Dirty n Dead 30

The 30 days of biking is officially over. Got my dirty 30 miles in and happy to be on a Couch for 30 days straight.
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Two flats and a ride cut short

Pot holes and railroad tracks make for nasty bike crossings and as it would go I fell victim to two flats. Front and back, all I can say is yuck! But luckily my girlfriend Julie called as I stood on the side of the road listening to both tire hiss the last bit of air from they're tubes.
I walked my bike up to the main road and sat at a bus stop till she arrived. Loaded the bike on the rack and headed home for dinner.
Tomorrow is day 30 of the 30 days of biking challenge and I plan to ride 30 mile in honor of completing the challenge. And yes I have another Couch to ride so I will not being changing flats tonight.

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Sunshine and minimal wind

Sunshine and not so much wind, and that makes for a pleasant afternoon ride. Only 2 days left of #30daysofbiking challenge.

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3 days left

3 days left and 523 miles in this month thanks to the 30 days on a Couch / @30daysofbiking challenge.
Another cold day with off n on snow showers but I got 45+ miles in today.

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April Showers

April Showers make me ride harder but they are not stopping my 30 days on a Couch goal.

Monday, Monday!

Yet another cold and snowy morning giving way this time to rain in the afternoon. But I managed to not break my streak for #30daysofbiking and got a ride in without getting soaked.
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Easter Beer Basket

Heading out the door for our Easter group ride and this is what the Easter Bunny left.
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Snow, Sun, and never ending Wind

Spring time in the rockies and snow, a little sun and the never ending wind. Didn't stop my #30daysofbiking goal one bit!

Yesterday's Earth Day deals

Yesterday being Earth Day it seems companies want to try to show the world how "Green" they are. Some have rewards that you and I could easily have taken advantage of. Starbucks gave you free coffee if you brought a reusable cup to they're store. My favorite was my local Brewery gave you a free pint of beer for riding your bike there instead of driving. 

Yet another good reason to get out and ride your bike.

A fun work project

So I've had this fun work project that I'm working on for the neighbors.
A garage conversion to a studio so they can use it in the summer.
In between phases I get to ride my bike. Today I built the little over hang. Then got to go for a little spin and celebrate a friends birthday.
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Sunshine and Bicycles

A chilly morning is giving way to the warmth of the sun. Thus making for a nice morning ride with a few stops to peel off a few layers.
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Another day of rain

Surprisingly it rained again today and right when I had planned ride never the less I got out for a short spin up in the open space trails.
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Break in the storm

Got a little break in the storm so I stopped for a quick lunch and check on the dogs. Then off again for some more climbing. Put in a epic 30 mile off road ride and felt strong.
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Here come the rain!

Had to get my 30 days on a Couch ride in this morning before the rain starts. Well I barely made it back. Got a little wet but just missed the down pour.
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Evening spin on the 29

Got out for a spin through the local trails for a nice evening ride.
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29'er conversion

So I decided to convert the Red Couch from a 26 inch mtb to a 29 inch wheel and try it out. I took the suspension fork off and install a carbon legged rigid fork. Then pulled the 26 wheels of and mounted up the 29'ers.
Checked the bottom bracket height and It comes in at 13 1/4 a little high but good pedal clearance.
How does it ride? Well geometry worked out fine and steering was just right. Went with a 34 X 21 gear ratio and was able to climb everything on the ride today.
Another fun day on a couch.
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Pass the hump

Day 16 of the #30daysofbiking challenge and I have logged over 300 miles so far. Nice to be committed and get some good mileage in. It will make me stronger for the long distance summer rides I like to do.

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Waking to the smell of Quiche

After a good soaking rain Wednesday night, Thursday brought cooler temps and wind.
Got out for an evening ride and met up with Ranger Ron for the rest of the ride. On the way home the wind was so bad it blew us right into the brewery parking lot. Next thing we knew we were engaged in conversation and tall Pilsners in hand.
Then as if in a dream I woke this morning to the smell of quiche baking in the oven.
One of Julie's last minute projects before leaving for long weekend visit with Mom.
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Rainy day ride

Rainy spring ride today but not stopping me from my 30 days on the Couch.

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Nothing like a tub of beer

Loading up at the brewery before heading to Salida for the weekend fun. Yes that's a tub of beer. Part of a prop for the prohibition party Saturday night.
Off to Salida for lots of fun riding and beer drinking.
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Daily Double

Got a Daily Double in today, off-road in the AM and on the road up to
REI for some Birthday shopping with Julie.

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Short spin for beer

A short spin to the brewery and back for beer and social hours with friends. Good beer, friends and conversations. A little weekend planing in tje mix as well.
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Garden of the Gods

6th day on the couch with a spirited 30 miler with Ranger Ron.
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More wind damage

As I get out more on the trail I'm seeing more damage from the high wind of the weekend.
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Colorado Springs and 87 mph winds

Day 3 wind and rain watch out for falling trees.
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Colorado Springs- Norad

Norad in the background day2 MTB fixed gear ride.
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Dafodils bloomin

Day one ride on a Couch.
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Last of the full face

Shaving today 4/1/11
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