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Quick edit from the 1st of the 2018 dfL cyclocross dress series. The dirt still tastes the same and the dresses still smell the same.

The Bantam Classic returned for a 6th year of cycling fun and it’s looking like it’s becoming a true classic. Thanks again to Yuri Hauswald for hosting this event and to all the sponsors and donors! https://guenergy.com https://breakawaybikes.co https://atomcomposites.com https://www.camelbak.com https://www.wtb.com http://www.subconscious.coffee https://www.chamoisbuttr.com https://www.garmin.com/ https://capocycling.com

This is the 20th year of the Grasshopper Adventure Series. A NorCal original that schools riders on the back roads and trails of Sonoma and Marin. Watch highlights from Old Caz, a mixed terrain 50 miler with 4500 feet of climbing. This is one event not to miss. The roads, the dirt, the views, and the creek crossing! All adding up to a great adventure. ...

I came across the following four sheets of paper in my old Dungeons & Dragons game box. They contain an early attempt at my programming the game. Yes, I would dutifully write the code on lined paper and work through the execution in my head. This was my code editor. Not sure where the rest of the pages ended up, or if there were more pages.

King Ridge Dirt Supreme is the 6th event of the Grasshopper Adventure Series. It’s one long tough route. Miles and miles of road with short sections of tricky dirt to keep you honest. This is one of my favorites of the series but also one I always suffer on. Oh the pain, oh the joy. ...

Ground this video out from the Rock Lobster Cup III cyclocross race. It was held at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz in hot dry conditions. One big loop, up over and down. Rinse and repeat. I raced the single-speed A category and suffered on the climb. But the rest wasn’t bad. The technical drop back down was ripping fun and only ate me once. But after the first lap I figured out the lines. ...

Amateur brewer Mike Boals talks about his passion, the successes and failures, and perfecting his craft. And we see the beauty as well as the effort that is the art of amateur brewing. A film by Hans Kellner With music by Moby (mobygratis.com) “Rotator” Special Thanks to Mike and his family

Animated gif from my Amateur Brewer short film.

The Bantam Classic is still delivering a great experience. First, there’s the great riding/racing with some of NorCal’s finest. And then the post party where the bantams get to shake out their tail feathers. Cheers!

Mig created a monster with this version of the 2017 Grasshopper Adventure Series Super Sweetwater event. To add to the fun, Mother Nature brought rain to the party. And if it wasn’t raining it was misting. And cold. And then there was a lot climbing. But there were two route options this year. The first was the classic route that included the dirt and river crossing of Old Caz. This totaled around 70 miles and 9000 feet of climbing. Then there was the alternate all road option for those afraid of getting their booties dirty (insert sad face). This had 78 miles and 7163 feet of climbing. ...