Today’s Topic – Getting There

The City Parks and Recs types met with the City Parks and Recs Board and suggested letting FAST build some singletrack in a City Park would be a good thing. The Board agreed. Now comes Neighbourhood Meeting Time.

It’s good policy to hold neighbourhood meetings if something is going to change or potentially affect people is some way. So, FAST (Falls Area SingleTrack) will be holding a neighbourhood meeting in conjunction with the City.

A presentation has been prepared. Visual aids have been prepared. We’re damn prepared!

I don’t think there will be digging yet this year. But, if things stay on track, there will be digging as soon as the ground will allow it next year. Time to get those trail locations nailed down a bit more.

First (1st) we had “Bike Friendly City” status and now it looks like we’ll be getting some singletrack within City limits. It’s been a good year for biking in my fair city.


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Friday Afternoon Grab Bag

Glub glub.

A Reason to Bike from Brighter Planet on Vimeo.

Typical SUV driver

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Words To Live By

And, everyone needs one of THESE.


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Today’s Topic – Restaurant Reviews And DIY Medical

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to two (2) fairly new eating establishments in my fair city. I offer my bike related review of each.

On Saturday I was able to check out Jacky’s. Jacky’s is a Mexican food joint. They do have Mexican Coke. I THINK Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup, but don’t quote me on that one (1). It did taste good. The menu has a nice variety. The establishment doesn’t have too much in the ways of ambiance, but the food was very good. It is on a bike friendly street. Final verdict – Jacky’s is recommended.

The second (2nd) establishment I had the opportunity to check out was Senor Weiner. This is a hotdog joint. It offers dogs, polish sausages, and brats. Other choices include buns and toppings. The base price was two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) and the “special” toppings were an extra fifty cents ($0.50) each. Toppings included cheeses, chilies, onions, peppers, and other crap. There was not nearly enough seating in this place due to City regulations. It was pretty plain-Jane. This place fits exactly the “you get what you pay for” cliché. You don’t pay much and you don’t get much. The food didn’t taste that good, it was slow and therefore not hot, and there’s not enough seating. It’s on forty-worst (41st) St and not in a particularly good biking spot, though you can get there if you try. Final verdict – Senor Weiner is not recommended.

In other noise, I’ve had some shoulder area pain lately. It hurts when I bend my arm in a certain way. Through conversations and research I have self diagnosed myself with either a slight rotator cuff tear or tendonitis in that area. The funny thing is I don’t remember a specific incident that caused the problem. Weird.

I have decided I’m going to ice it periodically to reduce inflammation. I’m also going to mind what I do such that I’ll try not to aggravate the injury. I’ll do this for the month of November. In the month of December I’m going to do some rotator cuff specific strengthening exercises. My hope is I can fix this thing without needing real medical attention. Worst case is it doesn’t get better and I’ll go in to have it looked at.

It’s not a full blown tear or separation. At least I’m pretty sure of this. It only hurts when I move my arm in a particular way. This is my do-it-yourself diagnosis and treatment plan. The thought of being told I need to wear a sling, or worse, have surgery and be out of commission for upwards of one (1) year, is pretty unbearable to me. I’m not ignoring the problem, I’m doing what I’ve researched to fix it.

Hey, it’s my body and I’ll do what I want to with it. Most doctors I’ve visited don’t “get it” and I’d rather not consult them unless absolutely necessary.


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I Wonder If This Is Any Good

I was wandering around the internets when I came upon this movie trailer. I think I'd like to see the whole movie.




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Friday Afternoon Grab Bag

High five fiesta.

Social unrest.

Yellow Cake from Nick Cross on Vimeo.

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Today’s Topic – Waiting

With fall here, and apparently the monsoon season, I find myself already wishing for spring. Yeah, of course I still ride to work and back everyday. But still, bike camping has ground to a halt and next year’s travel plans have got me wishing – already.


I’m eye-balling the Fruita Fat Tire Festival in April. This is six (6) months away! What’s a roller to do? I plan to do at least part of the Tour de Kota. But that’s in June. Roam 2010 – Faces to the Falls is at then end of July.


I suppose I’ll do some winter maintenance on the fleet. I might even grow the fleet by a (1) bike or two (2). We’ll see. Winter’s the time for such things. After all, there’s not much else going on.


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