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It is October!

Fall is officially here and I need to update things here.  I had to send my laptop in to get repaired.  Thank you Sam's Club for the extended warranty.  It caused me to move my photos and videos over to my external hard drive.  My computer runs a lot faster now.  Service was great.  From time of claim to getting the computer back it was 8 days.  Very impressive for having to send it out via UPS.

Last Saturday Raymond and I went to Cadillac for the first Bear Claw Epic mountain bike race held at the Cadillac Pathway.  It was a very well organized race and a great course.  Nearly 2,000 feet of climbing in 23 miles.  I rode the Farley and it was a blast.  The downhills were really fast and the Farley with the Bluto just ate them up.  I got second place in Sport Clydesdale and Raymond won his Sport age group.
Starting Line

2nd Sport Clydesdale

Nice Awards

1st Place 45-49

I was supposed to test out my new POV camera.  In the excitement of getting ready I forgot to put it on my bike.  So the test will have to wait.  Maybe a ride next weekend.



Everything you need to put on the bike.  Testing soon.

I got new brakes for Farley and installed them.  The hydraulic lines need to be shortened so I dropped it off at The Stable.  Should be done in a few days.  Review will be coming once I get few rides on them.  I also picked up a front fender that will need to be reviewed.  

Peak 2 Peak is in two weeks and we will be heading up on Friday.  A little pre-ride and then the race on Saturday.  Looking forward to the weekend and dinner at the Thistle Pub.  Rock Steak for everyone.

Stay tuned.

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