Links to important events in our calendar 2011

This is my all-rounder for those who understand the world of specialty bikes. There are road racers, triathlon bikes, utility bikes, downhill, freestyle, BMX, Cross, mountain, touring, antique, single-speed, track, fixie, tandem, comfort, hybrid bikes. The all-rounder is a compromise of my needs. I do mostly short rides and commutes in all weather (needsless to say). Today started just below freezing when this picture was taken. In the picture you'll see the bar end shifters, my red backup headlight, generator for the headlight, dual leg kickstand, beautiful Brooks Pro leather saddle, stainless steel fenders by Berthoud and saddle bag by Minnehaha. I store all my gear to ride to and from work in the bar bag and the saddle bag. I carry my lunch

This was a feat of strength and daring in the summer heat. I picked up groceries on my bike. The seat bag had a 10 pound bag of potatoes, the porteur rack in front had three large trays of meat below the box, syrup, a half gallon of OJ and a bunch of other heavy stuff in the box and on my back was bread and eggs. With so much weight in the front steering was a bit hazardous. I'd say I had 25 lbs on the front.

This is the tree that deer rub their antlers on to mark their territory. At least that's what I think happens. I've seen this happen once. It's 50 feet from the back door.