Bedrock & Paradox

Started a new side feature, a selection of the better stuff I’ve got gathering dust in the corners of the closet at the moment. I’m not really inclined to ebay it, but if anyone would like, let me know and we’ll talk.

The wonderfully concentric 30t Surly ring and Weirwolves have reappeared. Happy. I also had a bit of an educational experience along the way. Two fine things: Stella Artois (since 1366) and fat tires.

The first was yesterday, as noted. The second today, and was precipitated by a minor existential crisis on the trail. Everyone needs something to do in their life. Something to define it. I think it’s one of the formative moments of transitioning to adulthood, when you begin to discover those things in which you choose…

“People complain that hip-hop stars use obscene lyrics and lewd music videos to demean women. Sometimes, so do even the most bourgeois women’s television shows.” –Alessandra Stanley My wheel has never made this noise, but interesting nonetheless (perhaps it’s just the mic).

The 0300 weather check revealed a mostly hidden moon and a strong wind, so I went back to sleep. Woke at the normal time (0600) to clear and calm skies. So, forecast aside, I had to do something. The unending question. I managed to get started hiking at 0800, on top of Oak Creek Canyon…

Yep it’s the weekend, and I’m currently enjoying a pint and the prerogative of all 9-5ers: worrying about all that shit on Monday. I’ll be watching the weather, hopefully 0300 tomorrow will bring starry skies. I also registered for the Santa Cruz Hellride, good thing I have health insurance! It’s the same day as the…

Wheat crust, ricotta, mozz, pep, spinach, 1 garlic bulb (diced). And a pint of Springboard.

So, I’m not going to Moab this weekend. It’d be exciting, I haven’t ridden the White Rim yet this year, and meeting Jill and Geoff and seeing Dave (and others?) would be excellent. Other, more mundance duties call, and I will remain here. Saturday I think I’ll be getting up horrendously early and doing a…

Slowness this weekend and an increase in ambition for the coming month have me messing with the mechanical status quo. The bike. Put a 34t up front, a Nano in the back, and resurrected the old maligned XR front for, the front. Kicking a couple hours of dirt road climbing today the gear felt tall,…

Bike wheel squirrel feeder. Scott Morris has a great adventure story up from his explorations on the Grand Enchantment Trail. A true connoisseur of hike-a-bike. Enjoy.