Make the Leap?

This guy didn't quite make the leap ;-)

hmmm. when did this happen?

Can't help but wonder... was this before, during, or after the dirt road ride?

Maybe I should have washed my bike sooner.

Can't keep me off the dirt

Sometimes you just have to get your road bike dirty ;-)

(ascending Adney Gap Road off Dillon's Mill just after descending Wades Gap.)

Ft Lewis...

So. in over 5 years of living in roanoke + more since being in school in blacksburg, I have never rode a bicycle at Ft Lewis Mtn, Havens Wildlife Mgt area.

The other day.... I-an said lets go.

Go we did. Parking at the Kiosk rather than the school, we headed out for a 17 mile tour in the wilds of Ft. Lewis. Make no mistake, these trails are not 'groomed' for mountain biking. This is wildlife management, aka hunter territory. Beware of large rocks smack dab middle of the trail!... sections that just kind of disappear until you stop and lock around!... fallen trees.. This ain't no IMBA land!

I-an and I had a great time. Quite a gem in land. High enough elevation to see some unusual vegetation and habitat for Southwest Virginia. A great mix in the stale of summer.

Up the fireroad... get your stopwatch on... or just enjoy the ride :-)

This can't be mt rogers.. but look at the moss, rocks and hemlock...

Fallen trees.. par for course.

Just before the final descent.

a gratuitous pic of I-an's Rig.

Go get your ride on.. just do it before hunting season!

the Wienermobile!

Some things you just can't pass up... like a chance to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!



That's right. One six official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles recently found its way to Roanoke, and I just happened across it. You know you are jealous.

Click to learn more from Kraft food's Official Oscar Mayer Wiener website.



And just in case you thought I wouldn't get to go inside.... oh yea. Relish that you hotdog!

Normal as Pumpkin Pie...

Ahhhh. Breaking Away! :^)



But American Flyers?! Now that's racing.

Magic Hat Wisdom

From a bottle of Magic Hat's Wacky Cat... quite tasty I might add ;-)

'Just Relax and Read the Caps'

Perhaps words of wisdom for my upcoming first 24 hour mountain bike race, the 24 Burn near Wilksboro, NC. I'll be part of a 4 person team... 3 single speeds + 1 geared. Warren and I are key players with multi laps whilst the other two help expand the gap and give more rest time for Warren and the Forest Leprechaun.

Tour de Floyd 2009

The 3rd annual Tour de Floyd. My first. What a beautiful day.



Two wheels.. new friends.. beautiful views.. delicious cookies.. fresh perspectives.. on the list for next year.

staring commute

So, awhile back, one particular ride into work, it seemed as if there were more than usual stares and double takes. 'What gives?' I thought to myself.




oh yeah! I had an extra wheel tied to my back... must have looked strange to those not in the know. I was just trying to make do without driving an automobile just to transport a wheel. ... Wait a minute.. that's preposterous! Make do without driving an automobile?!!!

Spice World - Midnite Movie @ Grandin Theatre

This ones for Larry...

The Midnite Movie at the Grandin on July 24th & 25th

Spice World!



See ya there!

Atmos Helmet Matte Ti

Here are a few pics of the Giro Atmos Helmet, Matte Ti, Size Medium.

About one year old; only occasionally used / worn. Included are a fresh set of pads.

Chin Strap liberally cut to accommodate my head with a cycling cap for winter riding. Should fit most medium sized medium heads :-)

HiFi Pro Ebay Item Pics

Hello Friends-

Following are the same photos posted on ebay but able to enlarge for more detail. Also included, per request are close-ups of the light frame scratches and cable housing rub. Not to shabby for a 2 year old mountain bike with starting bid at over half off the retail price. PLEASE NOTE - The flash in the pictures really accentuates the scratches which smooth out when waxed / cleaned with product such as Pedro's Bike Lust. This bike has been well cared-for and scratches are from normal 'wear and tear.'

Ebay auction Item number: 260394478545 found at this LINK HERE.




















Attention Please : Questions regarding this ebay auction should be addressed via ebay message/email. That way, the answer may be posted on the auction sight for all bidders to see, assuming the question / answer is sensible to post for all to see. -- Thank you and good luck bidding on your new bike!

tough day.

Without tough days..

it's hard to grow.
hard to put good days in perspective.

here are five positive things to counter balance the day.

01) full moons and nite riding on mill mountain
02) thankful for the folks I helped better enjoy cycling today.
03) thankful for a job, let alone a job that I enjoy!
04) friends that listen... even if it's via voicemail
05) thankful for the smile on someone's face today.. even if it didn't go the way I hoped.
06) bonus - thankful for my music mix on my mp3.

Dragon's Tale 2009

ummm. my first Dragon's (Back) Tale official event...

Why I chose single speed?! uh, I have a Superfly SS... so why not!

7 hours and 16 minutes of forward movement attempt to complete the 40 miles.

the optic nerve of things...

So whilst ponder what would happen if my eyeball popped out of it's socket and into my honest tea bottle of coffee...

We decided said eyeball would hang by the optic nerve but could be moved around... allowing said individual to literally stare one's self in the eye! Well, at least stare yourself in in the other eye!

Here's a pic of a 'Bigfoot Staredown' from www.oregonbigfoot.com. Check out the art gallery and Peter Oberdorf's work... from where I linked this bigfoot pic. Or just ponder your own eyeball for a bit.
btw. my 10th grade Geometry Teacher, Mr. Muruz, had a glass eyeball and had the desks arranged at corner to corner angles rather than front to back; so he could see the students with his good eye.

Origami w/ a plastic bag

Discussing folding plastic bags at work... someone thought of plastic bag origami.

We chuckled a bit. Then I took the plunge not expecting to find much by image google searching "plastic bag origami." The results rolled in. Why i'm stunned, i'm not sure.



Apparently, they mostly reference instructions on how to 'football' fold a plastic grocery bag to take up less space. My thoughts... just use a reusable canvas shopping bag.

"ooooh... mr. cable... why won't you go there. Uhhh.. i'll be right back."




Here's a more creative use of plastic bag origami... as a wreath. Check out the Craftzine blog for additional recycle / reuse ideas.

Thin Ice Haiku

Where does my ice go?
In freezer, filled trays did place.
Like socks, disappears.

friends on the news

yea! go Adventure Girl!

how deep is that reservoir?

been strugglin' lately...

Do I blog or do I ride?

Hah! Of course.. I Ride!

Especially when I have a special limited edition Gary Fisher Superfly Single Speed!! (yes, its a dedicated SS w/ horizontal drops and no SIS cable bosses.) Just over 20 lbs, and that's with a suspension fork and gank old triple crank converted to single from a Fisher Sugar (so the crank is at least 6-7 yrs old but it's got style... of some sort).

So back to riding... The pics are piling up a bit, though, so more later on the SFSS!