Video on Schlumpf construction
Uni engineering geeks will enjoy this detailed look at how the Schlumpf is constructed. And given that it’s all done one at a time, by hand, you can see why one costs over $1000.
Two-sport day in Joaquin Miller
Sunday was John Muir’s birthday, so it seemed like a perfect day to go up to Joaquin Miller Park. Muir and Miller were friends, founding members of the California Writers Club, fellow bohemians and environmentalists. Muir almost certainly spent time visiting Miller in the area now known as Joaquin Miller Park, where Miller planted thousands
Moab 2013
Another visit to Moab; three days of great weather, spectacular scenery, and incredible riding. We had a couple of mechanicals (Ricardo busting three spokes, and Rolf breaking his hub axle) on day 1, but everything went smoothly on days 2 and 3. No injuries, bumps and bruises only. And everyone pushed their riding limits, which
Two sport day in Napa
We had a great two-sport day at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, with a bunch of sweet singletrack and some amazing rock gardens. The Best Biff competition was highly competitive, with Josh and Beau both contributing great entries, but Ricardo topped the list again with a full heels-over-head faceplant (with minor blood). For future reference,