Monthly Archives: June 2013

Motion Computing LE1700 SSD Installation

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Matt Gholson

My Motion LE1700 has been getting alot of use since I started taking classes.  It has been a very useful tool for note taking in my Anatomy and Physiology class.  It was a minor catastrophe the other night when I … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Odyssey: Tour Divide Day 10

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Matt Gholson

June 19th on Luke’s Facebook: Just set a new bar for suffering. 2 hours of snow Ice and rain temp 29 on top of mt Fleecer. It was touch and go… June 24th Luke called this morning to give me … Continue reading →

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Tour de Corn 2013

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Matt Gholson

So Jim and I were going to Tour de Corn today.  I’ve wrote about TdC in the past, but just to summarize, its the biggest organized charity ride within 2 hours of my location, it attracts around 1100 riders, has … Continue reading →

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Tire Repair Revisted

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Matt Gholson

So back in early Spring Snake was asking me about tires, he wanted advice on a fast tire that would resist flats.  Without hesitation I recommended the Continental Grand Prix, either 4000, or the cheaper plain ol GP like I … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Tour Divide Day 4: Luke searches for meaning in Bigfork

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Luke called this morning to give me an update and perhaps get some encouragement. It was time for him to get on his bike but he was having a little trouble getting motivated to get started.  He had stayed overnight in Bigfork Montana … Continue reading →

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Luke is Touring the Divide Day 3

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Well I’ve promised you full coverage of Luke’s Tour Divide, but right now I have little to offer.  Here’s what I can tell you as of Sunday afternoon. Luke is on his 3rd day of riding and has so far … Continue reading →

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Riding Superman – Looking For Panthers

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Matt Gholson

The Superman Ride, formally known as the Supertrek is part of the Superman Celebration in Metropolis IL.  Unlike the sprawling city of the comics Metropolis IL. is a small rural town, but they put on a big festival with all … Continue reading →

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June Rules!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Thats a view near Sqaumish Canada taken by my world traveling pal, Eli.  My friends are all in places like that, well some of them are riding across Ohio, and some are riding across Nebraska, and some are riding in … Continue reading →

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