Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Thursday, January 29, 2009
CaNNiBaLiZm
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
SeVeN
Blessings I am thankful for.
1. This Beautiful starship called planet earth, thank you creator for giving me the gift of existing in your universe.
2. My Precious Sons. Kain for being an Opportunist and always seeking the path of most resistance, Kailan for being defiant and always seeking the path that he wants, and Gabriel for his appetite to explore every path possible.
3. My Paloma, my Soul mate, my wife, my partner in life, Do or Die, Diamond in the rough, Jewel of the Nile, shaped my current form into what it is today, made my house a home and my body a temple.
4. My Mothers and Brothers who taught me so much, who helped make me the man I am, who helped bring me up.
5. My love for adventure, my passion for living, my love for exploring and sharing and giving.
6. My gift of the ride, be it bikes or boards, to feel the wind on my face, the rush, I adore.
7. My desire to share via web my whole life. Be it sad or happy, be it sacred or trife. Everything That I want, I write and I show, that to truly live life you have to be willing to grow.
ya. I'm not always a happy go lucky guy, sometimes, I get down and I get bummed with the trials and tribulations that this universe will throw at you.
But, when I do feel like that, I like to think of what I have vs. what I dont have.
And that always makes me feel better,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
1. This Beautiful starship called planet earth, thank you creator for giving me the gift of existing in your universe.
2. My Precious Sons. Kain for being an Opportunist and always seeking the path of most resistance, Kailan for being defiant and always seeking the path that he wants, and Gabriel for his appetite to explore every path possible.
3. My Paloma, my Soul mate, my wife, my partner in life, Do or Die, Diamond in the rough, Jewel of the Nile, shaped my current form into what it is today, made my house a home and my body a temple.
4. My Mothers and Brothers who taught me so much, who helped make me the man I am, who helped bring me up.
5. My love for adventure, my passion for living, my love for exploring and sharing and giving.
6. My gift of the ride, be it bikes or boards, to feel the wind on my face, the rush, I adore.
7. My desire to share via web my whole life. Be it sad or happy, be it sacred or trife. Everything That I want, I write and I show, that to truly live life you have to be willing to grow.
ya. I'm not always a happy go lucky guy, sometimes, I get down and I get bummed with the trials and tribulations that this universe will throw at you.
But, when I do feel like that, I like to think of what I have vs. what I dont have.
And that always makes me feel better,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Saturday, January 24, 2009
IaMdOiNtHaRiDe!!
Due to a combination of Generosity and Inability to make the ride I am officially IN for the Ididaride!
The Fixed Gear of Fury Series LIVES!!!
See ya there!
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
The Fixed Gear of Fury Series LIVES!!!
See ya there!
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Thursday, January 22, 2009
IDidNtGeTtoDotHaRidE!!!
Ok, someone alert the organizers and pass this on, this is me begging folks, pitiful right!
Dear Esteemed Ididaride Organizers,
My name is Karlos. You may have heard of me, or my ridiculous blog. I want to ride your 2009 running of the ididaride, but I do not have a ticket.
Unfortunately, economic circumstances prevented me from purchasing a ticket in the required time period.
Currently, I am on a quest to do all of the 50 mile off road rides offered in the area on my fixed gear mountain bike. I call this the Fixed Gear of Fury series.
This Series hangs in the balance cause after all my begging and forum seeking I have yet to obtain an entry.
This is why I write to you. I am a capable rider, an apt mechanic and a very good entertainer. Put me to work and let me ride your ride, I will write good things about it and share my experiences with the world, all I ask is for the ability to ride. I am willing to earn my ticket OR stand by and wait to see if anyone doesn't show up and ride their spot.
I can help with clean up, help with picking up trail signs, in fact I am indeed very capable of doing many things to EARN my spot.
What say you Ididaride Organizers? Got a spot for the Indian?
Thanks ahead of time,
Regardless of the outcome I hope you guys have a smooth and wonderful event,
Sincerely,
Karlos
Aka The Naked Indian.
Ps: SHRED.
Dear Esteemed Ididaride Organizers,
My name is Karlos. You may have heard of me, or my ridiculous blog. I want to ride your 2009 running of the ididaride, but I do not have a ticket.
Unfortunately, economic circumstances prevented me from purchasing a ticket in the required time period.
Currently, I am on a quest to do all of the 50 mile off road rides offered in the area on my fixed gear mountain bike. I call this the Fixed Gear of Fury series.
This Series hangs in the balance cause after all my begging and forum seeking I have yet to obtain an entry.
This is why I write to you. I am a capable rider, an apt mechanic and a very good entertainer. Put me to work and let me ride your ride, I will write good things about it and share my experiences with the world, all I ask is for the ability to ride. I am willing to earn my ticket OR stand by and wait to see if anyone doesn't show up and ride their spot.
I can help with clean up, help with picking up trail signs, in fact I am indeed very capable of doing many things to EARN my spot.
What say you Ididaride Organizers? Got a spot for the Indian?
Thanks ahead of time,
Regardless of the outcome I hope you guys have a smooth and wonderful event,
Sincerely,
Karlos
Aka The Naked Indian.
Ps: SHRED.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
ThE 4 RiDeRs Of ThE ApOKaRiP: NoRtH to SilVer GLeNN
Photo Cred for this above pic Http://mucaromtb.blogspot.comWork seems so mundane. Coffee does not give me a kick anymore. I am apathetic about so many things, racing bikes, every day life, etc. Seems like there is not much that can provide the wanderlust I felt while dirty touring this past weekend.
I dont know who said it, but it has been said, that in order for others to love you, you must first love yourself. So I am going to take a moment to break my arm patting myself on the back.
I have become a sort of Bike Packing Pioneer for the community. What started as required preparation for my 2010 GDR ride, has blossomed into an interest that has others eagerly joining in. Luis, was in it from the get go, from about a year ago when we drove up to Pisgah and I laid out my plans to him. And I told everyone, soon as I got a hold of a good Ocala National Forest map I was going to start venturing into it. And with time and money and gear development it has all come to fruition. This past weekend marked my second trip into the ONF.
I calculated the route, put together a Cue sheet, came up with the game plan and put together and expedition group of 4 riders. I was real impressed with Brett and Morrisson and their ability to put together a very functional kit for the trip and their eagerness to join.
I knew what to expect in terms of the roads, but that morning I cooked up some extra fun for us and threw in a little more exploration and a little more improvisation. Turned out to be the dominant theme of the weekend.
The single track was scrumptious as good as any Felasco or Croom trail out there, maybe better. The scenery was inspiring and awe stricking. The Forest roads were the cats meow. My gps data showed that after 122 miles of riding for the two day period, we climbed 28.5 miles total. That my friend gives you a small clue as to the nature of the terrain. Rolling rolling rolling!
We were touring after all, we made Silver Glenn on the morning of day two and we checked out numerous side trails and vistas along the way and even improvised the route on day two. I have become very trusting of the forest map and can easily recognize by using the key which roads are rideable. We found a perfect camping spot that could easily host up to 10 riders, this campinng spot will forever be known as the FO Rida camping spot.
The nights were just as good as the days as we built fires and chatted and ate. With the exception of a wrong turn or two and a little bit of backtracking everything went perfect.
Now for some funny tid bits. We all laughed as we watched Morrisson fall twice from not being able to clip out, and then cried small tears when we spent 1.5 hours fixing three flats in a row. We all woke up with frozen feet on Saturday morning, and I had a Bear Grylls survival moment as I scrambled to light a fire to thaw out our feet, FYI, mission was accomplished.
My gear is set, and all is working Great. Huge Thanks to the Man Jeff from Carousel Design works dot com, his I believe is the best custom bike packing gear you can purchase. I recommend everyone get their hands on some and build your kits, there will be more trips and a personally guided tour in the future.
There was one fire road we were going downhill and with your eye sight you could spot the entire prairie that sat at the bottom of the road, which was huge and the 1/4 mile long climb on the other side. You could witness all of this in your line of sight and it was enormous, I was amazed by the big country feel you could get out there. I saw 6 deer, one bear, one rattle snake and a lizzard. No negative encounters, everything was positive. On day two as we got close to Santos, I had not done a good job on nutrition that day and felt a little bit dazed and confused but we still managed to make it to the end. HUGE thanks to Morrisson for feeding me a Snickers, saved my life.
Brett, Luis and Morrisson could not have been better dirty touring companions and I would take them any time.
Keep your eyes and ears open cause I got big plans for all the stuff I rode. Maybe a little Cross Florida 200 mile time trial, a dirty group tour, who knows what will be next. One thing for sure, I am not done taking trips and the adventure and exploration is just beginning.
Enjoy,
laters.
LOS
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
ThE YeAr In ReVieW NaKeD StYLe!
2008 was good in terms of making advancements for myself and my skills.
The best upgrade I made in 08 was going Primal and changing my nutritional strategies.
Completely changed my life.
It started with a Flat as 50 at the WT.
It continued with a cold and misreable Ididaride.
Which led to the Tour De Felasco.
Which I planned to wrap up the Quadruple Fitty at Croom, but I got my ass kicked instead.
Had a horrible ride, didnt know what was up, but I found out later, much later.
I then had what I felt was a good performance at the 12 hour of Santos.
Got my Butt kicked at the Tour de Gainesville.
Did the First NK ride, and had a modest turnout.
Went to the Cohutta 100 my first Dirty Hundie attempt and got my ass brutalized.
Did the Grueler at Santos and gave it the name it has today.
Did lots of exploring and riding with the wife.
Then I had surgery to fix a serious life threatening problem and I was laid up for a couple of months.
Came back and after 4 rides, I raced the 8 hours of Labor.
Did the Catch 22, thanks Robert B.
Went back to Pisgah and showed Mucaro that I could climb.
Then went back two weeks later and became one of the first people in history to race the Double Dare without ever qualifying for it.
Then in November I gave to a fellow cyclist,
And Started doing Tours with the wife.
Then In December, as if I had not done enough, I became the first documented individual to traverse the Ocala National Forest via forest roads on a bicycle. Which turned out to be a whole video bloggin foray and a lil taste of the NK ride reality.
Finished the year with miles and fun times with the wife and planning and marking the NK ride, which was the first thing I did in 2009.
I was pretty busy!
Looking forward to more as I grow and develop and bloom into a beautiful but dangerous flower.
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
The best upgrade I made in 08 was going Primal and changing my nutritional strategies.
Completely changed my life.
It started with a Flat as 50 at the WT.
It continued with a cold and misreable Ididaride.
Which led to the Tour De Felasco.
Which I planned to wrap up the Quadruple Fitty at Croom, but I got my ass kicked instead.
Had a horrible ride, didnt know what was up, but I found out later, much later.
I then had what I felt was a good performance at the 12 hour of Santos.
Got my Butt kicked at the Tour de Gainesville.
Did the First NK ride, and had a modest turnout.
Went to the Cohutta 100 my first Dirty Hundie attempt and got my ass brutalized.
Did the Grueler at Santos and gave it the name it has today.
Did lots of exploring and riding with the wife.
Then I had surgery to fix a serious life threatening problem and I was laid up for a couple of months.
Came back and after 4 rides, I raced the 8 hours of Labor.
Did the Catch 22, thanks Robert B.
Went back to Pisgah and showed Mucaro that I could climb.
Then went back two weeks later and became one of the first people in history to race the Double Dare without ever qualifying for it.
Then in November I gave to a fellow cyclist,
And Started doing Tours with the wife.
Then In December, as if I had not done enough, I became the first documented individual to traverse the Ocala National Forest via forest roads on a bicycle. Which turned out to be a whole video bloggin foray and a lil taste of the NK ride reality.
Finished the year with miles and fun times with the wife and planning and marking the NK ride, which was the first thing I did in 2009.
I was pretty busy!
Looking forward to more as I grow and develop and bloom into a beautiful but dangerous flower.
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Sunday, January 11, 2009
ThE FiXeD GeAr Of FuRy ChrOniCles: Episode 1 Tour de San FelAscO
Its Friday night and I am skipping across town headed towards my new friends Steve's house. Click here to see his home. Kidding folks.
SP somehow got me a ride to Felasco and we got a room and we hung out and I got to meet new people. In fact all weekend long I got to meet new people.
Out of all the Tours this one felt most like a tour. Maybe its me that changed and the rides the same, Its always been great, but this time was Superior.
Once again in usual Warrior Taino Samurai fashion, I elected a special challenge.
As a warrior I like to sometimes repay the creator with feats of great skill and or suffering. This time I decided, that me and my newly found Fixed Gear of Fury would pay a Flesh Debt to the creator.
So I had all these aspirations. In my mind I had created this imaginary vision of what my TDF would be this year. Like Friends, Jokes and shots of Sailor Jerries, maybe even some Freestyle rap.
But NO, of course out of now where a cold front blows in. Seriously folks, it was like 76 on Friday and 36 on Saturday.
Truth be told I didn't care, I had told Rick, "I will go shirtless tomorrow morning," I have no fear of Florida's Cold. Truth is, wherever I go, I have learned the best tactic is to FORCE ACCLIMATION.
What does that mean, well, as long as your feet and head are warm, and you know the temperature is going to climb to temperate, then you really don't need any extra cold weather gear cause you will warm up quick.
So I took my shirt off and it felt absolutely awesome. I think I know understand why Matt Mcconaughey spends all that time with his pecs exposed. (kidding again folks, get a sense of humour)
It did feel good, I got dressed, waited for Harvey, and then rolled out.
Now Luis and his Buddy Wayne we were all going to ride together.
But I slowed down to wait for Harvey and they took off. So you know, I was like, this ain't nothing but a G thang, Imma chase you boys down and run from Harvey all at the same time. (at the moment I found these thoughts amusing, don't judge me)
When I got rolling, I suddenly felt a sugar rush. I felt as if I was an extremely well fed child at a candy store, but I was hungry for trail. I started devouring everything in front of me. Soon I was passing people, saw my friends, got on their wheel for a minute and got scared quickly.
I was reminded by my inability to coast and had to either add more space between him and I, or get around. I got around and then eventually, I saw Harvey out the corner of my eye. I kept riding, and he went by and I said laters.
Mucaro, SP and Pinky, were off the front by a good thirty minutes. But I figured if I skipped the rest stops I could catch em. So I stopped at rest stop one, chatted with a kick as cat from Gainesville, and then hopped back on the fixie fury continuing my chase.
Well low and behold as I got my cruise on, I was riding with Wayne and Luis again and Bam out the corner of my eye I see what appears to be the Travelocity Gnome.
And I'm thinking, Self, WTF is a gnome doing in these necks of the woods.
I immediately yelled TREE GNOME
to Wayne in front of me and I hung a Ueeey to go investigate.
Jump back on the bike after Fiddling with the gnome and then hauled ass to catch Luis and Wayne again.
I hit a fire road ready for a change of pace. When your constantly riding trail you have to concentrate so hard, that some fire road or double track is almost like walking on the beach. I can sit up and stretch my self a little, fury is hard work folks!
I told Luis Mt, that I would see him at Lunch and Really put the baby sledge hammer down. I honestly felt as I had some rocket assisted power.
I got to the next rest stop, super fast. Grabbed a shot of Trail Mix and got back on. More Hammer time.
Turns out I went the wrong way at that very moment. I started heading back to the parking lot, following the White Arrows. Got over the Horse Bridges, had a talk with some folks, and felt the bottom of my tour falling out.
WTF worth would be a San Felasco Fitty if I didn't do Fitty! I was FIT, I was STRONG and I DESERVED to get my Fixed Fitty.
But at that moment, my resolve was shook.
"a warrior must learn to decide, quickly when going headlong into battle",
This time, I didn't do that. I decided to walk off the trail, lean up against a tree, put up my hair, Clean my face and just think. Oddly enough, the very spot I sat in, there was a Pond. And I thought to my self, wow, I'm pondering my tour, by a pond.
Anyhow, I sat there for a little while, ate my food. I figured I had missed lunch, so I caloried down. I got back on, started riding and not even 1/4 mile later there was another rest stop.
So I decided to go back. And after a very silly conversation with the BEST rest stop of the Tour, I was escorted back to the front of the peloton by Martina.
Martina was splendid for taking me back to the front, and Brilliant for pointing me in the wrong direction once again. And although it wasn't for long, I ended up riding even more out of my way, before I finally ended up on course again.
I was now back on and this time, I had already started sounding the bell for a push!
When your riding Fixed Fury on the road, you can put your feet up and give your legs a break. But on the Trail, no coasting. I was starting to feel it, but I was aggressive. And after once again playing Ghost, with Luis MT, Wayne, Anthem, Jonathan, and Endo, I took off.
I was riding as hard as I could. I was kinda bothered that I had diced my chances of catching the Mucaro, but still was enjoying every single minute I was spending lost out there. The conditions were damn near perfect and as I was lost, I came across this gem. This tree was bent and shaped in the form of a Letter P. To me this is of very deep significance cause my Wife's name is Paloma, and she is the Warrior Princess.
I had to stop again.
Anthem and I buddied up hard. Brother was hyped. I finally had found someone who was as jubilant about the mix of terrific trails and torture as I was.
We finished the ride, we hammered, we laughed, and we climbed. By now this was the second time I was doing the next to last part of the end section and I didn't care, there was nothing but good climbs back there. This years tour was the best yet!
Thanks to Marcel for all you do,
Steve for rolling hardcore as a mutha! And Rick for not knowing the rules to shotgun; anytime you guys want to ride I am here.
Now on to other Business, I need to ride the Ididaride! Someone send me a ticket ASAP, don't you guys got press passes for these events.
The Fixed Gear of Fury Series must continue!
BTW, my legs are destroyed and I made every climb, I am proud.
Fixed GEAR.
SHRED,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
SP somehow got me a ride to Felasco and we got a room and we hung out and I got to meet new people. In fact all weekend long I got to meet new people.
Out of all the Tours this one felt most like a tour. Maybe its me that changed and the rides the same, Its always been great, but this time was Superior.
Once again in usual Warrior Taino Samurai fashion, I elected a special challenge.
As a warrior I like to sometimes repay the creator with feats of great skill and or suffering. This time I decided, that me and my newly found Fixed Gear of Fury would pay a Flesh Debt to the creator.
So I had all these aspirations. In my mind I had created this imaginary vision of what my TDF would be this year. Like Friends, Jokes and shots of Sailor Jerries, maybe even some Freestyle rap.
But NO, of course out of now where a cold front blows in. Seriously folks, it was like 76 on Friday and 36 on Saturday.
Truth be told I didn't care, I had told Rick, "I will go shirtless tomorrow morning," I have no fear of Florida's Cold. Truth is, wherever I go, I have learned the best tactic is to FORCE ACCLIMATION.
What does that mean, well, as long as your feet and head are warm, and you know the temperature is going to climb to temperate, then you really don't need any extra cold weather gear cause you will warm up quick.
So I took my shirt off and it felt absolutely awesome. I think I know understand why Matt Mcconaughey spends all that time with his pecs exposed. (kidding again folks, get a sense of humour)
It did feel good, I got dressed, waited for Harvey, and then rolled out.
Now Luis and his Buddy Wayne we were all going to ride together.
But I slowed down to wait for Harvey and they took off. So you know, I was like, this ain't nothing but a G thang, Imma chase you boys down and run from Harvey all at the same time. (at the moment I found these thoughts amusing, don't judge me)
When I got rolling, I suddenly felt a sugar rush. I felt as if I was an extremely well fed child at a candy store, but I was hungry for trail. I started devouring everything in front of me. Soon I was passing people, saw my friends, got on their wheel for a minute and got scared quickly.
I was reminded by my inability to coast and had to either add more space between him and I, or get around. I got around and then eventually, I saw Harvey out the corner of my eye. I kept riding, and he went by and I said laters.
Mucaro, SP and Pinky, were off the front by a good thirty minutes. But I figured if I skipped the rest stops I could catch em. So I stopped at rest stop one, chatted with a kick as cat from Gainesville, and then hopped back on the fixie fury continuing my chase.
Well low and behold as I got my cruise on, I was riding with Wayne and Luis again and Bam out the corner of my eye I see what appears to be the Travelocity Gnome.
And I'm thinking, Self, WTF is a gnome doing in these necks of the woods.
I immediately yelled TREE GNOME
to Wayne in front of me and I hung a Ueeey to go investigate.
Jump back on the bike after Fiddling with the gnome and then hauled ass to catch Luis and Wayne again.
I hit a fire road ready for a change of pace. When your constantly riding trail you have to concentrate so hard, that some fire road or double track is almost like walking on the beach. I can sit up and stretch my self a little, fury is hard work folks!
I told Luis Mt, that I would see him at Lunch and Really put the baby sledge hammer down. I honestly felt as I had some rocket assisted power.
I got to the next rest stop, super fast. Grabbed a shot of Trail Mix and got back on. More Hammer time.
Turns out I went the wrong way at that very moment. I started heading back to the parking lot, following the White Arrows. Got over the Horse Bridges, had a talk with some folks, and felt the bottom of my tour falling out.
WTF worth would be a San Felasco Fitty if I didn't do Fitty! I was FIT, I was STRONG and I DESERVED to get my Fixed Fitty.
But at that moment, my resolve was shook.
"a warrior must learn to decide, quickly when going headlong into battle",
This time, I didn't do that. I decided to walk off the trail, lean up against a tree, put up my hair, Clean my face and just think. Oddly enough, the very spot I sat in, there was a Pond. And I thought to my self, wow, I'm pondering my tour, by a pond.
Anyhow, I sat there for a little while, ate my food. I figured I had missed lunch, so I caloried down. I got back on, started riding and not even 1/4 mile later there was another rest stop.
So I decided to go back. And after a very silly conversation with the BEST rest stop of the Tour, I was escorted back to the front of the peloton by Martina.
Martina was splendid for taking me back to the front, and Brilliant for pointing me in the wrong direction once again. And although it wasn't for long, I ended up riding even more out of my way, before I finally ended up on course again.
I was now back on and this time, I had already started sounding the bell for a push!
When your riding Fixed Fury on the road, you can put your feet up and give your legs a break. But on the Trail, no coasting. I was starting to feel it, but I was aggressive. And after once again playing Ghost, with Luis MT, Wayne, Anthem, Jonathan, and Endo, I took off.
I was riding as hard as I could. I was kinda bothered that I had diced my chances of catching the Mucaro, but still was enjoying every single minute I was spending lost out there. The conditions were damn near perfect and as I was lost, I came across this gem. This tree was bent and shaped in the form of a Letter P. To me this is of very deep significance cause my Wife's name is Paloma, and she is the Warrior Princess.
I had to stop again.
Anthem and I buddied up hard. Brother was hyped. I finally had found someone who was as jubilant about the mix of terrific trails and torture as I was.We finished the ride, we hammered, we laughed, and we climbed. By now this was the second time I was doing the next to last part of the end section and I didn't care, there was nothing but good climbs back there. This years tour was the best yet!
Thanks to Marcel for all you do,
Steve for rolling hardcore as a mutha! And Rick for not knowing the rules to shotgun; anytime you guys want to ride I am here.Now on to other Business, I need to ride the Ididaride! Someone send me a ticket ASAP, don't you guys got press passes for these events.
The Fixed Gear of Fury Series must continue!
BTW, my legs are destroyed and I made every climb, I am proud.
Fixed GEAR.
SHRED,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Friday, January 09, 2009
SSSAR: CoMe AnD MaKe HiStory
I aint gonna even lie, I need racers. If you have intentions or aspirations of racing this race, you need to sign up. Come and be a part of history.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
CeNtriPicaL CyCliCaL: ThE Nk RiDe WraP uP
We will start with just this:
The actual file. GPS NK RIDE 2009
Honestly. I have no idea what I am doing. I looked for the dummies guide to organizing an event and I could not find it. I went by feeling and intuition and experience from doing other events.
I have spent many a blog post talking about riding the Indian, my official off roadie route, and I put one on in May 08, after making some significant discoveries. After doing the Catch 22 with Rob B in Gainesville, I got motivated to do another one and really add some meaning to it.
Sweet 16 ride, each year add another rider, Celebrate my forage into Parenthood dedicate it to my first born and show everyone my ride.
I had no idea how much work marking a ride of this size would take. And down to the wire, after 2o hours of marking I managed to even add more single track before it was said and done. I didnt know how people would take it, or even like it, I didnt know lots, but I am learning and I want to continue to have Singletrack Samurai Productions put on more Unique EVENTS. Events based on Fun and adventure.
I had about 20 registered riders but had some last minute cancels, even then I still got my sweet sixteen and then some.
That Night I went to bed late, and got up super early. The first arrival was Harvey Minton and Kevin. I was so happy that Harvey decided to join the ride, Flattered even. It was nice to have Harvey at the house and we chatted and got ready, my team mates rolled in and we rolled to the park.
It was awesome seeing everyone getting ready. A good buzz and vibe was in the air as I was shaking hands and having riders sign the waiver form. Yes there was a waiver form, you never know right. I put on a fabulous and dare I say funny riders meeting.
We rolled out. It was a mass of a Peloton with Harvey, Mucaro and I setting the pace in front. We were spirited and Rolling quick. Before the Start Harvey had told me he would ride honorary single speed 32 x 15 just for me, again honored.
I had alot going on and I had instructed the Warrior Princess that I would be calling her to keep her updated on our progress. The group managed to roll large and grouped for about 8 miles, we hit Bethel Loop and hit the Old Enterprise Rail Bed trail, into Old Titusville road, into the Morality trail and BAM thats when the grenade hit.
You had to do a small hike a bike to get through the Morality over to the Braddock Road section and that Really split up the group. I was pushing the pace admittedly, I wanted to keep the group moving, plus, I wanted to add speed to make some people suffer, and selfishly enough, I wanted to see if my markers would work. We dropped two riders through that section and kept the hammering up. I had called the bird out through that section and advised her that we would be at Gemini in 20 minutes or less.
And my estimates were right as she barely made it out of the car to take pics. We kept the pace up and kept rolling and I was in the midpack, the constant pedaling was hard work. We started getting closer to lake Konomac and the pit section so I dropped back and started eating since I knew the next 10 miles would be hard work.
We hit the pits, and someone got the first balloon right of the bat (there was a points race after all). Hit the Powerline trail and watched as some riders had to dismount and I floated over the thick deep sand in my usual form and fashion. Got to the front of the group. Stopped to make a call to the bird to let her know my time arrival for Angelina's and bam, the group got infront and it was hard to chase them down.
In fact, Harvey had got a forest stuck in his cassette, so we ended up on the RR service road 1 together, onto Dutchman we started hammering to try to close the gap to the group. And we worked hard but I eventually gave up, and faded back. But at that point, I know we had dropped another rider.
We hit blue springs park, into the single track to the RR tracks and because there was sand and mud through some sections I managed to close the gap again, but once we hit the tracks, Luis M, dropped back to cover his buddy and I kept pedaling. I could see the head of the group and I could see Trebor and MK pulling away.
Then I saw the group pass under the super tall bridge and BAM they kept going straight. I tried yelling for them, but they didnt hear me. So I tried calling people but they didnt answer, so I jumped on the bike path and hammered, and as I caught up to them I told them the bad news and encouraged them to bush wack on to the bike path. ONce I got to the turn off, I sat and waited for them to regroup so they could enjoy the sweet slice of buff single track by lake beresford.
We rode the track, regrouped at the lot for water, at this point we were over 30 miles in and the group called a neutral sag stop.
We chatted I went and scouted for the four riders that were back and then eventually we took off, as were about to roll out two of the riders rolled up. Turns out they had missed the turn as well and ended up riding the entire powerline track which is a sandy crappy mess and they would have loved the bike path. Next time I will mark that spot just a little better.
We do all of the beresford single track and then roll to lunch. Again, by this time, my legs are pretty tired from the fixed gear pedaling but I am still keeping good pace. I watch the group ride away from me and miss the turn to lunch. I have a laugh and start calling them, again no one answers. I get Harvey on the phone and he starts chasing, I get Marcel on the phone and then I get a call back, "we see arrows right here" and I tell them "thats the post lunch arrows". They ride back we all EVENTUALLY get to lunch and the festivities begin.
I estimate that I must of drank a whole pitcher by myself when it was all said and done and I cannot tell a Lie I left that place drunk. We started rolling the road, then the sidewalk, then the road, then the sidewalk, then we hit the wolf pack trail. Again the group was ahead, but once we hit the dirt, I start reeling them in. At this point, MK and Rob were long gone and we had no chance of closing the gap on them. We hit Old Enterprise Road I take time to show the boys how to ride the nasty dirt and we get into Cassadaga and out to Lake Helen without incident, hit Ranch Road and I could see the group up front again. They are within site as we hit hyder and once again they make the wrong turn onto Old train road.
At this point I had acquired some shadows that were tired of making wrong turns. We waited for them to come back to us after there short runnin with rifle toating land owners. We keep rolling, finish Old train, onto the road, onto the sidewalk into the Old Cemetary trail section. Were rolling through the woods, ride the fresh cut and then get into the sandy spots again and I start slowly getting to the front of the group. Eventually I pop out ahead with my two team mates in front and we get to the finish line with Kevin closely behind me.
Immediately Im popping beers, having food, talking to everyone. From then on, it was music and beer and thank yous and a winner was declared in the points race. With 11 points Michael Kanning won the Naked One, with Marcel Aguirre coming in second with 8 points. It was close but Mike wanted it and really showed his true genius and intention from the beginning. Admittedly I didnt get it at first, but I soon understood.
The Naked INdian Ride Fatty Festival was spectacular. The fire was even better than High Def tv. I drank and drank and talked and talked, and laughed and laughed. EVeryone had a good time at the after party and the fire was off the charts.
I want to take the time to thank Paloma aka the Warrior Princess aka the Bird. As always she helped so much that I cant even begin to thank her. I also want to thank Theresa Shroeder my first volunteer ever and Lima for helping out. And a huge thanks to all the riders who registered and rode and had faith in my route. I am honored and flattered that you would come to my hood and not be afraid to kick it old school.
Next year, the first Saturday of the month, it will be on again. I am already plotting on adding even more dirt and cutting a little more trail to take the adventure to the next level. As always its a work in progress.
Thanks to my team mates Mitch and Trevor for coming out and participating, Im hoping one day the entire team will make the ride.
And Finally thanks to the creator for giving me the ability, foresight and determination to put together such a creative route and for the gift of this beautiful planet Earth to cruise my bicycle upon.
thanks to all again,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
The actual file. GPS NK RIDE 2009
Honestly. I have no idea what I am doing. I looked for the dummies guide to organizing an event and I could not find it. I went by feeling and intuition and experience from doing other events.
I have spent many a blog post talking about riding the Indian, my official off roadie route, and I put one on in May 08, after making some significant discoveries. After doing the Catch 22 with Rob B in Gainesville, I got motivated to do another one and really add some meaning to it.
Sweet 16 ride, each year add another rider, Celebrate my forage into Parenthood dedicate it to my first born and show everyone my ride.
I had no idea how much work marking a ride of this size would take. And down to the wire, after 2o hours of marking I managed to even add more single track before it was said and done. I didnt know how people would take it, or even like it, I didnt know lots, but I am learning and I want to continue to have Singletrack Samurai Productions put on more Unique EVENTS. Events based on Fun and adventure.
I had about 20 registered riders but had some last minute cancels, even then I still got my sweet sixteen and then some.
That Night I went to bed late, and got up super early. The first arrival was Harvey Minton and Kevin. I was so happy that Harvey decided to join the ride, Flattered even. It was nice to have Harvey at the house and we chatted and got ready, my team mates rolled in and we rolled to the park.
It was awesome seeing everyone getting ready. A good buzz and vibe was in the air as I was shaking hands and having riders sign the waiver form. Yes there was a waiver form, you never know right. I put on a fabulous and dare I say funny riders meeting.
We rolled out. It was a mass of a Peloton with Harvey, Mucaro and I setting the pace in front. We were spirited and Rolling quick. Before the Start Harvey had told me he would ride honorary single speed 32 x 15 just for me, again honored.
I had alot going on and I had instructed the Warrior Princess that I would be calling her to keep her updated on our progress. The group managed to roll large and grouped for about 8 miles, we hit Bethel Loop and hit the Old Enterprise Rail Bed trail, into Old Titusville road, into the Morality trail and BAM thats when the grenade hit.
You had to do a small hike a bike to get through the Morality over to the Braddock Road section and that Really split up the group. I was pushing the pace admittedly, I wanted to keep the group moving, plus, I wanted to add speed to make some people suffer, and selfishly enough, I wanted to see if my markers would work. We dropped two riders through that section and kept the hammering up. I had called the bird out through that section and advised her that we would be at Gemini in 20 minutes or less.
And my estimates were right as she barely made it out of the car to take pics. We kept the pace up and kept rolling and I was in the midpack, the constant pedaling was hard work. We started getting closer to lake Konomac and the pit section so I dropped back and started eating since I knew the next 10 miles would be hard work.
We hit the pits, and someone got the first balloon right of the bat (there was a points race after all). Hit the Powerline trail and watched as some riders had to dismount and I floated over the thick deep sand in my usual form and fashion. Got to the front of the group. Stopped to make a call to the bird to let her know my time arrival for Angelina's and bam, the group got infront and it was hard to chase them down.
In fact, Harvey had got a forest stuck in his cassette, so we ended up on the RR service road 1 together, onto Dutchman we started hammering to try to close the gap to the group. And we worked hard but I eventually gave up, and faded back. But at that point, I know we had dropped another rider.
We hit blue springs park, into the single track to the RR tracks and because there was sand and mud through some sections I managed to close the gap again, but once we hit the tracks, Luis M, dropped back to cover his buddy and I kept pedaling. I could see the head of the group and I could see Trebor and MK pulling away.
Then I saw the group pass under the super tall bridge and BAM they kept going straight. I tried yelling for them, but they didnt hear me. So I tried calling people but they didnt answer, so I jumped on the bike path and hammered, and as I caught up to them I told them the bad news and encouraged them to bush wack on to the bike path. ONce I got to the turn off, I sat and waited for them to regroup so they could enjoy the sweet slice of buff single track by lake beresford.
We rode the track, regrouped at the lot for water, at this point we were over 30 miles in and the group called a neutral sag stop.
We chatted I went and scouted for the four riders that were back and then eventually we took off, as were about to roll out two of the riders rolled up. Turns out they had missed the turn as well and ended up riding the entire powerline track which is a sandy crappy mess and they would have loved the bike path. Next time I will mark that spot just a little better.
We do all of the beresford single track and then roll to lunch. Again, by this time, my legs are pretty tired from the fixed gear pedaling but I am still keeping good pace. I watch the group ride away from me and miss the turn to lunch. I have a laugh and start calling them, again no one answers. I get Harvey on the phone and he starts chasing, I get Marcel on the phone and then I get a call back, "we see arrows right here" and I tell them "thats the post lunch arrows". They ride back we all EVENTUALLY get to lunch and the festivities begin.
I estimate that I must of drank a whole pitcher by myself when it was all said and done and I cannot tell a Lie I left that place drunk. We started rolling the road, then the sidewalk, then the road, then the sidewalk, then we hit the wolf pack trail. Again the group was ahead, but once we hit the dirt, I start reeling them in. At this point, MK and Rob were long gone and we had no chance of closing the gap on them. We hit Old Enterprise Road I take time to show the boys how to ride the nasty dirt and we get into Cassadaga and out to Lake Helen without incident, hit Ranch Road and I could see the group up front again. They are within site as we hit hyder and once again they make the wrong turn onto Old train road.
At this point I had acquired some shadows that were tired of making wrong turns. We waited for them to come back to us after there short runnin with rifle toating land owners. We keep rolling, finish Old train, onto the road, onto the sidewalk into the Old Cemetary trail section. Were rolling through the woods, ride the fresh cut and then get into the sandy spots again and I start slowly getting to the front of the group. Eventually I pop out ahead with my two team mates in front and we get to the finish line with Kevin closely behind me.
Immediately Im popping beers, having food, talking to everyone. From then on, it was music and beer and thank yous and a winner was declared in the points race. With 11 points Michael Kanning won the Naked One, with Marcel Aguirre coming in second with 8 points. It was close but Mike wanted it and really showed his true genius and intention from the beginning. Admittedly I didnt get it at first, but I soon understood.
The Naked INdian Ride Fatty Festival was spectacular. The fire was even better than High Def tv. I drank and drank and talked and talked, and laughed and laughed. EVeryone had a good time at the after party and the fire was off the charts.
I want to take the time to thank Paloma aka the Warrior Princess aka the Bird. As always she helped so much that I cant even begin to thank her. I also want to thank Theresa Shroeder my first volunteer ever and Lima for helping out. And a huge thanks to all the riders who registered and rode and had faith in my route. I am honored and flattered that you would come to my hood and not be afraid to kick it old school.
Next year, the first Saturday of the month, it will be on again. I am already plotting on adding even more dirt and cutting a little more trail to take the adventure to the next level. As always its a work in progress.
Thanks to my team mates Mitch and Trevor for coming out and participating, Im hoping one day the entire team will make the ride.
And Finally thanks to the creator for giving me the ability, foresight and determination to put together such a creative route and for the gift of this beautiful planet Earth to cruise my bicycle upon.
thanks to all again,
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Monday, January 05, 2009
SSSAR
Singletrack Samurai productions will be putting on the Super Secret Singletrack Samurai Adventure Race; AKA the SSSAR.
It will be a checkpoint race where you and your partner will try and get as many checkpoints as you can in the allotted 10 to 12 hour time period. It is self supported with no entry fees or prizes. There will be a 13 two man team limit. I need racers and volunteers. Interested in a day of fun email me at nakedindian99@aol.com. Date and place will only be disclosed to actual racers and volunteers, to all else this will be our secret, remember the first rule of fight club..
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
It will be a checkpoint race where you and your partner will try and get as many checkpoints as you can in the allotted 10 to 12 hour time period. It is self supported with no entry fees or prizes. There will be a 13 two man team limit. I need racers and volunteers. Interested in a day of fun email me at nakedindian99@aol.com. Date and place will only be disclosed to actual racers and volunteers, to all else this will be our secret, remember the first rule of fight club..
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Sunday, January 04, 2009
So WhAtS NeXt
The Nk ride was a complete success and I learned alot for next time. I will have a GPX file for the next go around so no need to worry about marking it again.
I have two post I will deliver in the next two days, a Nk summary and a year in review, keep your eyes peeled for those.
Now its time to announce the next event. Ofcourse if there are no participants then there will be no event.
Singletrack Samurai productions will be putting on the Super Secret Singletrack Samurai Adventure Race; AKA the SSSAR.
It will be a checkpoint race where you and your partner will try and get as many checkpoints as you can in the allotted 10 to 12 hour time period. It is self supported with no entry fees or prizes. There will be a 13 two man team limit. I need racers and volunteers. Interested in a day of fun email me at nakedindian99@aol.com. Date and place will only be disclosed to actual racers and volunteers, to all else this will be our secret, remember the first rule of fight club..
Late Edit: The location will be one of the major MTB parks in our area.
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
I have two post I will deliver in the next two days, a Nk summary and a year in review, keep your eyes peeled for those.
Now its time to announce the next event. Ofcourse if there are no participants then there will be no event.
Singletrack Samurai productions will be putting on the Super Secret Singletrack Samurai Adventure Race; AKA the SSSAR.
It will be a checkpoint race where you and your partner will try and get as many checkpoints as you can in the allotted 10 to 12 hour time period. It is self supported with no entry fees or prizes. There will be a 13 two man team limit. I need racers and volunteers. Interested in a day of fun email me at nakedindian99@aol.com. Date and place will only be disclosed to actual racers and volunteers, to all else this will be our secret, remember the first rule of fight club..
Late Edit: The location will be one of the major MTB parks in our area.
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Friday, January 02, 2009
NaKeD OnE: GlOrY CaN be YoUrS!!
Very important that everyone make the riders meeting as we will be giving some valuable information.
That being said, to the ones who are the most faithful of followers of my blog here are some more point opportunities.
1 point for getting a picture of you riding the War Machine.
1 point for gettting a picture of the enormous Boulder located at Osteen Cemetery.
5 points for getting a picture of the Cassadaga Cemetery sign in front of the cemetery. Now to find this you have to either do some research ahead of time or ask a local for directions.
And finally, anything festive you do to spruce up the ride, be it a costume or a decoration on your bike will automatically earn you another point.
Now tomorrow, we will find out who will be the owner of the very first NK ride trophy.
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Lil NaKeD InDiAn's BiRtHdaY SwEeT 15
January 1st 1994, I entered the wonderful mystical magical world of Fatherhood. I was blessed with a beautiful New Years Baby, First in the Entire County of Volusia. Ya, I didnt get nothing Free just in case your wondering. Regardless, It is because of Him that the NK ride will forever be the first Saturday of the New year. To commemorate his Birth and to Commemorate my Forage into the life long adventure of parenting.
Happy Birthday Lil Naked Indian, I love ya boy. Thanks for all the lessons you have helped me learn. Some of them hurt, some of them were pure joy, but I am glad that I have you and your brothers in my life!
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Happy Birthday Lil Naked Indian, I love ya boy. Thanks for all the lessons you have helped me learn. Some of them hurt, some of them were pure joy, but I am glad that I have you and your brothers in my life!
Enjoy,
Laters,
LOS
Thursday, January 01, 2009
CuE SheeT AuDiT
Please make the necessary adjustment to this line item from the cue sheet.
When path veers left, go straight across to opening. You see a gap and can see the railroad tracks head towards that and then go right onto the Railroad service road. Ride the RR service road till you come across a paved road.
It previously said right and the correct direction is left.
That is all,
Laters,
LOS
When path veers left, go straight across to opening. You see a gap and can see the railroad tracks head towards that and then go right onto the Railroad service road. Ride the RR service road till you come across a paved road.
It previously said right and the correct direction is left.
That is all,
Laters,
LOS
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