Author: Dave R (Admin)
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Did you know… & Plan for tomorrow
The eyes of spiders shine like little gems in bright lights. It’s kind of amazing, I thought it was maybe pyrite or something else in the soil – nope: tiny spider eyes. Also: just saw a shooting star. Tomorrow: start early, do the CDT northbound. Then head for Silver City
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Crepuscular days
Riding in New Mexico is different than in Canada (or Colorado). Because it’s so hot, you end up becoming Crepuscular: active in the morning and evening, resting during the day and at night. It’s a pretty huge shift, and an (additional) strain on the system. The biggest challenge is resting during the day – the…
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Day 2: Back from the CDT – what a night
Tl:Dr; the hard part is hard, harder in the dark. I have to go do it again to stay in Touch Divide, but tomorrow. Today: rest. Strava: https://strava.app.link/7p2rJkr50Kb Today (June 13) is when the real racers (Willy, Everett, Steven) showed up to prepare for the Grande Depart. Great to meet them. Willy & Everette were…
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Notes to self
Tighten the light mount Tighten the bike computer mount Lube your squeaky chain Remove cactus barbs and take a shower!!
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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.
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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.…
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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…
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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)…
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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.
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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.…