https://randorichard.com/2022/11/14/ptarmigan-traverse/2026-02-12T18:00:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/25/cycling-showstoppers/2026-02-09T19:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/mountain-packs/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mtn-packs.pngmtn-packs2025-11-14T19:17:40+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2025/10/26/sierra-haute-route-epic-backcountry-skiing/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/screenshot-2025-10-26-at-7.29.18-pm.pngScreenshot 2025-10-26 at 7.29.18 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3920.jpgIMG_3920https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3995.jpgIMG_3995https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_0468.jpgIMG_0468https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3957.jpgIMG_3957https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3929.jpgIMG_3929https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_0680.jpgIMG_0680https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3935.jpgIMG_3935https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3977.jpgIMG_3977https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_0478.jpgIMG_04782025-10-27T14:17:28+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/hints-helps/why/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ee9e0-deseretpeak051.jpgDeseretPeak05aThe approach to Deseret Peak, spring of 2010. Jim Knight and Mat Gover refueling.2025-09-25T19:41:03+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2025/08/28/sigma-rox-12-gps/2025-08-29T00:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/about-me/personal-records/2025-02-27T16:52:17+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/wasatch-range-sr600/2023-12-03T01:54:28+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/break-in-a-leather-saddle/2023-12-03T01:48:15+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/about-me/contact/2023-11-28T00:48:34+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2017/10/23/epic-human-powered-adventures/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f619f-img_5557.jpgIMG_5557https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0411c-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-9.56.01-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 9.56.01 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/175d9-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-9.48.48-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 9.48.48 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d9c27-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-9.36.08-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 9.36.08 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ee30a-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-7.12.24-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 7.12.24 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad30-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-7.07.41-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 7.07.41 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfc07-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-6.58.59-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 6.58.59 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/38ad6-screen-shot-2017-10-23-at-6.51.24-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-10-23 at 6.51.24 PM2023-11-28T00:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/about-me/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b6497-a126meterbig.jpgA126MeterBig56e7etetyehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3a9fc-lionshead-001.jpgLionsHead-001Backcountry powder day in the Wasatch Range in Utah (Feb. 2010).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4e676-ariz400k_06sml.jpgAriz400K_06SML400K in Arizona. Saguro National Park.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d565d-ventura300k_02sml.jpgVentura300K_02SMLSanta Barbara on a spring 300Khttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/63f10-cabinwinterjarmans07sml.jpgCabinWinterJarmans07SMLCruising the flats on the Skyline Drive, Sanpete Country, Utah.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d12b1-lastchance05bannerbig.jpgLast Chance TitleCaptionhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b78b5-lastchance01big.jpgGetting packed for departure (title)This is the caption for the photo (caption)2023-11-28T00:39:12+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/training/2023-11-28T00:38:54+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/rainy-equi/2023-11-28T00:38:41+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/cycling-101/2023-11-28T00:38:23+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/brevet-from-hell/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a1c1f-brevetcards04a.jpgBrevetCards04aBrevet card & cue sheet from my first brevet. Do a double-click through on any photo to see a larger image.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dd892-brevetcards03a.jpgBrevetCards03aSince that training brevet, I have gone on in two seasons to complete two 1200s, several series (200, 300, 400 & 600Ks) and a ton of permanents.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7f45e-brevetcards02a.jpgBrevetCards02aBack side of my first brevet card with a note from the RBA.2023-11-28T00:37:20+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/saddles/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/61ac0-saddlesalltop2.jpgSaddlesALLTopTen saddles thus far!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7cac5-saddlesallbott1.jpgSaddlesALLBottBottom view of saddles.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0a360-saddlesalltop1.jpgSaddlesALLTopTen saddles to date. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9b347-fizikantares00.jpgFizikAntares00Fizik Antares 00 with Wing Flex featurehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9d237-saddleslrmono.jpgSaddleSLRMonoApparently my “back of the leg thigh rub” issue must not be an isoloated case. S.I. in the 2010-2011 season has introduced the SLR “Monolink” edition with the FF feature. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6774f-saddleedgescu.jpgSaddleEdgesCUS.I. Max Flite on top & ProLink on the botton. Note how the Flite curves down under more than the ProLink. This explains why I’m getting “back of the leg” chaing on one saddle, but not the other.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1c4f2-saddleshapestop.jpgSaddleShapesTopNote how the shape of the Selle An-Atomica, 2nd from the left, doesn’t curve away to allow room for your legs (compare to group of 9 photo which has my compression strap in place).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4e5ac-saddlelubes.jpgSaddleLubesI have tried them all (except Assos — the Euro Chamois Butt’R is supposedly about the same)https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b6b2c-saddlereararrowsa1.jpgSaddleRearArrowsAFlat shape on the left and curved shape on the right. The $64,000 question is “which is best for you?”https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/68160-saddlerearup.jpgSaddleRearUpAnother rear view, with the camera raised just a little, showing the nose shape.2023-11-28T00:37:06+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/saddles-2/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/87450-cambium03.jpgCambium03https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d900b-cambium01.jpgCambium01https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ec054-brookscambiumchaf.jpgBrooksCambiumChafUneven pressure as shown on the inner right side of this saddle..https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ff551-cyclingshoebottom1.jpgSAMSUNGShims to correct for varus (smaller shim on the left) and leg length inequality (larger black shim on the right). I have since then gone to a BikeFit.com 1° varus cleat on both shoes).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e48b6-rivetnoslotsm02.jpgRivetNoSlotSM02Underside of the AllRoadhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/db352-rivetnoslotsm01.jpgRivetNoSlotSM01The new Rivet “no slot” Independence AllRoadhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/237f7-brooksteamproclassicblack.jpgBrooksTeamProClassicBlackBrooks Team Prohttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4eb2c-brookscambium1.jpgBrooksCambium1Brooks Cambium. Half old school and half modern.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ffe35-sqlabs611saddle01.jpgSQLabs611Saddle01https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1dcee-rivetstrapproto01.jpgRivetStrapProto01Rivet Indy with my aftermarket eoGEAR nose strap.2023-11-28T00:36:46+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/hints-helps/brevet-hell/2024-05-13T00:09:15+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2015/12/05/winter-cycling/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c2de0-45nrthjapanshoes.png45nrthjapanshoeshttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e9fd8-img_1494-2.jpgIMG_1494-2.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/602d0-img_1863-0.jpgIMG_1863-0.jpg2023-11-28T00:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/12/10/2015-24-hour-texas-time-trials/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eab57-img_1137.jpgIMG_1137.JPGDan & myselfhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a13e4-img_1143.jpgIMG_1143.JPGStart/Finish Linehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/59384-img_1144.jpgIMG_1144.JPG500-mile Grouphttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6723a-img_1150.jpgIMG_1150.JPGTiming Dudeshttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7d481-img_1149.jpgIMG_1149.JPGMyself & Gary Gotliebhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8b0c3-img_1151.jpgIMG_1151.JPGThe pits.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f852b-img_1147.jpgIMG_1147.JPGOpening up the bike in the motel.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/32a69-img_1154.jpgIMG_1154.JPGPam & Chris Hopkinson “Hoppo,” who had almost 400 miles for the day. The 24-hr winner & 2015 UMCA race leader.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/76d3d-img_1160.jpgIMG_1160.JPGHoppo’s bike.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2988a-img_1161.jpgIMG_1161.JPGHoppo and Larry2023-11-28T00:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/12/20/fast-after-fifty-book/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cbb72-img_1571.jpegimg_1571.jpeg2023-11-28T00:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/12/24/2015-world-time-trial/2023-11-28T00:33:30+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2016/03/01/hand-strengthening/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fc760-hand-clamps.jpgHand Clamps2023-11-28T00:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2016/03/23/maximum-heart-rate/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/331e6-sigma_hr_watch.jpgSigma_HR_Watchhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0b0af-fenix.jpgfenix2023-11-28T00:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2016/11/01/visibility-suggestions-for-roadies/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c7a0c-img_3679.jpgimg_3679.jpg2023-11-28T00:32:41+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2016/07/10/stroke/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a790b-img_2642.jpgIMG_2642Variations of heart rate, monitored during my Afib phase with my own gear (and the EKG report shorty thereafter).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d7ab3-img_2638.jpgIMG_2638EKG test showing Afbibhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/64150-img_2590-e1468804251780.jpgIMG_2590Back in the ER (post surgery)https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a6069-img_2585.jpgIMG_2585IMC “Strip Mall” Super Hospital in Murray (SLC) Utah.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e43d9-img_2581-e1468804262543.jpgIMG_2581Permanent zipper.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a96b8-img_2570-e1468804276567.jpgIMG_2570Familyhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/790c0-img_2560-e1468804331323.jpgIMG_2560Wires in chest. These were used to raiser or lower my heart as needed...as easy as turning the temperature of your oven up and down!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bb9e7-img_2558.jpgIMG_2558My room in IMChttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/be497-img_2553.jpgIMG_2553Hoses deeply buried in my chest cavity.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/630ed-img_2549.jpgIMG_25492023-11-28T00:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2018/01/31/add-more-tire-clearance/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5b094-drop-out-shim4.jpgDrop-Out Shim4Shims added to front fork.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0f8f9-drop-out-shim1.jpgDrop-Out Shim1Shim added to rear drop-out.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c7fe6-drop-out-shim2.jpgDrop-Out Shim2Brake bridge with 28mm tire before adding shim. Conti 4000S’s measure 29 to 30mm wide on this 18mm I.D. rim (the pressure causes small variations).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d66e9-drop-out-shim3.jpgDrop-Out Shim3Brake bridge clearance after shim.2025-01-02T15:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/hints-helps/basic-sup-how-to/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/15a09-screen-shot-2015-06-29-at-4.55.14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-06-29 at 4.55.14 PM2023-11-23T03:57:09+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2015/11/25/night-riding/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c9e71-img_1392.jpgIMG_1392.JPG2023-11-23T03:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/hints-helps/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7e49d-screen-shot-2015-06-29-at-4.58.39-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-06-29 at 4.58.39 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e2419-ventura300k_03sml.jpgVentura300K_03SMLLonnie Wolff (my Utah RBA or Regtional Brevet Adminstrator) on the Ventura 300K in the spring of 2009.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/18ec2-lastchance26xbig.jpgLastChance26XBigDay 3 of Last Chance. 12 hours of constant rain and 45-50F temps.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/63ff7-lastchance39big.jpgLastChance39BigMy Sigma 1606L at the end of 4 days on ”Last Chance.“ Thats a lot of miles for one ride!2023-11-23T03:16:21+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2017/02/08/mount-rainer-family/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ac30f-img_3209.jpgimg_3209.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/56c9d-img_3206.jpgimg_3206.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6b92e-img_3217.jpgimg_3217.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/95f5d-img_3205.jpgimg_3205.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48b16-img_3243.jpgimg_3243.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8058f-img_3211.jpgimg_3211.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/03d7d-img_3212.jpgimg_3212.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2a061-img_3220.jpgimg_3220.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3f8bb-img_3213.jpgimg_3213.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ee69a-img_3225.jpgimg_3225.jpg2023-11-23T03:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2018/05/19/new-magnetic-pedal-a-review/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7edc2-img_0915.jpegIMG_0915Part of the instructions that came with the pedals.2023-11-23T02:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2018/09/17/yellowstone-grand-teton-1000k/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d729b-dscf1370.jpgDSCF1370Photo: Paul Foleyhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9e471-dscf1394.jpgDSCF1394Early on day two. Stunning view of the back side of the Tetons. Photo: Paul Foleyhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ff7b7-img_3366.jpgIMG_3366Late on day two. Classic shot. Photo: Paul Foleyhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a7b87-img_5107.jpgIMG_5107Brag time.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2155e-img_5103.jpgIMG_5103Final GPS specs.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f99c4-img_5102.jpgIMG_5102Final GPS specs.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/debc6-img_5098.jpgIMG_5098LDS Temple in Rexburg...late on our last day.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b4f81-img_5096.jpgIMG_5096https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4d629-img_5093.jpgIMG_5093Day three in Swan Valley.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/74f90-img_5092.jpgIMG_50922023-11-23T02:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2020/07/03/cannondale-topstone-carbon-review/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/658ea-img_6687.jpgIMG_6687After only six miles of gravel, many small pebbles got hung up, scratching the frame & possibly damaging the tire. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/acbcc-img_6651.jpgIMG_6651https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/60b94-img_6654.jpgIMG_6654https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/71549-img_6655.jpgIMG_6655https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e52a5-img_6674-2.jpgIMG_6674 2Clearance behind the BB sucked...a 3mm allen wrench barely could fit in there!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ad549-img_6675-2.jpgIMG_6675 2XL (61cm) Topstone Carbon with one notable upgrade: Ergon CF3 Pro Carbon Seatback seatpost. Amazing comfort when combined with their built-in mini-suspension.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cbbe4-img_6676-2.jpgIMG_6676 2Custom 11-speed “AARP” gearing: MTB derailleur (Deore XT or RD-M8000-SGS) & Sunrace 11-40 cassette with a Tanpan adapter by Wolftooth.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/13c68-img_6677-2.jpgIMG_6677 2This tire was recommended by several friends.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/53f8f-img_6678-2.jpgIMG_6678 2Tire was spot on at 43.3mm wide when on a 23mm I.D. rim.2023-11-23T02:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/09/29/saddle-sores/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7630b-chamoiscreamsetca.jpgChamoisCreamsEtcA2025-01-16T18:04:49+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/10/25/super-600/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2df6a-img_1041.jpgIMG_1041Approaching Wolf Creek Pass. It had a nice low-angle grade.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fe308-img_1037.jpgIMG_1037Leaving Heber valley. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d2640-img_1032.jpgIMG_1032Dawn at Guardsman Pass, at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ca296-img_1048-e1445312625246.jpgIMG_1048Descending Wolf Creek.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/87168-img_1043-e1445312644416.jpgIMG_1043Wolf Creek summit. Climb number two done!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dae50-img_1050.jpgIMG_1050Open range on the descent of Wolf Creek.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/86ba9-img_1055-e1445312672602.jpgIMG_1055https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/da485-img_1056-e1445312712267.jpgIMG_1056Duchense at 2:16 p.m.: 112 miles in, having climbing about 9,000 feet. Averaging only 12.37 MPH. 10 hours on the road.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2e46b-img_1051.jpgIMG_1051September frequently has many clear days like this in Utah.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a9ad2-img_1057.jpgIMG_1057Duchense. Time to stock up...next services in about 100 miles!2023-03-03T19:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/01/28/tall-climbing/2022-11-01T18:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/02/01/bicycle-tail-lights/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/617fc-sigmataillightonbike-scaled-1.jpgSigmaTailLightonBikehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cc9f7-img_5880.jpgimg_5880.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c5992-screen-shot-2017-12-11-at-8.28.40-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-11 at 8.28.40 PMCygolite Hotshot 150 USB — My pick for the 2018 season.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bc36f-screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-9.03.29-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-11-02 at 9.03.29 PMPDW Daybot USB — new in 2017 and a very good unit.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ebda7-screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-8.45.58-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-11-02 at 8.45.58 PMSeattle Sports GloStraphttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ea135-pdw_tailight_awning.jpgPDW_tailight_awningI took some photographers gaffer tape and make a small awning over my tail lights which helps when someone is drafting behind me. Also, I believe that during the day, it makes the light appear a tad brighter as the sun doesn't wash it out as easily.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/68f40-screen-shot-2014-09-25-at-7.53.59-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-09-25 at 7.53.59 AMPDW Aether Demon.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/50bf6-screen-shot-2014-09-25-at-7.50.16-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-09-25 at 7.50.16 AMPortland Design Works RADBOT 1000https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/562c1-screen-shot-2013-11-18-at-9.32.43-am.pngLezyne Tail LightLezyne Micro Drive Rearhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9005f-sigmastereo.jpgSigmaStereoSigma Stereo Loop-light2022-06-25T03:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2020/03/15/deadlifts-are-dumb/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8eaf2-deadlift-hex-bar.jpgDeadlift Hex Bar2021-01-16T17:01:22+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2017/12/22/my-bikes/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8620d-2013grr01.jpg2013GRR01Seven Axiom Ti framehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b6f58-img_3621.jpgimg_3621.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/df5d6-img_2484.jpgimg_2484.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/12ab4-img_5287-1.jpgimg_5287-1.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6ec05-img_6001.jpgimg_6001.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2498a-img_3411.jpgimg_3411.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10173-img_3498.jpgimg_3498.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1dee7-img_4833.jpgimg_4833.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f352c-img_1741.jpgimg_1741.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/acd68-img_4822.jpgimg_4822.jpg2020-06-28T17:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/07/01/specialized-cg-r-seatpost-review/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7d5c3-20140701-140706-50826410.jpg20140701-140706-50826410.jpg2020-05-20T03:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/11/06/saddle-break-in/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1576a-img_4920-1.jpgimg_4920-1.jpgIn between steps, I attach a ski strap to help train & redirect the leather side aprons.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4e2f4-gbsaddlesoft02sm.jpgGBSaddleSoft02SMStep 3https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ebf4c-gbsaddlesoft03sm.jpgGBSaddleSoft03SMStep 4https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/61622-gbsaddlesoft01sm.jpgGBSaddleSoft01SMStep 1 (optional)https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c73c6-saddlewaxessm01.jpgSaddleWaxesSM01The ingredient listing on the back of a Kiwi Mink Oil can.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0e0ee-saddlewaxessm02.jpgSaddleWaxesSM02Various leather treatment solutions.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/999c7-gbsaddlesofta05sm.jpgGBSaddleSoftA05SMThe top is an untreated GB “black” saddle. The bottom is a well broken in model.2020-02-25T03:53:40+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/hints-helps/saddles-3/2020-02-25T02:06:56+00:00weekly0.6https://randorichard.com/2014/03/16/sigma-rox-10-0/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b70bb-screen-shot-2014-10-04-at-8.56.15-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-10-04 at 8.56.15 PMScreen shot of my preferences for the ROX 10. Note how the Auto Pause is OFF (see text for the reason).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/485ad-screen-shot-2014-10-04-at-8.56.31-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-10-04 at 8.56.31 PMScreen shot of my preferences for the ROX 10.2018-09-03T15:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/06/26/chamois/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ab073-origin8chamoissm01.jpgOrigin8ChamoisSM01https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7be51-origin8chamoissm02.jpgOrigin8ChamoisSM02https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1090b-origin8chamoissm03.jpgOrigin8ChamoisSM032018-05-11T19:26:04+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/10/14/iron-count/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/193a4-screen-shot-2015-10-14-at-5.45.42-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-14 at 5.45.42 PM2018-04-01T00:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/01/carbon-fiber-vs-titanium/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b5426-seventibikeloadedsm.jpgSevenTiBikeLoadedSMSeven Axiom SLhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a0a9a-rockymtnbikesm07.jpgRockyMtnBikeSM07Rocky Mountain Prestige 70 CR2017-12-05T00:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/09/cycling-gloves/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/115cc-screen-shot-2017-11-20-at-7.49.04-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-11-20 at 7.49.04 AMAtlas 620https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/98d07-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-9.18.46-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 9.18.46 PMPearl Izumi P.R.O. Barrier WxBhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bc730-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-9.03.10-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 9.03.10 PMCraft Stormhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3a73c-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-8.56.04-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 8.56.04 PMOutdoor Designs Denalihttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/93e21-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-8.40.51-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 8.40.51 PMLizard Skins Monitor 1.0https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/67e2f-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-8.30.13-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 8.30.13 PMOutdoor Designs Cycleflexhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b14db-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-8.23.34-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 8.23.34 PMPearl Izumi ELITE Softshellhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/221af-screen-shot-2015-11-09-at-8.15.05-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-09 at 8.15.05 PMPearl Izumi ELITE Gelhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ddeb9-gloves.jpgGlovesLizard Skins LaSal 2.02017-11-20T14:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2017/03/26/coping-with-neck-pain-from-cycling/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ef14b-img_4447.jpgimg_4447.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cff75-img_4448.jpgimg_4448.jpg2017-10-03T03:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/09/21/salt-to-saint/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/05cbe-screen-shot-2014-09-21-at-11.21.37-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-09-21 at 11.21.37 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7f222-img_1740.jpgIMG_1740.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/289e1-img_1747.jpgIMG_1747.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9e058-img_1746.jpgIMG_1746.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/85da2-img_1744.jpgIMG_1744.JPG2017-09-24T02:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2017/07/19/cycling-nutritional-ideas/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7a816-2006_fuelbox.jpg2006_FuelBoxeoGEAR Fuel Box holds mixed nuts or six fig newtons perfectly.2017-08-10T13:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/05/15/lactate-threshold/2017-06-18T14:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/10/28/garmin-watches/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/47407-310xt.jpg310XT310XThttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6e44b-fenix.jpgfenixfenixhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8392c-premhr.jpgPremHRSo-called premium chest straphttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8d733-stdhr.jpgStdHRStandard chest strap2017-06-18T13:53:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/12/31/flip-turns/2017-05-15T13:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/10/14/inexpensive-good-road-tire/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f1a57-screen-shot-2014-10-14-at-8.46.51-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-10-14 at 8.46.51 AMCST Recourse2017-04-21T00:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/10/14/great-salt-lake-crossing/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a97bb-gsl_sm28.jpgGSL_SM28Here is GPS upload to Strava.com. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aad76-gsl_sm27.jpgGSL_SM27Salt soaked gear. I wore a light neoprene outfit because of the cool (64F) water temps this time of year.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8e74b-gsl_sm26.jpgGSL_SM26Sunset after finally attaching the board to the car, ready to head home.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/109f7-gsl_sm25.jpgGSL_SM25Closer in shot of the Bear River Bridge, which I passed under to complete this tour.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/00aa5-gsl_sm24.jpgGSL_SM24Approaching the finish. The reflections indicate what a nice, windless day it was.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c88ff-gsl_sm23.jpgGSL_SM23Shrimpers Harbor near the point. Nice looking place, huh?https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/709fe-gsl_sm22.jpgGSL_SM22Board near Promontory Pointhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c8952-gsl_sm20.jpgGSL_SM20Self portrait during a lunch break.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5050e-gsl_sm19.jpgGSL_SM19https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fec08-gsl_sm18.jpgGSL_SM18Shallow, but clear waters near Promontory Point. This was my favorite part of the journey. It was so shallow, despite being some 200+ yds off shore, that I had to step off the board and drag it out into deeper waters.2016-10-16T23:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/07/05/fasted-training/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/77fd0-screen-shot-2015-07-05-at-10.22.14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-07-05 at 10.22.14 PM2016-04-21T19:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2016/01/05/2015-strava-summary/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8d1ab-2015totals1.png2015Totals2016-01-06T03:46:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/05/01/pfifferhorn-via-a-different-route/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5da4a-img_0200.jpgIMG_0200.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e1ef2-img_0204.jpgIMG_0204.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c75a9-img_0203.jpgIMG_0203.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6be8d-img_0199.jpgIMG_0199.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1fd70-img_0202.jpgIMG_0202.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/40d92-img_0196.jpgIMG_0196.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9d2bc-img_0194.jpgIMG_0194.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8280d-img_0193.jpgIMG_0193.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eb991-img_0190.jpgIMG_0190.JPG2015-12-30T03:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/01/cycling-hill-climbing-tips/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/46d70-img_1058.jpgIMG_1058.JPG2015-11-27T01:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/19/creaky-bottom-bracket/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/af332-img_1384.jpgIMG_1384.JPG2018-05-27T01:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/07/randoize-tt-bike/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b35f0-img_1316-0.jpgIMG_1316-0.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3d4ea-img_1316-e1446943934102.jpgIMG_1316.JPG2016-10-26T17:27:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/11/03/pina-colada-smoothie/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/758bb-img_1286.jpgIMG_1286.JPG2015-11-05T02:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2010/08/30/desperado-dual/2015-10-04T03:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/22/shoulder-injury/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/04e16-shoulderxray.jpgShoulderXRayX-Ray of the separated collar bone or AC.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c1e06-20130922-184238.jpg20130922-184238.jpg2015-10-04T03:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/09/23/nebo-mania/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f9cf1-nebobriansm05.jpgSAMSUNGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0f0b7-nebobriansm04.jpgSAMSUNGBrian in suffer mode, heading up the north side on “lap two.”https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0f260-nebobriansm03.jpgSAMSUNGStream next to the road on the ascent up the north side.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/32831-nebobriansm02.jpgSAMSUNGThis is what is referred to as “Open Range” in Utah. Nebo in the background. My bike looked like $%&* when I was done, due to the many cow pies I road through!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1b5ba-nebobriansm01.jpgSAMSUNGOur start was near the restrooms on the north side of the Nebo Loop, a few miles from the junction at Salt Creek Canyon.2015-10-04T03:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/10/21/2012-lotoja/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c4f58-lotojastrava.pngLoToJaStravaStrava Upload. Ignore heart rate specs as the Garmin chest strap wiggs at high speeds.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ef03a-lotoja_sm09.jpgLOTOJA_SM09Brian, Richard, myself and Matthttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9f0c8-lotoja_sm08.jpgLOTOJA_SM08Finally, check this one off the bucket list!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/71a78-lotoja_sm07.jpgLOTOJA_SM07Just after passing through the finish line in Jackson Hole. Note the Grand Teton in the background.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fcee1-lotoja_sm06.jpgLOTOJA_SM06Snake River (fussy, shot “on the fly”)https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/88e2e-lotoja_sm05.jpgLOTOJA_SM05Bank of American Fork group.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/78cf7-lotoja_sm04.jpgLOTOJA_SM04Feed Zoneshttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/29ed2-lotoja_sm03.jpgLOTOJA_SM03https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ceb3a-lotoja_sm02.jpgLOTOJA_SM02First real climb of the day up "Strawberry"https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f50e2-lotoja_sm01.jpgLOTOJA_SM01Start line at about 7 a.m. in Logan2015-10-04T03:22:25+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/01/03/24-hour-time-trial-race/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0b91f-img_1879-0.jpgIMG_1879-0.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/98777-img_1884-0.jpgIMG_1884-0.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3fc97-img_1885-0.jpgIMG_1885-0.JPGhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/00e80-img_1889-0.jpgIMG_1889-0.JPG2015-10-04T03:21:36+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/09/29/calibrating-cyclocomputers/2015-09-30T02:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/09/15/saints-to-sinners/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c2e45-2015-08-01-17.57.35_resized.jpg2015-08-01 17.57.35_resizedhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/df542-2015-08-01-17.57.01_resized.jpg2015-08-01 17.57.01_resizedhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/444de-2015-08-01-17.56.05_resized.jpg2015-08-01 17.56.05_resizedhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20751-2015-08-01-17.53.13_resized.jpg2015-08-01 17.53.13_resizedhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/42abb-2015-08-01-17.51.49_resized.jpg2015-08-01 17.51.49_resizedhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cdbd9-2015-08-02-10.47.55.jpg2015-08-02 10.47.55https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20290-2015-08-01-15.01.58.jpg2015-08-01 15.01.58https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/98939-2015-08-01-09.50.53.jpg2015-08-01 09.50.53https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6e0fa-2015-08-01-09.50.48.jpg2015-08-01 09.50.48https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48ebf-2015-08-01-08.10.36.jpg2015-08-01 08.10.362015-11-12T22:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/09/04/lexyne-pumps/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ac807-leyyne_580x580.jpgleyyne_580x5802015-09-15T03:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/06/07/red-rock-randonnee-1000k/2015-06-19T13:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/07/18/what-camera/2015-03-31T03:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2015/03/04/10k_skimo/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/afcfd-screen-shot-2015-03-04-at-8.53.51-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-03-04 at 8.53.51 PMStrava Data Screen Shot2015-03-25T21:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/03/23/2014-skimo-racing/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6f871-crowbar_skimoracesm.jpgCROWBAR_SkiMoRaceSMCROWBAR near Logan Utah.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/731b4-wasatchpowderkegsm.jpgWasatchPowderKegSMWasatch Powder Keg at Brighton Utah.2015-02-01T16:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/10/29/four-commonsense-cycling-rules/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a4f0e-img_1837.jpgIMG_1837.JPG2015-03-10T15:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/08/28/climbing-workouts/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5feec-screen-shot-2014-08-28-at-8.13.31-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-08-28 at 8.13.31 AM2014-08-28T19:36:20+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/08/10/2014-chc-1200/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/338f0-2014chc-sm061.jpg2014CHC-SM06End of the first day...just at dusk.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e5408-2014chc-sm081.jpg2014CHC-SM08https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6dabd-2014chc-sm31.jpg2014CHC-SM31Jim and I.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b3083-2014chc-sm30.jpg2014CHC-SM30Jim Halay, also from Utah, receiving his medal from Foon.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dc797-2014chc-sm29.jpg2014CHC-SM29Me at the finish.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27646-2014chc-sm28.jpg2014CHC-SM28John's heavy load.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cccba-2014chc-sm27.jpg2014CHC-SM27Last checkpoint of the ride!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/24ea8-2014chc-sm26.jpg2014CHC-SM26Peter warming his hands.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0a790-2014chc-sm25.jpg2014CHC-SM25Day 4 at the Moose visitor center again (Peter).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/53f04-2014chc-sm24.jpg2014CHC-SM24Problems with custom soles required some field adapation.2014-08-11T00:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/07/08/epic-gear-sup-bags/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0072f-20140708-115526-42926580.jpg20140708-115526-42926580.jpg2014-07-09T00:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/07/06/red-rocks-randonnee-600/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9f86d-2014-06-03-07.15.06.jpg2014-06-03 07.15.06Mile 50, 1st checkpoint of the ride.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/47a74-2014-06-03-09.06.26.jpg2014-06-03 09.06.26Approaching Zionhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3c01e-2014-06-03-09.31.15.jpg2014-06-03 09.31.15Nearing Zion, spires in the background.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11cd8-2014-06-03-09.36.59.jpg2014-06-03 09.36.59We threehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/90944-2014-06-03-09.37.14.jpg2014-06-03 09.37.14Park entrancehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bc05f-2014-06-03-20.05.18.jpg2014-06-03 20.05.18Long climb at the end of the day.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9e99d-2014-06-03-20.06.20.jpg2014-06-03 20.06.20Finally, the summit before the overnight stop.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c4344-2014-06-04-08.49.42.jpg2014-06-04 08.49.42Ruby’s Inn General store, on the outskirts of Brycehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8adfe-2014-06-04-09.46.22.jpg2014-06-04 09.46.22Bryce Pointhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4ab60-2014-06-04-10.53.48.jpg2014-06-04 10.53.48More Hoodoos2014-07-31T16:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/06/16/provo-peak-skimo/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/74f5f-screen-shot-2014-06-16-at-9.23.33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-06-16 at 9.23.33 PMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4ad49-provopeakskimo6.jpgProvoPeakSkiMo6https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d5ba2-provopeakskimo5.jpgProvoPeakSkiMo5https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/63d16-provopeakskimo4.jpgProvoPeakSkiMo4https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/71ad8-provopeakskimo3.jpgProvoPeakSkiMo3https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3842b-provopeakskimo1.jpgProvoPeakSkiMo12014-06-17T03:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/04/08/rainy-apparel/2014-07-07T20:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/02/10/fruit-smoothie/2014-04-08T15:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2014/01/25/ski-to-skyline-drive/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a7441-20140125-214249.jpg20140125-214249.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7a2b7-20140125-214215.jpg20140125-214215.jpg2014-01-26T04:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/12/11/faster-breaststroke/2013-12-14T10:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/12/07/share-the-road/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4b3ca-20131207-151146.jpg20131207-151146.jpg2013-12-07T22:14:00+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/18/crank-bros-lousy-tool/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e9363-20130918-201517.jpg20130918-201517.jpg2016-04-29T22:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/11/03/2013-grr/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1a0a4-2013grr_sm12.jpg2013GRR_SM12Buzz Scher & I at the luncheon.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/55b69-2013grr_sm11.jpg2013GRR_SM11Post ride luncheon in Davis.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2b229-2013grr_sm10.jpg2013GRR_SM10Infamous Janesville Grade...15 or so percentage.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4d44b-2013grr_sm09.jpg2013GRR_SM09Paceline into the wind, just after the turnaround point of thje ride.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0a25c-2013grr_sm08.jpg2013GRR_SM08Gentlemen from Japan who rode a hard tail MTB with full 2.0" tires...and he finished. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/75d3f-2013grr_sm07.jpg2013GRR_SM07False flat.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9d077-2013grr_sm06.jpg2013GRR_SM06Sleeping accommodations. Regretfully their was no hot water here during our stay.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/52cc4-2013grr_sm05.jpg2013GRR_SM05Yummy food spread at an overnight checkpoint.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8de55-2013grr_sm04.jpg2013GRR_SM04Start line including couple from the U.K. on a tandem.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dd724-2013grr_sm03.jpg2013GRR_SM03Riders at the start line — the big banana is Willie Hunt’s.2013-11-05T16:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/29/too-lean-back-problems/2013-09-30T05:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/11/17/swimming/2013-09-26T22:49:37+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/26/sunlight-spin-bike-review/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/837fe-20130926-153153.jpg20130926-153153.jpg2013-09-26T22:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/09/04/new-pr-speed-on-sup/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8ed4b-20130904-151451.jpg20130904-151451.jpghttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9a183-20130904-151444.jpg20130904-151444.jpg2013-09-04T21:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/11/11/carbon-bike-durability/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/99f32-rmprestigesm10.jpgRMPrestigeSM10.jpgMade in China...or Canada?https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3e7d6-rmprestigesm09.jpgRMPrestigeSM09.jpgNew framehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7894f-rmprestigesm07.jpgRMPrestigeSM07Original frame in “ready to roll” configuration.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5cbf5-rmprestigesm051.jpgRMPrestigeSM05Small fracture near the top tube, seat tube, down tube junction. The cause of this was because the original seat tube was simply too short, despite complying to the “min. extension” warning on the tube.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e5fab-rmprestigesm011.jpgRMPrestigeSM01Bottom bracket hairline fracture.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3f773-rmprestigesm05.jpgRMPrestigeSM05https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/83097-rmprestigesm02.jpgRMPrestigeSM022014-12-16T04:22:41+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/04/13/avalanche-victim/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1c1df-avyexpertvictin.jpg2013-04-14T01:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/04/02/fitness-myths/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8ae0c-fitness-myths.jpgFitness Myths2013-04-03T02:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2013/02/17/200k-pr/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f4ff0-nebobrevetcardpr.jpgThe official brevet card or record of the ride. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/85171-nebobrevetstravapr.jpgNeboBrevetStravaPR*Screen shot of my GPS download. This is slightly confusing because it also includes the 5 minute ride from my house to the start of the official 200K.2013-03-09T16:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/10/02/bird-island/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f3174-birdislandsm01.jpgBirdIslandSM01I carried a PFD as precaution as because most states require a PFD and a whistle when traveling on their lakes or reservoirs.2013-03-03T16:28:11+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/09/24/admundson-board-review/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0fad3-14boardbottomsm.jpg14BoardBottomSMBottom view of board.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/68ab1-admundson01sm.jpgAdmundson01SMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5a76b-admundson02sm.jpgAdmundson02SM2012-10-04T15:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/09/12/shimano-11-speed/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17511-dura-ace11.pngDura-Ace11Dura-Ace 11 Speed2012-09-13T00:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/11/26/isle-san-diego/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/65817-isleboardtopsm.jpgIsleBoardTopSMIsle San Diego Racing/Touring Boardhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9c19e-costcoboardtopsm.jpgCostcoBoardTopSMWave Storm Boardhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/66763-costcoboardbottsm.jpgCostcoBoardBottSMhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9afad-isleboardbottomsm.jpgIsleBoardBottomSM2012-09-06T14:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/07/07/2012-chc1200/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b6d91-2012chcsm_42.jpg2012CHCSM_42My grandchildren fan club which were waiting for me at the finish line!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0b0b6-2012chcsm_41.jpg2012CHCSM_41Four Amigos: Bob, myself, Vidas & Foon on the final approach to Louisville (photo JLE).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/051c6-2012chcsm_40.jpg2012CHCSM_40https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/05f62-2012chcsm_39.jpg2012CHCSM_39https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f97dc-2012chcsm_38.jpg2012CHCSM_382nd Breakfast at Vern’s in LaPorte. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/92c4a-2012chcsm_37.jpg2012CHCSM_37https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0d4e1-2012chcsm_36.jpg2012CHCSM_36https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cdc8a-2012chcsm_35.jpg2012CHCSM_35https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/19b64-2012chcsm_34.jpg2012CHCSM_34Descending Pourdre Canyonhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/075f8-2012chcsm_33.jpg2012CHCSM_33Vidas blocking the sun as he scans the scenery above.2012-07-18T04:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2009/07/13/2009-gold-rush/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5275d-goldrush28.jpgGoldRush28https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/07647-goldrush27.jpgGoldRush27https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0138e-goldrush26.jpgGoldRush26https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/47710-goldrush25.jpgGoldRush25https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5b895-goldrush24.jpgGoldRush24https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20eea-goldrush23.jpgGoldRush23https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f6c67-goldrush22.jpgGoldRush22https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/13926-goldrush21.jpgGoldRush21https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1aafb-goldrush20.jpgGoldRush20https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ec80d-goldrush19.jpgGoldRush192012-07-16T04:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/11/10/vegan/2012-05-03T03:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/02/14/liquid-oxygen-giardia/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bd376-aerobic-07.jpgAerobic 072012-02-20T02:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/04/08/new-rando-bags/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/921d0-sadbagproto03a.jpgSadBagProto03aClose up of outer pocket (I just got back from a ride through a rain & hail storm, and the product is still dirty!).2012-02-11T04:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/06/19/timp-west-face/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/362bf-timpwestface07.jpgTimpWestFace07Here I am, on the left, carrying my ski up to meet the others on the descent.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7450e-timpwestface06b.jpgTimpWestFace06bOur approx. descent route from the east summit.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/37d41-timpwestface05.jpgTimpWestFace05https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5ab92-timpwestface04.jpgTimpWestFace04Jim on our summit. The true summit is in the background, to the left of Jim.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/67c8a-timpwestface03.jpgTimpWestFace03https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3d22e-timpwestface02.jpgTimpWestFace02https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f6213-timpwestface01.jpgTimpWestFace01Primose cirque on the approach.2012-02-11T04:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/02/05/slr-move/2012-02-06T05:11:41+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2012/02/05/swim-kick/2012-02-06T04:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/07/08/chc1200/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c77d2-chc1200_sm55.jpgCHC1200_SM55A well worn B-17.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ccd74-chc1200_sm54.jpgCHC1200_SM54My bike at the finish with the 3rd water bottle cage removed.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fedca-chc1200_sm53.jpgCHC1200_SM53The Colorado Front Range, just a few miles before the finish.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2ccd8-chc1200_sm52.jpgCHC1200_SM52Cockpit of my rig: From the top, attached to my aerobars...BD light on top to illuminate the cue sheet, wrist watch set to view heart rate, cue sheet, cyclocomputer & Kinesis Top Tube Brevet bag with the nutrition of the day (mixed nuts).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1f8fd-chc1200_sm51.jpgCHC1200_SM51Cue sheet on the last day. What a feeling, having ALL the boxes filled in but the last one!https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5f8cd-chc1200_sm50.jpgCHC1200_SM50Checkpoint #12 in the town of Rustic.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d91c0-chc1200_sm49.jpgCHC1200_SM49Final climb of the ride. It was easy from the Walden side as Walden sits at 8100 ft.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2df24-chc1200_sm48.jpgCHC1200_SM48Another view as I approach Cameron Pass on day 4.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aa827-chc1200_sm47.jpgCHC1200_SM47https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3cf28-chc1200_sm46.jpgCHC1200_SM46Moose, en route to Cameron Pass on day four.2011-11-30T02:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/10/02/2011-moab-brevet/2011-10-02T23:22:00+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/08/21/green-river/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6c2fc-greenriverlr341.jpgGreenRiverLR34https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/23d48-greenriverlr331.jpgGreenRiverLR33https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f76d1-greenriverlr32.jpgGreenRiverLR32https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/60753-greenriverlr31.jpgGreenRiverLR31https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f843d-greenriverlr30.jpgGreenRiverLR30https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a70b8-greenriverlr28.jpgGreenRiverLR28https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/29b4c-greenriverlr27.jpgGreenRiverLR27https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/02666-greenriverlr25.jpgGreenRiverLR25https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e80c9-greenriverlr24.jpgGreenRiverLR24https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48c47-greenriverlr23.jpgGreenRiverLR232011-08-22T05:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/06/19/davis-400k/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bc538-davis400k09.jpgDavis400K09https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bf9c0-davis400k08.jpgDavis400K08Lonnie with Anthony behindhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1dc6a-davis400k07.jpgDavis400K07https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0a53f-davis400k06.jpgDavis400K06Turnaround checkpointhttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/36e11-davis400k05.jpgDavis400K05https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/00172-davis400k04.jpgDavis400K04Many signs to various vineyards.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cde4e-davis400k03.jpgDavis400K03This RUSA region had many willing volunteers. We only had to use one convenience store the whole day.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eb0d4-davis400k02.jpgDavis400K02https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2baa7-davis400k01.jpgDavis400K01Outbound leg2011-06-19T18:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/06/16/grand-canyon-600k/2011-07-05T23:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/06/08/2011-training-notes/2011-06-08T13:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2010/04/26/2010-tombstone/2011-05-24T13:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/05/15/2011-heart-utah-report/2011-05-17T17:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/05/12/leg-length-inequality/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/43e19-shoeshimcleata.jpgShoeShimCleatAHomemade shim for my MTB cleats that I use on a Shimano “Touring” shoe. I also put strips of hot glue on the side to elevate the sole of the shoe.2011-05-12T14:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/04/16/2011-willard-bay-report/2011-06-07T02:15:59+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/03/04/cross-bike/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cf3d4-crossbikebasket.jpgCrossBikeBasketCannondale CycloCross Bike2015-08-12T16:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/03/06/ufo-bowls/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/979d5-ufobowlssm07.jpgUFOBowlsSM07https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/910b3-ufobowlssm06.jpgUFOBowlsSM06https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/13eba-ufobowlssm05.jpgUFOBowlsSM05https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3e629-ufobowlssm04.jpgUFOBowlsSM04https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7fb3a-ufobowlssm03.jpgUFOBowlsSM03https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a94d2-ufobowlssm02.jpgUFOBowlsSM02https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0baf0-ufobowlssm01.jpgUFOBowlsSM012011-03-07T14:46:27+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/01/28/craft-jacket/2011-01-30T19:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2011/01/16/rando-roulette-perm/2011-01-20T00:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2008/09/20/2008-last-chance-1/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b1aef-lastchance39big1.jpgLastChance39BigAfterwards, my cyclometer read 774 miles, which is more than the 752 miles which most traveled. This is because of a wrong turn or two, plus when I replaced my front tire I neglected to recalibrate my cyclometer for the different brand of tire.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c67b5-lastchance37big.jpgLastChance37Big https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4c749-lastchance36big.jpgLastChance36Big Cycling aerobar on the left. Kansas-style bar the right (Atwood).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9ccf4-lastchance35big1.jpgLastChance35Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20aba-lastchance32big1.jpgLastChance32Big Colorado SUV on the left. Kansas-style SUV on the right.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3a504-lastchance31big1.jpgLastChance31BigThe rollies and head wind on the afternoon of day three that nearly killed me (east of Byers, Colo. near Last Chance).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/90080-lastchance35big.jpgLastChance35BigAll this for just a medal.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ed90b-lastchance32big.jpgLastChance32Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3d184-lastchance31big.jpgLastChance31Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/067c1-lastchance29big.jpgLastChance29Big2011-01-03T01:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2008/09/21/2008-last-chance-2/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4457b-lastchance37big1.jpgLastChance37Big https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5baad-lastchance28big2.jpgLastChance28Big Last Chance Colorado. There are no services here — the Dairy King is closed. Sorry, keep on cycling.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/804af-lastchance15big2.jpgLastChance15Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f2b7a-lastchance36big1.jpgLastChance36BigCycling aerobar on the left. Kansas-style bar the right (Atwood).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fd4e7-lastchance32big2.jpgLastChance32BigColorado SUV on the left. Kansas-style SUV on the right.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5afc3-lastchance29big2.jpgLastChance29Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/50e2f-lastchance22big1.jpgLastChance22BigNext year, let’s try the place on the right, instead of the It’ll Do.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/52900-lastchance20big1.jpgLastChance20Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d71d8-lastchance19big1.jpgLastChance19Bighttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9cc92-lastchance09big2.jpgLastChance09BigBrazilian cycling dude (Roberto at the St. Francis Dairy King) and Kansas flag-woman. Who has the prettier hi-vis clothing?2011-01-03T01:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2010/07/03/cascade-1200/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/80827-cascade1200_58.jpgCascade1200_58Another breakfast shot. I finished the night before at about 7:40 p.m. As you might expect, the motel bed was ONE welcome site that night.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ebc85-cascade1200_57.jpgCascade1200_57Post ride breakfast of champions in Monroe.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/535b7-cascade1200_56.jpgCascade1200_56Now that is the kind of saddle I need.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b04ba-cascade1200_55.jpgCascade1200_55My bungy-corded bag (post crash fix).https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d062f-cascade1200_54.jpgCascade1200_54The last 120 miles was a VERY tough go for me. Click the photo for the back story.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/85009-cascade1200_53.jpgCascade1200_53More styles of bikes.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11a76-cascade1200_52.jpgCascade1200_52Various bike typeshttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/378c0-cascade1200_51.jpgCascade1200_51Diablo Lakehttps://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/70fef-cascade1200_50.jpgCascade1200_50View coming down the west side of the Cascades. Regretfully we had a headwind most of the distance.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/abf4d-cascade1200_49.jpgCascade1200_49Yutaka Moriwaki of Japan was one tough rider. Here he is layering up on the top of Rainy Pass summit (4855 ft).2011-01-03T01:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2010/02/07/lions-head/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3f43d-lionshead-0112.jpgLionsHead-011https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dc041-lionshead-0092.jpgLionsHead-009https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/b2021-lionshead-0052.jpgLionsHead-005https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/def7e-lionshead-0032.jpgLionsHead-003https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/c937f-lionshead-0012.jpgLionsHead-0012011-01-02T06:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.com/2010/03/30/deseret-peak/https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/90da1-deseretpeak09.jpgDeseretPeak09Skiing to the left in the shadows yielded softer snow that that on the right. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/64632-deseretpeak08.jpgDeseretPeak08It was a nice 20 to 30 degree shot. Nothing extreme.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/d0b96-deseretpeak07.jpgDeseretPeak07Dropping down through the notch. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f873d-deseretpeak06.jpgDeseretPeak06Jim at the summit.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9beca-deseretpeak05.jpgDeseretPeak05The nickname for the trip was Deseret Peak Corn Camp. Most of the corn snow was near the top, off the south side. On this north facing slope it was a mixed bag, but none the less good skiing.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/e2506-deseretpeak04.jpgDeseretPeak04After summiting, we descended the left, slightly narrower notch.https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9408b-deseretpeak02.jpgDeseretPeak02We ascended through the trees and off to the left. As we approached the ridgeline the conditions become very firm and icy. Those without ski crampons learned a hard lesson that day. https://randorichard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/98a38-deseretpeak01.jpgDeseretPeak01Ascending or “skinning up” in the early light.2011-01-02T06:31:08+00:00monthlyhttps://randorichard.comdaily1.02026-02-12T18:00:12+00:00