Monthly Archives: June 2017

Mysterious Weakness Strikes Again

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I have systematically removed all weakness from my body, so it is rather shocking when I’m struck by a debilitating case of massive weakness.  I rode in the 6th Little Egypt Time Trail last night.  It was a partial gravel … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Summit for the Milky Way

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I hiked up the River to River trail from the Herod Hitching Post last night to the overlook.  I don’t think this overlook has an official name so I’ll call it the Summit Overlook.  My goal was to take photos … Continue reading →

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Tour of the Ozarks Part 4

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Day 4 Gasconade to Meremac Springs Park This was only a 60 mile day but it felt like the hardest day of the tour to me.  The temperature and humidity were high and I felt very fatigued.  This day the … Continue reading →

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Tour of the Ozarks Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Day 3 Bendavis to Gasconade Resort We left Homer’s friendly farm in good spirits on Friday morning and made haste toward Hartsville.  I realized that the mild soreness I had felt after the first day had developed into very sore … Continue reading →

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Tour of the Ozarks Part Two

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Matt Gholson

DAY TWO Powder Mill to Bendavis We quickly pulled up the tent and struggled to keep it from blowing away in the wind.  Rain was coming down lightly and a downpour seemed evident.  We quickly evacuated the dirt patch and … Continue reading →

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Tour of the Ozarks Part One

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Matt Gholson

It’s 8:53 PM, nearly dark and I’m careening down an incredibly steep highway following two blinking red lights in the distance.  I chance a short glance at my Garmin and see the speed is registering 42 mph.  I’m going 42 … Continue reading →

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Superman Super Ride 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Matt Gholson

There is a small town in Southern Illinois called Metropolis which has two things going for it, Superman and a Riverboat Casino.  Every year on the second weekend of June they hold a festival in honor of Metropolis’ most famous … Continue reading →

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BDOP Wheels One Year In

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Matt Gholson

A reader named Alex asked if I would give an update on the bdopcycling.com wheel kit that I put together last Spring and I’m happy to oblige.  I’m not entirely sure how many miles they have, but it has to … Continue reading →

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Shimano 105 5800 Upgrade

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I’ve been running a 10 speed component group for awhile and while its worked well it never seemed to work exactly right.  I could replace the cables and adjust them all day but there always seemed to be a few … Continue reading →

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First Century of the Year

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Luke, Ryan and I rode what would be my first century of the year yesterday and as you might expect I have a few points to make.  First Luke and I drove to Mitchelsville to meet Ryan.  We pulled and … Continue reading →

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