Archive for June, 2007

Tahoe Death March

Friday, June 29th, 2007
Tahoe Death March

This just in from McG: hey all, my weekend ride opportunities are kinda limited, especially since I took 4 weekends off for races already, but I think I can finagle the 15th of July off. anyone care to join me a some kind of death march. tahoe rim? i have a loop near kirkwood that’s... »

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Wild Blog

Monday, June 25th, 2007
Wild Blog

weethump.com Check here for info and stories and pictures relating to the wild lands of Nevada and the ongoing efforts to document, protect and enjoy them. Everyone should take the time to comment on the matter in this post. -M »

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It’s Poo

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

-M »

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Gas or grit

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

From TBS contributor, Localcrew:  I signed up for this work at a time when special-interest-fueled politicians spout all variety of appalling solutions for energy independence, including petroleum extraction schemes in some of our country’s most remote and wild landscapes. With this in mind, it seemed to me the height of hypocrisy to burn gallon... »

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Great Divide Race 2007

Monday, June 18th, 2007
Great Divide Race 2007

For those of you who don’t know, the Great Divide Race is a “Race” from Port Of Roosevill Montana on the Canadian Border down the The Rocky Mountains to Mexico. No support, no press, no parade, no podium, no entry fee and only one rule: you’re on your own. Just a blog where you... »

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Tour de Nez 2007

Sunday, June 17th, 2007
Tour de Nez 2007

Well, Had a great day for TdN 2007! Started off with a little roll down to Waldens for breakfast, some retail therapy @ the Gooch where V-Nasty told me my helmet makes my head look tiny, and some fruit buying @ the Farmer’s market! Then on to the races! The excitement came from our... »

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RAAM on a one gear

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

“Spurgeon decided to take up single geared bikes because he thought it was crazy.” One bike is an Ira Ryan frame. I met Ira @ NAHBS. Cool guy. Nice looking bikes. The other is a Vanilla. Now here’s me talking out the side of my ass: If you’re going to ride a one... »

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Ely eNVy

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Ely eNVy

Greetings Bacon Strippers! Sorry I’ve been late in posting this. Captain Redbeard has been riding my ass about some NWP stuff. Anyway, here’s the goods on our friends to the east, and a look inside the 2007 Tears Fears and Beers Ely Enduro. »

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Mike on the Podium

Monday, June 11th, 2007
Mike on the Podium

Mike on the Podium Originally uploaded by i am indisposed. Just wanted to squeeze this in real quick. Full report to follow. Due to the fact that I was the only one to ride the Expert lap @ the Ely Enduro, I took the first and only place. The last climb was a grunt,... »

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Weekend

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

For those of you not going to Ely with me tomorrow, which is all you slackers, don’t just sit around watching baseball and waiting for the Mormons to come to the door so you can get your monthly rage out. Grab a shovel and get to work! Then, on Tuesday, Brother Sphincterboy will be... »

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