tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41746520342718245082024-03-13T14:03:01.126-07:00The Daily Riderpedaling towards BC Bike Race 2016LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-9176390443144185922016-01-17T09:44:00.000-08:002016-01-17T09:44:17.932-08:00Change of AddressOne of my bigger projects for the year is to train and complete The BC Bike Race stage mountain bike race in BC, Canada. I'm writing a bit about the journey to capture the experience as a reference for myself and also as something that may be interesting to others pushing towards a similar goal. Or, just perhaps, some entertaining escapism for those unlikely to ever subject themselves to this type of crazy.<br />
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Check out the new series: <a href="https://medium.com/bc-bike-race-the-duct-tape-protocol"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">BC Bike Race: The Duct Tape Protocol</span></a><br />
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I may come back to the Blogger site when I settle back into a new normal of posting daily rider photos and thoughts after the race is complete. Or maybe not. I'm curious to try something new and see how the Medium platform and community is.<br />
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<br />LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-4199808038692033722015-11-05T23:40:00.000-08:002016-01-17T09:46:48.573-08:00On the road to the BC Bike Race 2016<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #666666;">Update: the BC Bike Race series has moved to another site: <a href="https://medium.com/bc-bike-race-the-duct-tape-protocol"><span style="font-family: inherit;">BC Bike Race: The Duct Tape Protocol</span></a></span><br />
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Talk about <em>needing</em> to ride daily, the Daily Rider is off to the <a href="http://www.bcbikerace.com/" target="_blank">BC Bike Race</a>. <br />
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This seven day stage mountain bike race will require some serious training and riding to get back into the groove that is long past in my overall bike skills and conditioning. Primarily single track trails, 40,000' of climbing, tent sleeps every night - this will be fun!<br />
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But that fun doesn't start until July 6, 2016. So why even think about it now and not in May or June next year? Because I have a long way to go physically and mentally so i don't break myself or disrespect the race with a medivac from a mountain top or 12hr completion time each day.<br />
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It's not hard to imagine what fateful scenario for preparation could look like:<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/news/opinion-eat-the-humble-pie-2015.html" target="_blank">Cautionary Tales abound</a> about BCBR and the punishment it can deal out - prepared on not. Judging by the guy that looks back at me from the mirror I am not in any kind of shape like I used to be. And based on how little time i've spent on a bike in the past 5 years I can only imagine my skills are rusty too. So this is going to take some work, and that's okay.<br />
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The work is actually the 'why' of it. I can't say i've met or talked to anyone that immediately thought this was all a good idea at first, like the reaction you might get showing off a new car with leather seats. You have to kind of slide around sideways to the idea of subjecting yourself to this kind of 'suffer fest' (as it was described to me in a bike shop recently). It took me a while to come around to it too.<br />
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Since learning about the BCBR several years ago i've wanted to do it. It's a big, but not impossible challenge. It's in an exceptionally beautiful part of the world that I happen to love and call home. And it's on a bike. What could be better? And how can it make <i>me</i> better? If i completed a checklist at the back of a self-help book right now I would fail several categories. Emotional, physical and mental capacities need a bit of tuning up from damage and neglect (gee thanks, Life!). A single day race isn't enough to really motivate an overhaul of your life. A seven day marathon in the forest is.<br />
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Registration for this event sells out in a few days so i've been signed up since July. Since day one i've been busy with preparation in various forms from daydreaming to weight lifting. I'm trying not to fall into the trap of scenario one (above) and instead have mapped out a basic preparation plan:<br />
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The success or failure of this plan is part of my reason for documenting the journey. I hope to have some lessons that may be of use for future participants of BCBR 2017 or beyond (or other big stage events), particularly those sharing a milieu of age, work, and family that results in extremely limited time to motivate an exhausted spirit to mobilize a frequently stiff and sore body. </div>
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LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-17817711398711652292015-11-03T08:34:00.000-08:002015-11-03T08:34:24.414-08:00Pedal PowerThe Daily Rider was a site I set up to record the experience of riding a bike through photos and words. The focus has always been on the magic of small daily moments and documenting as many of them as possible. I guess what I'm more interested in is a life full of magical moments rather than promises to wait for something grander around the next corner. What's here? What's now? What's unique to this step in the grand adventure? <br />
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The blog was an excuse to push aside daily hustle just long enough to snap a pic and think of a few words for what it meant at a time and place. Bikes have been the greatest influence on my own adventures and were a perfect way to frame those experiences. And they are really good at pulling you into new adventures too. Since 2008 motorbikes were the feature transport.<br />
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After a blogging hiatus (years??) I'm headed off on a new adventure. I think i'll blog about it. The subject will be completely different from posts past - I considered starting a new site but the essence of the subjects is the same, and the title still fits. This might be the point where anyone following the motorbike photos unfollows my posts and audiences diverge completely. Or not? It's all good as we make our own adventures.<br />
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<br />LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-56641385706436748462013-02-05T12:22:00.000-08:002013-02-06T10:36:31.618-08:00The perfect hundredOne hundred kilometres seems the perfect distance for a quick afternoon ride.<br />
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<i>Panasonic LUMIX GF1 @ ƒ5.6</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-40661757826976499592013-02-04T10:19:00.000-08:002013-02-04T10:19:00.540-08:00Damp vocationRain on the screen? Of course.<br />
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<a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/4674963753_a6fb8de26c_b.jpg" title="daily rider by Zutter Bug, on Flickr"><img alt="daily rider" height="390" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/4674963753_a6fb8de26c.jpg" width="500" /></a>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-45087126438664328252013-02-03T13:36:00.000-08:002013-02-03T13:36:00.636-08:00Rest stopTaking in a mountain lake with a bit of lunch warmed on the camp stove.<br />
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<i>Panasonic GF1 @ ƒ3.5</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-6711044621023152162013-02-02T05:23:00.000-08:002013-02-02T05:23:00.115-08:00All curves aheadPointing up one of BC's spectacular mountain roads.<br />
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<i>Panasonic GF1 @ ƒ4.5</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-12967220777930137702013-02-01T10:14:00.000-08:002013-02-01T10:14:00.483-08:00Yin & YangParking at roadside to find a good spot for lunch. Dark clouds roll in from behind while the bike stays pointed to the fairer weather.<br />
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<i>Panasonic GF1 @ ƒ7.1</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-38037657752275727932013-01-31T10:13:00.000-08:002013-01-31T10:13:00.183-08:00Alternate transportToe-to-toe with a relic of forresting past<br />
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<i>Canon EOS 5D @ ƒ5.6</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-38046429595733519162013-01-30T10:10:00.002-08:002013-01-30T10:10:29.233-08:00Another day on the coastWaiting at a ferry lineup in the rain with the BC Ferry coming in to dock. At least the bikes get the front of the line!<br />
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<i>Canon EOS 5D @ ƒ4.5</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-25760357849980356502011-09-19T22:27:00.000-07:002011-09-19T22:27:19.355-07:00Wet LuckOn a twisty northwest road two riders stop mid-hill to break out the rain gear. Again.<br />
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<i>Lumix GF1 @ ƒ3.5</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-56126311109981415282011-09-02T07:09:00.000-07:002011-09-02T07:09:36.570-07:00Mr. BakerWhere do you find snow in August on the west coast? On Mount Baker! I was on the way into Washington State for some non-moto activities when, looking at the map, I thought I would be able to make the slight (250km) detour and make a run up the mountain before my afternoon events. Up early and headed over to an easterly border crossing I was suddenly met by a very confused border guard that didn't understand why someone from Vancouver was taking such an out of the way crossing. Logically, I was doing myself a disfavour. He seemed sure i was working in the US and trying to game the system by taking the smaller crossing. My argument seemed to hold just enough water to get me through. "Right, you're taking the <i>long</i> way there..." Car people never seem to understand the joys of long hours on the road.<br />
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<i>Panasonic Lumix GF1 @ ƒ7.1</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-76702352835634339632011-08-31T07:52:00.000-07:002011-08-31T07:55:36.189-07:00ReprieveTaking a minute to enjoy a beverage at the side of the road in a rather sketchy small town in Washington state. Not wanting to leave the bike too long I reclined in the grass behind it and enjoyed a coffee before continuing the next 200km of interstate home. I liked the way the traffic blurred by as my attention faded in and out. <br />
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<i>Panasonic Lumix GF1 @ ƒ22</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-32748325443101679652011-05-01T10:33:00.000-07:002011-05-01T10:33:01.088-07:00Gold RiverThrowing a dart at a map and going to the closest place with a curvy road and cool name. Can't do better than Gold River, BC.<br />
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<i>Canon EOS 5D @ ƒ8</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-88553685929805493562011-04-30T08:14:00.000-07:002011-04-30T08:14:07.420-07:00Motorcycle PreferenceGot to love your own spot at the front of the line. <br />
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<i>Canon EOS 5D @ ƒ11</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-63526085461537727162011-04-19T00:10:00.000-07:002011-04-19T19:54:24.111-07:00TwinsWhat are the chances - I ran into another black BMW R1200R! Filling up with fuel the twin actually recognized my bike from the blog (shout-out Zedman!) which was fun. With Ewan selling all these BMW GSes and mileage warriors going for the RT the lowly R with its naked fairing and raw good looks doesn't get much love. Always fun to see another on the road! Could be another 3-4 months before the next R sighting.<br />
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<i>Hope, BC. May '10</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-40574259415293724892011-04-18T21:17:00.000-07:002011-04-18T21:17:31.012-07:00In the gatesIt's a tight spot when even the cycle won't fit. <br />
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<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4670843132_f274e6673e.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Daily Rider" />LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-2168244302295305822011-04-10T07:34:00.000-07:002011-04-10T07:34:10.856-07:0025mph BeachTaking a rural road I come across a sign that says 'beach access'. Continuing on the road turns from pavement, to gravel, to sand. It just spills out onto the beach perfect for all your sand driving needs. I'd never before wanted paddle tires but but now it's all I can think of. Please note this is a 25mph beach so don't exceed that. <br />
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<i>Lumix GF-1 ƒ4</i>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-59912378353359762742011-04-04T23:37:00.001-07:002011-04-04T23:39:33.542-07:00Break in the clouds<p>Stopping to admire the light as I search for a campground. Two riders on the Port Townsend ferry had recommended I try Kalaloch (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.550571,58.359375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=&ll=47.699827,-124.411583&spn=0.176299,0.227966&z=12">map</a>) and so I was.</p><br />
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</div>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-1980029699351486262011-04-04T07:28:00.001-07:002011-04-04T07:28:47.831-07:00And the rumble is?<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zutterbug/5575702665/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5575702665_04acef1a76.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zutterbug/5575702665/">Akrapovic Exhaust Install</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zutterbug/">Zutter Bug</a>.</span></div><p>I decided on a new can for the R1200R a few weeks ago and the shiny new Akrapovic is in, installed, and after my weekend of riding the Olympic Peninsula (very top-left corner of the U.S.) no longer shiny or new looking.</p>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-40769860494805517082011-02-25T08:37:00.000-08:002011-02-25T08:37:58.368-08:00BrrrrThis is the west coast... and it's the end of February... it's supposed to be warmer than this! Hopefully the spring flowers aren't killed off. Update: the <a href="http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-alaska-gtx-gloves">Rev 'it Alaska</a> gloves are finally meeting their match for keeping the hands warm; numb fingers result. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5476227483_099b0b8d6d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5476227483_099b0b8d6d.jpg" /></a></div>LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-47255201814463520072011-02-21T17:43:00.001-08:002011-02-21T17:43:55.100-08:00Snow Day<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgI5qTTfCrqO5Vv8OnLB3rrV7GqCs1b2_Aqc_mzhyNZlWxFhEHXxqmFX1LaO16kVC_ljqqFUrY4jg1vPsRRSw8XId1z8FyzXnRVHISrIhpq15YATqTgHRuu8ExM0PCIlKj7VNacBq12Y/s1600/IMG00205-20110221-1640-735101.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgI5qTTfCrqO5Vv8OnLB3rrV7GqCs1b2_Aqc_mzhyNZlWxFhEHXxqmFX1LaO16kVC_ljqqFUrY4jg1vPsRRSw8XId1z8FyzXnRVHISrIhpq15YATqTgHRuu8ExM0PCIlKj7VNacBq12Y/s320/IMG00205-20110221-1640-735101.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576323694620619298" /></a></p>With mounting snow the evening commute became quiet and surreal.LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174652034271824508.post-62616718260034793532011-01-27T08:38:00.001-08:002011-01-27T08:38:08.773-08:00Morning Pause<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0be5Ai0MpxOZELguX36CikHh7tNZ8qeg7LuDExK0BlAVq3yLj6JPylAdTwOtKPymuxr1YodCzTETKa5IOp6ykTEAUDyQrcI17kY8Km9mRW2_HS9Vn51IAho92YboG5-cvxWYAma82JVo/s1600/IMG00193-20110127-0835-788774.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0be5Ai0MpxOZELguX36CikHh7tNZ8qeg7LuDExK0BlAVq3yLj6JPylAdTwOtKPymuxr1YodCzTETKa5IOp6ykTEAUDyQrcI17kY8Km9mRW2_HS9Vn51IAho92YboG5-cvxWYAma82JVo/s320/IMG00193-20110127-0835-788774.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566905923116565586" /></a></p>Taking pause to watch the sunrise on a slightly modified morning commute route.LumpyCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.com2