Dirty Kanza 2018 – 5 Time Finisher
I am not sure why, but I keep avoiding writing this post this year. I think it is because I finally reached my goal of finishing the DK200 five times. If you want the short version, here it is: I rode, it hurt, I finished. If you want the long version… Expectations: Going into the…
Read MoreLap the Lakes 2017 – They are Back, Baby!
I have been fairly happy with the my results in the cycling events that I have ridden in 20187. [REVISION September 29, 2017: It has been brought to my attention, that I have not idea what year it is. I told you that I was a little out of it that day, and obviously it…
Read MoreLand Run 100 2017: What a Freakin’ Mess, and I Loved It
Photo © Shawn Honea After participating in the 2017 edition of the Land Run 100 in Stillwater, Oklahoma this weekend, I feel the need to share some thoughts. Where to begin?If you do not know what Land Run is, it is a 100ish mile bike ride starting and ending in Stillwater, Oklahoma. There is also…
Read MoreRide Slow to Ride Fast: My DK17 Adventure
Photo © TBL Photography I have decided once again to write up a post-race report of my Dirty Kanza 200 experience from 2017. Now those of you who have taken the time to read my past reports will probably be expecting the same doom and gloom of a tortuous day in the saddle that makes…
Read MoreI’ll Take DK with a Side of Cramps and Bad Attitude
A couple of people have suggested that I write down my experiences from the 2014 Dirty Kanza. Most people who might read this know that the DK is a 200 mile race through the Flint Hills of Kansas on a bicycle. Keep in mind, I am not a writer, so bear with my rambling. You…
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