Holiday Nuts!

Don't let your nuts be the ones that get roasted...

I found my new drink!

I am not a fan of Hose-A, but Hose-B is phenomanal!

Mix this with Coke or Diet Coca Cola and you will have a good time foh shoh!

Got shoes?

GO LANCE GO!

I wonder if he had the iPod insert in his Nike Air Zoom +'s?

Fractured Proximal Phalanx :o(

In laymens terms, I cracked my thumb bone;















4 more weeks of riding the CycleOps only...















Bummer!

Even on the trainer, it's a big wheel...it just rolls faster.

Road Trip Anyone?

http://www.raysmtb.com

Una bici caliente!

As soon as the funds become available the above will be built to the below specs:

If you are already rolling in the dough and would like to build up a Salsa Mamasita 29er to those specs, go right ahead...I won't be offended. Just remember it was posted here first!!!

And as always...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.

The Train Robbers

I went for a ride on the Wabash Trace earlier this week and discovered how they use to rob trains in the old days. You need a horse, an ambush spot, and a six-shooter. Well I didn't have a horse or a six-gun, but I found a good ambush spot and was atop my trusty steed, a.k.a. my GF Sugar 292.

I rode 75% of the horse trails on the way to Mineola...no crashes, but there were a few close calls. Then I decided to press on to the old mining town of Silver City. You know back in the old' days there was drinking, shooting, and a whole lot whoring going on round them parts. It is very quiet now a day to say the least. I turned around and made my weary journey back to the trail head...hitting about 50% of the road apple scattered single-track on the way. There were a few climbs where my legs told me NO, but as you know what goes up must come down.

I made it back safe and sound,
minus a few near misses,
one crazy killer possum,
three curious deer,
numerous road apples run over,
no trains robbed,
no whoring had...
But a good ride none the less.

And as always...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.

www = Wild Wild West not World Wide Web

It's that time of year again where I trade my bikes in for a horse. That's right! Starting Saturday I will be making my way from Western Nebraska back to Omaha via a four legged hay burner. No pedals needed, just some Old West trail riding across the great state of Nebraska. Now there may be some hootin' and a hollerin' going on but that is only because there will be some drinkin' going on. They didn't invent saddle bags to hold just beef jerky. I'll be packing some schnapps and of course some single barrel whiskey! I will see ya'll when I get back. My horse has 29 inch wheels in case you were wondering...I couldn't ride anything else.

As always...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.

Let the Chase for the Cup begin!

I've got to cheer for Little E in the Chase for the Nextel Cup since the Rocketman Ryan Newman failed to launch.

Yo Quiero Taco Bell

Big-Wheel Wallpaper

Liven up your desktop today...

Did you get the picture yet?

Everybody and their grandma were taking pictures of Lance on RAGBRAI. I think it is awesome that Armstrong traded France for Iowa, but come on give the guy some breathing room. Lance said he is going to come back next year but if I were him I would rethink things. Or get a really good disguise artist to alter one's appearance. He is just like you and me. Well that is if you don't take the following into account: he beat Cancer, he won the TDF 7 times in a row, and he used to date a really hot singer. Using RAGBRAI as a platform for promoting cancer research and the LAF is a great idea. Lance also wanted to experience something he has heard about for many years. How much can one person take-in while every body and their dog is trying to take and get pictures with Mr. Seven himself. I guess he had to expect the Mid West corn fed paparazzi to be all over him for the duration of his RAGBRAI stay. Oh well, life goes on and so will the LiveStrong train. Ride on Lance!

And remember...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.

Cannondale joins the Big Wheel Revolution!

I am sure you've seen it already, but in case any of you 29er fans have been sleeping...here is the next Big Wheel fresh out of the factory from the good old boys in Bedford, PA. Cdale has listened to the masses and began production on this sure fire hit. Rumored to be available September '06 with a price tag around $1,600. The Cannondale Caffeine 29'er.

Spec'd as follows:
Frame - Caffeine 29er / Fork - 80mm Lefty / Rims - WTB Dual Duty / Hubs - Front - Cdale; Rear - Shimano / Tires - WTB ExiWolf 29X2.3 / Pedals - Wellgo Clipless / Crank - FSA Alpha 44'32'22 / Chain - SRAM 9spd / Rear Cogs - SRAM 11-34 / BB - Truvativ ISIS Gigapipe SL / Derailleurs Front - Shimano LX; Rear - SRAM X.7 / Shifters - SRAM X.7 Triggers / Handlebar - FSA XC 25mm Rise / Stem - Cdale XC3 31.8mm / Headset - Cdale Headshok Si / Brakes - Avid BB5 Mech Disc / Brake Levers - Cdale Elite / Saddle - Cdale Mountain V / Seatpost - Cdale Alloy / Sizes - M, L, XL / Colors - Patriot Blue with Lightning White (shown), Raw Clearcoat Aluminum.

It is a limited production run, so if you are a Cdale & 29er fan you will have to start donating plasma now and crack open the piggy bank come September.

And remember...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.

Pirates of the Caribbean 3 - Miss Swan & the Evil Parrot

Dizney has just released this screenshot from their next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Sources have disclosed to me that the final trek in this trilogy will be even more hysterical than the previous two movies. "The antics of the parrot left me rolling in the aisle!", said Ebert. "Miss Swan and the Evil Parrot are a combination for continuous side splitting laughter." says Siskel. It has been rumored that even the actors had a hard time keeping their sanity during the filming of this timeless adventure. The outtakes and bloopers reel has a running time longer than the movie. The special edition DVD will with out a doubt be a collector's item. Release date TBD...

I ride no stinkin' singletrack!

Tacos...American as Apple Pie

Jason makes marriage proposal, Brent snags some tacos!

Hire this magician for your next birthday party?

Tacos ignite BLOG

Welcome all, I created this blog 9 months ago and never made a post. Turning the page and getting this party started all because of a few tacos. Sounds like a good plan right? 29er powers unite!!! Brent, Blaine, Jai, John, Jose, Tyson, Jason, Brian, and a few others were there for last night's Taco Ride. Not everybody was riding a big wheel but we still love them just the same. We hit the trail about 7ish and made our way to the booming town of Mineola. It blows my mind at how may people will ride a bike for tacos & margaritas. *Epiphany* It's not for the tacos, nor the margaritas. It is about good friends and good times. No club card needed, no membership required. You just need a bike in what ever shape or form you prefer. Grab a phone, use a telegraph, or find a good carrier pigeon to relay what time and where to meet. It's just that simple. It may take longer for others to get ready so be patient. At the same time I adhere to these words of wisdom spoken by the late great John Wayne, "Let's get moving, we're burning daylight!" Speaking of daylight, you will need a light on your bike for the way back. Unless you ride at the speed of light like John does. Good conversation and some sweet singletrack later we arrive in Mineola. We found a place rest our backsides and ordered up some tacos. The beer and margaritas flowed like something other than wine. Still darn tasty non the less. Before you know it hours have passed and it's time to head back. *Warning* Some people don't know their limits so you will need to watch for the occasional drunk rider. I don't know the legal limit when it comes to riding a bike, but if there is one a few people we passed would get a RUI. We all made it back safe and sound. Good time had by all!

And remember...get a big wheel, it just rolls faster.