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Then I realized he had photoshopped our dog’s face onto the deer.

Mural along the paved rail trail in Atlanta, near the old Sears headquarters.

Then there is this deer. Our neighbor who took care of our dog sent this photo to us while we were gone. My first reaction while looking at my wife’s phone was I had never seen a deer smile like that.

That deer is probably on Instagram and is an influencer deer for Red Horn brewery.

Crack in the door

Boggy Draw Trail System above Dolores, CO, overlooking Italian Canyon. Monsoon clouds were starting to build.

The trick is catching them and holding them still while you spray paint their antlers.

No doubt! Went out at 2pm for a quick lunch ride. It was warm but arid, very pleasant. And not a soul in sight with the exception of a few hikers on Picnic! No encounters at all on DD or Rim. Hope the drier air is here to stay!

I shouldn’t complain, but why in the hell were the trails so empty today? This is the best evening we have had since May or early June!

Bot invasion = max exodus to the new ATXMTB land. -CJB

Looks like a tasty little pellet. Dose according to weight. What could possibly go wrong?

You carry a Bond Arms Texas Defender?

In the last 5 days I have ridden or walked up on 3 snakes of varying sizes- all harmless it turns out but I always plan accordingly.

This Thirsty Planet Oktoberfest is pretty damn good. Very malty and smooth. Get it while you can boys!

I don't think I've ever seen a deer with red horns like this.

This is delicious.

Mike, what part of town do you live in? I live in N Austin near WC park. I owned a bike shop and was a custom frame builder for 6 yrs. I could do a basic road bike fit for you. With 3 kids, a new job and my own riding schedule, we'd just need to find a convenient time. Hit me up. -Cody 512-694-1319

I now have five pieces of titanium in me!

Same here. I realized sitting at my computer with one hand up on the mouse and sitting in my car with the same hand up on the wheel was causing a pinch in my left side. Squats and deadlifts have helped me. I should probably do more planks, but I hate them so much.

I had a similar situation a few years ago. I could only ride for about 30 minutes before it became unbearable. the answer was CORE WORK. There could be any number of bike fit issues that are fighting your body, but your body is the main issue here. many of us sit in front of computers all day and don't move around enough. if the muscles that support your lower back are not strong, your spine will take the weight and it will hurt. I started working with a chiropractor who emphasized putting me in his gym three days a week to do planks (among other things) until I wanted to die. it worked. FWIW, I ride singlespeed exclusively and have for most of my time riding bikes. currently on a Karate Monkey with a 120mm fork and a SS steel "gravel" road bike with a drop bar and 47mm tires. whenever things start to hurt, I get nervous that my days riding simple bikes might be over, but I persevere and get stronger until I feel better. I'm approaching 40 now and if I keep this up, I expect at least another decade before I "need" a squishy old man bike.

I have always wanted to go to Andorra. You need to convince her that she should do a factory tour and a local demo!

Between Lincoln and Capitan, New Mexico.

For me lower back pain on a geared bike is an indication I’m going too hard. On a geared bike I will try to spin it out. On a SS I don’t have a choice but to just walk it up ledges. The pain is also a reminder to me to do more core. For me it is normal to have LBP when going back to MTB (especially 1/4 notch) after a long break from MTB. The worst thing I can do is go ride 1/4 on a SS after a while of rising road.