Monthly Archives: May 2016

St. Nicholas Brew Tour 2016

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Last year in July I went over for one of the St. Nicholas Brewing Companies Brew Tour rides, a 40 mile ride over from their Brewery to Scratch Brewery and back.  To me it’s pretty much perfect, a laid back, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on My Touring Gear

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Finally, my last post about my little 3 day tour, I may have spent more time writing about it than I did actually riding.  Lets see how some of my gear choices worked out. That looks like it would work … Continue reading →

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The Mammoth Cave Ride Day 3

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I awoke to the sound of rainfall and a smile creeped across my face.  I was indoors in a nice warm room with no worries.  Last night I had spent some time with google maps and planned out the shortest … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Cave Trip Day 2 – The German Connection

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I know that I said I would focus on the story of my trip and not discuss equipment, but one piece of equipment must be discussed to tell the story.  So with my first day complete I had ate and … Continue reading →

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Ride to Mammoth Cave Day 1 – The Battle of Lusk Creek

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Well I finished my first self supported multi-day tour and there’s no way I can fit it into one post.  In fact I think I’ll do a post for each day and a final post about equipment and stuff.  So … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For a Tour With a Hammock

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Do I really need a tent?  That’s the question that I’ve been asking myself the last week as I get everything together for my upcoming tour to Mammoth Cave.  What does a tent actually do for you? I asked myself … Continue reading →

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Bike Ride Across Nebraska BRAN 2005 – Part 2

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I awoke to someone kicking my tent, and something about morning, but it was still dark, my watch said 5:30.  It was cold for a morning in June as I untangled myself from one of my Mother’s home made quilts which … Continue reading →

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Bike Ride Across Nebraska BRAN 2005 Silver Lining Tour – Part 1

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I had been a professional teacher for 3 years, with summers free and an interest in cycling and yet I’d never done a bike tour.  In fact I hadn’t even been riding much.  Maybe it took me a few years … Continue reading →

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The Hub, More Touring Training, Gravel Grinding

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Friday I went with my wife to The Hub in Marion, a fitness recreation center.  It was really quite amazing.  We went in the morning and had the pool area nearly to ourselves.  Shauna is really getting her fitness on … Continue reading →

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