“This was going to be a ride around Lake Okeechobee, which I’ve done several times, but last time was 3 years ago. It’s about 118 mile loop around the lake on the dam, with the west side mostly very bumpy limestone road and deep grass, the south and most most of the east smooth fast […]
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“So I guess I’ll try another rhyme. Riding alone. Have some time. Yesterday. Windy and cold. Had a plan. But much too old. Today much warmer. Wind still blows. Live in Kansas? So it goes. Early church and out to lunch. Great to be part of that wonderful bunch. Missed the Royals come from behind. […]
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“I haven’t tried to write a poem since about 1971-72….my junior year of high school. Ha. But…per your request….here you go… Work/life calendar finally open. Weather was nice – as I was hoping. Pedaling my Salsa Warbird Ti. Tubeless Cannonballs help it fly. Ottawa to Welda. Tailwind. Fun. Headwinds back. Glad it’s done. Prairie Spirit […]
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The county road crew laughs and sneers Dumping fresh limestone loose and deep To the sound of wild farm dog cheers Atop the hill so steep. And on up the climb 2 riders huff Bestowing praise to the barking hound Fighting for traction on roads so rough And hoping for peace atop the mound. A […]
Read moreOne hundred four miles Gravel, epic mud and suck Yeah, it’s what we do -John D. https://www.strava.com/activities/515964877
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A sign of spring, I needed the little ring, one bar end one brifter, check out my ghetto shifter. -Kasey C.
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Solo metric on roads of white A beautiful day to ride Wind and fresh limestone to fight on tires 38 wide Hope the farm dogs don’t bite and ride the hills for pride Remind myself I chose this plight on a beautiful day to ride -Jim
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Cup O' Dirt Challenge 