Junkyard Cyclocross

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Not sure, but this looks pretty fun. Love the teeter-totter in there. Just wouldn't want to crash and then have to get a tetanus shot.

Save money by replacing your bicycle chain yourself

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This video shows you how to do it. Looks easy enough.

Saturday Morning, USGP

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Jaime Kripke looks to be someone to watch as far as CX videos. I found this one on the Mud & Cowbells site. It is shot amazingly, with great depth of field. It seems to really capture the pain and intensity of a cyclocross race.

It's official... I'll be a warrior

Yup, I registered and payed for my spot in the 10:30am wave of this race. I figure the course will still be a little fresh at that point, but I'd at least be able to watch the start (if not the whole race) of the wave before me.

Now of course the hard thing is to get to training. I'm not a runner, so I'll need to get on that. Plus I need to get some strength in climbing and stuff for the obstacles. Maybe do some rope climbs and running through tires.



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Pretty sad when small shops close down

Renaissance Bikes is closing. While it's sad that a (cool looking) shop is closing. It sounds like they are doing it in a smart way. While they are profitable. I'll be sure to check out their Ebay shop and see if there are any deals.


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The Empire Fixie TK-421

From: Tea, Bicycle & Glasses

Star Wars + Bicycle = Awesome.
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Adventure Monkey

Just came across this, looks interesting. Follow the link to Adventure Monkey (http://www.theadventuremonkey.com/).



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Ride a time trial with Spartacus!

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You Go Max, You Go Full Gas, You Go Over Your Limit, But to reach something high, you need to be ready for this pain.



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Dear Santa

I know it's been almost a year since I last wrote you, I'm sorry. I've been a pretty good boy this year. Well, maybe almost mostly good.

Anyway I was hoping you had some room in your sleigh for an S-Works Epic 29er. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/first-ride-specialized-s-works-epic I promise I wont ask for anything else. And I will be extra good next year.

I'll make an extra batch of cookies and leave some carrots for the reindeer. Would you rather have eggnog or milk with it?

Your favorite boy,
Gunnar

ps. some of my friends tried to tell me you aren't real. I refused to believe them and punched them in the back of the head for you.

Warrior Dash?

So I think I heard about this a couple years ago, but I don't think they had one in Minnesota at the time. Well guess what? Minnesota is listed for July. It's the Warriors Dash. http://www.warriordash.com/

Even though I'm no runner, I think I'd like to try to do this race. 3 miles, but they throw in a bunch of crazy obstacles, like sliding down a steep muddy hill, rappelling a ravine, climbing up and over huge haystacks and leaping over fire. Doesn't this sound like fun? I think it sure does.

Registration is $40 before the end of the year, then it goes up to $50, $60 and $65 depending on how close to the event you're registering.




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This is great

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I think there is some truth in this video. No excuses, wear your helmet. Then you may be invited to race the Tour day France.

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ANTHEM II trailer

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If for no other reason then the music is awesome! METAL!! Am I Evil? Rock over London, Rock on Chicago.



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Va Fa Napoli, Hipster

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2011 Almanzo 100 / Royal 162

In case 100 miles of gravel road racing wasn't enough for you, the Mayor (Chris Skogen) is adding a 162 mile course in addition to the 100 miler.

This year, for the first time ever, we are offering two simultaneous events. The original Almanzo 100 and the Royal 162. What is the difference? We're happy to explain.

First, the Almanzo 100:
100 miles of rolling gravel roads through Southeastern Minnesota.
No outside support.
12 hour window to finish.

Second, the Royal 162:
162 miles of rolling gravel roads through Southeastern Minnesota.
No outside support.
15 hour window to finish.

This is pretty interesting. Not sure if I could add another 3+ hours of riding on gravel myself, but I'm sure there are those of you out there looking for this type of challenge. Then again, it's not that I wouldn't want to do it. It could be a great way to really expand on the suffering that I already know of cycling.

hmmmmm......

Choices, choices, choices.

Danny MacAskill on the Streets of London (DigDeep)

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Yeah, another video from trials guy Danny MacAskill. Nice riding.

Errrrrrr

Stupid back pain. Didn't even do anything this time.

Mayo Clinic page on back pain.


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Happy thanksgiving

Hope you eat all you wish to.

Maybe I need to start on an EPO program

No, not really! In fact I think it's pretty sad that doping is in the amateur and especially masters races. I mean I understand it for the under 30 guys. The guys who dream of making a living by racing their bike. They need results to progress up the ladder. I'm not saying it's right, but I understand it.

But then you reach an age, and realize you can't cat up any higher and you're racing to finish mid pack. You'll never become a pro. What's the point in cheating? Glory? Beat the local yokels? Where's the pride in that if it's not fair? I mean everyone wants to win, but we're talking about a hobby, a game, something that is done for fun. I don't think it's gonna make or break your career if you can place a couple spots higher in a local crit.

Heads up from here: http://doperssuck.typepad.com/doperssuck/2010/11/is-better-your-buddies.html

Article from: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/11/news/michigan-masters-racer-suspended-for-epo-use_150854

His results here: http://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?compid=198628

And now we hear about this doper: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/charles-coyle-suspended-for-two-years

Chris Piascik - All My Bikes Zine

Looking for a gift for your cyclist? This may be a good one. Chris Piascik illustrated all the bikes he's owned, and now they are collected into a 'zine that you can purchase.

Chris' site: http://chrispiascik.com/work/all-my-bikes-zine/

Preview the 'zine: http://issuu.com/chrispiascik/docs/allmybikes

Purchase it here: http://printbrigade.bigcartel.com/product/all-my-bikes

I'm waiting for some poster sized prints.

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