Archives for: June 2010Wed Jun 30, 2010
Got home, used the new tool. Had the wheel off in 5 minutes.Of course after I got the wheel off I started thinking... do I really want to replace this? I measured the tread depth... 1/8". Or think of it as 4/32nds... Definitely supposed to replace… more » Yesterday after work I had one thing to accomplish that night. Pull my motorcycle tires. I failed. First I removed my rear tire. One of the bolts got on there pretty good, so it took a bit to remove. But I got it off. Then there was the front. I h… more » Mon Jun 28, 2010
After work today I got my bike ready, and headed to Eric's house, arriving at 6:15. Jason pulled up at the same time. Eric however, wasn't going to make it on time. We called to see if he would for sure be off by 7, which sounded doubtful. So Jason a… more » Sat Jun 26, 2010
Friday after work I first went over to Ryan Reimann's house to clean a virus off his computer. While doing that he mentioned that Eric would be home alone as his family all went up to a cabin. As soon as I was done with the computer I rode over to Eric… more » Fri Jun 25, 2010
After work I rushed over to Eric's work and picked him and his bike up. We then cruised up to Jason's place, where the plan was to ride up Mueller Park. Little did I know they were about to change the plan.
As we got ready, loading our camelbaks, Ja… more » Wed Jun 23, 2010
Yesterday after work I booked home and got my mountain bike all together. Hurried and changed, then headed down to pick up Eric's bike & gear. Then I cruised up to Red Butte to meet up with Jason and Eric and ride. Jason warned me that parking suc… more » Mon Jun 21, 2010
Tonight after work I immediately got into my cycling gear, and got going on my road bike. I rememberd my computer this time, and thought I would do the same course as last week. Before I got to the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon I decided to change… more » Sat Jun 19, 2010
Friday was Lagoon day for my work. I was pretty much solo at work. I was able to get Rich to cover the help desk for the rest of the day, and was able to leave a little early. I booked it up to Lagoon to join Eric & Natalie & their kids. I me… more » Fri Jun 18, 2010
Yesterday after work I jumped on the road bike and headed out. I realized after I left that I forgot my computer. Doh! I rode up towards the mouth of the canyon. Rather than my usual turn right and ride until I die, I decided to turn left. I ended u… more » Tue Jun 15, 2010
Saturday was pretty mellow. I mostly chilled at home, and did a bit of cleaning. At 4:00 I headed over to Steve and Becky's open house. After it ended we chilled and talked until about 7:00, when we all headed home.
Sunday I went to Cathy Tice's vi… more » Fri Jun 11, 2010
I'm going to post date the weekend, so be sure to read the older post!
Today I woke up at about 7 am. I slept like crap all night! The main reason was because of the wind. My tent was blowing like crazy! I kept hearing noises that sounded like rip… more » Thu Jun 10, 2010
My weekend started early. Today I was able to leave work a little early to get home and get on the road for the weekend. I got home, got the last of my stuff all together, then loaded it up once Jason & Amber arrived. We got on the road and headed… more » Wed Jun 09, 2010
As most people who read my blog know, today Cliff's mom passed away. Yet again strengthening the knowledge that cancer sucks and we need to be putting so much more into research to fight it. It was very hard for me on Monday, when we took them dinner,… more » Yesterday was a great day to ride the mountain bike. Eric got off work late, so we didn't leave his place until 7. We booked it up to the Sunnyside trailhead of the BST, and got ready to ride. That part of the trail goes up. And up. And up. It's th… more » Tue Jun 08, 2010
Yesterday my new drive train for my bike arrived. Due to my eagerness I had it delivered to work. I was told about the package at about 4 pm, so I picked it up and double checked it. Shortly after I realized... I rode my motorcycle today. Crap! I to… more » Sat Jun 05, 2010
Yesterday after work I went over to Eric's house. They made up some yummy burgers, then we chilled for a while. Eric and I played a little Rock Band, then watched Cloudy and a Chance of Meatballs. Shortly after that finished Jason came over. We sat u… more » Fri Jun 04, 2010
Yesterday was pretty mellow. After chilling a bit at home I rode down to Steve's place where we finished up Season 2 of Battlestar Galactica. Half way there! Next week we'll start of with the webisodes, then probably get through another 4 episodes is… more » Wed Jun 02, 2010
Today the day finally came to install my new fork. I had been waiting for some tools to arrive, which they finally did today. First thing to do was use the fork cutting guide to cut down the steerer tube to length. Next I had to clean up the cut. Qui… more » Yesterday my new fork arrived. I unpacked it, played with it, and mocked installed it. The steerer tube is too long, which I knew would happen. I have the tools to cut it down and get it installed arriving tomorrow. Woo hoo!
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