Phase one of garage rebuild complete.
Pictures to come.

Setting up my phone to blog from.

Laying It Down

Tonight on the ride home I unexpectedly laid my bike down going around a corner. I wasn't going too fast, I was actually in the saddle about to crest a hill when my front wheel washed out from under me. Before I knew it I was sliding on my side as my bike slid out from under me. The streets were wet, but I wasn't expecting it to be so slick. I guess the time has come to start riding with a little more caution; be warned winter in near.

Garage Mahal?

Not quite, but I am still excited to remodel our one car garage.
The concrete work started about an hour ago. The old concrete is out and they are laying the re-bar now. The new concrete should be finished tomorrow.

I ordered the new doors this weekend, they should arrive in two weeks. In this time I need to design the new work bench and layout for the bikes and storage shelves.

I am excited to design my "man cave"

Let's think about this a little more

The new bike lanes in downtown Minneapolis don't look that safe to me?

Gravel Ride

Today I decided the leaves could wait another weekend to be raked and went for a ride instead. Jason Boucher and I drove down to Northfield and did an awesome 50 mile gravel road ride with the locals. The ride was put on by Northfield locals Ben and Sean, two great guys who know how to keep cycling real and host a good event; thanks guys, you threw down an impressive ride.

This was the longest ride I have done in awhile and I felt really good. The pace generally pretty tame, with some hard efforts on the climbs. I rode my La Cruz with the new Salsa Woodchipper

Now playing: Tom Waits - Don't Go Into The Barn
via FoxyTunes

Does anyone check this site anymore?

Well I hope so, I apologize it has been a really long time since I last posted any updates. I will attempt to post more frequently so I can stay in touch with all of you who I don't talk with that often. If you do check in on me every so often, please continue doing so and I will try to keep this site updated at least once a month.
So what is new with me, here is a short list to keep it simple...
- Celebrated my grandpas 89 birthday in Aug. "Keep on doing what ever it is you do Grandpa that keeps you so sharp."
- Spent 10 days in Seattle for my brothers wedding. "Congratulations Josh and Hollie."
- Spent 4 days at home working and doing laundry before leaving to LV
- Spent 9 days in Las Vegas working the Interbike trade show
- Sold a bike, but didn't replace it with a new one. "Oh wait, I did get a new bike, my bad."
Went to the doctor for an annual physical. "I like to do this annual trip every 5 years. Maybe I will change that habit. Don't worry, Doctor says I am healthy."
-Rode to work in the rain, A lot. "I rode to work everyday this October, 21 day equaling 650 miles"
-Celebrated my 5 year anniversary with Katie.
-Gretta turned 2 today.

Have safe and happy Halloween everyone.


Now playing: The Shins - One By One All Day