Eliel Fit Kit Has Arrived

Event: October 30th ONE CLUB RIDE What is a FIT KIT? Eliel sends samples, in all sizes (xs thru xxl), of all the styles (both men and women), of the clothing that will be offered to club members.  The Eliel Fit Kit will be on display for try-ons on October 30th at the Dos Desperados Brewery following the ONE CLUB RIDE. The brewery opens at 12:00. At this point we will be offering the following articles of clothing: SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY - Two styles in both men's and women's. The RINCON - a tighter "race fit" jersey, and The MALIBU - a looser "club fit" jersey.LONG SLEEVE JERSEY- Two styles will be offered in both men's and women's. The VENTURA - a slightly thicker/heavier...

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Blizzard Ride 2011

What a great re-cap from Wade but I thought there were a few details worth mention. Seven riders left the parking lot at a chilly 8:00AM following our fearless, dressed in layers, impromptu leader, Bill the Adventurer. For a promised casual 100 miler the pace started out brisk but welcome as we all needed to warm our bones. But that all changed when we hit the Valley Center climb and Ursula put the hammer down and put us all in our climbing places. And while true (Wade put it so eloquently) I was not the first to the top, more like dead last, I would have been fine had I not been singled...

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Is the Bike a Tool?

Do you fix the bike, or does the bike fix you? What a stupid question you ask? Has this idiot never seen me hunched over my bike wearing my reading glasses trying to figure out which set screw to turn on my derailleur to try and stop that bloody chain rub? Has this idiot never seen me trying to adjust my cleats and falling off my bike at the same time? YES, you do fix your bike, the shop fixes your bike, your friends try to fix your bike, but, not so quick to answer.   Do you look forward to your bike rides with kid like anticipation? Do you find joy in saddle sores because you have ridden further than...

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