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@Bamwa I hear he is a bad ass metal worker

Sorry to hear the first part, but yeah, take advantage for sure. When I got laid off at the tail end of the mortgage meltdown I took a solid month riding trails from NM to Idaho. I will always look back fondly on that time. Be safe and enjoy my friend!

I used to like you. 😉

Yep, I knew you would recognize it. The bike is still there, maybe 25' up the road, you can just barely see part of it by the guardrail.

Thanks! That is some quality viewing right there!

That poor dude took a shit load of online ribbing for that one, I remember him eventually getting totally pissed. Someone even had a still of him going over as their avatar. 😂

Is the Sponge Bob crash video still around? Might be worth another detailed look.

I also think Thumper, there is a 'warm up loop', but it is harder than the main trail. I have a scar on my elbow to prove it. Up top above the tower, it really isn't very well suited for bikes.

Very cool. I'm sure I'm not the only that has never met you, but find you entertaining and pretty cool. Thanks for all you do.

They make some quality brews for sure.

'The Hazy IPA' - 6.5% - very clean finish, not very fruity. Not sure if this can be found back in the ATX, but I'd hit it again.

You heard the man, get you some! Phil's was primo today. I REALLY wanted to get up above treeline on the CT but you may just be able to see the San Juans in the background in the second photo and the healthy layer of recent snow. Figured I'd play it safe.

Close, the Navajo Rocks area of Moab. The trails were sweet, but I was totally blown away by the scenery, even after spending the previous days in Arches and Canyonlands. The shots I took were ok, but the back part of the loop was incredible. My phone battery was dying and the sun was setting so I had to keep moving.

Hazy IPA / National Park pairing #3. Today's features are Canyonlands National Park and Juicy Johnny's Hazy IPA from Moab Brewery. At 5%, more of a session IPA but quite tasty with a clean finish, while also remaining conducive to a ride later in the day. White Rim is visible down below.

EJ tastes even better in a place like Arches NP.

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100% - With EJ at $20 for 4 16-ozers vs $10 for 6-12 ozers, Fresh Kicks has it's place. Here is one in it's natural habitat yesterday. Hazy IPA for a hazy hike at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Not sure, this all took place as I was riding by. I think she was saying she would pick it up on her "F'king way back". Even if she was, leaving trash around for people to have to look at (or maybe even pick up themselves) is shitty (literally).

Yeah, while I still think Fresh Kicks is solid, and it will remain near the top of the rotation, the side by side blind test goes to EJ. Definitely smoother with a better finish. It is clearly a premium beer and even with a premium price, it is worth it. The last EJ I had had been in the fridge for a couple months. These were both fresh. EJ for the win!

This. I do love me some Pinthouse Electric Jellyfish, probably has been my favorite juicy/hazy IPA and favorite beer overall. I have started to see it on shelves in the liquor store, but at around $20 for 4-16oz cans even at the restaurant, Fresh Kicks is certainly a much greater value and is my go to beer at present, I splurged and got some EJ recently and I'm not so sure now that Fresh Kicks isn't every bit as good. On tap I have paid $7-8 for a pint of EJ; that is a bit excessive. I have both in the fridge, I may do a blind taste test tonight. Either way, Fresh Kicks Kicks Ass!

HA! Yeah, road love is virtually non-existent, easy mistake.

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Rides-Texas-White-Paperback/dp/B011MBLOCI The Best Bike Rides in Texas by Andy White - it is old - from 1995, but most of it is rural so still pretty relevant - looks like there is a second edition but that is pretty old too (1998). I have another even older one from 1993. It has a few multi-day rides as well. I like them both because they give you some good/interesting information about the area and things you may ride by. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cycling+texas+peter+nye&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss Really good starting points for routes if anything. They were invaluable before gps/google maps, etc

Yeah, disposable masks are the new poop bags, see them everywhere. 🤬