Monthly Archives: November 2012

So I Rode a Single Speed Today And…

We have a traditional Black Friday Mountain Bike Ride in the Shawnee, this year we suckered 17 riders to Frank’s Tract for a ride.  My primary mountain bike, THE BANDERSNATCH, may have a fatal problem, a crack has formed neat … Continue reading

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The Big Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Expedition

For the last few years the East Side riders have went to Mulberry Gap in Georgia during the first shotgun deer season here in Illinois.  I was able to attend the trip this year.  Mulberry Gap bills itself as a unique … Continue reading

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Riding the coon, Racoon mountain in Chattanooga TN.  

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Just Checking In

Hello friends, I know from experience that if you stray to long between posts your blog friends will start to get worried so I just wanted to check in.  Haven’t had much to post about lately but I’ll go ahead and … Continue reading

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Lance 3.0 Doping Edition

I’m going to do something I don’t do often enough, say that I was wrong, I’m going to eat my own words.  I’ve been reading Tyler Hamilton’s book, The Secret Race, and while nothing in it has completely shocked me, … Continue reading

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