AZ Donut Ride

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

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

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

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

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

How long will he think this is FUN?

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!

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

Boxed

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

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

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

3 Generations

R4000

An old friend came for a ride with me on Sunday! I got this bike in 1998 as my first "real" road bike. Their have been many a great ride on this bike. It has been out of the rotation for a couple of years. It is back as a fun commuter/bad weather trainer. Nothing like brown paint in the sun. How many of these bikes are still on the road? Not Many!

51.5

The total snowfall we have had in the month of Feb. When will it end? Finally, I have the proper foot wear for winter riding. After the first ride I am really impressed!

The Year of the Bike Continues!

You can't let a little blizzard stop you from riding. After a day of shoveling it was great to get out on the bike. The Rig on the road was the order of the day. Road conditions were not ideal. I had to stay on back roads because of flying slush from passing cars!

White Stuff

I'll take 4 hours with a dusting of snow...

After two hours on Sat. I was looking forward to the four hours planned on Sunday. The pace on this ride was pretty "easy". If you could call any ride in the Wissahickon on a single speed easy. With a just enough snow to make the trails seem different from the day before I was in my happy place. The legs just kept spinning and for the end of Jan. I was excited about the feelings in the legs. Climbing at the end of the ride was stll fun! The year of the bike continues!

Warm-up

Great two hour ride today in Valley Green. Ran into Glenn on the trail and had a partner to share the cold. This ride was just a warm up for Sundays 4 hour tour.