Category: N.O.S.
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After war has ended, the United States will have to rebuild much more than the country of Iraq. We will have to rebuild America’s image around the globe…Why can this president not seem to see that America’s true power lies not in its will to intimidate, but in its ability to inspire? -Robert Byrd, 3.19.2003…
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White Rim in a Day, October 2007
WRIAD has been a totem in my life for quite a while. After M and I got married, we lived in Moab for nine months of easeful bliss. Neither of us had jobs that were very serious or burdensome, and we took the many free hours to enjoy the area and each other. Reality calls,…
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Back Home
And a very successful week out if was. Above all else, the trip was a validation of my life over the past year. Professionally, in the competence of my meetings and interviews on Tuesday. Athletically, in riding the White Rim on Saturday for the third time. And most importantly, personally, in the amazing people I…
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Live from the Dave Cave
More the merrier, eh? Most importantly, registration for the PMC is open as of now! Surf on over to the race website and sign up. November 3rd, sirs and madams. In more light-hearted fare, I am now firmly on vacation, lodged in Nice’s place in Denver. The Monarch treated us well yesterday, in that perfect…
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Live from the tPod
Rode Supermoto in Flag yesterday evening, raced darkness back to the truck, and managed a coffee-filled dash to and beyond Durango before crashing in the woods. Woke, made coffee and played in the aspen leaves, and drove over a fog filled and sublime Wolf Creek pass and made it to Salida by 1000 (AZ time).…
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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…