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I happen to come across your blog and it's ext...

2009-06-10T08:36:45.818-05:00

I happen to come across your blog and it's extremely inspirational!
If you don't mind, I'll be taking some notes.

Going to have to work on my blog now. ;)

take care,

Angelo

Love the pics of the mixed-terrain bike fest. It&...

2009-06-09T18:19:01.523-05:00

Love the pics of the mixed-terrain bike fest. It's inspired me to find some gravel love near the 'Ville in southern Indiana. Keep 'em turning!

Philip - Thanks! And you all are inspirations to ...

2009-06-09T12:45:22.293-05:00

Philip - Thanks! And you all are inspirations to me to keep going. Man I'm motivated lately.. and riding is good.

Stephen - That's pretty awesome, you have to let me know how to get those 5-7lb weeks again.. haha.. been a long time. :)

MG - Glad I'm not alone in my love! I think I'm sticking with them, they may be a little slower than others, but the smooth rides and no flats are pure love.

Sara - In the winter, you just have to keep rolling. After the first week or two of cold, your body gets used to it and it's not so bad. I wear lots of goretex and fleece gear to keep the wind out, and many times I'm pretty darn warm. When the snow flies, ride something with knobbies and you'll be set. Also remember the first 5 minutes of any cold ride will be a tad uncomfortable, but once your body warms up - you're golden. It's actually pretty fun!!

Sounds like you've been having a lot of fun!! ...

2009-06-08T22:53:55.030-05:00

Sounds like you've been having a lot of fun!! I am seriously impressed that you've put 5000 miles on your bike!

So I have a question...and it's probably a dumb one because I'm a rookie cyclist and just moved here from Oregon last year, what the heck do you all do in the winter months in this tundra?? Do you continue to cycle?

Schwalbe Marathon Cross... Yep, those tires are a ...

2009-06-08T14:29:18.061-05:00

Schwalbe Marathon Cross... Yep, those tires are a great investment. What's cool is that they run tubeless with sealant as well as they run tubed. That actually saved me in the Dirty Kanza 200 last year, when Cornbread had 8 flats and I was able to go flat-free and ride to fifth place.

I certainly wasn't the strongest rider there (Cornbread was clearly stronger than me that day), but not having the time loss of flat tires allowed me to ride up into the upper ranks of the finishing order. It was a clear advantage. Those tires are the golden ticket.

Great review of your ride, Ben. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Glad to hear it was a good weekend of riding.

Cheers,
MG

Any weight loss is a positive. For now with pushin...

2009-06-08T08:18:56.321-05:00

Any weight loss is a positive. For now with pushing the distances Im doing it seems to be really helping combined with watching my carbs/caloric input. Average week loss is about 2-3lbs but I still have the occasional 5-7lb loss weeks. I know Im gonna hit the time when Im getting 1 to 2 lbs if Im lucky but I hope its not for another 20-30 lbs *LOL*

Steve

Your going a great job and are an inspiration........

2009-06-08T00:20:16.241-05:00

Your going a great job and are an inspiration.....keep those wheels turning