Sat and Sun Riding

Sunday morning we got together at the HQ and rolled out at 9 am. Got to Swallow Cliffs, did some stairs, then headed south towards New Lennox. Made it to Francis rd , then headed west then north back home. On Sunday I rode down to Swallow Cliffs, did three sets of stairs, then did the Lemont Loop solo. About 107 miles total for the weekend. Saturday was cold but tolerable. Sunday was colder and rode  chilled the whole way. All good. Thanks to Blue Demon, Jake La Cruz, A.G. and Dave for coming out and riding. Good job guys. 
Ari 

Blue Demon 

Jakey, A.G. and Dave

Never really warmed up. Chilly Feb riding

Headin North on Gougar Rd. 

AG , Jakey and a bunch of Steel 

The Bridge over Lemont rd. Not my favorite. 

Announcing another great ride................................

Mauricio Babilonia, his Gang, and the Bonk King collaborated in this effort of enough is enough of this winter. Please let us know if you have any questions. 

More details will be updated as they solidify.

Thanks again for the effort to get people together. 

Ari 

Still remembering Marco

February marks the tragic month where we lost our hero Marco Pantani.

It was February 14,  2004  that we heard of his passing. 10 years and his presence still with us. 

To this day we hurt .

To this day we honor him.

To this day we hope he is o.k. 

His bike has adorned all the mountains 

and the tifosi has never forgotten him. 

We ride and remember him.

Always.

Ari

Getting used to it.

Sunday Dereek Von Weider and I got out in the morning with the plan to hit up about 50 miles. It really wasn't cold but it wasn't warm either! The Sun was out and if you let the delusional side of your brain take over you can believe that it is sunny and warm like you be hanging out in Santa Barbara, Ca.

Truth is we hammered the Lemont loop and then some. I was surprised to see the old roads resurfaced and with a bit of a shoulder. After living in Upstate N.Y. I realized that the hills on the Lemont loop were not as big as they used to be in the old days. We got into town, went over the nasty bridge and hit up Bluff rd. Oddly enough on Sunday we saw a couple of roadies out there. Of course they did not wave or say hi to us. The Snubbing season has commenced already! 

We returned home to find a couple of Chicken Pot Pies on top of the stove. Perhaps the best post cold ride food ever. I quickly changed and went to my dads for his birthday. 

Monday morning got up early and got ready since A.G. showed up. We did the mini fruit loop while it was snowing. It was colder than yesterday for sure. 

Two good days in a row makes for a lot of good feeling. Thanks for getting out there. 

Ari 

Take a close look. I have STI! 

My Gnarly Nokian Extremes are what got me home. 

Tonight there was snow everywhere. Nothing was plowed. 

It was mild enough not to ride with full face protectionl. That was truly a weird feeling . 

The nokians eating it up. 

A new crosscheck and an old Gunnar 

Thanks to the Blue Demon for riding on Sunday

Thanks to A.G. for early Monday ride 

Happy Birthday

To my Dad. 

Today he turned 80!

It was great to hang out with him, have dinner 

and eat cake.

We are so proud of him. 

Ari

My Dad on his 80th Birthday!!!

Marco Pantani, You are still Missed.

Marco Pantani

Your fans miss you.

Vive Marco Pantani

Valentine's Weekend

Hope y'all get out and ride to catch up. Keep me posted on any rides. Below is a video from the awesome Salsa Guys. This will give everyone a good idea about the Arrowhead Ultra that just took place. 
Ari