tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post5566412401523221602..comments2024-03-25T12:22:52.998-05:00Comments on The DirtBlog: TransIowa v.5 - Mission Accomplished...MGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-13063278592013300332009-05-06T12:09:00.000-05:002009-05-06T12:09:00.000-05:00Muchos gracias senior Carney!Muchos gracias senior Carney!MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-12495710315853699862009-05-06T11:16:00.000-05:002009-05-06T11:16:00.000-05:00Congrats!!Congrats!!Carneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009028297645353304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-38966412764546585972009-05-06T10:39:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:39:00.000-05:00Thanks guys... Chad, I definitely intend to get ou...Thanks guys... Chad, I definitely intend to get out your way soon to get some singletrack and Ballyhoo planning in.<br /><br />Cornbread, thanks for the thoughts and for all your support during the race. I need to hook up with you and get you your Angry Cow jersey... Jim gave me yours to give to you a couple of weeks ago and I've spaced it off every time I've seen you recently... TERRIBLE!!! Anyway, it's at my house, so let's hook up and make the transfer soon.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-47821797740031764512009-05-06T07:02:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:02:00.000-05:00Well done Matt! Congrats! Your strategy was wise...Well done Matt! Congrats! Your strategy was wise. Sounds like you had a great time riding with Wills, Ben and Andy.Cornbreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915061105465487137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-36496214201241479252009-05-05T21:00:00.000-05:002009-05-05T21:00:00.000-05:00Way to go MG !! I am amazed at the times that you ...Way to go MG !! I am amazed at the times that you guys finished in!! Hope you can get out here for some singletrack soon . <br /> CQCQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316039703905166631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-21843698313054958712009-05-05T18:06:00.000-05:002009-05-05T18:06:00.000-05:00MG - Colorado in some shape or form is still happe...MG - Colorado in some shape or form is still happening. I've just got another trip in between now and then. Don't fret.GNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-51496944152984870572009-05-05T17:36:00.000-05:002009-05-05T17:36:00.000-05:00Thanks Jason -- You know, my Fargo has been hurtin...Thanks Jason -- You know, my Fargo has been hurtin' for some attention lately, so I'm going to give it what it needs... what it deserves now that I've got T.I. under my belt. It feels good to have that one checked off the 'ol list. I'm starting to come out of the mental haze too and am starting to really feel good about what we did out there. It was a great adventure... definitely one that I'll never forget.<br /><br />We need to figure out when and what our next adventure is going to be, now that it looks like our Colorado plans may not be happening... We'll figure out a suitable "B-plan" I'm sure.<br /><br />Thanks for the support you and Salsa Cycles have given me over the past couple of years. The bikes you guys make are like an extension of my body. There were times during TransIowa where I'd doze off while riding and wake back up still riding straight down the gravel road! Now that's a good bike that'll keep you upright while you're sleeping!<br /><br />Thanks again, my friend.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MGMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-984915834785455972009-05-05T14:56:00.000-05:002009-05-05T14:56:00.000-05:00MG, good job. I'm glad you "got one under your be...MG, good job. I'm glad you "got one under your belt". <br /><br />You have had quite a 2 weeks of riding. <br /><br />Congrats again. Can't wait to hear about your next adventure. I'm planning mine right now and it involves a Fargo and the state of Oregon. It's looking quite epic!GNAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030083238539453615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-79860158443662215612009-05-05T12:16:00.000-05:002009-05-05T12:16:00.000-05:00Thanks CJ and JB.
Jeff, I was extra-bummed when...Thanks CJ and JB. <br /><br />Jeff, I was extra-bummed when you had to pull the plug. It was the right call though. It's not worth risking your whole riding season to suffer through one event. You know that... Save it for another day.<br /><br />And Peggy, I'm glad you found my blog. Thank you so much for the kind words. You're so sweet. :-) I've been very fortunate lately to have had some incredible adventures... I am truly blessed.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-50572407809748284102009-05-05T10:47:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:47:00.000-05:00Matt, I missed that you had a blog, so it was a tr...Matt, I missed that you had a blog, so it was a treat to find the FB link. I love your passion for this sport. Congratulations on finishing TransIowa v.5! And those pictures of you in Moab make me so jealous. I love that area.<br />Cheers,<br />PeggyTango Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092628535907123438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-81919269665411734152009-05-05T09:54:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:54:00.000-05:00i'm glad you decided to join the group matt, it wa...i'm glad you decided to join the group matt, it was a fun ride. <br /><br />way to go on the finish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-26315958537629508332009-05-05T08:24:00.000-05:002009-05-05T08:24:00.000-05:00Way to go!!!!!
Quite an accomplishment!Way to go!!!!!<br /><br />Quite an accomplishment!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569289602991919949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-91491321135511624882009-05-04T23:25:00.000-05:002009-05-04T23:25:00.000-05:00Muchos gracias Jason.
And Guitar Ted, you know ev...Muchos gracias Jason.<br /><br />And Guitar Ted, you know every word I write is sincere. You are The Shit. Thank you for all that you are and do. It is largely because of you that gravel grinders exist as a form of bicycle racing and whether it's good or bad for your body is debatable but for your soul, well, that's another story and of its worth there is no debate with me.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />MGMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-59669404814036295392009-05-04T23:05:00.000-05:002009-05-04T23:05:00.000-05:00MG: You know I am so happy for you. Thanks to you,...MG: You know I am so happy for you. Thanks to you, and all the Lincoln crew, Trans Iowa is that much better, that much more fun. <br /><br />I look forward to riding and working with you soon, but now, you should rest my friend! <br /><br />Take Care!<br /><br />oh.....and thanks for all the kind words. I am humbled.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-48652534817056596692009-05-04T20:49:00.000-05:002009-05-04T20:49:00.000-05:00Nice going MG. That some serious mileage. Great jo...Nice going MG. That some serious mileage. Great job.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931403291668582311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-72014349867339567262009-05-04T20:15:00.000-05:002009-05-04T20:15:00.000-05:00MG it was very sweet seeing you (and all of the ot...MG it was very sweet seeing you (and all of the other finishers) roll across the finish line Sunday morning. I now understand the effort and the holes one must dig in order get there after hearing you (and Paul Jacobson) try and do nothing other than talk once the event was over. Truly an epic finish for anyone that crosses the line. Glad we got to ride together for a bit in the early morning hours before the sun rose over the horizon.Steve Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000254083516026697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-7123097806772284502009-05-04T19:34:00.000-05:002009-05-04T19:34:00.000-05:00Amen BROTHER! Ben, you were the perfect addition ...Amen BROTHER! Ben, you were the perfect addition to our group. I was so stoked when we rolled up on eachother and started riding together. It was almost too easy and the laughs it produced were radical no doubt. The hills you could power that thing up were inspiring and to see you pedaling your ass off at more than 20 mph was equally amazing to say the least. Thanks again, my friend. I hope we're able to ride together again soon. Please consider coming over for the Good Life Gravel Enduro, and definitely put the Big Wheel Ballyhoo at Potter's Pasture on your calendar for October 10-11. That one is gonna' be big for Midwest big wheel riders and I was just looking at some pictures of the Potters singletrack today and it's lookin' primo. Hope you'll be able to make it.<br /><br />Thanks again DP for the awesome event, and also for the update on the Oakley prizes. Those Braun bros. are fast cats and they'll be super stoked now with their new Oakley specs. I've never been satisfied with anything less. They're the best... heck, you know. You wear 'em too!<br /><br />Oh, BTW, Biker Bob, I double checked and the race this weekend is at Platte River... and I'm a UNL alum. ;-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MGMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-61318187493489330882009-05-04T18:27:00.000-05:002009-05-04T18:27:00.000-05:00p.s.
The Oakley prizes went to first and second p...p.s.<br /><br />The Oakley prizes went to first and second place SS. Brothers Braund.p.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07000183055150562919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-24259046966401842532009-05-04T18:26:00.000-05:002009-05-04T18:26:00.000-05:00!!d.p.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07000183055150562919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-51247911172161059492009-05-04T18:18:00.000-05:002009-05-04T18:18:00.000-05:00the whole experience was amazing. i honestly don'...the whole experience was amazing. i honestly don't think i would have finished this thing if i wasn't riding with a group of guys like you. this was the most righteous ride of my life. my heart broke for jeff when he had to pull the plug. please wish him my best and pass along my gratitude to wills. you guys rock.shockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982705049233978298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-20690566215014510042009-05-04T17:43:00.000-05:002009-05-04T17:43:00.000-05:00Thanks MW - I know we'll get a lot more adventures...Thanks MW - I know we'll get a lot more adventures in this season. Thanks again for the 'perfect pace'. It always rocks.<br /><br />Bob, I've got to see what's up for next weekend. I've got a cousin graduating from HS that may interfere with my ability to race, but if I can work it out, and my body is up to it, I'd like to toe the line. Hope to see you out there.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-49162966289460015212009-05-04T17:38:00.000-05:002009-05-04T17:38:00.000-05:00thanks matt. you rode super solid and were good co...thanks matt. you rode super solid and were good company for the voyage.mwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850174876026340203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330667.post-6167073559671670182009-05-04T16:23:00.000-05:002009-05-04T16:23:00.000-05:00Way to go Matt. Way to represent the UNK Alumni. ...Way to go Matt. Way to represent the UNK Alumni. ;-)<br /><br />You planning to make it to L&C next weekend if you knees are doing ok?Biker Bob/Runner Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322922006756215840noreply@blogger.com