bikes clean, lawnmower up and running, garage somewhat organized, tools compiled
plans for 100+ miles of hilly gravel tomorrow before a 5 hr shift at work
considering doing a road hill climb this weekend in LaCrosse on the Kona
About Me
- rideonpurpose
- Rochester, MN, United States
- I ride and race bikes, ride a lot, some of everything. Based in Rochester MN.
My Blog List
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Arrowhead 135 2023 - This past Monday, 1/30/23, I toed the line for my 11th time at the Arrowhead 135. It would become my 10th finish and first win. I've come in 5th, 4th, ...3 years ago
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Ireland, 2018 - Nice month traveling the Island. Music, views, food, drink and the company of Lynn for a month straight, just us. DIL Helen's Aunt Kitty. She's a Nun that ...6 years ago
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2019 Results - *100 Miles* 1 Luke Russell Open Men 5:22 2 Josh Molnar Open Men 5:26 3 Zach Dolinaj Open Men 5:44 3 Dennis Dresler Open Men 5:49 4 Zach Gusa Open Men 5...6 years ago
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Counting Down - This is not a Western Screech Owl. As we count down anxiously to DerOwl Hannah's scheduled (ha!) 2019 ETA, which should be around March 18 or 19, it actual...7 years ago
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You should visit NW Arkansas- - Bentonville/ Fayetteville, and places in between... 9hr drive to fantastic mountain biking. Ledges Trail, wildflowers blooming, bring spare tubes and tire...8 years ago
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Dirt Bag 2017 is On! - "Nobody goes home hungry" Ride or race on the fast gravel on a 30, 60 or 80 mile loop starting and ending at the park outside of Clearwater. Dirt Bag '1...8 years ago
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How to Add Handles to Your Canoe or Kayak - A canoe is tough to carry no matter what but they are especially bad if there's no good way to hang onto it. I have an old aluminum canoe and after watchin...8 years ago
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2017 RACE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION - The Triple D Winter Race is a winter endurance trail event that traverses Dubuque County, Iowa in the dead of winter by bike, foot, or cross country ski. ...9 years ago
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2015 Tour Divide - Days 24 to the end - I woke up at sunrise on Sunday morning. I was glad to see that it hadn't rained any more, and the sun was out. I felt cautiously optimistic after taking st...9 years ago
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The Right Flooring surfaces Can Create Any Space Outstanding - Flooring is used in many homes and businesses. The use of resources to secure the floor in any residing has been around for centuries. Flooring surfaces...10 years ago
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Trans Iowa Part III "Come in," they moooo-ed. "We'll give you shelter from the storm." - *Sorry for the substantial delay in submitting Part III of my personal narrative involving the running of the Trans-Iowa. In my defense, I have been super ...11 years ago
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Selle Anatomica Titanico X Review - Every now and again, I will fire up this site of mine for something pretty special. A race review, a special bike component or maybe something totally u...11 years ago
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Colesburg 40 2013 (20th Annual!!!!) - So this is the 20th Annual Colesburg 40 (will be Traci and my last year being race director, new director will be TBD). Please go here for all the updated ...12 years ago
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Christina Anthony and the Gold Rush - Here's a nice update from Christina Anthony on the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder. Coincidentally, this race takes place in some of my former stomping grounds as...12 years ago
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Eki Chronicles NEW and IMPROVED! - Hey guys, the Eki Chronicles just got a major shot of adrenaline. My blog has now moved. You can check me out here: www.ekichronicles.com If you have my b...13 years ago
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making the most of it - productive days tuesday and wednesday hunting morels and 45 minutes of trout fishing this morning contributed to a tasty lunch and is taking the sting out ...14 years ago
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Ragnarok and some gear stuff - Last week I spent part of an afternoon seam sealing and generally playing around with the tarp that I'll be using on the Divide. Overall I'm really please...15 years ago
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another std defeated... - short version of the story... as i've come to realize is going to be expected there were some last minute cancellations of people i was expecting and hoping...15 years ago
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More tidbits - Water crossing mile 75ish. I know, cold water, but it is rideable and easily walkable. It isn't any worse than if it rained...which it might. Actually a li...15 years ago
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Falling Behind - I realize I have been falling behind with blogging. I guess I really am not that into it anymore. Who knows, maybe things will change and I will start upda...15 years ago
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Makin' Moves! Week 5 - This past week has been a busy and exciting one. I studied way more than I would like to admit, took three midterms, and worked out longer and harder than ...16 years ago
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