Once I got home, I changed, packed some food and headed to Griffith Park in Claremont with the family. It was a beautiful day, and the kids played for a few hours while Jamie and I relaxed, listened to music and read.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Glendora Mountain Road and then a Family Bike Ride
Once I got home, I changed, packed some food and headed to Griffith Park in Claremont with the family. It was a beautiful day, and the kids played for a few hours while Jamie and I relaxed, listened to music and read.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Jesus Loves Bicycles
It takes nearly a full day to reach just one village with the Good News of Christ when missionaries are confined to walking. Giving a bicycle allows for multiple villages to be reached in one day, and provides more space to carry Gospel materials.
Monday, May 28, 2012
To Potato with Antonio
Sometimes plans don't pan out as expected. A week ago I rec'd a FB message from a fellow racer asking if I was interested in a ride to Potato on Saturday. Its been awhile since any type of MTB ride so I was all in. I invited Eric and his group, Mike L (and his buddy Scott), Antonio and the friend from FB.
Eric and his group arrived at our meet up location early and was pressed for time. They took off early. Mike L and Scott arrived a few minutes late and we decided to wait 10 minutes for Antonio. My racer friend from FB never showed up. After 10 minutes of waiting around Mike L, Scott and I decided to head up Marshal Canyon.
Shortly entering Marshal Canyon, we crossed paths with Antonio. Antonio continued to Oak Mesa looking for our friend from FB. I told Antonio FB Friend is a no show but he insisted on seeing for himself. I told Antonio we'll see him up Marshal Canyon.
Mike L, Scott and I headed up Marshal Canyon fairly quickly but Mike L was having some trouble keeping up. He's been off the bike for a few months and getting back into the swing of things can be difficult. Scott and I rode up a few miles into Marshal Canyon and stopped short of the "Three Bitches" before deciding this is a good place to wait for Mike L. The "Three Bitches" are three sections of fairly short but steep climbs. I think either Romeo (whom I haven't ridden with in ages) or some dude from SC Velo coined the term.
I tell Scott I am going to ride back to Mike L and soon enough Antonio was coming around the corner. A few seconds following Antonio was Mike L. He's bonked. Antonio and I decide to break apart and ride together up Marshal Canyon to Potato. The ride was fast (at least for me) and we were at the top of Potato in no time.
At Potato, we snapped a few pictures, and spoke with a very chatty Park Ranger before heading down for a loop around Burbank to Cobol Canyon.
Eric and his group arrived at our meet up location early and was pressed for time. They took off early. Mike L and Scott arrived a few minutes late and we decided to wait 10 minutes for Antonio. My racer friend from FB never showed up. After 10 minutes of waiting around Mike L, Scott and I decided to head up Marshal Canyon.
Shortly entering Marshal Canyon, we crossed paths with Antonio. Antonio continued to Oak Mesa looking for our friend from FB. I told Antonio FB Friend is a no show but he insisted on seeing for himself. I told Antonio we'll see him up Marshal Canyon.
Mike L, Scott and I headed up Marshal Canyon fairly quickly but Mike L was having some trouble keeping up. He's been off the bike for a few months and getting back into the swing of things can be difficult. Scott and I rode up a few miles into Marshal Canyon and stopped short of the "Three Bitches" before deciding this is a good place to wait for Mike L. The "Three Bitches" are three sections of fairly short but steep climbs. I think either Romeo (whom I haven't ridden with in ages) or some dude from SC Velo coined the term.
I tell Scott I am going to ride back to Mike L and soon enough Antonio was coming around the corner. A few seconds following Antonio was Mike L. He's bonked. Antonio and I decide to break apart and ride together up Marshal Canyon to Potato. The ride was fast (at least for me) and we were at the top of Potato in no time.
At Potato, we snapped a few pictures, and spoke with a very chatty Park Ranger before heading down for a loop around Burbank to Cobol Canyon.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday Night in Santa Barbara
Jamie and I decided on an overnight getaway in Santa Barbara. After my ride, we packed the car and headed to Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara was great. We rode up and down Cabrillo, ate at Bropheys and watch my aunt's band perform at Tony Rays. What a great getaway.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Bespoked Bristol 2012
This years UK Handmade Bicycle Show. Held in Brunel's Old Station exhibition centre over three days on March 2012.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Buds Ride
I was swallowed up and pooped out the back. This happened twice during the Buds ride. Is it just me or are these guys/gals ridiculously fast?
I saw Michael from The Claremont Cyclist, that was nice, but it was in passing.
I did four laps.
I saw Michael from The Claremont Cyclist, that was nice, but it was in passing.
I did four laps.
Verde BMX UK Trip 2012
Dave Thompson, Kevin Kiraly & Verde TM Will Stroud made a trip to the UK to visit and tour with Verde's UK team - Toby Forte, Martyn Tambling, Will Herrmann & Scott Summerhayes. We spent a week driving around the South of England dodging the rain and riding when the weather allowed.
Special thanks to Toby Forte, Shiner Bicycles, Ride UK, Nathan Beddows, Crucial BMX Shop and all the cool locals that we met and let us ride their spots & trails.
Make sure to check out the Verde UK trip article in Ride UK issue 143.
www.verdebmx.com
www.shiner.co.uk
www.rideukbmx.com
Music:
Song 1 "Oscillate Wildly (Instrumental)" by The Smiths
Song 2 "Lucidity" by Tame Impala
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Courier Effect
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2010
Director/DP/Editor: Andrew Crighton
**Screened in over 25 cities internationally via The Bicycle Film Festival**
Shot in Barcelona, Berlin, and Paris
Special thanks to Mo, Mike Macca, Mahrou, Dirk and everyone else I met on my journey
Monday, May 21, 2012
More Tour of California, Stage 7 Ontario
I had so much fun Saturday. There is something magical, powerful and purely exhilarating about bicycle racing. I am so grateful TofC planner decided on Mt Baldy this year and last. Baldy is a monster climb and just outside my back yard.
Here are a few pictures from Diane. Diane was working at our Splash Dogs booth in Ontario and was able to shoot a number of pictures. See them all here ...
Here are a few pictures from Diane. Diane was working at our Splash Dogs booth in Ontario and was able to shoot a number of pictures. See them all here ...
King of the Hill
I really want to do something like this up GMR. Any takers?
Team Kayuh Kuat Kuat presents the first ever King of the Hill. A total of 38 riders participated in this time trial race up Mount Faber.
Music:
El Michels Affair - Too Late to Turn Back
Bad Brains - Banned in DC
El Michels Affair - This Song's for You
Team Kayuh Kuat Kuat presents the first ever King of the Hill. A total of 38 riders participated in this time trial race up Mount Faber.
Music:
El Michels Affair - Too Late to Turn Back
Bad Brains - Banned in DC
El Michels Affair - This Song's for You
Saturday, May 19, 2012
2012 Amgen Tour of California, Stage 7 Mt Baldy
What a great day of racing. I headed out at about 8 am on my fixed gear. 46 x 16 and ready to attack Mt Baldy. The ride up was hard.
When I arrived at the first KOM, it was pretty bleak. Not much was going on but that changed as we got closer to noon. By noon, it was packed with tons of spectators.
Madness, by the time the racers reached the first KOM, it was pure mayhem. So much fun!
After, I headed down GRR with the hopes of reaching the Maintenance Shed were some friends were waiting with cold drinks and food! The plan was to watch the racers snake up GMR. I was a tad too late, because GMR was closed off at East Fork. I wasn't able to pass until the racers came thru, which was an hour and a half later.
Just above East Fork, Chris Horner was in the lead.
KOM Madness. The first KOM is my favorite spot. So many people and so much mayhem.
Look it is Mark from Incycle. He wore this costume last year.
Above is Stan. Below is Eric. It was nice seeing you guys!
While waiting, I ran into Mike Luna. We went to HS together. I had a great time and Mike we need to go on a ride!
When I arrived at the first KOM, it was pretty bleak. Not much was going on but that changed as we got closer to noon. By noon, it was packed with tons of spectators.
Madness, by the time the racers reached the first KOM, it was pure mayhem. So much fun!
After, I headed down GRR with the hopes of reaching the Maintenance Shed were some friends were waiting with cold drinks and food! The plan was to watch the racers snake up GMR. I was a tad too late, because GMR was closed off at East Fork. I wasn't able to pass until the racers came thru, which was an hour and a half later.
Just above East Fork, Chris Horner was in the lead.
KOM Madness. The first KOM is my favorite spot. So many people and so much mayhem.
Look it is Mark from Incycle. He wore this costume last year.
Above is Stan. Below is Eric. It was nice seeing you guys!
While waiting, I ran into Mike Luna. We went to HS together. I had a great time and Mike we need to go on a ride!
Friday, May 18, 2012
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