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Happy Monday

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:45:00 GMT

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

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Finding Escape Routes

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:22:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Show Off

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:17:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:35:00 GMT

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...(read more)

70 Miles and Clouds of Dust

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Someone Is "Out of Control"

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:49:00 GMT

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...(read more)

1000 Yard Stares...

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:33:00 GMT

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

TI V4, the Race: As Expected, Yet Disappointed

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:13:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Rockstar Recovering

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMT

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Corey Will Finish Fifth

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:06:00 GMT

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

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:48:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Done at CP 1

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:11:00 GMT

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

Master of Ceremonies

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:12:00 GMT

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Hanging and Waiting

EnduroSnob: Endurance Cycling, Single Speeds and Assorted Snobbery — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:00 GMT

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