9/22/09

1200 Mennonites Pilgramage to Durango

This guy (Ross Schnell) won the
Single Speed World Championships
held here in Durango last week.
The winner gets Tattoed (pictured).
The loser get Branded (not shown).
Gosh must love Durango.

Helmet Cam - Larry vs. Ozzy Osborne



Finally got it on the third try.

9/21/09

Fabulous Chinese Mennonites

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Boure Bike Fweest - Fabulous, Fun, No Drops!!!

The 2009 TENTATIVE Bike Fweest Schedule
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The general plan for the week, which is very fluid depending on who shows up and the logistical challenges which may arise (adverse weather, road construction, etc). We have a designated place for breakfast where we will start the ride, but certainly one can be enjoyed without the other.
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Daily Schedule: Breakfast at 8 amRide at 9:30am

*There will be an early start and abbreviated finishes available for each ride*
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Sunday. September 27, 2009
Trimble Loop - Lemon Dam - 45 milesMeet at bread (not the food, the bakery "ending hunger one loaf at a time").
*Ride with Ned Day*
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Monday September 28, 2009
Tour of the Dryside – 35 - 75 miles*Riders should expect road-bike-suitable dirt roads.
*Meet at Christina’s Restaurant at the Best Western Inn, 1/2 mile west of downtown on US 160
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Tuesday September 29, 2009
La Posta Road - 30 miles
Meet at CJ’s in Bodo Restaurant – located 2 buildings South of BourĂ© World HQ
*Ride with Ned Day*
*Also, Mtn Bike Clinic with Chad Cheeney day please let Wade know if you want to attend 888-889-9242 or 970-247-0339
We'll have breakfast at the Durango Diner then head up with Chad to finish near Fort Lewis before his 11am radio show.
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Wednesday September 30, 2009
La Etapa de la ReinaMesa Verde 200 km
*8 AM START - Meet at Roosa Avenue and HWY 160 West.Mesa Verde 100 km
*10 AM START - Meet at Absolute Bakery in Mancos.
**Please note that lights are required to ride your bike through Mesa Verde National Park due a rather lengthy tunnel. There also may or may not be an Entry Fee.
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Thursday October 1, 2009
Durango MTB Ride – 20 milesMeet at Carvers
*Ride with Ned Day*
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Friday October 2, 2009
Tour of Eastern La Plata County – up to 60 miles
*Riders should expect as much road-bike-suitable dirt roads as possible.
*Meet at Oscar’s, in the Town Plaza next to Kroeger’s Hardware Store
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Saturday October 3, 2009
Baker's Bridge-Old Shalona - 30 miles
Meet at bread (not the food, the bakery "with that wacky guy, Rob"), but PLEASE don't leave your car there!
*Vintage Bike Day*

9/20/09

Papal Etiquette

Official Etiquette of the Papacy
As the date approaches for the Papal Visit
it's important to learn the Papal rules
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When in the presence of the Pope, one might say,
"May Gosh be with you, your Holiness".
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One should never say,
"Dude, is it easier to ride with one testicle"?
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One might say,
"I admire your tenacity, Oh Father".
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One should never say,
"Ever get liquored up during the Tour, like Floyd"?

9/4/09

Blaze - Next week

Saturday September 26th
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to Register
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Proceeds go to the Cycling Scholarship Fund
Fort Lewis College
"Ride the Blaze... We're Sending Cyclists to College"