The Adventures of Joboo and His Trusty Pugsley: family fun

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Monday, August 4, 2014

The 2014 GRE Mesabi Trail Tour

The 2014 ride is now "in the books."

There's plenty I wasn't happy with about this years running of the GRE Mesabi Trail Tour, but that's what the comment cards are for!!

This here blog is about fun, well most of the time anyway!! Lol

A huge shout out to this group.....

For having the desire to join me in the celebration of the FatBike!

Even though it's not (and never will be) the most optimal tool for the job.... You guys made it through!!

Kudos; I'm proud to know, and have ridden with each and every one of you!!

One of our crew has the spot at the top......

Mr. Marty Mathis aka "Pugzilla" rocked his Surly Pugsely Ops to the tune of a 14mph average over 75 miles!!

Nicely done Sir...... A more humble ass kicker I've never met!!

Here's everybody at the finish.... Minus Mr. Ass Kicker; who I'm sure was showered with his feet up, chilling with the Mrs. by the time we all crossed the line!!

Here's some random pictures throughout the day....... I'm sure I'll come across more, and when I do, I'll post them up.

Also it should be noted...... I got to meet Scott and Susan who are putting on the Fiddlin' Fifty. (Links and more info are in post's below.)

Nice people...... AND........ If you haven't sent in your postcards, what are you waiting for?? It should be a great day August 23rd.... riding northern Minnesota gravel!!

And my two FatBiking kids, what can I say...... They are real troopers, and are starting to master their Fatties!

Love you Zack and Jenna!!

I took Mr. Pugzilla's teaching moment, and ran with it! ;)

This one is in a tie with me and Mr. Ass-Kicker pictured above....

Look at the flow of that beard!!!

Sweet as hell Big B..... Sweet as hell!!

And then there's Mom Cindi..... She puts up with a lot of biking stuff, and takes it in stride!! Love you Cindi/Mom!!

Mrs. E. as your husband put it so well, your father was with you every pedal turn and was smiling all day long!!

Be proud of your Accomplishment!!

Pedal On!!!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

FatBiking Carey Lake

12 degrees when I started, 17 when I pulled the plug at around 6 1/2 miles. Pedaled back to the vehicle and meet up with my crew on the lake!! Lol

Range Fairveiw had a little party on the lake today, Mom didn't move from her spot by the fire!! Lol

Friday, August 2, 2013

A New Brain Bucket

I just got myself a new helmet; the Giro Hex MTB bucket to be exact.

Thank you Cindi!! ;)

During my early years of riding I never dawned a helmet; stupid I know!!

Well, when I entered my first race, (mid 90's) the now defunct B.L.A.S.T. Epic series of race's; a helmet was required.

Damn those race's were a hoot!!

Anyway on my way to the race I stopped at an Eric's bike shop in Maple Grove (?), and bought a "S" pro Enduro bucket, and have been wearing that ever since.

I never knew helmets expire!!

I'm glad I never took a serious tumble with my "old" helmet!!

That old girl probably wouldn't have protected my head much after all these years; no matter how hard it is!! Lol

I can't believe the strides in comfort and technology of today's modern helmets!!

I put this new one on, and it feels like she's not even on my head!!

Lite and comfy........ is an understatement!!!

i actually had to reach up after a couple miles and double check it was still there!!

It's better to be seen from a distance, hence the green!! Ha Ha Ha