Wendler

Trilogy BMX Jersey 2012

2012-02-02T13:53:00.000-08:00

Luke and I will be on the same team! I plan on racing some smaller races. Luke will be racing the "big" stuff!

Warm Riding for the Holidays

2012-01-08T19:14:00.000-08:00

Charlie this is what you missed on the shead trails. I have been having fun in the mud!

2012

2012-01-01T18:01:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I had a great 2011! What will this year bring?

New Jersey BMX Practice

2011-11-30T19:47:00.000-08:00

Took a drive to NJ for some riding. Weather was great! 65 degrees in late November.

Luke winning at the 2011 Turkey Open 7x

2011-11-20T06:02:00.000-08:00

Check out the jump over the table top!

Luke Wins in York Pa.

2011-11-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

Valley Green- Back to the Car

2011-11-07T18:06:00.000-08:00

Over the years I have taken numerous pictures in the woods of Valley Green. Now some of the pictures can move.

Following Luke

2011-11-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

This is Bumps and Berms BMX in York Pa. Luke won a double points race on Sat. night. I followed him with the new GOPRO in practice. Check out the jumping on the last straight.

ABA New York State Title Race 2011

2011-11-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

Luke goes up to NY and take the races by storm. He is the one on the orange bike out in front.

This about sums up my current thoughts on cancer!

2011-10-12T19:52:00.000-07:00

Check out Fcancerup.com. Thanks to mtbr.com for leading me to them.

Showing Major HART!

2011-09-05T20:52:00.000-07:00

I have very few words that would do this any justice. Just watch! Check out the whip at 2:18! WOW!

Who is higher?

2011-08-01T20:43:00.000-07:00

I think he got me!

Air

2011-07-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

Luke has been working on his jumping! This stuff is scary to watch as a dad.

ThreeSeven

2011-07-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday BRO!

Good Ride Good Eats

2011-07-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

Riding Hot

2011-07-19T20:56:00.000-07:00

It has been hot and dry here in the Philly area. That means get out and ride. The dry weather has been nice for riding the dirt. The road has been a great place to catch a breeze.

White Clay with a 7 & 8 year old

2011-07-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

These kids can ride. They were excited for the trails and were ready for some fun. Although Luke had been there before Willy was going for the first time. His dad had taught him how to ride and he did great. The best part of the day was watching and listening to two young kids really enjoying mountain biking. It was pure fun for them. There was no talk of the next race, heart rate, or power output. The ride was all about having fun with friends while riding through the woods. Thanks guys it was fun.

20 Years Later

2011-07-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

I got to see Soundgarden. Great show and the band played all the classics from the early 90's. Although I am getting old the show had me feeling young. The power of good music is amazing.

Making Progress BMX Style

2011-06-23T21:01:00.000-07:00

Luke has been putting in the practice hours to improve his riding. He is chasing the older racers and learning to manual. Keep up the good work! As a dad I could not be more proud of his racing and riding!

Lucky Dad

2011-06-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

These are two great kids. Good looking as well!

New Trails in Valley Green

2011-06-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

Some great new trails have been built in Valley Green. Very fun and flowy! The climb up to get to them is still as hard as ever.

Don't call it a comeback!

2011-06-07T06:42:00.000-07:00

Wow, That was a long time! Look for regular post from now on.

Close Up

2011-03-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

This week I got to go to the TLA (Theater of Living Arts) on South street to see Tres Mountain. The band contains two members of Pearl Jam. The guitar player and bassist are from PJ. Mike McCready is the guitarist and is one of the best in the world. Seeing him play from a few feet away was great. The band was very good on a whole. Their sound was hard rock and had a very "put together" sound. Polished! The only part about the night that could have been better is if my brother was their to see it with me. We have seen many PJ shows over the years and I know he would have loved this. Next time! Hope you enjoy the pics!

Nothing like the first RIDE!

2011-03-16T18:18:00.000-07:00

I was so happy that I got to see Josie ride a bike without training wheels in person. We knew she was strong enough and we knew she wanted to ride. Her daddy took off the training wheels and I got out the camera. With a little help and encouagment she was on her way! Soon she will catch up to Meg and Luke and they will ride together. The morning boardwalk rides at the shore should be fun this year! Good job Josie I am very proud of you!

Bridge Build 2

2011-03-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

The bridge is the second I have built on my school trail in the past year. This spot was in need of a complete re-build. Dave C. and I built the original bridge about 4 or 5 years ago. Thanks to my principal and the PTO for the materials. Thanks to Luke for the help! These kids at my school are lucky!!

Ridge Singletrack

2011-03-13T21:00:00.001-07:00

Rode the path to Valley Forge for some dry trails. There is a couple of trails up on ridges I hoped would be dry. They were dry and fun. Technical singletrack at its best.

Let the light shine through!

2011-03-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

Lovely

2011-03-09T19:28:00.000-08:00

A recent ride took me to downtown Philadelphia and Love park. What a great spot with a view down the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum. Love park brings back memories of taking the train down to the city in my teen years to skateboard at Love. There used to be a hundred skaters at the park in the summer in those days. Now of course it is against the law to skate there. Shame!

Fluffy

2011-03-07T14:58:00.000-08:00

Its the little things that make kids happy!

The riding is getting better!

2011-03-06T20:49:00.000-08:00

I have been able to ride road, mountain, and even the BMX track! The snow is gone and spring is in the air. Bring on spring!!!

Icehouse Single

2011-02-27T05:42:00.000-08:00

Maybe the best burger I have ever had! I'll have another! Click to see in full size.

I'm Thinking Wood

2011-02-24T19:41:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to build a pump track in my backyard for about a year. This spring it is going to get done. After thinking dirt for most of the year I have recently taken a liking to wood pump tracks. I think there are pros and cons for each design but, for me the wood might be the best. Over the next few days I will be measuring and pricing the wood to see the cost difference. What do you think!? Click on the pics to make them bigger!

The Melt Begins!

2011-02-21T06:38:00.000-08:00

A recent ride took me through Ambler Pa. and past some family history. My grandparents lived in one of the row homes in the picture. The snow melt has forced me to the road. The days of dry dirt seem like they will never come.

Sorry Dad I could not resist!

2011-02-16T20:19:00.000-08:00

I hope the elbow feels better. Be careful out there.

Pump tracks are turning up all over!

2011-02-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

40 and Sunny

2011-02-08T20:08:00.000-08:00

It seemed tropical compared to the weather we have been having. The feeling of the sun on my face was a good reason to ride for 3 hours. Amazing how a slight change in the temp can give a ride a completely different feel. A great ride!

Snowball

2011-02-01T18:31:00.001-08:00

More White

2011-01-30T19:24:00.000-08:00

After another big storm there is more white stuff on the ground. We got about 15in. of new snow!! The riding has taken on a more fun and playful style over the past few weeks. Riding through all this snow should make riding on dry dirt seem really easy. If that day ever comes. I look forward to it!

Everything is White

2011-01-25T13:31:00.000-08:00

The snow has been on the ground for a few weeks here in the Philadelphia area and I miss the brown dirt. Luckily the trails have been packed snow and fun to ride. The cold temps have kept the trails snow covered and fast. This week the temps will rise and melt all the snow, turning the trails to mud. Looks like the road bike will be coming back out! Andy, I think this is the weekend you get back on the bike! Charlie, get out there!!

Better Then Dirt

2011-01-20T15:53:00.000-08:00

The trails in Valley Green were snow covered for several days witch lead to hardpack snow conditions. In the Philadelphia area the snow usually falls and then within a couple of days the temp rises and the snow starts to melt. When this happens the trails will either become muddy or freeze and get icy. Not this time! The temp were cold and have stayed cold. This ment the trails were in great condition. The heavy trail traffic in Valley Green matted the snow down to make a perfect 3 inch layer of snow. I was able to get traction with a 34x16 gear on the Rig. Some of the best riding I have done ever!!!!!!!

Off to the Races

2011-01-06T19:40:00.000-08:00

This weekend is the last indoor race for a couple of months. Luke, PaPa, and I head to Va. for some racing fun! Lukes first race as a challanger! Go Fast! Have Fun!

Big Time

2011-01-03T20:08:00.000-08:00

Luke had a national BMX race in Columbus, Ohio over the holiday break. He did well as usual. As you can see from the picture it was a big race. Can you find Luke in the picture? Fun Times!

Two Rides on the Second

2011-01-02T20:13:00.000-08:00

Luke and I went for a wet and muddy ride on the Wissahickon Watershed Trail. He took out his old bike that he has not ridden for some time. We had fun playing on the bikes. Later I was able to get out on the road for an hour and a half. Over toward Lansdale and back toward home for a quick loop.

Good Start to 2011

2011-01-01T20:18:00.000-08:00

Got in a great ride with Phil. The weather was great for a road ride. We went out Cedar Hill road for a nice loop of 30ish miles. Later in the day it was off to new years dinner with the parents and Andy's family. Great food good times. The night cap was a drink with the wife. Good start!

Year in Pictures #6

2010-12-23T17:22:00.000-08:00

This was a great trip to NYC with Andy to see Pearl Jam!

Year in Pictures #5

2010-12-21T15:24:00.001-08:00

Cool pic from my school trip to PEEC!

Year in Pictures #4

2010-12-16T18:12:00.000-08:00

White Stuff! We got our first dusting of the year today!

Best Mountain Bike Video Ever!!!!

2010-12-14T14:32:00.000-08:00

I have watched this about 100 times and finally got it on here! Sam Hill is a pro downhill mountain bike rider and the best there is! This is some of the best riding I have ever seen! The announcers are mabye even better! "He looks all speeded up"! Watch it a few times!

Year in Pictures #3

2010-12-13T20:52:00.000-08:00

During 2010 there were many snow rides. Soon I,ll be in the white stuff!

Year in Pictures #2

2010-12-12T19:51:00.000-08:00

I love this picture from new years day.

Year in Photos 1

2010-12-08T14:48:00.001-08:00

It has been a great year for the Wendler family. Today starts a look back at some great pictures that did not make the cut earlier in the year. Thanks to www.bmxunderground.com for the picture.

Mountain Bike Wins!

2010-12-01T15:28:00.000-08:00

1934

2010-11-22T18:21:00.000-08:00

I went to Giant to get iced tea the other day and when I received my change I noticed the color of the bill looked different. It was a brighter green then most 10 dollor bills you see. In my mind I thought I wonder if that is an "old" bill. When I was a kid my grandmom would give me $20 bills that looked similar to the one I just received. I turned the $10 bill over to see the date was 1934. No way! I had not seen a 1934 bill in years. Who does!? It is funny how something so random can bring back a great memory from your childhood.

They look great!

2010-11-20T18:55:00.000-08:00

I am one proud dad as Luke gets his Team Trilogy uniform.

GREAT

2010-11-12T13:25:00.000-08:00

This is were I should be on Sunday morning

2010-11-01T20:18:00.000-07:00

Great Fall Ride

2010-10-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

The weather was perfect as were the changing leaves. It was the kind of ride when I think how lucky I am to be able to get out in the woods with some friends. I was wearing shorts in the end of October and pushing the big 34X16 gear. The legs are getting used to the push of the gear and it is becoming even more fun. Tallon and Charlie were along for the ride. Dan T. did a great job for his second "real" ride. He is riding sections of trail that much more experienced riders would have trouble with. Dan I look forward to watching you grow as a rider.

Mid-Week Mud

2010-10-20T19:27:00.000-07:00

Nice weather and a rare weekday mt.bike ride to Valley Forge. Fun ride on the 34x16 gear. Great gear for riding the bike path, gravel, and singletrack.

He Made It!

2010-10-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

It was great to ride with my old (he is pretty old) friend Charlie. Although we have done alot of road biking over the years it all started with the mountain bikes. Back in the early 90's we would hit the trail whenever we wanted. Wow, how times have changed! Kids, wives, houses, and alot less time to mountain bike. It was great to see you on the trail! Great ride!

Luke's New Ride

2010-10-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

Day & Night

2010-10-06T20:23:00.000-07:00

Ride when you can!

Another

2010-09-28T19:44:00.000-07:00

Another great weekend! Another great race! Another great day at the beach!

Bikes I like from the NBL Grand National

2010-09-23T20:11:00.000-07:00

Charlie this is for you! I Love Bikes!!!!!!!!

I Love These Kids

2010-09-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

NBL Grand National Report

2010-09-12T04:31:00.000-07:00

In late July Luke had only been riding on the Bmx track for a few weeks and went to his first national level race. The result was a win and the talk at the local track turned to taking him to the Grands. They felt he could do pretty well. As a parent I know that Luke loves to ride/race his bike so why not take the trip.

We booked the hotel and made plans with Grammy and PauPau to make the overnight drive to Louisville, Kentucky. We would be driving overnight so the kids would sleep in the car and be semi-happy for the time we were in Louisville. The drive down went very well. We arrived at the track at 4:30am earlier then expected. This was good and bad. The kids both woke up and would stay up! We went on to find the hotel and then have breakfast at IHOP. After breakfast we made our way back to the track to get ready for practice. At big BMX races like this the practice time is broken up into age groups. Each age group only gets about 45 minutes. During his time he got in 5 laps of the track and seemed to be riding well. Know we could go to the hotel, check in and get some rest while the kids could go swimming. It would be early to bed for every one. Saturday was going to be a busy and long day at the track.

Everyone got a good night sleep and it was off to the track to get ready to race. When we arrived at the track we checked the moto board to find out when we would be racing. Luke was in moto #387!!!! That means that we would have to sit though 3 rounds of almost 400 races. At least it is fun to watch! The first races we watched was the expert age groups. These people FLY through the track. The bike handling skills and speed are super impressive. When it got close to Luke's first moto time I took him to get in a little warm up ride. It had been about 3hours since we arrived at the track.

Moto #1 for Luke went pretty good. He placed 3rd and really did not race as fast as he could. Still great considering the size and scope of the the Grands. He was racing with thousands of people watching. He had to finish in the top 4 of each moto to get to the next round. So far so good.

Moto#2 was another third place and still not racing his best but, getting the transfer spots he needed. That would be it for the day for Lukes racing. The last of the motos and the final round would be on Sunday. Saturday afternoon was the pro time to race and we were going to watch some serious speed and style. Luke being the lucky kid that he is was asked by Kathy from Trilogy who was scoring the pro race to come with her to the finish line. He got to sit at the finish line to watch world and olyimpic champions race for the win. Thanks Kathy!

Sunday we arrived at the track a little later then the day before because we knew we had time before his last moto. I talked to Luke and asked him to get out there and go fast and really race this lap! When his moto # came up he got in the gate and seemed ready. The gate dropped and he did not get a good start. He had to pass two kids to finish 3rd again. At this point I was concerned that if he raced like this in the upcoming semi-final (yes, he did advance) he would not make the Main.

When it was Lukes time to race the semi-final I said to him I need two things from you. One, is to have fun and two get a Conneticut start. He needed to finish in the top 4 to advance to the main. I did not even tell him that I knew if he raced his race he would be fine. Lets just say he got a great start and went on to win the semi. Now that's what I'm talkin about!!! It was great to see a big smile on his face and his confidence high going into the main!

In the Main he got a great start and finished second in his first Grand National main! I could not have been more proud of my son. He came through when he needed to, got a great result and a huge trophy! Special thanks go out to Luke biggest fan his sister Meghan. She was cheering for him all weekend long. Meg you are a great sister!

"That was Ned Overend"

2010-09-09T19:31:00.000-07:00

Towards the end of my ride this morning I went off the singletrack and down to Forbidden Drive, witch is a gravel road that runs through Valley Green/Wissahickon. The time was 10:15 and I had to head home. As I rode on the gravel I looked up and saw a group of mountain bikers riding towards me. The were all "kitted" up and looking important, so I took notice. The group went by and I gave a half-hearted wave. "That was Ned Overend in that group"!!!!! The group was 8 strong and moving in the opposite direction. I decided to turn around and chase Ned. Thankfully they went up a singletrack climb and I was able to get on Ned's wheel. What a thrill! The group had two riders that were having trouble keeping up and we stopped. I got to talk and introduce myself to Ned. I only rode with the group for 45min. but what a great experience. Ned is a first class guy. Today is one of those rides I will remember forever!

Great Job Luke!

2010-09-06T18:27:00.000-07:00

Luke raced his first NBL Grand National over the weekend. He raced great! More to come when I wake up from 2 overnight drives in 4 days.

Back on Track

2010-08-24T17:29:00.000-07:00

Luke hurt his thumb in a crash on the gate that required two weeks in a cast. Today he was back pushing the pedals. I really missed seeing him ride the track. Great job big guy. This picture is from the national race did. I love the eyes is this shot. It was really good to see that look on the gate again!

5 Mile Meg

2010-08-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

The family went for a ride at Valley Green/Wissahickon. Meg was doing her first full length ride from Northwestern Ave. to the Inn. This totals 5 miles of gravel. She did a great job on the "big" bike. Family Fun!

The Grass Is Not Always Greener

2010-08-18T21:11:00.000-07:00

For the last few weeks I thought about selling the Superfly and getting a geared bike. I have the Rig that should be fine for singlespeeding. I found that the Superfly is almost to "nice". I did not want to mess it up even if I loved the way it rode. The Superfly had not been ridden in a couple of weeks until today. As I pulled it out of the garage today for a 2 hour ride I thought this may be the last ride for me on this bike. Not so Fast! Actually it is really fast. I can't get rid of this thing. It is a limited edition frame built up with the best hand picked parts! What was I thinking.

I left it dirty after the ride and plan on riding it again in the very near future. The bike is just to special to ever sell.

300

2010-08-16T19:19:00.000-07:00

Blog post #300 for me. The posts have not been happening lately. I guess I needed a break. For the few people who follow this blog I will be posting a few times a week starting now. I love to look back on the places, rides, and family fun we have. This post is standard ride report. Charlie is back on his bike and getting fit. It was off to Huntington Valley for his "new loop". Charlie descibed the ride as hilly and fun. I could not agree more. We did 32 miles and had a great time and super weather. Another bonus of this loop is getting to look at some pretty amazing houses. "Who has all that money"? Thanks Charlie and sorry I was late. Next rime is off road!

Can I Make It?

2010-08-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

I did!

Luke Winning his first BMX National

2010-07-28T05:37:00.000-07:00

Luke is the one in the front the whole race in the orange. The announcer was having trouble finding his number on his sheet and never gets his name right. Luke, I am so proud of you!

Happy Birthday Bro!

2010-07-20T19:27:00.000-07:00

This picture says it all. You are a great person, husband, and father.

Dillsburg Gravel

2010-06-21T11:39:00.000-07:00

Great fathers day weekend in the Dill. I love having my cross bike back in action. This bike will go anywhere and just loves gravel roads.

The Superfly SS is Going Green

2010-06-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks BP

2010-06-10T17:48:00.000-07:00

"So lets put a well on the bottom of the ocean". What if something happens a mile below the surface? "I don't know"! Lets do it!!!!??????

I can't believe they have no way to stop it.

Lets Go Flyers!

2010-06-09T18:22:00.001-07:00

Big Bike Race 2010

2010-06-07T20:45:00.000-07:00

With the in-laws in town the kids were happy to stay home so I was off to the "wall" solo. The Philadelphia International Bike Race is a true american classic race. Although the list of riders and teams are not what they once were, the race and the course are still worth a visit. I rode the mountain bike from my house through the trails of Valley Green and an hour later I was on top of the Manayunk Wall. For those that have never been to this race the "wall" is the place to view this race. 17% equals slow speeds,suffering, and great viewing. I watched four laps of the 10 and was off for home. It was cool to be able from my house, through singletrack, and end up at an international level bike race!

Pre-Concert

2010-06-05T03:56:00.000-07:00

We found a great little place between the hotel and MSG to eat and hang out before the show. They even had a Pearl Jam DVD playing in the Bar area. The food and drink were top notch. The anticipation was high for the up coming show.

Looooong Overdue!

2010-06-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

Andy and I went to NYC for Pearl Jam on May 21. These pics are from the trip from Trenton to Penn Station. The start of a great trip. Check back for the next post in the NYC trip series on Friday night.

The year of the bike is back!

2010-05-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

My brother called 2010 the year of the bike. He stated he was going to ride more and even dust off the mountain bike. I was thrilled to hear this from Andy. I was looking forward to spending time with the bro as we rode to and from some old and new destinations. Back in Jan. he was getting on the bike pretty often, then life picked up the pace and the riding had to take a back seat. Then a couple of weeks ago Andy said "we have to go for a ride". I called early in the week to give plenty of time to prepare and plan. He said he was in. Lets go!

We have done two great gravel/path rides in the last two weeks. Both rides he has ridden strong, even standing up and hammering some of the short and steep climbs. It really has been nice to have the time to talk on the rides. Since having young childeren when we get together with the families we don't always get to sit and talk. What did we talk about? Fun stuff like life insurance and how to avoid debt. Andy it is great to see you on the bike. Keep it going! I look forward to our next ride.

2 Wheelin Meg

2010-05-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

Meg has found the joy of riding a two wheeler. Now the family is done with training wheels! Way to go Meg! She just turned 4!!!!!

Thanks Pete!

2010-05-12T19:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day

2010-05-09T03:57:00.000-07:00

When you meet someone you are attracted to them for many reasons. They are pretty, fun, and happy. You are not sure how they will perform as a parent. Do you even consider it? Becki has far exceeded any of my expectations as a parent. She really is the best and most dedicated mom to our childern. Thank you for everything!

Sedona Ride Pics #2

2010-04-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Rig liked AZ!

Fun in Valley Green

2010-04-19T20:15:00.000-07:00

Since our return from AZ it has been nice to get back to the "home field". Luke and I went for a nice ride and found a large tree down. I have been on some good solo rides while enjoying a recent run of great weather. Even Meg and Mommy got in on the act! Everybody loves Valley Green!

Sedona Ride Pics #1

2010-04-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Phoenix Mountain Preserve

2010-04-15T18:22:00.000-07:00

My second ride with Yuri was in the PMP. I drove down to Phoenix to meet up with Yuri and we made our way to the Preserve. The riding was fast and fun. The views of the city were great for a visitor like me. Yuri, thank you so much for the rides. I really had a great time!

Lake Pleasant

2010-04-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

Beautiful man-made lake in Arizona. This water will eventually make its way to the city of Phoenix.

AZ Donut Ride

2010-04-08T20:03:00.000-07:00

I took Luke and Noah for a bike ride around Anthem on one of the beautiful mornings. The mornings in AZ is really special. The temps were in the mid-50's with low humidity. Perfect for any outdoor activity. The boys did a good ride and needed a donut. You gotta love the family owned donut shop. The donuts were way better then Dunkin!

Thats a Good Burger

2010-04-07T18:01:00.000-07:00

I just had to try In and Out Burger! We don't have these on the east coast. I had heard many good things from travelers and bloggers. It was worht the visit. Good stuff! Somebody put one of these in the philly area.

Wrestle Mania AZ Style

2010-04-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Luke and Noah were so excited to see each other when we arrived in AZ they just started to wrestle and tackle each other. Thats what boys do when they have not seen each other for 9 months. Luke and Noah had so much fun togther. It was great to see how their different personalities balanced each other out. When the shirts came off it was called "PawPaw" style. The apple never fall far from the tree!

AZ Trip / Black Canyon Trail

2010-04-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

WOW! The family just got back from Arizona visiting the Fry's. When we decided to go to AZ my mind started to race! Where could I ride, did I want to ship my bike, is there anyone I know that lives in AZ that rides, etc. After checking several options; packing and shipping my bike out would be the best for me. The Rig was sent out ahead of us and was waiting when we arrived.

The only person I could think of that I might contact in AZ to ride with was someone who I had never met. Reading his blog from across the country was as close as I got. About 2 weeks before we would leave I contacted Yuri through his blog (AZ Rider on my blog list) just to see if he could suggest places to ride or even get together to ride.

After several emails and some phone calls Yuri and I would meet for a ride on the Black Canyon Trail. The trail was just off the table mesa rd. exit of rt.17. As we started the ride I soon realized that the trail was really good. Singletrack all the way. Tech in some spots and fast in others. The climbs were never to long or hard. I even got to do some stream crossing. Thanks to Yuri my first "real" ride in AZ was super.

Much more to come on the big Wendler family trip!

Pearl Jam / MSG / May 19

2010-03-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

I hope the setlist looks something like this! Can we please hear Release!

How long will he think this is FUN?

2010-03-23T20:11:00.000-07:00

Luke and I built a new bridge on the school trail. The hardest part was getting the wood down to the bridge spot. I had to bring it all down by hand. Building went well! Hand rails and dirt ramps to ride up and down will be added soon. Thanks for the help Luke!

I Love This Place!

2010-03-22T19:47:00.000-07:00

Superfly+White Clay+70 Degrees+ Sunny+Loving Wife(she lets me go)=Great Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boxed

2010-03-21T19:59:00.000-07:00

The Rig and the Haro Mini are on there way to Arizona. The family will head out for Spring Break. Can't wait!

No More Ice

2010-03-16T18:49:00.001-07:00

There have been many commutes as of late. I hope their is no more ice. Today was the first day I rode home in shorts. That was nice. This picture is from a few days ago when the snow was melting! The year of the bike is getting warmer!

75 miles and Sunny

2010-03-07T20:21:00.000-08:00

Great ride to Ottsville! Charlie, I miss your company on this ride.