2008-07-09T03:50:00-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/ Lost Coast Wheelmen http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2008/06/29_Tour_of_the_unknown_Coast_2008.asp

I just received the Adventure's Edge newsletter: Issue 2, Volume 2 and thought I would comment on the front page article, 'The Tour of the Unknown Coast' by Rocky Brashear.For those who didn't receive the newsletter it told how Rocky participated as support personnel. He starts the article with the comment that he had a 'bird's eye view of all the riders during their long day...water bottles went out, jackets and arm warmers came in, and we drove along the cyclists trying to push them forward with our hearts...we stopped at the base of the wall...the break was short...and watched riders with blue Adventure's Edge jerseys slowly climb into the distance...we pulled each rider...to the front of the race, passing out food and drink as needed... I stood out on the course as well. Dressed as a fan similiar to those at the Tour de France, I stood out on the endless hill until after four o'clock. Not long after the bulk of the Adventure's Edge riders had passed, the shop car passed me and I never saw it back on the course again, despite the fact that the majority of the riders were still on the course. My question to Rocky is whether he was passing out food and drink to those people? Was he watching all the people who weren't wearing adventure's edge jerseys climb the wall? His Article could be considered good if this were a Sunday club ride and they were the only ones on the course. They were, however, only an elite minority, the engine of a train that continued on for hours to come. Let me tell the story now from my vantage point. Your riders were outstanding and I was in awe, but they hardly needed support. It was after you left the course that it became really inspirational. If you, Rocky, really wanted to give support to the riders you could have been on the ground and not in a team car. Question: Did you read on the Tour of the Unknown Coast website that SAG VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED? This is standard for all the rides I attend. I found you being on the course only for your lead riders extremely arrogant. I have been riding California Double Centuries for the past seven years (see Calrtiplecrown.com) and if you would have done that on any of those rides they would have disqualified all your riders. While your story ends with you following your team to the finish line, the real story remains untold. It was also about those with less talent, endurance, or youthful age who reached deep within themselves to battle the hills and long miles. I answered many a question: 'How many more hills? How much farther to the finish? I answered each and every one in the positive, that it was possible, they could do it! I walked alongside thowe who had to get off their bikes and walk. I pushed those up the hill who looked tires. Those were the real heroes of the day! In the future, your newsletter can continue to tell the story about a few lead-riders. Or, like the majority of those who were out on the course that day, you too can reach deep within yourself and look for the real story. The Sheik from the Endless Hill 

2008-06-29T17:06:24-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2008/03/18_Watch_out_for_Cyclists.asp

2008-03-18T21:20:38-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2007/12/25_Christmas_Day_Ride.asp

Christmas Day in Humboldt County. Partly cloudy, 10 to 15 mile and hour wind from the southwest, 45 to 50 degrees F. For those who were able to get out it was a great day to ride. Businesses were closed and there were very few cars on the road. After leaving Fortuna I rode a few miles into the wind. At Rio Dell I turned north and after climbing the three sisters that old south wind blew me the rest of the way to Ferndale. I like to imagine that there is no tailwind and I can really ride that fast all by myself.

2008-03-17T20:39:28-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2008/03/17_Silver_and_Gold.asp

Road thru maple creek wed. Down at the bridge two fellows were fishing. the water was so dark green and the air was still. you could feel the rain approaching. i stayed on the bridge for a while to see if i could spot a fish. thought about how fishing gives you an excuse just spend the day in the hills, by the water. maybe time to get a license. Then two kingfishers swooped under the bridge, headed downstream, their white bits flashing. I woke up and headed up the road to kneeland, and within a few turns the rain started slowly. it was warm at first then colder as i neared the top. it never started raining in earnest until i got to the house. as soon as i opened the door the sky opened up! There was one jerk in an orange pickup on top of kneeland that came up just behind me, slowed down and then punched it, sliding around and trying to spray me with water. wtf!! Ididn't gesture, justed cussed a lot, as it's pretty empty up there.

2008-03-17T20:16:06-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2008/01/01_New_Years_Day_Ride.asp

Fair weather contributed to a great day of riding. Dave, Mike and Paul met a large group of riders at Three Corners for the annual New Years's Day Kneeland Hill Climb. Mike rode a 37 min. climb and Dave came in just a few minutes back. Then they rode south to Loleta and climbed Hawk Hill for a total 60+ miles. Robert had to work, but got out for a 40+ mile flat ride. Craig was spotted going south on 101.

2008-01-01T14:19:02-08:00 http://lostcoastwheelmen.com/blog/2007/12/24_Working_on_New_Website.asp

Working on a new website for the Lost Coast Wheelmen and Team4F.

2007-12-24T16:54:14-08:00