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 

Tomorrow morning will find the kids and I riding the Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour, through the woods of northern Minnesota!! 

Pedal On!!!

The Future........

Of Fat Biking has begun!!!! 

Before Our Morning Pedal

Parade, street dance, general goofing off will be happening tonight.

So we got out earlier for pedal around town.

The Stand and Home

Yesterday the kids and I rode to Chisholm and met Mom at "The Stand" for dinner. 

The kids are preparing for our annual Mesabi Trail Tour ride. 

12 miles for Jenna

26 miles for Zack and Dad.

Proud of our two young riders!!! 

Dinner was good too!! 

Ha Ha 

Pedal On!!

Peace

Group Ride

Zack and I got a chance to hook up with the local MTB club last night. They were touring the proposed site for the new trails in Hibbing. 

Good guys and a great time!! 

Z held his own, and had a great time riding with "the guys." 

The future looks bright for off road riding in Hibbing!! 

Lots and lots of cool ideas!! 

Not many photos, cause we were riding!! Lol

A Different Part of Town, the Same Red Dirt

Z and I hit up Pill Hill late afternoon. 

The name? Well, once upon a time, only Doctors lived on said hill; so it was aptly dubbed "Pill Hill."

Anyway, on this ride Z took his 1st ever digger, minus snow!! 

Some scratches and such were had; and the words "I think I found out my fat tires can't ride over that big of sized rocks!!" 

Spoiled little guy!! Lol

Pedal On!! 

Right after crash

Everything was where it was suppose to be, and we were off again!!

Paved Trail, Gravel, More Pavedness

75 by noon.

Called home, water bottles were put in freezer..... New hydro pack bladders were put in freezer also.

We stopped at my mom and dads to drop off a pair of shorts I need to have sewed up..(i really should learn), nobody home, ok we're off.

Mesabi Trail, 

Some goofing off under the highway.

Then it was another 3-4 miles before we hit the gravel.

For awhile I thought I had two gravel grinder champions with me, then a hill!!! Lol

At least they can suffer a little!! Lol

Ha Ha Ha Ha 

Pedal On!!

Peace