end to a nice weekend

More to come when I’m not so @#%*!ing tired.

SSKC16 was a fantastic event. More on that later if I have the energy, but one good thing is events like this bring out both the goofball riders and the […]

Loaded 20lbs into my Marmot backpack and took a hike out at Lake Jacomo while my boy practiced soccer in an adjacent location. Humidity O2 restriction might prepare me for […]

Fortunate to enjoy a week in Destin courtesy Annette’s employer (entire staff earns if meet goals). Kids growing fast. Take it all in and count every blessing.

Another great trip with a great bunch of guys. And a few turtles.

Been a high(er) mileage week in a long while. Feels good as fitness returns like a prodigal son of pain. I embrace him and prepare my fatted calves.

Thankful for family, friends and the health and freedom to ride. Get out there.

First Turtle of the Year Day, more importantly.

Finally cashed in on a 6yr old powdercoat barter. Thanks Groody Bros! I got the blues.

Ms Nature wore her sexy perfume this morning. Turns me on.

Four rides on three bikes in five days.

Refund check is in the trail.

Finally got the BMC road bike tuned up after a derailleur snap last year. Also upgraded the fork to a 3T Funda Pro and new Michelin Pro4 tires. Forgot how […]

25% done with 2016. Get it while you can – outside is happening.

Easter break came and went with the kids taking their turn at being sick. No eggs. No church. But the resurrection of Spring still rules all. Play>Work

A little advertising goes a long way. Last year we had 4 riders. This year, 43. Seems like most everyone had a good day besides Micah, maybe. He made a […]

One piece at a time bike is treating me well. As is this Spring’s weather.

A super duper Cooper’s hawk flew 5ft in front of me while I was cycling this eve. I’ve seen several immature ones up close but this mature version was beautiful. […]

Back to predawn rides. Can’t pass up a 65F 6am ride in early March.

Swope! Home of the Second Annual Single Speed KC Nationals.

I’m enjoying these evening rides rather than the early morning miles I’ve mostly done these past several years. Great way to end the day. Of course, the sunrise wasn’t bad, […]

Tomorrow is my birthday and Mondays suck so I celebrated early.

Bit of a Belgian feel from my hike today.

Huckleberry is celebrating one year (seven for him) post op. He’s come a long way, and we’re happy he’s still with us. As crazy as he is.

When I ride alone, I prefer to be by myself.

These warm days after ice/snow always help polish my bike’s drivetrain.

Hard on the old engine but once I got going it was a good three hour honorary induction ride as a member of the local Dirty Dog Race Pack. Great […]

At least our cat left it right out in the open for us to enjoy, and not under some furniture for us to discover olfactorily. You never know how much […]

I still recall my painting instructor back in college urging me to ‘loosen up’. I was always a good copy-er. I could draw what I see. And with a photographic […]

Enjoying the warm days while they last.

This dog loves him some good ‘Possum.

Back to back great morning rides.

Can’t pass up 40 deg mornings and waning sliver moons.

Good warm Dec day in the woods after a stressful week.

Just cleaning out the garage.

A Feastivus for the rest of us.

Man, we’ve had a great stretch of Autumn weather here. Some may already call November “winter”, but it’s up there with my favorite months of the year.

Fog ride. KC parade. Nature walk. Dog tired!

Last eve and this morning gave a good celestial show, so I combined.

Boo. Yeah.

Favorite time of year to be on favorite bike on favorite trails. Trifectober.

Lights are getting a workout.

Huck woke me up before my ride alarm this morning. Sounded urgent. He found a cat. I put Huck inside and then released it – thought it made it to […]

Sept may have started off nice, but crashes and more crashes have me banged up and not riding a whole lot. Still got in a nice Sunday stroll out at […]

It all started so perfect and glorious. Venus opened for the sun. Then I took a corner two blocks from returning home and slid out in spectacular fashion. Like the […]

Never thought he’d see the day, but he’s still making the most of every one.

Some days (i.e. every day) it’s quite difficult to rise from the dark comforts of a 5am bed. But three miles down the road and all seems worth it. Today […]

The freedom to choose between a mountain bike, a gravel ride or road. Today, we chose road (gotta get climbing legs ready for Colorado) and got a few hills in.

Who needs mountains to look at all the time?

The 43yr old body only got out of bed this morning because it was jealous of the 12 yr old mind that just wanted to ride his bike. And they […]

Best time of day. Legs are getting closer to being ready for Colorado. Lungs, not so.

Finally got this thing scanned – need to do it again because the ends picked up a different light angle than the center (have to scan in 8.5×11 tiles (8) […]

I’ve come to realize that I’ve been able to legally drink the same amount of years as I wasn’t. Time to party twice as hard. Here’s to many more, for […]

Huck’s getting tall. Counter surfing is his favorite past time. Using a few tricks myself while wrapping up another painting for a magazine. Bike-related of course.

Might have wasted 2 hours, but this was an attempt at grooming a couple miles of trail for hiking and biking. If I had some xc skis, this would be […]

Something comforting about an old pair of shoes that are broken in, a little ragged, but you know every endearing hole and tear and don’t mind scuffing or dirtying them […]

Now that I’ve shoveled a path across the 5 acre field behind our home for a puppy run, I might as well make it a loop so I can ride […]

Snow time left for you On my way to better things Snow time left for you I’ll find myself some wings… Snow (half) days are the best. Already shoveled 4″ […]

This winter’s turning out to be a heaping steaming pile of stink. Getting at least one ride in per week at least. Saturday was like riding over a giant bowl […]

Loving this little turd! Obedience classes start Sunday. $20 says we’ll get kicked out by week 2. Cheers

Feels good to start painting again. Feels good to start running again. Feels good to start riding again. Mind is in a much happier place than a month ago, mired […]

Been working on a couple new pieces for a cool show coming up this Friday (1/17) at Velo+. Here’s a sneekypeek at the first of a new series I’m excited […]

Seems like days off from work usually go like this: much planned / little accomplished. Mostly because every time I take a vacation day off work a kid ends up […]

Huckleberry don’t give a °F what the wind chill is out there.

Feel like I’ve been submerged in work, home & family projects and obligations these past few months that a 55°F late-December day was too nice to pass up a ride. […]

What with all the trials and tribulations we’re experiencing with our new pup, Huck, we saw that Marley & Me was on last night and decided to finally watch it. […]

This pup is seriously cutting deep into my cycling/running fitness and ambitions. He’s in the “Hound of Hell” 13-15wk stage right now but showing glimpses of discipline. I’m starting to […]

While there’s a ton of bicycle lighting options ranging from $15-$1500, but nothing beats shutting it all down and riding under a free, bare-ass moon.

Almost 20 lbs – Same weight we brought old Rudy home at when he was only 9wks. Huck’s a bit leaner – but a good chunk of muscle. So far, […]

Back in August during our trip to Colorado, it got down to 38°F one morning ride. When the body is used to Summer temps, this comes as a shock to […]

Yes, technically still Fall out there. Snuck in one last MTB ride before the bottom drops out on the temps later this week. Warm wet air out there tonight. Here […]

Been off the bike for a couple weeks. The pup is cutting into my pre-dawn ride ambitions because I don’t want to wake him up & have to deal w/the […]

I went for a run and it looks like I beat the crowds.

Been a rough first week breaking this little guy from his Momma. He’s such a Loverboy… when he’s not being a biter boy.

Hannah’s pizza delivery came in a respectable 7th/64, but she took home most creative award. The earlier 3rd grade group had a hot dog car that won most creative, so […]

Powder Puff Derby tomorrow. This pizza delivery needs sauced and cheesed and into the oven at 475° asap. My shop tools consist of one Ryobi 4.5″ angle grinder. Hot & […]

Between myself, my neighbor’s dog and The Arcade Fire, my newly-seeded, greenest-m.f.g.-in-Princeton-Heights suburban lawn is destined for defeat.

There’ll be much mountainbiking And heart rates a spiking The crisp days of Fall It’s the hap- happiest season of all

No, not a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band post, but I just realized it was about this time of year in 1993, when I had some summer hay hauling & bartending […]

Most of my dark rides are into the LIGHT (6am)… Another flipside ride last night was nice. Frogs singing. Territorial Horned Owl sounds. Snakes and spiders. Summer has her heels […]

I’ve mentioned before, I’m quite contented with the bike stable I have, and very rarely do I look at another bike with any sort of want. Likely because I have […]

Something deep down within has been sparked and I’m going to make this month of riding both high quantity and high quality. Let us begin… 10/1

I’ve acquired some pretty nice bikes over the years. Nice shiny, colorful, titaniumey things. Saddles that smell of a rich leathery Shepler’s store. But sometimes it’s the runt of the […]

Gonna lose 10lbs this month, I can feel it. Or at least shift 10 from the wrong place to the right place. On this morning’s ride I was pleased to […]

It’s hard to get up in the mornings, but this makes it worth it. Started running again. We’ll see how that goes, but my non-cycling leg muscles hurt good.

Been keeping the nice camera at home and getting crappy results w/the phone cam. Tiny sensor is crap in low light, but here’s some nice grainy, blurry visions. Shorter days […]

Late getting this one up, but look at the pretty pictures! Might live out here one day. Not bad if you’re a huge fan of nothingness. I got lost in […]

Been a long time since I cranked out a painting (that I like). Personal work is most fulfilling, even though this eventually ran in a mag – it was first […]

Landahl trails were a wonderland yesterday.

The first week back from vacation is always the hardest.

Got an early start, then too busy taking pics so decided to go back, make breakfast for everyone, then head out again. Beautiful day then the requisite afternoon summer storms […]

Awoke to the bloody Sangres and headed out for a whoopin’. 8500ft elevation taxed me more than I figured, but still got a good long 45mi in (that felt like […]

More to come…

Jack’s working his way up some steeper hills and better handling the mileage. Over seven miles of gravel yesterday – couldn’t pass up the great weather! Ride yer bike! (with […]

Time to start re-planning this ride I never got around to hosting last year. Details to come… Fall/2013…

But never get tired of it. Especially in the lightening hour of the day – beauty is all around that you wouldn’t necessarily notice under a noon light. Ride yer […]

Our May trip was postponed due to the nasty weather on the original weekend, and despite the potential for a miserably hot mid-July reschedule, it turned out to be in […]

More later, just a photo dump for now. Good times in So. MO…

Old camera crapped out and I hate phone pics, so I picked up a budget Canon 280sx ’cause that’s what Costco had. I’m wasn’t a big user of the zooms […]

Not this day, but from here forward I’ll hopefully not have anymore of these grainy cell phone pics. And I can take pictures on the wheel again – operating a […]

Been a good weekend on the bike. I can’t recall the last time I put in +100mi in a weekend even though it used to come natural. 70 on the […]

Ride yer bike (with the ones you love)!!! (old bike):

Shoulda went back out for some rare dry dirt again with the rains coming, but decided to roll straight from the house and get some gravel in. Need these long […]

About to leave the house for Hannah’s recital this afternoon, and the neighbor boy comes running over from his yard goin’ on about a huge turtle in their backyard. Seems […]

Haven’t seen this many of these fellers since my days down at H Roe Bartle Scout camp.

Seeing this old guy out on the road this morning gave me pause again. He was in the road on our loop out toward lake Lotawana, and I didn’t feel […]

Been some beautiful mornings this month. The wind may be our mountain to climb around here, but great cloud formations will always be my anywhere mountains to gaze upon.

I rarely ride on the flipside of noon, but last night’s spin was nice. Again, it’s like riding a favorite singletrack loop backwards – same scenery but everything looks a […]

First ride in a while that I didn’t see a turlte. But there was this. Smoke on the water and fire in the sky

Once upon a time, For the Lord the skies they parted; So a few must die To bring us back to where we started. So, when the great floods came […]

Haven’t ridden a road bike since last July I think. Hard to get up in the mornings lately, but I forgot how fun (and light) a road bike can be. […]

Thanks to all those who’ve fought for these freedoms. This journey is for you.

…than these guys today. Let the migration commence.

Back at it. Gave up on the boot – this whole foot issue seems to be the same issue I’ve been having with my hamstrings/ITB/bicep/tricep/forearm/sartorius/etc for the past 10 years. […]

I’ve been a little unproductive on the artistic front this past year (in regard to personal work), but I’ve been scouring the internets and nature lately to spark some sort […]

Figure if I can walk in this boot, riding will be even less stress. Sure enough, and it was worth it. Active recovery…

Still sucks. Kids get too much of it these days but I can see that it helps hold parents accountable. I’m having fun with Jack’s class animal project. We’re doing […]

Need to rest this foot but a day of cleaning the garage led to tinkering on the bike (fork oil exchange, invert my FU2 bars on the Edwin, fix several […]

Gonna have to take this foot thing serious for a bit longer. From today onward, I’m wearing this stylish boot I bought at Red Racks for $2.95. Special thanks to […]

Got in a rare ride tonight. Mid-40s to start, foot feeling better but still some inflammation. I fear a fracture. Oh well, good company, good roads and good views distracted […]

♫ A bubblin’ crude… ♫

Been having tendonitis/tendinitis in my foot since my last ride post (Kingsville). Saving my HSA deductible for the kids and have avoided making an ortho appointment to see if it […]

Now to get some work work done then sit on the trainer later for an hour or two. update: .

Did some recon for the aforementioned KINGSoftheVILLE ride, and nobody wanted to join me. Despite colder than forecasted temps (30°F, 18mph winds), lack of sleep and poor nutrition (shoveled some […]

Coming soon – stay tuned…

Skiipped out on a 30°F morning ride to sleep in finally. Afternoon was much warmer and the unusual time for me to ride made the familiar 42mi route seem newish […]

Yesterday’s ride was 45°F at 8am. A quick 20 on the gravel. Smoked some pulled pork out on the patio in the afternoon in shorts and tshirt. This morning I […]

Started out lionesque, ended like a fluffy lamb.

It’s been over 5 years since I’ve ridden my bike 100 miles in one day. Longest ever was on a Katy Trail trip and we stacked a 135mi and 110mi […]

To stop obsessing over getting a fat bike, or to just build one. I would make my own color though.

It was a great year. More traveling, more memories, more gravel, more singletrack, less pavement, more snow! Kicking off 2013 with another snow ride. Make it great, people.

Despite it being 24°F and a blustering RealFeel™ of 3°F, I figgerd I better get all the trail time in I can. Transformer blew near the office so servers were […]

Can’t help but get my ass out of bed any time a major meteor shower passes. This year was fantastic. Geminids are usually best seen here due to the cold […]

Decided to smoke a turkey for the upcoming gathering. Having never before done so, had to buy a smoker (Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5) and do a trial run with some […]

Been burning some vacation days and getting some good rides in. Everything’s dying out there but it smells so alive. Ride yer bike!

Couple times a year we gather as siblings and help Mom & Dad stock up on winter wood for the stove. Decided to ride the ~18mi out to get some […]

Sometimes I take for granted what’s right out my back door. Three thousand acres of James A Reed wildlife reserve. I think the drought this summer helped keep the normally-rutted […]

With Kitties! My girl has too many bikes (imagine that). $70 also weeride copilot (tagalong) $45

$60 More Fall-garage cleaning to come…

I think Dad’s taking it rather well. Diversifying the portfolio into more stable investments…

Small collaboration with the fine folks at these upstanding brands. My input was minimal, but still an honor to work with a great bunch of guys. They are taking pre-orders […]

Made it out to Buena Vista for a few days over the Labor Day weekend. Ultimate goal was to be on top of Mt Huron with my good Lady but […]

His left leg gets the most attention, but I always found it cool his other calf had a bas relief of the Paris Roubaix route. Sad he never won it.

Neil was high most of the time. Like so many others in the late ’60s. Some trips he had. RIP

I remained a doubter until I saw the sign. And it opened up my mind.

This morning, the sunrise delivered. I stopped beside the road and watched the waking firmament for several minutes. And I met a donkey.

Exchanged the usual morning ride deer/possum sightings for a coyote and this guy. His posturing reminded me of the old Hot Wheels Hi-Raker™ collection. Get outta yer shell & ride […]

Drove the family down to Seaside FL for a little end of Summer vacation vacation. Took the bikes but got rained out for most of my intended early morning rides. […]

It’s been over a week now that we buried Rudy. It’s left a bit of a hole, for certain. One year ago during last summer’s heat wave, a little black […]

Been spending much of my saddle time off road this year. Despite the shade from the heat wave and perpetually dry trails, the drought has certainly had its negative effects. […]

We laid our best friend to rest this morning. He brought such joy to this household with his loyalty, orneriness, playfulness and unconditional love for over 13 years. He rests […]

Cleaning the garage I found this guy hangin’ out, keeping the mice away. I love spiders.

A few miles before work. Good legs. Good views. Great ride.

The tops of mountains are tugging at my thoughts. I need to get back here there…

Got word this morning that good friend Chris Smedley has now lost his battle with the cancer. He leaves behind an echelon of inspiration and good deeds, helping the KC […]

Today was one of those perfect days. Perfect temperature, perfect humidity level, coffee tasted better, kid’s soccer game was funner, chicken on the grill was tenderer & meatier, then came […]

I haven’t read the book or watched the movie, but I skipped my ride this morning to go play my own Hunger Games.

Had one of those strange sadly beautiful weekends. Took off early from work on Friday afternoon to meet my Dad out at my late Grandma & Grandpa’s farm. Most of […]

…are better than an injured one in hand. Our newish cat Alice brought this in the house this morning, causing a few screams from the girls.

One of those 42 mile rides that feels like 80. 30+mph gusts are our mountains. Friendly dogs. Too friendly? I need a shower.

Gonna kayak/camp this with the family hopefully in 2013. Took this pic from 35000ft on my way back from L.A. several years back.

Shifters suck. Says the Jackalope. Single speed it.

Tagged along with Todd P who discovered some new gravel out northeast of Oak Grove Mo. Lafayette County has some good hills. Lots of farm dogs – the friendly ones […]

About a year ago, I was contacted by Greek street artist Kiriakos Iosifidis — of the Carpe Diem group in Athens — to be a part of their latest project, […]

…of me, anyway. Took the $150 Craigslist Univega tandem I got a couple years ago out for it’s longest journey yet. Only a planned 25 miles. Weighed before I started […]

I didn’t race my bike in 2011, but I still feel like I’m standing atop the podium.

That time of year again. So goes the cycle. Ride yer bike (without going anywhere)!

Got lots of cool parts that still need to find a home on one of my bikes. This one is so adorable.

Collecting more than my share this Autumn. Unbelievable weather. Ride yer bike!

Nice weather (40°) for a little full moon (waxing gibbous, technically) gravel goodness on the Little Blue Trace last night. Pace was fast on the way out but Ye Olde […]

Had fantastic weather and a fantastic group of 20 riders show up to wander around Cass county on a late October day. I had fun marking up the return home […]

This trail and this weather just keep on giving. Not to be rude, I accept! Find those acorns. Stuff those cheeks. Ride yer bike!

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Forgot my clear lenses that I usually ride with when cycling off road. Had some tinted cheap pair in the car but I decided to head out w/o eye protection. […]

Getting nostalgic, thinking about building up the old Roadster again. Been sitting for over a year – moved parts over from my BMC after the wreck but it mostly saw […]

Pinched the stays enough to fit 38c tight, 32c w/good clearance. No bottle bosses. They will hand you beers. Pure CX!

65 mile gravel recon east cass county. Battery died early, but snapped a couple. Accidently made my first crappy Youtube vid. Got home exhausted, drank some pickle juice, then family […]

Love this trail.

Wanted to create a little more clearance for >35c tires on my Edwin cx frame, so I decided to get some tools out and gitrdone. Snagged a snipped link from […]

There’s a good Better Off Dead reference in here I’m sure.

Did a little recon this morning for the Gravel Grinder ride I’ll host this winter. Beautiful morning. 50 miles of goodness. Stumbled upon some of the Katy Trail extension that […]

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This morning was one of those elusive rides in which one is graced with tailwinds for the entire ride. Small storm to the north of us gave a gusty ride […]

Haven’t been on a vacation for years, so my lady and I decided to drag our kids down to Branson in the 104° heat. Got a cozy little cabin with […]

Shortened the ride a bit so didn’t quite make it south all the way to Gunn City, but it was still a shotgun blast. Hot.

Found a pleasant hill near Pleasant Hill to ride this morning. Camels in Missouri are good indication it’s gonna be hot today.

My good friend Joe turned 44 today. So my gift to him? Get our asses up at 4am, roll out around 4:44am for a 44 mile sunrise ride before work. […]

I set another of my bicycles free today, and it returned the favor. Thanks to all the revolutionaries, emancipationaries, foreign warrionairies and current militaries that have fought and served this […]

Don’t lose any fingers.

Rode from Lee’s Summit with my buddy Joe up to check out some gravel I saw on Google maps. Metric century, °F a few shy of a century. The levee […]

There’s a ~3 mile parkway extension in town that has yet to be wayed. I wish it would remain parked. I’ll get in some traffic free packed dirt roads while […]

Hard to believe it’s been over a year since I posted about my new bike build – Edwin Cycles 29er SS. But this was in the shop getting assembled the […]

Got out with best friends, old friends and new friends on a little Katy out-and-backer. Booneville>Jefferson City>Booneville Just a photo dump for now, writeup to come…

It’s an interwoven one. Last year I did some pro-bono work for a local startup Groody Bros Bicycle Restoration Project. They do fine powdercoating to give life to your favorite […]

Few years back I was setting up my company’s trade show booth up at McCormick Place in Chicago. Labor was showing up at 10am, so I got the early 8am […]

Finally made it out to one of the organized local Gravel Grinder rides. So much fun, I forgot it was hovering around 20°F the entire ride with a stiff headwind. […]

I’m usually late to everything. I need to change that. Just this past week, though, part of me has been early. Frequently. Not sure why I’ve developed a sudden PVC […]

Although my creative outlet tends to be the paintings and cycling related design, I still enjoy the jobs that pay the bills to give the kids warm beds to sleep […]

I’ll never be a bumpersticker type, but if you can’t – or just don’t feel like giving 110% each day – be proud of giving at least 50%.

Darren @ Dream Cycle in Vancouver is a cool guy with a cool dog and a cool shop that builds the coolest bicycles. Check out pics in the gallery. Not […]

My magazine artwork has afforded me exposure to many ambitious startups in the bicycle industry. I’ve enjoyed building relationships with each and every one, and continually am inspired by their […]

This original is a long time coming, part of a logo design I did for See Jane Ride Bicycle Tours. Fun stuff, finally coming together.

I’m thankful for great family, friends and to all those that helped pave the way for us to afford the blessed lives we live today. Here’s to the upkeep of […]