Grand Lake Sports' End Of Year Bike Sale!!

That's right folks, we're selling off our rental fleet and have a few choice bikes for you. We have ALite 1000's in a few different sizes, a few XC104/204's, some old school 3spd cruisers, 2 road bikes, a 20" kid's bike, and more!! Comment, call, or stop in with questions!

Spaceyear 3000...

Well, Tim just called me over to the computer to show me that C & Marce commented on my little blog. And I about freadked b/c we're at 3000, according to my site counter dealy. Anyway, I'm happy that you wrote, Charlie, b/c I was thinking that you hated me for taking off in the late evening. It was really good to see you all and I'm really happy for you with your new downhilling career.
When I sat down, I thought I had a lot to say...it's seemed to escape me now.
Here's what I did tonight: worked @ ye old' bike shop and sold 3 bikes (which is like, um, a bunch of bikes in one day for Grand Lake Sports), went on grueling but beautiful shop group ride, took picutres, kept riding, went home and did not shower, changed out of bike gear, did not wipe mud off face, went to brewery,(where i just got a job, worked there 2wice so far) w/jim& tim, jake was there, brewery was busy and kenny was by himself, worked at brewery, made some cash, all drank free, came home, took out contacts, became possessed by internet demon, posted pictures...

Oh My Snow!

Being from Omaha, I'm used to some kinda crazy weather but I can't say that I've seen it snow this early! Here's some pics for the folks back home. Enjoy. Copper is already trying to roll in it and eat it.

The Leaves They Are A Changin'

Tim was outside cleaning off his bike from Monday's sloppy ride and I had to capture the color of the aspens in our front yard.

Pre-Snow Group Ride

Well, it started out that we were going to do a nice easy loop at Bull Mtn. I guess sometimes plans change. Instead we climbed the entire night: up Soda Pass to Blizzard Pass up Eagle's Perch and then back Kawuneeche Road back to the trucks. It was the most climbing I think I've ever done. We had a pretty good turnout too; Tim, Big Jim, Crash (I mean Jake), Dave, and myself. Then, out of the blue here comes Patrick smokin' down the trail after us! We were all pretty amazed (especially Pat) that he caught up with us. It was a great ride. Thanks for showing up!

As Daylight Fades...

Sad but true folks; we're running out of daylight ride time. So...bust out your lights! We haven't had to yet but that time is almost upon us. We were able to ride twice this week, sans lighting systems. First on Monday night at Spruce 'Em Up Jack and then last night at Snow Mtn. Ranch. Decent turn out both times. Thanks to all who joined us. Starting this coming week we're closing the shop at 5pm instead of 6pm Sunday-Thursdays so that means meet at the shop for our Mon, Tues, Thursday group rides at 5 instead of 6.
Also, good luck to Matt Allen who's racing solo tomorrow at the Kona 24 hour race at Snow Mtn. Ranch. It's a fun fast course; we know you'll do great! If anyone wants to help us cheer him on, we'll be heading out around 6ish on Saturday to the Ranch. Join us out there if you want. Free camping and fun for everyone!