Way Behind

I'm way behind here, so lets do some shotgun catchup:

Almost have my first frame ready for paint. I've built the front and rear triangle, reamed the seat and head tube, and I'm ready for the small parts. This project has taken a back seat for the past few weeks : (

I lost an uncle in a tragic car accident. Trying to find positive in a most negative situation, I did get to see an outpouring of compassion and assistance, from family and friends, in an effort to help a family their greatest time of need. Something that I believe can only be seen in small town America. R.I.P Danny.

Spent two weekends in Tightwad visiting my family and Sis who flew in from London. A picture perfect day on Truman Lake, and time with immediate family is always good for moral.

After almost 11 years of faithful service I sold my beloved Jeep Wrangler TJ. It brought a tear to my eye to let her go. Strange how attached we become to our material possessions.

I bought this as a suitable replacement:

Spent some time relaxing a bit and teaching Leo to swim:

Added a new addition to the family. Oliver arrived June 10th by plane from Texas. How much more hair could a second Spitz make anyway?

Found just enough time to train and nab me one of these: 2010 Missouri State Endurance Mountain Bike Champion.

This weekend its off to Michigan for the Lunberjack 100. Wish me luck. (I'm really going to need it this time)

The Green Beans Swagger Wagon

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Oh Emily...

...Why must you make the competition look soooo bad?

When you consider racers are really just high priced marketing, Trek really has a superior add campaign.

Turkey Mountain Tulsa

Turkey Mountain HD from Donovan Evans on Vimeo.

I've been meaning to post this for a while. A ride EvenSlower and I did while traveling to Tulsa. A pretty unique place to ride as you will see. Thanks to HeavyD for the use of the camera, the editing, and the video hosting!

****For the best video click the Turkey Mountain HD link above and watch it on the Vimeo site ***

The start to something schweet!

Practice makes perfect

Miter the tubes.

Prep the metal

Weld it up...repeat.

Practice...practice...practice...

It's Been a While

My blogging has taken a back seat lately as things more important to me have taken precedence.

Even though we are entering a period of drier/warmer weather, I feel compelled to want for more. More dry, and more heat. Well I got it! DoubleD and I (and a few others) met up for some SE MO fat tire fun last weekend. First course was a Berryman loop, in 80+ degree temps that had our melons dripping like Niagara. Day two, wasn’t as warm, but feeling of ripping dry singletrack for hours on end was the BEST of medicine for cabin fever.

Looks like we should have agreeable weather for the Gateway Crit this Sunday. First time in many a year. Come out and race if you can.

Fingers crossed for one Red, White, and Blue clad cyclist riding across thousand year old bricks this weekend. This should be his year.

Bonus points if you can name the BOCOMO cyclist who the above picture reminded me of.