Wednesday, October 21, 2026

'25 OOF Account Opener

 Apr 27, 2025

When the weekend weather forecast for Vermont promised unusually warm temperatures, we made the tough call to skip skiing this weekend—only for Saturday to deliver even worse weather right at home in Newtown. With Ann heading out to visit her mother on Sunday, I wasn't about to waste the day. I jumped into action and organized a Newtown Lunartics ride to our absolute favorite destination: Ovens of France, or as we affectionately call it, OOF.

Pick Up Scripts

 Apr 24, 2025

After a grueling six-plus months in the shop, my Yamaha Wabash is finally back where it belongs. I picked it up last week, but between work and life, I hadn't had a chance to really open it up. Today, a work-from-home day built around a doctor's appointment gave me the perfect window for a lunchtime test spin—and a chance to see how my new pedals felt.

Monday, October 19, 2026

RC Ilumenati's Wings & Rings Ride SOMP

 Apr 21, 2025


We had a powerhouse crew assemble for this week’s Wings and Rings ride out of Fairfield. The roster included Scotty D, Abrehammer, Tadej, John K, Mat O, Johnny B, and yours truly, aka Snacks. Between a demanding workload and recent job stress, this was only my second time rolling out with the Ilumenati lately. As someone living the single life, I’m always eager to jump on any opportunity to eat out, grab some beers, and enjoy great company—it beats dining solo any day.

Redemption Laps and Squirrely Geometry: Back at Killington

Jul 13, 2025

After yesterday's wet, impromptu "hike-a-bike" down the mountain, we weren't about to let the weekend end on a flat note. We headed back to Killington Resort today, armed with Ann's backup mountain bike, determined to squeeze in a few more successful laps.

Unexpected Walk of Shame at Killington

 Jul 12, 2025

There is nothing quite like a day of downhill mountain biking at Killington Resort to keep you on your toes—sometimes literally.