tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59645672308344697962024-03-05T01:11:16.404-08:00Miller Maurader's Monster MashBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-40481301951644741152016-06-03T18:57:00.004-07:002016-06-03T18:57:40.114-07:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">7:30am, Sunday Oct 16, 2016.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">Here are the "rules"</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">1. T</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">he ride is 20 laps at Miller's Meadow. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. Helmets required. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five or more riders. Solo riders can ride the full 20 laps or can do a 5, 10, or 15 lap option. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">3. For team riders, one member, and only one member, must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit. They can take turns, but they cannot ride at the same time.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">5. The ride starts at 7:30 am</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">6. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">7. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">8. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;">M4 shirts are going to run $30 each. Design is pending</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">9. No sign up required. "Show and Go"</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">10. The ride is unsupported. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">11. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">The Kansas Singletrack twitter feed will be used for updates up to ride day. You don't have<br />to be a follower to view the posts. Just bookmark this link: <a href="https://twitter.com/kssingletrack" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">https://twitter.com/kssingletrack</a><br />If you are a twitter user, feel free to follow us: @kssingletrack</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">12. Once again we may be sharing the trail with the KSS open house and membership drive. All riders should be aware that between 1:00 and 4:00 the trail may non M4 riders on the trail. Please be an ambassador for the sport.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">13. Please consider joining KSS by visiting: http://kssingletrack.com/join-kss</span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px;">Aaron </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">bikeidiot@cox.net</span></span>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-57710066333159655652015-03-05T09:38:00.002-08:002015-10-13T07:39:21.272-07:002015 M4 Ride8am, Sunday Oct 25, 2015.<br />
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Here are the "rules"<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">he ride is 20 laps at Miller's Meadow. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. Helmets required. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five or more riders. Solo riders can ride the full 20 laps or can do a 5, 10, or 15 lap option. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. For team riders, one member, and only one member, must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit. They can take turns, but they cannot ride at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. The ride starts at 8am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. </span><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">M4 shirts are going to run $25 each. If you want one, send a paypal payment to Aaron Santry at </span><a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">bikeidiot@cox.net</a><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">. This will be a quick turn around as the shirt order has to go in this Friday to be ready for ride day. Shirts are 100% cotton, short sleeved. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. Sign up by email me at <a href="mailto:Bikeidiot@cox.net">Bikeidiot@cox.net</a>. I need to know if you are riding solo or as a team. If riding as a team then I need all team members names and emails.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">10. The ride is unsupported. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Kansas Singletrack twitter feed will be used for updates up to ride day. You don't have<br />to be a follower to view the posts. Just bookmark this link:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/kssingletrack">https://twitter.com/kssingletrack</a><br />If you are a twitter user, feel free to follow us: @kssingletrack</span><br />
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12. This year we will be sharing the trail with the KSS open house and membership drive. All riders should be aware that between 1:00 and 4:00 the trail may non M4 riders on the trail. Please be an ambassador for the sport.<br />
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13. Please consider joining KSS by visiting: http://kssingletrack.com/join-kss<br />
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Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-47404814334636836732014-05-09T07:26:00.001-07:002014-09-22T07:32:11.015-07:002014 M4 rideThe 2014 M4 Ride with be held on Sunday, October 12th at 7am.<br />
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7am, Sunday Oct 12, 2014.<br />
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Here are the "rules" <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. With the expansion of the trial , the ride is now 20 laps. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. Helmets required. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five or more riders.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. For team riders, one member, and only one member, must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit. They can take turns, but they cannot ride at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. The ride starts at 7am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. A T Shirt will be available for purchase. Orders can be made starting in August. I'll upload a logo over the summer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. Sign up by email me at <a href="mailto:Bikeidiot@cox.net">Bikeidiot@cox.net</a>. I need to know if you are riding solo or as a team. If riding as a team then I need all team members names and emails.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">10. The ride is unsupported. I'll bring a floor pump but otherwise don't expect any mechanics or anything to be around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Kansas Singletrack twitter feed will be used for updates up to ride day. You don't have<br />to be a follower to view the posts. Just bookmark this link:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/kssingletrack">https://twitter.com/kssingletrack</a><br />If you are a twitter user, feel free to follow us: @kssingletrack</span><br />
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12. Your bike must be equipped with brakes. Last year someone on a non-braked fixie hit another rider because they came across a stopped rider and could not stop in time. <br />
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13. This year we will be sharing the trail with the KSS open house and membership drive. All riders should be aware that between 1:00 and 4:00 the trail may non M4 riders on the trail. Please be an ambassador for the sport.<br />
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Shirts are available for $25 (short sleeve) and $30 (long sleeve). Send a paypal payment to <a href="mailto:Aaron.Santry@ang.af.mil">Aaron.Santry@ang.af.mil</a> by Oct 1st.<br />
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<br />Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-85999741309277954382013-04-18T12:13:00.002-07:002013-09-06T08:49:34.121-07:002013 Ride Details<h2>
<span style="font-size: small;">The 2013 M4 Ride with be held on Sunday, October 13th. Ride starts at 7am.</span></h2>
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7am, Sunday Oct 13, 2013.<br />
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Here are the "rules" <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. With the expansion of the trial , the ride is now 20 laps. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five or more riders.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. For team riders, one member, and only one member, must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit. They can take turns, but they cannot ride at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. The ride starts at 7am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. A T Shirt is available for purchase. See the link at the top of the page. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. Sign up by completing the registration. Then email it to me at <a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net">bikeidiot@cox.net</a> The registration form can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-kCRbjRipS4VXo4Nm1KNk1hQjA&usp=sharing">here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">10. The ride is unsupported. I'll bring a floor pump but otherwise don't expect any mechanics or anything to be around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The M4 twitter feed will be used for updates up to ride day. You don't have<br />to be a follower to view the posts. Just bookmark this link:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/M4Ride" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">https://twitter.com/M4Ride</a><br />If you are a twitter user, feel free to follow me: @m4ride</span><br />
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<br />Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-9198752859268790652012-10-25T06:41:00.002-07:002012-10-25T07:07:32.301-07:002012 Wrap up<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
About 20 riders started laps at Miller's on Sunday morning at 7 am in support of the 3rd annual M4 ride. We couldn't have asked for better starting conditions. It was calm, cool, and clear as the riders turned on their lights and started winding their way through the trees. Several supports and team riders waited in the parking area where Ruth Holliday from the <a href="http://www.bicyclepedaler.com/">Bicycle Pedaler</a> has set up a tent and she provided water, energy packs, and lots of enthusiasm. The <a href="http://ozbikeclub.com/">Oz Club</a> also had a tent set up for their riders and provided encouragement for everyone as they completed their laps. </div>
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Only three riders attempted to complete the ride solo. One rider left for a non-ride situation that needed his attention and the other two idiots (including me) completed the ride as dusk fell.<br />
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Lap one was marked with the rides first mechanical. I jump one of the gullies and de-chained my bike. After several attempts to keep the chain on I discovered I had bent a tooth on my <a href="http://www.artscyclery.com/Spot_Brand_Chainring_34T_110mm_Black/descpage-SB34T110.html">Spot chainring</a>. Brent left me to complete his lap and I ran back to the truck and used a crescent wrench to complete a field fix. I caught up with Brent later in the lap. On the second lap Brent wrecked causing bruising and a jacked up hip. He was quoted as saying "fuck!" </div>
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The rest of the ride was marked with multiple flats on my part and all together a difficult but wonderful ride.</div>
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The shirts were a success. They were designed by <a href="http://www.tatumbydesign.com/">Andy Tatum</a> and printed by<a href="http://prairieprint.com/"> Prairie Print</a>. </div>
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Thanks to all the riders who participated and their family members for the Sunday ride pass to be away from home all day.<br />
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See you next year,<br />
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AaronBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-27687782852127554532012-09-23T17:58:00.001-07:002012-09-23T18:04:20.035-07:00Final T Shirt Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a proof for the final TShirt design. Once again, the shirts will be 100% cotton, Gildan Ultra. <br />
Cost is $17 for Short Sleeve and $22 for Long Sleeve. Add $2 for XXL. <br />
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The color of the shirt will be a heather blue instead of the black background you see here. The text will be on the back. Complectus Dolor is latin and roughly translates to "Embrace the Suck" I have the minimum order but you can still order one if you want. I will place the order on the 10th of October. Payment is due at that time via Paypal. Email me and I will send you an invoice. <a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net">bikeidiot@cox.net</a>. Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-23898570109511667002012-09-13T07:44:00.004-07:002012-10-03T09:47:18.215-07:002012 Rules, Details, Shirt DesignWe are up and running for the 2012 show. The ride will be Sunday, October 21st. <br />
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Here is the proposed TShirt design:<br />
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Rules are the same as before:<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The ride will be 21 laps at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N+37%C2%B0+39.000+W+097%C2%B0+10.500&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=37.650223,-97.175006&spn=0.00694,0.013915&sll=37.65024,-97.173343&sspn=0.00694,0.013915&vpsrc=0&t=h&z=17">Miller's Meadow</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. The ride is 21 laps long, or 100 miles. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five or more riders.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. For team riders, a member must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. The ride starts at 7am</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. A T Shirt will be made available. Pricing and design are in the works.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. Sign up via email at bikeidiot@cox.net. Put "M4 Ride" as your subject line. Please include your team name and team members with email address for all riders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10. The ride is unsupported. I'll bring a floor pump but otherwise don't expect any mechanics or anything to be around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aaron</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net">bikeidiot@cox.net</a></span>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-18657495561226468822012-01-27T06:00:00.001-08:002012-01-27T06:00:22.772-08:00Kansas CyclistThe ride is now on Kansas Cyclist at <a href="http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/MillerMauradersMonsterMash.html">http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/MillerMauradersMonsterMash.html</a><br />
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aBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-5204769010122656942012-01-05T11:37:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:37:23.978-08:002012 DateThe M4 ride is tentatively scheduled for Sunday 10/21/12. More infomation in the late spring. Comments or questions can be directed to <a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net">bikeidiot@cox.net</a><br />
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aBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-43146203169008152732011-10-19T12:33:00.001-07:002012-01-05T11:27:22.853-08:00This sucks, I'm moving.So I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. So I'm moving all these pictures to flicker. Find them here at:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikemechno3/">My awesome photo page!</a>#3http://www.blogger.com/profile/05492988890514687433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-8799080830053242652011-10-19T10:04:00.001-07:002012-01-05T11:27:15.063-08:00M4 PrepI posted a M4 prep article <a href="http://doodahcycling.blogspot.com/2011/10/preparing-for-dirty-century.html">here</a>.Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-53018445551786796732011-10-19T09:31:00.001-07:002012-01-05T11:27:03.990-08:00Alex<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5fLa7w7vv2VDGGaRY6bgmhSBU2Mt22OakiJm4fJBplmS6DUf3RF96Mev2-FiOk9qnEVzwNMnFMdFgeotgItSa-SXrDH4ZDuiyFo7T4Fs-xjzj1pkX-aL2vcLqdItNhgexbut3YrpOGs/s1600/M4+183.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665242571229446242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5fLa7w7vv2VDGGaRY6bgmhSBU2Mt22OakiJm4fJBplmS6DUf3RF96Mev2-FiOk9qnEVzwNMnFMdFgeotgItSa-SXrDH4ZDuiyFo7T4Fs-xjzj1pkX-aL2vcLqdItNhgexbut3YrpOGs/s320/M4+183.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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He's Russian and he's a hard ass, that's all I know!#3http://www.blogger.com/profile/05492988890514687433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-53214557929290628842011-10-19T09:11:00.000-07:002012-01-05T11:26:55.470-08:00Aaron #3To start our posts off let me say that my fiancee is incredible. She originally wasn't going to come at all. She did and got some good pictures. She didn't get everyone but I'll bet you will see yourself somewhere. To show your appreciation it would be great if you would drop a thank you to her at brie.pringle@gmail.com. I don't know some of your names so please e-mail me at awneos@yahoo.com and I'll make corrections. Enjoy!<br />
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This first set is of the Bicycle Pedaler's head mechanic #3.<br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">About 15 riders showed up at 7am to start the first laps in the dark. By 7:30 dawn had broken the horizon and lights were no longer needed. 5 of us were solo riders and the rest were the first riders for their teams. Two tents were set up and the boys from Coleman teased all of us by cooking hash browns and eggs on a camp stove. Ruth from the Bicycle Pedaler made a surprise visit and left us some chairs, water jugs and energy bars and homemade treats.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">The wind started out of the south but rotated to the north as the day progressed. It was sunny and pleasant, especially compared to last year’s 30 mph sustained winds and 40 degree weather. Most of us were in short sleeves by 9am.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">Aaron North's fiancé took over 250 photos and I hope to have some posted here soon. At one time there were 40 plus cars in the parking lot as riders not associated with the M4 shared the trail with us. In fact, I saw some cars with bikes on the back slow at the approach to Miller's and drive on past shaking their heads. Two idiots rode without helmets and got an earful from Tim Miller as we passed them. After one lap they left.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">Casualties: Brent Dodds wrecked on lap 2 and cracked his helmet. Luckily his head is so hard that the helmet was ornamental to begin with and no lasting damage was sustained to his melon. Aaron Sevrin cracked his fork when passing in high grass and discovering large chucks of hidden concrete. Several other riders encounter the various bleeding legs and other body parts that comes with kissing and hugging trees by accident. </span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">After the ride, the parking lot was clean, with no trash and no sign that an event has been held. Paula Stout wrote a nice article and mentioned the ride. You can find it at: </span><a href="http://www.examiner.com/mountain-biking-in-wichita/100-miles-of-dirt-on-the-ground-how-to-prepare-for-a-dirt-century"><span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">http://www.examiner.com/mountain-biking-in-wichita/100-miles-of-dirt-on-the-ground-how-to-prepare-for-a-dirt-century</span><span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">All in all I enjoyed the day, if you can call suffering for 10 hours enjoyable. </span><br />
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">Complectus Dolor</span><br />
<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;">"Embrace the Suffering"</span><br />
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</div>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-38833416455331694072011-10-11T19:01:00.000-07:002011-10-12T09:50:13.746-07:00Mid Oct updateThe trail was a mess on Monday. It didn't absorb as much as the rain as I thought it would. I anticipate the sunny weather this week drying up the trail, but I'll check it on Saturday just to make sure. I'll post here and on Bike Kansas/KSS newsgroups should there be a need to reschedule. <br />
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Regardless, I did about 7 hours of trail work over two days to "speed" up the trail. I removed a tree that should have been taken out when the new section was cut. I also removed a stumpy and took some roots out and generally cleaned. <br />
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Oh, here are the T-shirt design: They will run $13 for S/S, $16 for XXL and one of you ordered a long sleeve that will also be $16. I hope to have them the day of the ride so I don't have to hunt everyone down. Please bring cash as I would prefer not to have to go to the bank with a bunch of checks. I ordered an extra L and two extra XLs<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoIXaC5Dj58qdZp4AJt4Ma13L1XBoYmnGFul4W9GwXSJqCMryQ1L7slkoph1as5h70dladcawlKaYCWzJlbY-BGOvkbdX8DicypwrOYplLsCOIrrCb9PHbrTEh-r0gcBTmgn0pt4EMkQ/s1600/aaron+santry+millers+marauders+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoIXaC5Dj58qdZp4AJt4Ma13L1XBoYmnGFul4W9GwXSJqCMryQ1L7slkoph1as5h70dladcawlKaYCWzJlbY-BGOvkbdX8DicypwrOYplLsCOIrrCb9PHbrTEh-r0gcBTmgn0pt4EMkQ/s400/aaron+santry+millers+marauders+2.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-50728288211204012462011-10-01T16:57:00.000-07:002011-10-01T16:57:22.180-07:00Oct UpdateTwo clarifications for this year's ride:<br />
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1. We will be riding the new section. No cutting the trail by riding the west side exposed area.<br />
2. The blanket swag will work this way: Drop a bike related swag item before your team starts riding. Each rider for your team can drop an item. (Participation is optional). Once your <i>entire</i> team has ridden all 21 laps, then you may take one (if you left one).Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-10823741306167341682011-09-16T10:21:00.000-07:002011-09-16T10:21:11.442-07:00Sept Update<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks to those of you who have signed up for the M4 ride on 16Oct11.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have a team, please get me everyone’s name and emails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also give me a team name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are having trouble finding a team, call a local shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bicycle Pedaler , Heartland, Exchange, Continental, and Lee’s all have informational flyers and may be able to hook you up with other riders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also I can post on the blog if your team needs some people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last year the shirts ran under $20 for both long sleeve and short sleeve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 2011 design in on the blog:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M4ride.blogspot.com.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Notifications will be made via M4ride.blogspot.com (you can subscribe to receive email updates) and via the yahoo newsgroups Kansas Singletrack and Bike Kansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These communication outlets is where I’ll post weather information if the ride is moved or T-shirt notifications or other important information (like if Kevin steals my floor pump again!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can contact me at </span><a href="mailto:bikeidiot@cox.net"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">bikeidiot@cox.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, </span><a href="mailto:aaron.santry@ang.af.mil"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">aaron.santry@ang.af.mil</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or 316-350-5869.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks and see you in a couple of weeks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="p1">The current teams/riders for the M4 are: </div><div class="p2"><br />
</div><div class="p1">Solo:</div><div class="p1">1. Mark Moerner</div><div class="p1">2. Aaron Santry (XL)</div><div class="p1">3. Tim Voegeli (XL)</div><div class="p1">4. Kevin Collins ( L)</div><div class="p1">5. Doug Christie (XL)(long sleeve is possible)<br />
6. Tim Miller (L)</div><div class="p2"><br />
</div><div class="p1">Teams</div><div class="p1">1. Team: Dave Schwabe (XXL), Eric Bins (XL), Bryan Ford (XL)</div><div class="p1">2. Team: Ron Wade ( XL), Jared Beasley</div><div class="p1">3. Team: Bicycle Pedaler: Zach Abercrombie (M), Brent Dodds (L), #3 (L), Aaron Severin (M)</div><div class="p1">4. Team: Lincoln (L x2)</div><div class="p1">5: Team: Heartland Cycling, Byron and others</div><div class="p1">6: Team: Tyler Pendergraft (M) , Kyle Hiebert (M), Darham Rogers (L)</div><div class="p1">7: Team: Ernie Garza (XXL), Mark Parsh, (M), Eric Rico, Shane</div><div class="p1">8: Team: Justin DeFever (XL) , Nate Hart (L), Carter Defever (M)</div><div class="p2"><br />
</div><div class="p1">Artist: Andy Tatum (L)</div>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-29386265199318882492011-08-26T08:43:00.000-07:002011-09-02T06:38:04.968-07:002011 Fall Ride<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, as all of you can guess, I had to cancel the Spring ride dates. Sunday, 16Oct11 is the next ride date. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It will be sandwiched between the TdD races on the 9th (Sooner Stampede) and 23rd (Keystone).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The ride will be 21 laps at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N+37%C2%B0+39.000+W+097%C2%B0+10.500&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=37.650223,-97.175006&spn=0.00694,0.013915&sll=37.65024,-97.173343&sspn=0.00694,0.013915&vpsrc=0&t=h&z=17">Miller's Meadow</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The rules will be the same for 2011:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. The ride is 21 laps long, or 100 miles. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five riders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. For team riders, a member must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. Riders are asked to bring a piece of bike swag for a blanket swap. Each swag is thrown on a blanket and after the teams complete the ride, they can choose a piece from the blanket. Some riders may be under 21, so no beer related swag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Trail opens at 7am and closes at 7pm. Lights will be needed for the last hour or so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. A T Shirt will be made available. Pricing and design are in the works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">10. Ride limited to 50 riders. Sign up via email at bikeidiot@cox.net. Put "M4 Ride" as your subject line. Please include your team name and team members with email address for all riders.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11. The ride is unsupported. I'll bring a floor pump but otherwise don't expect any mechanics or anything to be around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aaron</span>Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-26909815188492606242010-12-13T14:00:00.001-08:002011-08-30T07:52:25.469-07:002010 T ShirtsI ordered the shirts today. Turn time should be about 10 day or so.Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-89590038030546090742010-12-03T07:14:00.001-08:002011-08-30T07:52:31.903-07:002010 M4 wrap upI think the ride was a success. We started at 7:07 am. Tim set up a heater and tent for riders to rest at. The Exchange and Pedaler both donated energy packs for riders to use. <br />
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The wind was strong and chilly with 30 mph sustained and 50 mph gusts. <br />
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Photo are available at: www.kephoto.smugmug.com and look for mountain biking. There is a link for downloading also. Thanks to Kent for all the photos. <br />
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- Posted from my iPhone Bike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-65707337559554471882010-11-27T08:20:00.001-08:002011-08-30T07:52:53.675-07:002010 Final teamsShots in the Dark: Tom Pihl, Mike Valencia, <br />
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Solo: Kevin Collings<br />
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Solo: Aaron Santry<br />
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Solo: Mark Moerner<br />
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Fixed: Paul Hamby<br />
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Hammerfest: Marty and Beau Desmarteau<br />
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Tree Assasins: Brent Dodds, Aaron Severan, Andy Cramb, Quenten Young, and Zach Abercrombie. <br />
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The Hopefuls: Robert Garcia, Justin DeFever. <br />
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Team Engelmeyer: Ken, Debbie, Henry, John<br />
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Team Voegeli: Tim, Kelly<br />
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PMS Thunder: Kim Smith, Sonni Klufa, Kale Klufa<br />
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Solo: Daryl Doshier<br />
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Solo: Brock Doshier<br />
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Unnamed: Kyle Gerstner, Brian Lewis, Brett McMahn<br />
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- Posted from my iPhoneBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-45378914323506501372010-11-26T18:55:00.001-08:002011-08-30T07:52:59.396-07:002010 We are on!We are good for Sunday morning!<br />
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- Posted from my iPhoneBike Idiothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727292337988078970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964567230834469796.post-19155503478325926382010-11-20T12:03:00.001-08:002011-08-30T07:53:05.444-07:002010 Saturday ConditionsThe trail is close. The exposed areas are dry, but there are tacky areas under the trees. I couldn't get to the back fence line, but it usually holds water longer. After talking with Marty and looking at the weather, we are going to push the ride back to Thanksgiving day Sunday. It kills me since it is supposed to be 70 tomorrow (global warming, right Bobby?)<br />
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But the outlook for next Sunday is 52 degrees, so it will still be a great ride.<br />
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Here is the team listing from a week ago. I haven't made any changes. Take a look over and please let me know what changes need made.<br />
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Shots in the Dark: Tom Pihl, Mike Valencia, <br />
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Solo: Kevin Collings<br />
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Solo: Aaron Santry<br />
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Solo: Mark Moerner<br />
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Fixed: Paul Hamby<br />
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Hammerfest: Marty and Beau Desmarteau<br />
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Tree Assasins: Brent Dodds, Aaron Severan, and Zach Abercrombie. <br />
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The Hopefuls: Robert Garcia, Justin DeFever. <br />
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Team Engelmeyer: Ken, Debbie, Henry, John<br />
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Team Voegeli: Tim, Kelly<br />
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PMS Thunder: Kim Smith, Sonni Klufa<br />
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Solo: Daryl Doshier<br />
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Solo: Brock Doshier<br />
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Unnamed: Kyle Gerstner, Brian Lewis, Brett McMahn<br />
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