Christmas Day Gravel Ride...

MW - South 204th Street - Dec 25, 2005

Christmas Day Nebraski 29er gravel loop with MW.

Fixed!

Here we go... Its time to try fixed gear. The Poprad is now a fixie. 39x16...hopefully the chickens will be able to push this gear around Omaha. Maiden voyage commute home today....report to follow (hopefully not including any carnage)....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

fixedgearfever.com
63xc.com - Offroad Fixed Gear Site
Fixed Gear Enthusiass (Uhhhh?!)

The Big Fix - Ride Across America...on a fixed gear!!

Hey, FG freaks. Here is your chance of a lifetime.. Ride your fixie coast to coast...for a good cause! The Big Fix is a fixed gear ride, from Davis, CA to Boston, MA to help fight Histiocytosis. Expect to ride 120 miles per day for 28 days. Sounds epic to me!!
The Big Fix

IMBA 2005 Report Card...

IMBA has released their 2005 report card. Looks like Nebraska stayed the same, with c B- again this year. "Hardcore riders...."
2005 IMBA Report Card

Sunday Afternoon Gravel Road Ride...

After weeks of little to no riding, I finally got out for a gravel road loop this afternoon. The usual, Chalco Hills, 168th South over I80, Capehart to 192nd, and back to town. Late afternoon sun made for a perfect shadow against this little roadside hill. Fingers and toes started to go numb about the time I reached city limits....

Paul Rodriguez's Forecast

Paul Rodriguez, arguably one of the best skateboarders on the planet, pulled together a crew of practically unheard of skaters for this video. Obviously, he saw something in each of these skaters that warranted a full part in a skate video. Of course, P-Rod's part is insane! Is there anything this guy can't do switch?! But the highlight for me is definately Mike Mo's part! The kid kills everything!!

Check out the trailer

PHiSH - 11/17/97 McNichols Sports Arena - Denver, CO

This show is an absolute mind bender!! The first set is spectacular in itself. But the second set is over the top! Epic DwD, and on and on! 1997 is probably my favorite year of Phish, and this show just reminds me of how great the band was playing that year. I missed this show by one night! We went to 11/16, but couldn't stay another night for this epic! EFF!!! This is a must-own show!

Set One: Tweezer, Reba, Train Song, Ghost*, Fire

Set Two: Down With Disease-> Oblivious Fool-> Johnny B. Goode-> Space Jam-> Jesus Just Left Chicago, When the Circus Comes, You Enjoy Myself

Encore: Character Zero

New WTB 29er and SS Components...

Our buds at WTB coninue to support the growing 29er and singlespeed scene with new products this year. For 2006, WTB has a new 29er tire (MotoRaptor), new 29er disc-specific rim (SpeedDisc), new SS hub (LaserDisc Single Duty), new 29er wheelset (Dual Duty FR), and SS cogs...
Looks like more good stuff from WTB!!
Prices and photos coming soon...
wtb.com

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Rolled up on this scene in front of the shop this morning. Unfortunately, I didn't get to witness any fire, just the charred remains. I don't think the Ford Ranger is gonna make it another winter...

The Disco Biscuits Confirm New Drummer

Disco Biscuits fans, REJOICE! The band should be back on the road soon with a new drummer. The following is from the official Disco Biscuits Web site. BISCO!

After several months of auditions and many weeks of deliberation, the Disco Biscuits are once again a four piece band.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we would like to welcome to the band our new drummer, Allen Aucoin.

After many weeks of rehearsal with several drummers, Allen emerged at the head of the pack with an undeniable energy and a youthful exuberance that, in the end, was absolutely unparalleled. Simply put, Allen brought the heat, and the heat was HOT.

While we did find that there were many incredible drummers out there, there was only one that made us feel like we were truly dealing with that indescribable feeling called BISCO. When Allen Aucoin was beating the skins, bisco was in the air. You could close your eyes and it just felt right, and in the end, that was the biggest factor in our decision to take Allen. We like to call it the X-Factor.

So help us all in welcoming our incredible new drummer to the band, Allen "X-Factor" Aucoin. Come on out to the Tower Theatre on December 28th and help us to usher in a new era of The Disco Biscuits. Celebrate with us as we play Allen's first full show. We have been practicing for it for weeks now and will be fully charged and ready to go.

Snowball Fight!!

Even the camera guy isn't safe when the snowball fight is on! Dec 11, 2005.

Dredging The Platte River

A crew dredges the Platte River near Louisville, NE. Dec 10, 2005
These guys were on man-made sand bars in the middle of the river. I assume they're digging the river deeper to prevent ice dams...

XC Skiing at Platte River State Park - Dec 10, 2005

Up the horse trail climb. Platte River State Park. Dec 10, 2005

Chalco Hills - Dec 03, 2005

A couple of inches of fresh snow made for good skiing at Chalco Hills today.

Elsa, Marley, and Miles make their way up the hill...

Skiing east along the bike trail on the south side of the lake...

Skinny Ski Time!!

Snow is falling!! Its looking like we'll have some good snow this weekend. Forecast is calling for 1" or so, but that much is already on the ground...and the snow is still falling. I'm heading out to Chalco Hills this afternoon. I'll be skiing tomorrow if anyone wants to join me. Maybe back out to Chalco Hills....or Platte! Who's in?