Roxbury & Washington Roubaix

On last Friday's commute I rode just about every dirt road between the office and home but what I was really missing is another ride on the Sex Machine.  One of the Newtown Lunartics, Mike, decided to join me on a 30+ mixed terrain, aka Roubaix ride through Roxbury and Washington Connecticut starting from Roxbury Market Sunday morning.

Thirsty Thursday: Old Style Pilsner

While on my fishing trip to Canada earlier this summer I picked up a Tall Boy (24 oz) of this "Old Style" Pilsner that I was hoping would taste like a (Heilaman's) Old Style, which apparently is now owned by Pabst. Unfortunately, it did not live up to it's name in relation to what we had at one time in the States. However, it's a pretty good pilsner that tasted like a cross between a Molson and Coors, and it happens to be made by Molson. I would buy it again. 

2018 CT Challenge

On Saturday, July 28th, I’ll be riding my bike to fundraise for the 14th Annual CT Challenge Bike Event. It is an amazing charity to help all those battling cancer. I’m hoping you will be as motivated to support my efforts for cancer survivors as I am to ride. This is especially important to me because both my parents are cancer survivors.

Please Support Me!

Ride after work from Veracious Brewing Co

New Team Jersey came in today for CT Challenge and I had to break it in

Gavin, Mike and I did a hot and steamy 26 mile loop starting and ending at the Veracious Brewing Co in Monroe.  Gavin set the course and mostly pulled the whole way but his bottom bracket was creaking awfully.

Beers afterwards were awesome.  I had the Irish Red Ale and Better Bitters ESB. Not too strong and very tasty. I ended up filling to two half growlers with them.

Thirsty Thursday: BYOB (Bring your own Bike)

It's been awhile since I have led a NEMBA ride but with the new Chapter that I am part of I thought I would do my part and offer a weekly after work ride at Upper Paugussett State Forest.  Four people showed up to the ride with one person a chapter member.  Another rider parked in another location and caught up to us later.

Right now, there isn't much variety at Upper Paugussett with the southern part of the forest closed due to the storm damage.  It will be interesting to see what happens to the Upper Gussy Trail after the timber harvest.  There will be a lot of work that needs to be done. I am hoping that it will also be an opportunity to make some changes as well.