When we did it I drove 1000 miles one day and was so exhausted the next day. Good thing the wife was feeling good.
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A thriving prostitute and drug trade.
anticlimactic
I swear....kids are never not sick. Pretty much my day yesterday, dealing with grumpy, sniffling and coughing mini me.
Over done it this morning at wellness. 405 on the dead lifts and 355 on the squats. I didn't even try to count the burpees, just went till I puked and did 20 more.
I am gonna be sore.
I am gonna be sore.
would you rather it be strip malls....
it absolutely POURED here all day Saturday. On/off yesterday too. I'd think it's still gotta be wet, but by all means go scope it out for yourself if you have the itch.
I'll ride Wednesday if you can get free.
Having not been here all weekend I wasn't sure, but FB 303 is suggesting Chimpex was good this morning, so should have dried more through this afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon will work.
go get after it and report back.
Yes, exactly what I would prefer.
Afternoon Monkeys.
The weather is amazing and while I have been enjoying my time off, I am tired of being broke and am getting a bit stir crazy. The dude across the street works 2 days a week and I think they are even half days. He told me he couldn't go back to work full time because he was going to be president of local little league.
I've gotten a lot done, but I need to get a job. Interview at 3:30, yay.
The weather is amazing and while I have been enjoying my time off, I am tired of being broke and am getting a bit stir crazy. The dude across the street works 2 days a week and I think they are even half days. He told me he couldn't go back to work full time because he was going to be president of local little league.
I've gotten a lot done, but I need to get a job. Interview at 3:30, yay.
I did not know you were jorbless, congrats!!! I thought of you when I saw a 30 year old corvette for sale with a $1000 price in the window, it still runs well enough to be moved daily, on close inspection I noted it was only missing the drivers side front fender. The fly eye purple paint job more than makes up for it.Afternoon Monkeys.
The weather is amazing and while I have been enjoying my time off, I am tired of being broke and am getting a bit stir crazy. The dude across the street works 2 days a week and I think they are even half days. He told me he couldn't go back to work full time because he was going to be president of local little league.
I've gotten a lot done, but I need to get a job. Interview at 3:30, yay.
25 KBTU heat pump now installed at camp in hopes of keeping it at least moderately cool on hot summer afternoons. This in a building with no interior walls or insulation...
Went for a surprisingly fun ride at a local open space that I heard had some good trails. Found a random biker who looked like he knew how to ride a bike (a few dentists rode by but we ignored them) and asked where the trails were. He proceed to take us on a two hour tour of the place and show us the goods. My bike karma must be good. Fun trails complete with a few small drops and jumps. I'll definitely be back soon.
Are you planting a tire tree?
The low pressure method is good but not nearly as frightening as the high pressure method (or as reliable). Inflate to 80+ PSI and hope it doesn't blow your face off as you listen for the tell tale PING of the bead finally settling into place.
Kid went to bed early and easily. Then hit the gym and had a good climb session. Now, baked potato and scotch ale.
Fixed a broken spoke and went for an evening ride. Weather was perfect. Now toast, polish ham & dutch gouda with Sunshine Pils.
Felt like crap after work, so I decided to go for a super quick ride at a forest about 5 minutes from here. I usually avoid riding this spot, as its pretty boring, short trails and caters to the dentist crowd.
But found this...
Even the dentist trails don't deserve this type of treatment. The entire forest is a shitshow. At least 50% of the trails are completely gone.
The ride got my spirits up, though. Nothing cures the blues like a nice easy ride.
I then went and bought ALL of the Pink Lady apples at one of the grocery stores, because all other apples suck in comparison.
But found this...
Even the dentist trails don't deserve this type of treatment. The entire forest is a shitshow. At least 50% of the trails are completely gone.
The ride got my spirits up, though. Nothing cures the blues like a nice easy ride.
I then went and bought ALL of the Pink Lady apples at one of the grocery stores, because all other apples suck in comparison.
sounds like a bmx flatlander....
that was the state of the forest of a fire lookout i was looking for out in california last year....also the state of the forest near a lookout i was looking for in wyoming three years a go....which i hear is supposed to available for rent in the near future....But found this...
Went to the Thuper Awethum trail to try out my new Maxxis Minion DHFs that I bought for riding in the mountains since it has actual roots'n rocks and Dirt Roadie unfriendly.
Been on Ardents for several years and wanted something with bigger knobs. They rock, better cornering and more stability in the rocks. A little bit slower going up, but a huge difference when it gets fast and rough.
Been on Ardents for several years and wanted something with bigger knobs. They rock, better cornering and more stability in the rocks. A little bit slower going up, but a huge difference when it gets fast and rough.
our worst stop...moving from chicago to charlottesville. horrible traffic out of chicago, forced stop in middle of ohio (zanesville?). perhaps the most sleepless/most siren-filled night i've ever spent.
as for today...will be happy to be home tomorrow night. 'squeeb better make sure my flight is trouble free.
as for today...will be happy to be home tomorrow night. 'squeeb better make sure my flight is trouble free.
when/were did you live in Chicago?
96-98; near Wrigley. was in grad school at school of the art institute.when/were did you live in Chicago?
They work great for "flow"/easy trails. Which, unfortunately is mostly what we have to ride locally.Another Ardent lover comes out of the woodwork
But now I want a second set of wheels with rotors and cassette for trips to actual mountain biking trails since changing tubeless tires is a messy pain in the ass. Yes now let me just see where I left that spare stack of hundred dollar bills.
I liked the Ardent for the rear, paired with w DHF. Faster rolling and enough cornering.
I still haven't put any miles on this rear Minion SS but it looks very promising too.
I still haven't put any miles on this rear Minion SS but it looks very promising too.
Anyone tried the new Tomahawk, yet? I'll pair it with the TRS, soon.
Or a guy who's had to do battle with some stubborn DH tires over the years. I had a DT Swiss + DH24 combo for a while that was the absolute worst.
minions are awesome, water wet, sky blue. you been living under a rock?
i run maxxis advantage on the front of my trail bike (2.4) and xc bike (2.1). very pleased with them as someone with a strong DH background. don't corner quite as hard as minions, but suprisingly well for what's an XC tire. sadly the 2.4 size is no longer available, it is awesome.
i wanna give the minion SS a try as a rear tire once i killer my current tire (some intense semi slick).
I ran Minions on my DH sled. It's just been a loooong time. They're just overkill for the sissy local stuff.
they're available in more than just DH casings
I meant the size of the knobs. Remember, they buff trails with IMBA shamies here.they're available in more than just DH casings