A212 Training Ride (Death Ride)

Sunday was a beautiful day to be out biking!  Near 70 degree temps and sunshine in early March. Can't beat that in Wisconsin!  I had a good start to the morning with a pre-ride latte and oatmeal.  What I did learn quickly was that you don't want to show up with cross tires when you get A212 teammates together for a long training ride.  Rolling resistance is important when working to stay with Jitters down a road as he's pulling the train at 450 watts. Getting introduced to hilly Tower Road for the first time when RKO and Jitters decided to play king of the hills doesn't make for much sightseeing.  Empty bottles and running low on food during the four hours is a big mistake.  I know better!  Riding the last hour into the wind with a totally blown teammate who toughed it out like a champ was motivating in a sick sort of way. Was the ride fun?  Yes!  Would I do it again?  Absolutely!  What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger both mentally and physically.  Thanks for the great ride Ryan, Myles, Chris, and Bryan!   Pedal on...

Fat Bike Racing - Sweaty Yeti

Lots of fun Saturday at Levis Mound thanks to Steve Muerett and all the others that helped to put on the Sweaty Yeti Race!  Fat Photos by Ryan Nanney.

Weekend Riding

Starting to run out of snow in our area with the recent warming trend.   The forecasts for the weekend have shown small chances of the white stuff, but in reality I don't think it will amount to anything.   It's been a fun winter on the Pugsley with lots of base hours banked pedalling the 38 pound beast around the Point area.  Looking forward to the Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike race at Levis Mound next weekend with hopes that the snow stays around for at least this event.  Afterwards my focus turns to the Barry-Roubaix and my first A race of the season, the NUE Cohutta 100 in Tennessee.  Pedal on...  

A great day off from work on Tuesday!   Put in some road work with my fearless A212/Specialized MTB Team leader Chris Peariso on our cyclocross bikes.  4 hours later after a mix of pavement, gravel and snow the bikes were pretty well trashed with components starting to freeze up.  As always it was an adventure with us finding new roads that neither of us had ridden before.  Studded tires would have been nice as I got sideways more than a few times while Chris inched away with his studded Schwalbe treads.   Like a most rides, it ended with a mocha cappuccino and a great lunch at the Bistro/Adventure 212 to refuel.  Next up is QBP's Frostbike in Minneapolis this weekend. Pedal on...

Baby Braun A212 Ride

Great people, ride and food!  Weekends can't get any better! Who needs the Superbowl for entertainment...not the Adventure 212/Specialized Team!  Pedal on...

Trap?

Lucky that this wasn't a snare or pit trap of some sort this morning when I rode over it!  In the last week I've discovered many new options riding in and around Point on the snow covered trails.   Pedal on...

Time In The Saddle (Snow)

Frosted not Frostbitten!

Both commutes today were well below zero with the windchill to make the ride somewhat more challenging.  Hopefully this weekend brings some positive temps and sunshine to get people active outside.  Stay warm and dress properly if you decide to battle Mother Nature!  Pedal on...

My Playground

Since the first of the year I've found what I call my fountain of youth.  Fat bike riding around Point has been my fountain and everyday brings with it a different adventure.   With the 26 mile Green Circle Trail as my main ride template, winter and snow bring with it optional routes that just aren't available in the summer.   The fun factor is what makes riding the Pugsley so inviting no matter where I ride it or at whatever speed the trail conditions dictate.  Occasionally the racer in me will crank the 40 pound beast up to warp speed with a few structured fast efforts.  These efforts bring added attention while trying not to scare some people with the loud roar that the hummer sized bike tires make.  Maybe it's the freedom from the trainer during the dark months of winter and the lure of something different that make fat biking popular in the snowbelt?  Who knows for sure, but the demand for these bikes and the many events that are scheduled has been steadily catching more attention in the bike industry.   Check out www.fat-bike.com for the latest news and events if fat bikes catch your fancy at all.  Pedal on...

Finally!

Snow has finally been delivered!   Let the Fat Bike fun begin...

Another Adventure 212 journey started this morning with an early road trip to the Krayers homestead near Baraboo in a place called Denzer.  Not sure if I could ever find my way back in a car, but the road riding in this part of the state is amazing.  I'll probably need to fire up the GPS for a return trip.  Started with seven and added another handful of Wildside riders about halfway through the three hour tour of hill country.  Afterwards we all re-fueled at the Krayers on Lisa's great sloppy joes and the Frazier's great beer.  Next up for the weekend is dinner/beverages in Madtown tonight and an attempt to become a super fan tomorrow at the USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross Nationals to cheer on our local Pros.  Should be fun!  Pedal on...

Weekend Entertainment on Ice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBsm2gOZpw4&sns=em