Dmars the lube is with Greg

Sorry dmars,

I kept forgettig to give this to greg. Its at his house now.

Thanks and sorry it took so long to get back!

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The Goods





The Boil



Some aroma goodness

Brewed it up Monday, now I have to wait for it to get done so I can enjoy some English goodness. Want to try some?

Hooked up with the Mars

Made it out with Dmars for a nice ride around the hood on Tuesday. The weather was grrreat. I am so ready for spring to be hear. I hear there is crappy weather on the way. So get your ride in if you can

new blogger template/layout?

What do you guys think? I thought that we needed a change?

Sunday, I got out... did you?

I made it out for a 10 mile ride around the lake. It was just a few degrees colder than I liked, but made a go of it anyway. 432 calories; ~10 miles; Fresh air!

Oh, and I broke my glasses again. I guess its time for a new pair as the Gorilla glue didn't even hold up!

I'll bet some of you guys get out and ride today. 60... wintry mix manana! I'm on the trainer tonight.

Two Rivers Training Ride

Dmars told me about a route that he and his sister used to ride. Is this a similar route Dmars?

When the weather clears... I'm gonna head out on this route. Who's with me?

BMCC team meeting?

Can those of you on the BMCC Race team comment on what was covered in the meeting last night. I could not attend.

Got out today

I heard that tomorrow winter is back, so I made sure to get out today and rode 15 miles. It was a nice day.

On a side note, Have you guys ever heard of this place http://www.raysmtb.com/ Sounds pretty cool. check out the pictures above, I would ride there all winter.I wish we had this in omaha.

the Evil Mother nature

I hate the be the bearer of bad news... but I'm glad that I got out and rode last weekend. The King skipped work and rode yesterday afternoon. I heard it was an EPIC weather day.

They say 5 to 10 inches are coming:

SNOW...HEAVY AT TIMES...SHOULD BEGIN TO OVERSPREAD THE WATCH AREA FRIDAY MORNING AND LAST THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE TAPERING TO FLURRIES LATER FRIDAY EVENING. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ACROSS A LARGE PORTION OF THE WATCH AREA...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION...TO THE SNOW...NORTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH WOULD CAUSE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.

I'll keep my bike on the trainer!

Sunday ride

Well I made it out for a short ride Sunday. Rode west on state and found a nature reserve. I never new that place was there. I rode down the road and found a old farm house and some out buildings, pretty cool. Well anyway I had a great time.

Saturday Gravel

Who, What, When, Where?

Who: Dmars, Stratomatic and myself
What/Where: 16 Mile gravel adventure to the Washington County Line via 132st.
When: 1:30 pm. depart time


It was nice to meet Stratomatic. We took off from Dmars house and heading through Standing Bear lake. We all noticed that we were not the only guys out enjoying the great weather. Tons of people at the lake.

We spun through there out to 144th and then headed north. The familiar white farm dog was replaced with a Big Yellow Lab that had a block head. On the way back Stratomatic kicked it into high gear left the dog in the dust.

Dmars - on a SS could not do that, so he just yelled at the dog. The dog listened and that was that.

Other info tidbits: There is a resting spot on this route, its picture follows; Dmars can climb State Street on a SS - no problem.; Loose gravel is not much fun to ride in.

Fun was had by all!

hmm, its a little creaky?

I put my road bike back on the trainer last night. It's the first time I had ridden it since last weekends outdoor ride. I think that the water played a bit of havic with my drive train.

With every pedal stroke come as creeking sound. My guess is that I need to lube up all of the moving parts. I've got White Lightening for the chain, what should i use to lube everything else?

mental health Day

It is going to nice thursday, friday and Saturday. Any one want to join me for a bike ride either Friday or Saturday?

Made it out in 09

Well I made it out for a Sunday ride, man it felt good riding out side again. I am ready for the warmer weather.

The oil is changed

Hung out with Dmars last night and changed the oil in our forks. Good times and good brews were had.

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As I was heading out for my ride yesterday, i hooked up with another rider @ 180th and F. It just so happens that he lives in my neighborhood and rides a lot. He said that he mostly rides in the morning. I snapped this pic as he sprinted away from me.

We rode together. He ran into a bit of trouble at mile 9, his rear tire lost air. I went to get my pump, but did not have it. I had a patch kit, a tube, a tire lever, but no pump! I'm glad that I didn't get a flat.

He had a CO2 style pump and added air. We rode a few more miles but being that he (Jim) wasn't sure of his tire we headed back.

I got in 14 miles. My goal was 15 - 20, but I was happy with the results. I saw a few other cyclists out. It was a great day.

As for the KING's comment. 43 miles. WOW. Where did you guys ride? Dmars any pics of your ride?