Pedal Through

Hi!   The Gravel For The Love of It ride is Saturday January 28th.  Bring some CASH as we will be collecting funds for overdue elementary school lunch accounts. So far... Mother Nature is just making it chilly.  This 28 mile +/- ride is on open gravel roads and the Hamburg Trail. Obey all traffic laws while riding and be mindful of traffic, ride to the right side of the roadway. This is a ride not a race. There is no support or prizes. You are responsible for yourself!  This ride is open to all riding abilities and would best be tackled using a mountain, gravel or cross bike.  I would not recommend a road or tri-bike. There is an option to cut the full course and still get in 18 miles. Date: January 28, Saturday - Quick Chat at 8AM then Clipped in and rolling at 8:15AM Start/Finish:  Southwest Hwy 94 and I-64/40 Commuter Lot (Look for Blue and White balloons) Don't have a Garmin?   Print this map of Busch below and compare it to you...

"You have two hands. One to help yourself and the second to help others". Long story short, I went to my daughters school to donate $75, money I wasn't expecting.  While speaking with her principal I found out that the money would do the most good paying off overdue lunch accounts.  Sadly, I learned that $75 would not even  put a dent in what was owed.  In my opinion, there are a few things in life children should not have to worry about... Shelter, love, and food being among them.  While driving  home I was inspired to do something more.  Ta-da!  Gravel ride!  I have invited everyone I can think of and even have a few sponsors... Thank you to Big Shark Bicycle Co, Qikcover, Bike Stop Cafe, and Chamois Butt'r.  The ride will be approximately 28 miles and open to EVERYONE.There is a public bathroom located at 14 miles. After the first loop you will be four miles from your car and can decide if you want to do the next loop.  ...

This 2017 year is starting off with a BANG! Several new opportunities have come into my life and I want to share them with you.  They are each incredible and deserve their own separate blog post. Here is #1, they are in no particular order.  Stay tuned... Shortly before Christmas I received an email from Dirty Kanza 200 promoter Jim Cummins.  I am always excited to open his emails, especially the ones that are addressed specifically to me.  He was wondering if I would be interested in being a member of the Dirty Dozen at Dirty Kanza for Lauf Forks.  Honestly, I had to Google Lauf Forks to see exactly what he was talking about.  As I researched I can across an article about Lael Wilcox rockin' a Lauf.  This article sold me.   Click this link for more info on the Lauf Grit. Watch the video too.  It's pretty cool. In order to be a part of the Dirty Dozen, which is five men and seven women, I would need to replace my existing fork on my S...

Welcome to my new blog!  Yup, I even own the domain. Pedalthrough.net! Happy New Year!  2017 is going to be amazing!  You have my word on it. So, I feel I should start off with an apology... I apologize to the six folks who religiously followed my Apabstsmear blog.  My last post was January of '16.  I am sure you have been wondering what I have been doing with all the thoughts in my head. Well, I have been quietly wrestling them and trying to sort them out. I actually forgot the password to Apabstsmear blog, LOL.  November of '15 I took a job as a cycling coach.  I had no idea what i was doing so I quit writing and threw myself in to learning mode.  This was also my first 'paying' job in a decade.  While I missed telling you about my latest adventures I'm glad I took this time to focus and learn. Along the way I found out that the old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is complete bullshit!  I may not know everythin...