Sadly, there just isn’t much going on right now so not much to post about. I can tell you that having a broken arm (humerus) really stinks. I’ve been making frequent trips to the doctor so he can keep tabs on the healing process. He seems happy with progress so I am too. All of… [Read More]
Archives for October 2014
Big Spill 2014 – Broken Arm – Update 1
I’ve had my first checkup. It went pretty well and was quite shocking at the same time. The “how I got here” post is here. In short, a broken humerus in my left arm. The tech’s removed the splint which was producing a significant odor!! It was blood and goo soaked and it felt wonderful to… [Read More]
Big Spill 2014 – Broken Arm
What a bummer! Shortly after posting my 1000 mile ride carbon bike update, it happened, The Big Spill of 2014. It was a leisurely Saturday ride on my road bike. I was about twenty miles in and decided to take a route I had never before taken. The route took me thru a high school… [Read More]
Idaho Backcountry 2014 – Part 3
Once again, we were blessed with warm overnight temps so I slept well. An early departure to the north took us to Big Creek for the lodge rebuilding fund raiser. Interestingly, we got there before they were ready to serve breakfast! Apparently those Idaho folks are not early risers like we are! 🙂 Rebuilding the… [Read More]
Carbon Bike Update
I now have approximately one thousand miles on my self-built Chinese carbon bike so I thought an update was in order. Firstly, I’ve seen some on the net refer to these bikes as a Chinarello, a play on the brand from which the design was obviously taken (Pinarello). Worth a chuckle, at least to me…. [Read More]