Riding
Hole in the ground
Rode HITG with Jim_S (reno), Jenni & John (SLC), Finche Platte (Stockton i think), and Dug (Bay) on Sunday. Trail is in great shape. There was one 10 foot patch of snow. Amazing to see that so late in the season. For more photos check this post about Photo John and Jenni’s trip to... »
Weekend Rides
What are the plans? I want to get out for at least one morning. I know TheRestlessApe wants to ride up to the Meadow, old Flume, Tyrolean and back. I want to ride something I’ve not ridden yet this year (and with less fire road climbing). Maybe HOTG? Maybe Donner Rim? What say you?... »
Tuesday night ride
Oakland Mike, with whom JR and I rode back in July on the TRT, is in town this week. So let’s break out the lights and show off The Bacon Strip Tuesday night! Also, don’t forget about POWDERWHORE on Wed @ Ceol!!! -M »
Sweet new trail in Spanish Springs!!!
Yesterday Nooner, Bustigator, The Restless Ape, Aron, Juni and I found a new trail out in Sparks thanks to a tip from my buddy Martin. It was RAD! It starts off a dirt road behind the new softball fields near Red Cock Gold Course. Follow the pink BLM access signs for now. It starts... »
Notes for October
First, prepare your gnarly scrawney asses for cyclocross. Even JR has committed to racing, and fixed no less! First off this month is Thursday, and presumably every following Thursday for the Outlaw series in Truckee and environs. Second is the Sagebrush series race on the 20th @ Hidden Valley. Our beloved Grisly Bike Geek... »
REAL Man-Pris…
REAL Man-Pris… Originally uploaded by i am indisposed. When life throws you lemons you make lemonade. Or, in this case, a bold, if ill-conceived, fashion statement! I suppose this isn’t that extreme. But still. My ass got hott!!! Thank god I was wearing a cycling shirt when I forgot my lycra/polyester @ home Saturday... »
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... »
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,... »
Wakey wakey, cakes ‘n’ bakey!
The Bacon Strip Presents: PeaCakes annual Bike to Work Day Mountainside Pancake Party. Bike To Work Day, Friday May, 18 2007, Reno, NV, One year ago a man had a vision: To put his three loves together, early morning mountain biking, wearing tight pants, and pancake eating. For those us brave enough to follow... »


