Turkey Burn '09

Today was the 4th annual Turkey Burn ride at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly. The weather was perfect! The trails were slippery and the ride was followed by a chili feed.

Ethan riding my unicycle

Chili cook off

Mason City CranksGiving '09

Mason City Iowa held their first CranksGiving ride today. The ride was a huge success with amount of food collected by the 53 riders in attendance. I took my Big Dummy since it's my grocery getter and it never gets to go for rides in the van. I also brought along my old hoopty Panasonic fixie to use in the trackstand competition. I had a great time and came home with some awesome prizes and made more awesome new bike friends. Thanks to all those who worked at putting this together and thanks to all of the sponsors for the prizes.

Some of the food collected

Womens winners (Russ is standing in for someone)

Mens winners - yes that is the amazing Dwight Beavers of Trans Iowa fame

Some hipster - forgot his name

Russ on his Xtracycle

Russ on his Xtracycle

My Big Dummy amongst the riders

Veteran's Day Ride '09

Took Veteran's Day off and had a nice mellow ride at Lime Creek Nature Center trails in Mason City. I found some single-track that I've never ridden before or completely forgot about. It's a shame that I only ride there once a year as I always have fun there. I took a break mid ride to cook up some Ramen and french press coffee on my cat stove.

Weekend pics...

Warming my toes by the fire

On the way back home in the morning

Spring at Spring Park

Why yes, I am with Big Dummy

Sunrise

Breakfast

Super Cat Stove... it runs on Heet

Big Dummy at sunrise

My bed for the night

Sunrise

Campfire

Trout Stream near St. Ansgar