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Dusting Off The Cob Webs

2008-11-06T10:27:00.001-08:00

You know it has been a long time since your last update when you have to reset your password and blow off the cob webs...

I couldn't resist sharing this with the world (By world I mean my Mom and those that still have RSS feeds from this site).

Trek/VW's Xterra superstar, Brian Smith, can't ever pass up the opportunity to take his shirt off... Halloween is no exception.

In other news, I have to give a shout out to "Rad" Ross for continuing to be "Rad" and taking home of the largest animals I have ever seen.

Tubing Is Not A Crime

2008-06-04T15:05:00.001-07:00

With the Teva Mountain Games coming up this weekend I thought I would bring back a blast from the past with a hilarious video from Rattle Can Productions....

Domestication

2008-05-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

Domestication.... not to be confused with Californication.

The Martin family got a little bigger this weekend. This little poop factory's name is Norman and thankfully he is just below the legal limit for cute....

No riding to speak of, just chasing this guy around the block.

And the Winner is...

2008-05-15T12:06:00.001-07:00

You have to admire David Millar's form on this one... he must have caught at least 3 feet of air.

Everything In Moderation

2008-05-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, I stumbled onto Mexican soil and haven't returned to reality.

So check this.... Make sure you watch it all the way to the end, doctors orders.

More To It Than Good Looks Alone

2008-04-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

It takes more than just standing on top of a podium to be "rad".

Ross just makes it look easy...

The Trek/VW team has some new faces this year. Some are just a little hairier then others....

Then there is the Trek VW veterans, take B-Man for instance... they just get better with age.

The More I Write....

2008-04-02T20:31:00.000-07:00

... the less they read.

Check out one of the worst examples of sportmanship I have ever seen. (note the real action happens at about 3:28 sor fast forward for optimal viewing!)

I read a quote by Bob Roll once that said if you ever plan on throwing a punch while in your cycling kit, make sure you take of your shoes... you can't land a punch with carbon fiber soles....

Hustler Hall Of Fame

2008-03-21T19:51:00.000-07:00

Better hide your sister, Friedberg is on the prowl and he busting out his moves left and right.

Note Mike far right, throwing down his signiture amped hand signs.... I have to admit, I would be a little excited too partying down with Mickey, (the guy in the hat that looks like a girl but gets more chicks than Ellen Degeneres) and the crew....

World Champ, Eric Carter would just be the icing on the cake (yep, there's that super amped hand sign). Note, Mike is still amped....

But there is always that "fro in the face" but still amped moment....

You can't blame Mike for being amped.... he was under the influence of the circus that follows Mr. Avalon... if you are not familiar, check this and get with it.

With Moves Like This

2008-03-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

Don't send a lame eCard. Try JibJab Sendables!

Who cares if you can't wheelie.

Feel Good Lost

2008-03-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

Moab, one of those places I love to visit...... one of those places I love to leave.

When T Brown asks if you want to "scope out this underground Race Loop" in the morning.... you don't say no.

Unfortunately my eyes were bigger than my legs.... 7.5 hrs later I was in the middle of a 3 hour bonk that had me thinking I was honestly gonna have to be helicoptered out....

Moab is one of those places that can tear you apart just as quickly as it took your breath....

BTW, the secret to Eatough's "bigger than life" appearance on the Trek/VW team posters lies behind his pre-game pushups....

Escape The 9 To 5

2008-02-22T11:44:00.001-08:00

Hours can be lost in the depths of You Tube... So I will save you some time. This is one of the funniest things I have seen to date.

Enjoy

This one comes our of Nat Ross's bag of tricks... hilarious!

The State I'm In

2008-02-09T21:28:00.000-08:00

No single track for miles but these guys are pounding pavement in style.... Next up, fixed gear wheelies?

In Transit

2008-01-29T11:52:00.000-08:00

For the start of the new year I jumped on the resolution band wagon and aimed to pedal to work rain or shine.... The heated seats of the Touareg can be a little spoiling and since my hours in the saddle have been cut back I can use every chance I can get.

It's amazing what you can see when your not pinning it through life at 10 mph over the speed limit.

Besides, it gives you a chance for mother to remind us who is in charge.

I think I need to cut back on my nightly viewings of "Lost".... Lately the sky has been messing with my head.

Stingy With Words

2008-01-24T17:18:00.000-08:00

Well it has been a month since my last update, that's pretty much eternity considering Ranno has gotten at least 5 tattoos in that time....

Lately my adventures have revolved around a keyboard, strangled by the 9 to 5. I'm not whinning, I simply have developed a stong sense of respect for those who can stay in shape and still work 40+ hours a week. I can't even imagine the level of commitment it takes when you throw the responsibilities of a family in the mix.

When You Rest, You Rust

2007-12-24T13:39:00.001-08:00

I knew it's been a while since I hit the grindstone but I guess I am even rustier than I thought....

The Air Up There

2007-12-19T11:58:00.000-08:00

Trebon was dealt a little bit of bad luck this past weekend at Cross Natioanls...

Feel for ya brother.

This same scenario happened to me back in the day and I still get flash backs.

Rest easy

Children of Mother Nature

2007-12-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

Guess the equation is simple... rays + beer + babes = healing.

Much Love & Respect

2007-11-23T18:59:00.000-08:00

Life has a way of throwing curve balls when we least expect it..... unfortunately today the world lost one of its best, someone who's love for life was an inspiration to everyone around him and his smile will always be engraved in my memory.

I first got to know Mike Janelle as a competitor during 24 hours of Moab as Brian Smith and I were battling it out year after year with the dynamic duo of Jay Henry and Mike. In a race that breaks you down and builds you up, it was Mike's resilient positive energy that I will never forget. It never mattered that it was 3 am and 5 minutes separated us, Mike always had a smile on his face and was always there to cheer you on. We never beat Mike and Jay..... but it never mattered, they were friends and we learned a great deal from them.

Mike was 40 years young and managed to pack more life into those 40 years than most could in 100. His enthusiasm for life, his hilarious stories, his dedication and his smile will never be forgotten. You will be missed Mike, may you rest in peace....

Where The Climate Suits My Clothes

2007-11-23T08:18:00.000-08:00

Since my last update, I have sought out the comforts of good tequilla, SPF 4 and the diamond sea.

Somewhere at the tip of the baja coast, the Ferguson's have managed to find a little piece of paradise with an ocean view.

A place where the morning gently fades into the afternoon and the color of the horizon, not Jay Leno, lets you know when it's time to hit the hay.

At this moment the farthest thing from my mind has been the bike....

That is of course until our car broke down.

Here, the only "base training" that matters involves cocunut oil and aloe.

Short For Radical

2007-11-12T10:59:00.000-08:00

Rad: adj. Slang, Excellent; wonderful. [Short for radical.]

There are many reasons why "Rad" Ross has earned the title "Rad".... I could go on and on.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Then, last weekend at the US Cyclocross Grand Prix here Boulder, a week after his beer binder in Germany, without ever doing a cyclo cross race before, he manages to scape his way into 13th at one of the biggest cross races in the US.... punk.

Check out this video of Wells (who only beat "Rad" Ross by minute) teaching Ross how to mount/dismount.

One of these days, somone will end up in the drink.... until then, we will just keep saying "you first".

Live To Ride..... Ride To Death, pretty much sums it up.

Summer Left... And No One Said A Word?

2007-10-29T11:25:00.000-07:00

Colorado is burly turf.... one minute your shredding bone dry single track.

The next, you are drying your vans out by the fire.

You know you don't have an internet connection when....

So "Rad" Ross just got back from Oktoberfest... we had a chance to check out his sweet ride before he left on his adventure....

Click here for his side of the story.

This Whirlwind Tour

2007-10-24T19:34:00.000-07:00

For your viewing pleasure....

Click here for that "as if I were there" experience....

I know I promised these wedding fotos a while back but they are finally here.... and Mr. Zap Espinoza, thank you for everything! This would not have happened if it were not for you.

Real Smart.... Real Smart

2007-10-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

We headed up to the mountains for a little man time and Pete's bachelor party....

You get a little cabin fever when it snows a foot and all you brought was a hoodie.

Will may have just won the Univex Grand Prix but his stove surfin skillz could use some work!

I Read More Maps Than Books

2007-10-11T16:51:00.000-07:00

Is the daily grind of the 9 to 5 keeping you off the saddle? You are not alone....

Two years ago I started a company specializing in helping pro athletes, outdoor reps, and enthusiasts clean out their closets and put their gear into the hands of those who would put it to use.

For 4 years I raced with out a 9 to 5... eating powerbars and selling my worldly possesions online.

Today, I have a desk, a business card, 5 employees and a rolodex of clients. Check out The Pro's Closet and save our seller id as our inventory is constantly changing.

Click here for today's featured product.

Changing Of The Guard

2007-10-08T13:15:00.000-07:00

It's legit, fall is here and in Colorado this means dealing with the unpredictable mountain weather.

One minute your sweating from your eyeballs... the next your stealing newspaper from random mailboxes and stuffing your jersey for warmth.

Tis' the season when you come back from your ride and:

Your hands are too cold to turn the door knob or to unzip your jersey

When your body itches for a good 10 minutes as your body temperature raises in the shower

Or you have felt your kidneys shake for so long, you start to laugh out loud....

Good times!