EnduroSnob - endurance cycling, adventure racing and assorted snobbery

Happy Monday

2008-05-12T13:45:00Z

Snappy Caps Note: Some new caps were listed over the weekend. Please check them out. And, don't forget, custom caps are always an option and come almost as fast as a ready-made one....(read more)

Down In A Hole

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, there's just not much to report from a ride, particularly a solo effort. Today was one of those days. I got buzzed by some hispanics kids early, had to push it home hard to make sure I didn't miss Seven's volleyball game and it between it was head winds, an achy knee and a lot of random mental flow that lead nowhere but served to keep utter boredom away. There is a lot to look forward to this month. First and foremost, Team "Enduring the Screw " is set to take on...(read more)

Finding Escape Routes

2008-05-09T02:22:00Z

Lunchtime escapes are often key to my mental discipline in the office, but today I found my gravel escapades just got a bit more complicated. Soon, I suspect a few more miles of pavement will be required to get where I need to go. I came across this but couldn't see what work was being done... ... and further down the road, I found there was only half a bridge....(read more)

Show Off

2008-05-06T02:17:00Z

What started as an off-handed comment is now a living cottage business. Snappy Caps is live and selling online. Mrs. Snob launched with six caps in her store this morning and is now down to five. (Blame Mr. Beck for one less choice.) She's also gotten a custom request from another TI finisher and now MOD will be diving in to help her with a Snappy web design. (The current version's functional but Susan's already on the road to better things.) It's a good thing War Axe forks will be...(read more)

Swanson XC #2: "Brandon, Is that You?"

2008-05-05T02:35:00Z

I'm still no cross-country racer, but I am two for two in the good times department at XC events this year. Fourth today at Swanson and three cats flying War Axe colors in the top five. After clowning around in the front row waiting for the race to start, the start actually caught a few of us off-guard as we rolled through some of the cyclocross cross to string things out prior to the single track. This time I was sitting around sixth heading into the trails and, considering this was only the...(read more)

70 Miles and Clouds of Dust

2008-05-04T03:42:00Z

Corey and I decided a little taste of TI was in order today and I spent 70 miles yo-yoing off the back of big skinny, exploring gravel north of town and stopping in Valpo. to refuel. Not the best way to be ready for Swanson, but I'm looking for a payoff further down the line. Corey meets his nemisis; the dreaded navigational decision....(read more)

Someone Is "Out of Control"

2008-05-03T02:49:00Z

Going into TransIowa, I was convinced I'd couldn't go with my "Go Light, Freeze at Night" theory of V3, so I started mulling over how to approach carrying a bit more clothing and food during the race. After a few failed attempts to roll clothing tightly enough to fit into my pockets, Mrs. Snob entered the game. After mentioning I thought my messengers were all too big, Mrs. Snob grab a sketch pad and started asking a few questions. A few days later she was sequestered in her sewing...(read more)

1000 Yard Stares...

2008-04-30T16:33:00Z

This is what the TI experience does to people...(read more)

TI V4, the Race: As Expected, Yet Disappointed

2008-04-28T23:13:00Z

During the prerace meeting on Friday night, Jeff Bonsall and I sat eating spaghetti and sharing some small talk with friends and co-racers when Jeff filled a conversational lull with the question,"How are you feeling about things?" He's a very patient guy and put up with what was likely a very long winded answer. My attitude was one of, "well, let's get started and see what happens." Before I got sick, I would have spewed confidence and hopes to see what it's like...(read more)

Rockstar Recovering

2008-04-27T16:15:00Z

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Corey Will Finish Fifth

2008-04-27T05:06:00Z

Corey hit the 2nd CP with ten minutes to spare. The course has been shortened due to washed out roads and, baring disaster, he'll be the fifth and final rider to finish TI V.4. Viva la Cornbread!!...(read more)

Corey Pushes On

2008-04-27T02:48:00Z

We met a down and out Cotnbread about 140 miles in. After about an hour of reovery, he decided to 'try.' We decided he would go, but that we would wait behind, then go check on him after about 30 minutes. Two huge thumbs up later, he was cranking it toward CP2 and looking strong. I love that guy....(read more)

Done at CP 1

2008-04-26T19:11:00Z

Not fit enough. Not healthy enough. Period....(read more)

Master of Ceremonies

2008-04-26T00:12:00Z

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Hanging and Waiting

2008-04-25T19:47:00Z

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