Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. Have a safe holiday

Sunday Ride

Made it out for an early afternoon ride around the hood. I found some sections of trails not plowed thru Standing bear lake. They were fun riding on. Wish I could have made the group ride downtown. Sounds like you guys ran into some snowy trails too, anyway I am happy I got some time on the bike outdoors. Sure beats the trainer................................................................

Yep,, got the trainer out

Well I finally got the trainer out. It is just too cold for me to go out for a ride. As soon as the temps get up into the 30's I will get out again.

Trainer Time * UPDATED*

Today marked the day that i brought in the skinny bike, changed tires and hooked it to the trainer.

I managed about 40 mins and finished with over 11 miles. My HR monitor was wacky as it said I only burned 45 calories. At any rate its nice to have the bike inside and ready to go.

Should I break out the trainer log again? What say you?

** UPDATED:**

You didn't say anything so I put it back on the right nav way ------->

Last Year has its own tab.

Let me know if you want me to add you to the list so you can log your trainer time too? I think it will be fun to compare this winter to last.

M.N.R

Large group out for the ride last night. It was a great night for a ride, the temps were just right. It was cool watch all the lights weaving up down and through the single track. Might be the last good night ride before the freezing temps arrive. More pics over here. Stratomatica was the photo journalist for the ride. (great pics) Thanks for the good ride..

Brew time again

Yep, it is Brew time. Last week I brewed up a batch of golden wheat beer and today I brewed up some cream ale. Should be done just before Christmas, and I will share some this time I promise. I know I said that last time, but I am gonna share this time..

Cool breeze

Hooked up with Paul for some riding down at the usual Sunday spot. Did see a few other people getting some ride time in . The North wind was a bit cool, but still had a good time. Maybe I will catch ya at the Monday night ride........

A litte damp

Well we decied to go ahead and see what the trial was like. It has been real dry so what little rain probably wouldnt affect the trail. We were right, the trail was in good shape except for a couple of greasy corrners. Tires packed up a little , but did not do any damage to the trail. I thought is was a great night for a ride. Brian and I went over to Pauls for a cold one after the ride. (Thanks for the brew)

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I made it out guys. 25 miles. 700 calories. I'm fat. But enjoyed my ride. It was raining as I headed to Tranq. Did you get your Monday night ride in?

T.N.R

Well we had our own Thursday night ride down at Tranquility last night. Paul and I met up with Mike and Todd and rode a couple laps. We ran across two skunks (that really gets the heart rate going). The ride started to get a little cold towards the end , but had a great time. O ya I let Paul use an older helmet mount light and had a hard time getting it back after the ride. I think he wants to trade some hot wings for it. :)

After work ride

Any body want to go on a ride down at Tranq after work Tomorrow or Friday. I am in the mood for another Night Ride........ and would love if someone could join me..

Hub repack

After the ride the other night we were talking about bike wheels and maintenance . I started to think about it and realized that I haven't repacked the bearings in my road bike since I bought it. So yesterday I completed the task and every thing seemed to turn smooth. I enjoy doing maintenance when ever possible on my bike.

Don't drop one of these, they like to bounce around and hide from you.

Monday Night Ride

Well the rain\snow did hold off last night for the ride. Rode a couple laps with Brian, Dan, Dale, and Paul. I thought it would be a lot colder with the north wind but it ended being pretty nice. After the ride Brian treated us with some Fat Tire, it tasted great. ( Thanks again Brian)..

O 'Yaa

Well made it out again Yesterday. I really like riding in the cooler temps, it feels really refreshing. I did see a group of three spinning out some laps. I hope the rain and snow stays away tonight so we can get ride in.

What a spectacular ride

What a another great night for a ride. Rode with Dave, Todd and Brian. On the ride we kept running into owls. (or maybe the same owl) It almost seemed as if they were hunting us down. Anyway it's great to ride with a group of friends. My next ride is looking to be Sunday afternoon, maybe I'll catch ya around.

Sunday

Anybody want to do a couple laps at Traq on Sunday afternoon. I know a bunch of people are going out to Calvin Crest to do some trail work. But I am thinking of myself this Sunday and doing a little riding. (sorry guys). Maybe grab some wings and a brew when done....

Full Moon

Wow what a great night for a ride, The air was cool and we had a great group last night. The trail was in great shape except for a couple of greasy corners. We rode the trail backwards and I found myself wondering were we were at several times in the ride. The trail looks really different in the dark. Had a great time..

Spooks on Spokes

Hooked up with RG and participated in the Spooks on spokes adventure. We only rode for a couple hours and hit a few check points. You really need to know your way around that part of Omaha, and of course need to know how to read the clue map correctly. We did end up getting turned around a few times. I would have liked to made it to all the check points if I had the time. Maybe next year. O ya, the only part I did not care for was changing a tube, while a line of people were waiting there turn. I am heading down to MNR tonight maybe I will catch you all down there........

Milling around

Went on the Monday Night ride again. Had a great time riding in the dark. I love riding in a group that stops and waits for everybody to catch up. A nice social ride, but you still get the heart rate up, or at least I do. Forgot to bring the camera because I was running late for the ride, but took a few shots on Sundays ride.. out.....

spooks on spokes? Saturday

I'm in no cycling shape, but I think this could be fun. Of course I have not cleared anything with the tower.

Its a cycling event in West Omaha.... I should support it!

MNR

Hooked up with the MNR an rode a lap in a half. It was a great night for night riding. I thought the temps were perfect. Found out that it was Paul's first time riding single track in the dark. I think he had a good time. Even road a little bit with the Dmars, (Nice ridding with you again). On my way home I remembered that I brought my camera so I took a picture going down 132 street. Catch ya out on the trail.......

Fall

I love ridding in the fall, but the snow and the cold weather this early kinda scares me. I hope this isn't a sign of an early winter. Looks like we wont be riding much on dirt until this rain stops :( .. So I guess its off to some road ridding.

Mtb. Yeah!

from BORKTASTIC!

Skinny tire Sunday

I ventured out on Sunday on one of Nebraska's busiest roads. F st to 204th. I planned on staying on 204th until I got to the interstate, but the shoulder ended right before Gretna and I wasn't too confident carrying on. I turned back and enjoyed the hills before making it home. Road 1 hour; ~15 hilly miles.

Nice Group Ride

There was a nice group for the Monday night ride. The air was cool and refreshing. I love the sounds and sights of fall time ridding. After the ride was over, we rode over to Paul's house for a cold one. (Thanks for the brew) I think we will need to bust out the lights for next week :) .......

Fall is just around the corner

Wait, is today the first day of Fall. Anyway there is a lot of good fall riding to be had. See you out on the trail..

a couple days late, but not a buck short.

I will let this tell you about my Sunday. Hope to do it again this sunday!

M.N.R

See ya at the ride tonight. Soon we will have to bust out the lights for some night time goodness....

Laybor Day ride

Well I wasn't for sure if anybody was getting together for a ride, so I headed out in the afternoon for a couple of laps. There was a lot of people out riding the trail, ran into a big group at the camel humps. They were practicing there line thru the humps.

long weekend, shall we ride?

I would love to ride with the TEAM GIBSON possee. OK, ride behind the Team Gibson possee may be more like it (from my lack of fitness!). Can you guys think of a good time? I may be able to make the Monday night ride too.

Or should I just go ride my skinny tire bike on the road all by my lonesome?

Monday Night ride

The ride was great. Temps were cool, and had a big group. What more can you say

Linda's new steed.

Linda just got a new bike, we have been buying parts for a couple months now, and have finally got everything we need. Last week we picked up the frame at Bike Masters, and I have spending evenings this week building it up. It is a Niner SIR nine. 853 steel EBB frame that can run geared or single. The parts are as follows: Easton EA 70 bar, lx shifters/brake levers, Oury grips, 09 Reba fork, Thomson post, WTB rocket v saddle, xt derailleurs, Race Face evolve crank set, Sram 970 cassette, and Sram 970 chain. We had Dan at bike masters build up a pair of Dt Swiss wheels with xt hubs (Dan builds awesome wheels). all in all it weighs @ 28 pounds.

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