Long-distance, unsupported, non-competitive, endurance cycling in Alaska
Posted in 200K, Brevet, End-of-the-Road, Homer, Two Sisters Bakery on May 12th, 2010
The End-of-the-Road 200K brevet was just amazing. The morning snow shower up high on East End Road added to the challenge, but the ocean scenery and warmer late-afternoon temps down at the beach in Anchor Point made it all worth while. The other critical component making this ride so unbelievably satisfying is the people who [...]
Posted in End-of-the-Road, Homer on Apr 26th, 2010
We’re heading to Homer, the “End-of-the-Road”, Alaska’s “banana-belt.” When: May 1, 2010 Where: Two Sisters Bakery Why: 200K ACP Brevet Details HERE Course map HERE Last year’s photos HERE Last year there was a ton of people, gorgeous weather, and tons of fun. We’re promising the same for 2010! Come ride some new roads, make [...]
Posted in Homer on Apr 28th, 2009
Here’s what you need to know about next Saturday’s End-of-the-Road 200K brevet in Homer. Read the Riders’ Expectations here. There’s some more fine print here. E-mail me, or call me at 907-276-6299 (hm) or 907-317-6030 (mobile), if you have any questions. I’m heading down on Friday afternoon around 4:00PM-ish I’m considering getting a large room at [...]
Posted in Backcountry Bicycles, Bobby V, Homer, Paramount Cycles, Permanents on Apr 24th, 2009
It’s been a week since Rando Info night already, and the roads are that much drier. Thanks to Rose for the kick in the butt to do it. Without her persuasion, it wouldn’t have happened. Anyway, it was such a good idea, we’re going to have to do it every spring. The turnout was good, and [...]
It’s funny that some people still think it’s winter here in Alaska. Not the hardy riders chomping at the bit to christen the inaugural End-of-the-Road 200K brevet in Homer though. Sure, at this time of year, and at this latitude, we Alaskans expect a bit of snow, ice, wind, cold, etc.; key ingredients for character building. (Lord knows, [...]
Posted in Homer, Redoubt, Regulations, Rider Expectations, Two Sisters Bakery on Mar 23rd, 2009
We’re droppin’ anchor in Homer next weekend folks, merely one week after SIR’s 200K opener. I just can’t resist those soft ocean breezes down there this time of year, when we’re still surrounded by snow here in Anchorage. Our intrepid Homer-based randonneurs pre-rode most of the 200K course last weekend and report that, “It’s all doable, even [...]
Posted in 200K, Homer, Two Sisters Bakery on Mar 1st, 2009
Homer begins our bicycle Odyssey. You won’t have ten years to complete this one though, and you have to use a bike, rather than a boat. RUSA regulations give you an ample 13.5 hours. It’s early in the season, but as my friend Bob says, “Any reasonably fit cyclist can ride 200KM in a day. [...]
Posted in Brevet, Homer, Salty Dawg on Feb 1st, 2009
We’ve heard the Sirens’ call from the “cosmic hamlet by the sea!” Behold, Homer is certified!! …The 200KM End-of-the-Road brevet course that is. The guy in the photo on the right with the red nose, however, looks like he’s spent a little too much time at the Salty Dawg. Anyway, I just got word this [...]
Our new website hasn’t had it’s official debut yet, but it’s picking up a little traffic, guessing from the feedback I’m getting from some of you. I’ll make the formal launch soon. Just working on the finishing touches. From the sounds of it, the schedule is going to work. I think it’s a good one; [...]
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