Split Ben & Jerry’s is really, really good.
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Get out the fucking hallmark card
Cuz this is a precious moment. Sag land on the Double Boundary. Steve and I roll in, drink lots, refill, eat. A few more guys roll in, then a few more, then a lot more. Soon half the field or more are lounging around, sharing food, lubing chains, talking about being tired. Funny, but also…
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It’s Ed time, baby!
Timing is everything. In this case, a morning of hyper-productivity and a third consecutive day of flawless weather comes to a close in an afternoon of longing, to be off work!! And then Ed busts out with a stellar reminder of the wonders to come. As Adam likes to remind us, fall and spring are…
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For M
This: “You have to be comfortable in your own skin because you are the room’s tuning fork,” said Mr. Coffey. “Everyone is looking to you for your cues. There’s plenty of time for Xanax and tequila at the end of the night, after everyone goes home.”
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Stuff for sale
Addendum: Go out for a short ride, and look what awaits! Tons of offers for the saddle, and a few for the bar. Very nice, should be enough to finance M’s new front wheel, and a minimal loss from original cost. Speaking of riding, this evening I hit an out on 305 with the “new”…
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Chaco Canyon
I’ve been interested ever since reading Craig Child’s House of Rain a few months ago. So, day after a good ride, we went. This one would be even better if M could keep eyes open in front of the camera. Chaco is the most extensively researched archaeological site in the southwest. It was a center,…
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Hot!
Reds Hot 50k+ registration is up, as of an hour or so ago! This was a fantastic race last year, and I’ll be sending in my application today. I expect the field of 200 to fill by the end of the the year, easily. They also are adding a 30k, for those with smaller appetites.…
Bedrock & Paradox 