The 2009 Walt Disney World Marathon

I'm officially signed up for the Walt Disney World Marathon. The race is being held on Jan 11th, 2009 at Walt Disney World, Florida. My training for the 26.2 mile run started few months ago but was unfortunatley cut short due to a minor bike accident. I have been undecided as to my participation since the accident. I've been thinking a lot about it lately and I've decided to give it a shot. It's sure to be the most physically challenging thing I've ever done but it's one of those things I've always wanted to do.It's not just...

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New World Record!

I've set a new World Record! I know, I can't believe it either. On Sunday, Dec 14th I rode 40 miles at Boyette. "How is this a world record?", you might ask. Well, You're in luck. I'm going to tell you. Never before in the history of the world have I ridden 40 miles, so that makes it a world record. Isn't that great?!? Now if you'll excuse me I have the Guinness Book of world Records on the phone for verification and then I'm due at the studio for a photo shoot.All kidding aside, I really did ride 40 miles at Boyette on Sunday....

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The New Ride

I'm a bit late posting this as I got the new ride on Friday. So, without further delay...Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with my greatest plesure that I present the newly redesigned, 1hp, 2009 Gary Fisher Pargon.&nbs...

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One piece at a TIME

My TIME Atac XS Carbons came in last nigh...

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New Element Found

New Element Found Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element  yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons,  giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which  are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert;...

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Almost there

It's now officially been over 3 weeks since I lost my bike due to frame failure. I've posted several times about frustrations and concerns that I've had regarding the new G2 geometry being used with a standard 38mm offset fork as well as the headset oversight. You'll notice that I've removed those posts and I'll explain why later.I've spoken at great lengths with Paul from Ryder Bikes as well as a few people from Trek Bicycle Corporation...

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Curtlo goes Big Tyme

Big Tyme isn't just a name for this guy. It's a description. No really, he's 6'11. I grew up with him in Spokane and I remember when I was a lot taller than he was. That didn't last long though. He shot past me his softmore year of high school and yes, he plays basketball. Ballin aint the only thing he does though. He enjoys long walks on remote hiking trails, romantic candle lit dinners, and mountaing biking. That's right, mountain biking.Unfortunatley for him there aren't many bikes that fit too well. What is a GIANT to do?,...

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Thanksgiving Beercation

My 2008 thanksgiving vacation was spent up in snowy Erie, Pa. Theresa, Tam, and I kicked off our beercation with a - that's right - a beer. We hit up the margarita bar at the airport for a 7:00 am Sam Adams. This pretty much set the tone for the rest of the trip. The first item of business upon arriving in Erie was to...that's right..crack a beer. After visiting with some friends we headed over to Theresa's family's house and...yup...cracked...

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29, Single, and Rigid

29, Single, and Rigid. No, this isn't about a single 29 year old porn star. It's about a bike. Not just any bike though. It's about a fully rigid single speed 29er, a Walt Works to be exact. Last night (20-Nov-09) was my first experience on one and I must say, I'm in love. After cracking my Paragon frame I've been in need of a loaner until the replacement frame comes in. I've been itching to take a single speed 29er for a spin and fortunately there are enough single speed 29er advocates out there that I was able to secure...

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My Bike

Frame: Monocoque carbon, G2 29" Geometry Fork: Fox F80RL 29, 80mm travel, custom G2 Geometry 51mm offset crown, air spring, external rebound & lockoutHeadset: Cane Creek ZS6Crank: Shimano XT FC-M770Pedals: Time Atac XS CarbonFront Derailleur: Simano XTRear Derailleur: SRAM X9Shifters: SRAM X9Cassette: SRAM PG950 9 speedFront Weel: Bontrager Race Disc 29Rear Wheel: Bontrager Race Disc 29Front Tire: Bontrager Jones XR 29x2.25"Rear...

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Cracked

I just found a crack on my 07 fisher paragon frame. I've heard about them cracking, I just didn't think it would ever happen to mine. I just hope that Gary Fisher replaces it. I can't afford a new bike!This is really going to put a damper on my training. I'm not really sure what I'll do while waiting for the replacemen...

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First 25

I completed my first 25 mile training ride on Saturday morning (15-Nov-08) at Santos. My initial plan was to get 30 - 40 miles in with a 10 - 12 mph pace, however, the pace was set at around 14 to 15 mph right out of the gate. Needkes to say I didn't quite get 30 - 40 miles. I quickly realized that I couldn't maintain that pace for long. Fortunately the group didn't mind waiting for me to catch up. It was probably the most tiring training ride to date. Riding with guys of that caliber (specifically Luis) will defiantly force...

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Santos Sunday

Sunday was a long and tiring day. Not one of those dreaded long and tiring days though. It was more like a whole day of being a kid on Christmas eve. Excitement!!! This wasn’t excitement from Santa’s presents though, this excitement was from Santos’ presents! Yep, that’s right, I went to Santos! This was my first trip there and It couldn’t have been better. I was in great company with Luis, Kevin and Wayne. The weather, probably in the...

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Lesson Learned

While watching TV a few months back a commercial for one of those reality “caught on film” shows caught my attention. The slow motion clip was of a downhill racer who’s bike simply came apart as he was flying down a hill. He bit it hard and the bike tumbled the rest of the way down the hill. This incident probably could have been avoided had the rider simply inspected the bike before he began his decent. I have recently learned this very valuable lesson for myself. Fortunately my lesson didn’t end in the destruction of my bike...

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Night Rides

I had the opportunity to join in on one of the SWAMP night rides last night (30-Oct-08). It’s been well over 6 ½ years since my last night ride in Washington. I had forgotten how much fun they are. Things were a bit different up there though. I had the added excitement of snow during the winter months. Not only was I unaware of obstacles until they right in front of me, I was also slightly out of control thanks to the snow. My night riding experience isn’t just limited to off-road trials though. I used to commute by bike a...

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First of Many

I joined a few guys from the SWAMP group Yesterday (28-Oct-08) out at Boyette for a ride. I am considering it the first of many endurance training rides. The guys I rode with are all training for 50 mile events coming up in Jan. I’m signed up for Croom 50 (14-Feb-09) and am hoping to get into Ididaride (31-Jan-09). Both of which are 50 mile events. Check out my tentative event schedule in the right hand collum.Our group ended riding a total of about 12.5 miles. It was mostly intermediate trails at an average pace of 10-11 mph....

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And the verdict is...

It's been a little over a month since I cracked my ankle during a fall at Boyette. I had my followup appointment with the ankle Dr the other day. I've been worried because it seems to swell pretty bad anytime I'm on it for more than an hour. There isn't any pain, just swelling. The past week I've been helping my sister-in-law re-do the shower walls in her bathroom and the ankle tends to look more like a baseball than an ankle...

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Bout Time!

I finally had a chance to hit the trails last weekend. I've been unable to ride for the past month due to a cracked ankle and a nasty cold. Sunday morning Curt and I headed up to Alafia. We warmed up on Sand Pine and then rode Rock Garden, North Creek, and Bridges. The ankle felt good. It was a bit swollen afterwards but that was about it. I was most concerned with the "clipping out" motion as this seems to utilize some muscles and tendons that are still quite sore. I left my pedals pretty loose so I didn't run into any issues....

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My Riding Goals

Since I've just recently decided that I want to get serious about my riding I figure I should publish a list of goals. Hopefully some of you will help me keep on track. Here is a list of things I would like to accomplish within the next year.Participate in my first SWAMP event - I don't think the riding classes count. I need to go on a group ride and participate in some of the other events. I would love to go to the AFTF but unfortunately we didn't make it in. I'll be sure to make it next year though. Start riding with...

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Figures...

Just about the time my ankle is getting healed up enough to ride I get hit with a nasty cold. It's pretty much knocked me on my ass. I missed work yesterday and still feel like crap today. I was planning on hitting up Boyette this weekend but I'm not sure I'll be up for it now. If I do go it'll have to be easy going. Not only is this effecting my riding but it's also hit my marathon training pretty hard. I was planning on following a training program that would get me up to speed enough to run the entire thing. My chances of...

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Damn this kankle...

It's been 3 weeks to the day since my little spill at Boyette and I'm going stir crazy. I've only ridden on roads and on shell trails since. I would love more than anything to go tear up some trails at Alafia but I have a feeling I'd screw my self up more than I already have. My kankle seems to swell up like a balloon every time I spend more than 20 minutes on it. I've never broken or cracked a bone before so I don't really know how much I can push it. I'm planning on doing IDIARIDE and Croom 50 early next year. It's going...

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I Had A Dream...

I had a dream...not a vision type dream though. I was definitely asleep when I had this dream. It was a very strong and memorable one. So strong in fact that It has prompted me to do something a bit extreme. It has prompted me to get another tattoo. A bit strange, I know, but it was so vivid and stuck with me for days. I still can’t get it out of my head.  In this dream I found myself with a tattoo on my elbow. I had never seen this...

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I fell...finally!

I still remember my first mtb spill. I was riding my GT XCR 4000 on beacon hill in Spokane, Wa. The trail was pretty loose from the motor bikes. My friend Nick and I came flying around a corner and my rear tire slipped out from under me. I slid off the trail and came to a stop when my bike it a rock, actually it was my rear derailleur that hit the rock. I was fine but my bike was pretty messed up. Fortunatley I was able to bend the rear...

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About Me

I'm not going to give the typical life story that you find on most "About Me" pages. Instead, I'll list some interesting random fact about me that many people don't know. I was born in Helena, Mt. I've been a bicycle fanatic my entire life. I played the trombone for 7 years. Canada is the only other country I've been to. I didn't get carded on my 21st birthday. I commute to work on my bicycle 12 miles each way. I have an A.A.S. in Fluid Power Technology. I was introduced to my wive, Theresa, by her father. I sit in a cubicle...

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Events & Results

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My Goals

Short term goals Complete my first off road mtb century. Participate in Fools Gold. Complete a solo 12 hr mtb race. Finish a half marathon in under 2 hrs. Run an entire Marathon. Complete Disney's Goofy Run and a Half Challenge. Complete in my first Triathlon. Long term goals Complete an ultra marathon. Complete an Iron Man. Complete a solo 24 hr mtb race...

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My Training Log

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