My 3 Favorite Words…
… ok, not my favorite favorite, but they’re up there: “OUT FOR DELIVERY”. I saw that this morning when I hopped online to check the status of my shipment. I expected to see these three words and I was not disappointed.…
What Happened to Spring?
It’s not quite summer yet on the calendar but the plants on the trail beg to differ. Just a few short weeks ago RL was playing peek-a-boo with the camera by hiding in the overgrown mustard weeds that had invaded our local trails. Lance was riding…
Mid-Week Ride Report
Since I work about a mile from the Aliso Woods trail head, I went ahead and did my weekly after work ride through it. The first climb, Cholla is pretty tough that includes steep switch backs, and a rock garden. On my way up Cholla I tried to maneuver…
Mountain Biking Related Innuendos
Certain terms in mountain biking could be considered as an innuendo by a person that might be walking by while you and your buddies are talking shop. For example… “Oh I like the 5 inches…” “I thought it was going to be…
Thursday Tech Tip: Going tubless without going broke
If you had the money you can easily convert over to a tubeless tire and wheel system with UST wheels and tires or you can use Stan’s. But if you’re p’oh and broke like me, you can do the following for about $10…. *Disclaimer, do…
Ibex Ignition Update
I’ve been able to get in a few rides the last couple of weeks on the Ibex Ignition 3 and have a few thoughts/impressions for you. They were all night rides so no action pictures of the bike yet. I have to admit that it has been a while since…
Something to look forward to…
Here’s a teaser on what you’ll be able to see for Thursday Tech Tips. Let’s just say that this tip can save you a butt load of money.
Preview: KHS XCT 535
Last Sunday I participated on the City of Angels Ride, this ride is co-sponsored by our good friends from KHS Bicycles. I always hang around with Vince Calvillo after the ride, he is a good conversationalist and knows all about the new KHS bike…
Weight Loss Wager Update
Ok we’ve just ended week 2 and both Vince Rodarte and I have some great progress. RL: -7lbs, -3.47% Vince Rodarte: -7lbs, 2.89% Moe’s Pledge: $28 (14lbs @ $2 per lb)* Juan Diaz’s Pledge: $35 (7lbs @ $5 per lb)* Feli’s Pledge: $40…