Keep Pedaling Us

Author: Dave R (Admin)

  • Notes to self

    Tighten the light mount Tighten the bike computer mount Lube your squeaky chain Remove cactus barbs and take a shower!!

  • The Photos

    GDMBR 2024 – All This is my ‘fit to publish’ gallery. Not much editing, but you get to see pretty much everything I’ve taken a photo of.

  • TBH: Day 1 a little disapointing

    Tl:Dr; I (we) finished my day 1 plan at night! And, I skipped part of the official route, so I’m out of the TD? Still: Monumental (for me) The weather in S.W. new mexico was very hot yesterday. Jeff (the owner of the Hatchita Bike Ranch) took us down to Antelope Wells, arriving at 10pm.…

  • Day 1: A monumental beginning.

    June 12 was a big, big day. 3:00 AM – me & the bike to SeaTac airport 5:20 AM – take off for Phoenix -> El Paso Noonish: meet two strangers at the airport (El Jefe & Jeff Sharp) 4:00 Pm – Walmart for supplies & then Hachita, plus meeting stranger #3 Eric, plus bike…

  • Thank you Brooks

    I just wanted to take a moment to thank Brooks Running for being flexible enough to give this thing a shot. I worked at Tableau for almost 11 years (about 4 of those technically at Salesforce), and for each year of service you get a week of unpaid sabbatical. Last year (while still at Salesforce)…

  • Not Ride Related: Saxophoning 

    I’m really proud of this kid (who also happens to be my son). Really great solo Tonite son, well done.

  • A simple list

    How do you move? Bike – pedals, cranks, chain, cassette, wheels and tires. Check. How do you stop? Brakes & pads – check. How do you stay dry in the rain? Jacket, pants, shoe covers – check How do you stay warm in the cold? Senchi, alpha socks, capilene & pants, down jacket & shell.…

  • Simplify

    That’s pretty much the main direction for me: what ever I’m thinking, pick the simpler option or do less. I think I will need to ride more at night, so – bright headlight, right? I mean maybe but many many people have done this with the very nice handlebar lamp I have. So no. Simpler.…

  • And a video interview

    Thank you Elliot Stoller for the video!

  • Some Photos

    Thank you Elliot Stoller for the photos: https://elliotstoller.smugmug.com/2024/Daves-Tour-Divide/i-3jnH52t