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IRD QB-75 Bottom Bracket
During a recent ride I noticed my Bottom Bracket was cooked. A good ol' Shimano UN-73. This is the first time a bottom bracket dies on me like that. At least It took me to Ukiah, CA (another ~50 miles...
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Pre-riding part of the Orr Springs 600k
I had been looking at doing Max's trio of 200k that break the Orr Springs 600k into more manageable chunks but my first obstacle (or excuse depending on how you look at it) was I could not find an...
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2014 Norcal Fleche
For the last couple of years I've ridden the Norcal Fleche with Brian K. We pick mixed terrain routes that are chalenging and beautiful. We probably were the first (or among the first) team to embark...
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Yet another nice flat
Not way my tires could stop this nail, probably not any other bicycle tire would have. My Mixed Terrain tires of choice nowadays are this CST Corporal 26x1.5" (40mm) and are pretty good compromise...
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2014 SFR Fort Bragg 600k Volunteers Ride
That is it! If you ever hear me say I wanna do another Super Volunteer Randonneur Series please hit me in the head with a full carbon fiber saddle! Doing a Super Randonneurs Series (200k, 300k, 400k...
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2014 SFR La Ruta Loca Randonnee Mixed Terrain
A few days before the start our RBA (Regional Brevet Administrator) Rob H., told me we had 20 registered riders for the event. That was twice as many as the previous year. By June 14 we had 27...
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2014 SFR SF-Cloverdale 200k
I'm experiencing brevet burn out. I'm not really looking forward to do long timed rides these days but this route being an easy one, I said heck I am gonna do it and worse case I just go as slow as...
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2015 SFR Pierce Point 200k
Well I was not happy with the way my brevets went last year. I had leg cramp issues and felt I was loosing some fitness so after indulging in food and drinks during the xmas holidays I decided I was...
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2015 SFR Russian River 300k
I don't like early (anything before 7:00am!) brevets, I usually don't sleep well the night before the events so every more minute I can sleep is gold to me. After waking up and caffeinating my...
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2015 SFR Hopland 400k
Ok I am on the fence about randonneuring for the rest of this year. I have been feeling ok on the bike but have no motivation when it comes to riding "organized" events, including brevets. One thing...
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