Photofriday: Minimalism

The lonely Route 66 from Glenrio, Texas to San Jon, New Mexico:

Route 66 - super fantastic

Last weekend (Memorial Day) Kris, Matt, and I drove Route 66 from the Texas/New Mexico border to Santa Fe and camped along the way. It is a really beautiful and desolate part of the country. I loved driving that route and taking photos along the way. Here are a few...

A reminder of the Mother Road:


Beautiful Santa Rosa State Park outside the City of Lakes (all spring-fed):


Koura and I enjoying our campground near Santa Fe:


I-25 along the Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico:

Basically, this describes my trip to West Texas

d.biddle

My absolute favorite band in Denver just put out a little studio video:

New bicycle... done!

Finally finished building my new bike. However, I feel like it might be an on-going project of continued upgrades. It is currently ride-able and complete.

For you part geeks out there:
Frame - Torelli Corsa Pista (steel with champagne paint job)
Fork - Torelli Aspect threadless (steel with champagne paint job)
Wheels - Velocity Aerohead laced to Surly hubs (32H)
Crank - Sugino Messenger RD
Handlebars - Nitto B-123AA 36cm 25.4mm
Stem - Ritchey threadless (25.4mm, 100cm, 7 degree drop)
Headset - Cane Creek Aheadset threadless 1"
Seatpost - Nitto 65 (25cm)
Saddle - Brooks Professional
Chainring - TA Alise 48t 1/8"
Cog - Surly 17t 1/8"
Chain - Izumi Track Chain Model ESH 1/8"
Pedals - MKS Sylvan Road Pedals (black)
Clips - MKS Medium
Bottom Bracket - Shimano UN54 Square Taper Italian Thread
Brake - Campanologo
Tires - Specialized Armadillo Elite 700x25

Photofriday: Difficult Shot

Koura graduated!

Koura has now graduated from Intermediate school. Next she goes on to Advanced, but probably not until the fall...

Salvagetti's webcam

Current music: Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

Salvagetti now has webcams of their shop! Check it out here.

I am waiting for them to call me to pick up my new wheels (black Velocity Aeroheads) and I looked and I can see them being built! This is a shot I just saved from their live webcam:


Update: They built the wheels wrong. They put silver spokes on instead of black ones. So, now I have to wait until Friday to have my bike finished and I am going out of town on Friday. Ugh.

Photofriday: Fire

Oulanka National Park in Finland, on the border of Russia:

Denver Cruise - pajama night

Every Wednesday night all summer there is a bike cruise in downtown Denver. It starts at the Ginn Mill on Larimer and 20th at 7pm. This week was the first one of the year and there were easily over 100 people who turned up. I got some videos and photos of course. Don't forget this Friday is Track Attack! Photos are here.

Riding through the city:


Circle of Death (above):


More videos:
- more riding
- circle of death (inside)
- swivel bike

Our view from Casa Higuera

New bike - under construction

Current music: Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

So, my frame finally came in. After only about 8 weeks of waiting it has arrived in teh champagne color I requested. It looks exactly as I hoped it would. Now is the time to start getting all the components I have been wanting to get all along, but waiting to make sure the paint was the color I expected. Yesterday I purchased a wheelset and most of the other components I need. The wheels will be in and built this coming Saturday and the rest of the stuff should be in later this week. Hopefully it will be completely built next weekend or early next week.

Mexico (day 8)

Current music: Everclear - Sparkle and Fade

Our last day was short. I spent a little time at the beach in the morning with a cup of coffee from Choco Banana then did some shopping and photo'ing. More photos here.

Making a roof in the square:


One last look at our view:

Mexico (day 7)

I spent some time wandering the town in search of gifts for a few people and myself and more importantly to take some photos of this great place. I found some old men playing poker who actually asked me to take their photo... More here.

Old men playing poker:


Wandering bareboot girl:


Fishing by sunset:

Mexico (day 6) - my birthday

Jamien and Jeff left early in the morning and the rest of took a walk down the beach to the north. We tried to get to San Pancho for their market, but didn't make it because of ants, spiders, and other crawlies. However, on the way we acquired a dog and named her Carmen. Carmen was quite the crab finder. More photos from days 5 and 6 here.

Cindy didn't really kick Carmen:


Carmen digging for crabs:


Color coordination:

Mexico (day 5) - Dan's birthday

So... on day 4 I ate some ceviche at a small place on the north side of town. This was a mistake. I am pretty sure this is what made me sick on day 5. Therefore, I got very few photos this day due to the sickness.

Surfing girls:


Lenny and the dog named Brian:

Mexico (days 3 + 4)

On day 3 I took a solo walk on the beach then through a jungle to the next beach, through a cave and to the end of the next beach. More photos here.

Entrance to our house:


If you are even in Sayulita, make sure to visit:


Our house was kinda near the Iguana Sanctuary:


Another great sunset:



Woke up the next morning to Cindy and her coffee taking in the view:

Mexico (day 2)

Current music: Bright Eyes - Lifted or the Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground

After eating some migas and avocado margaritas we headed over to Playa De Los Muertos for some swimming action. Later on in the day after a nice siesta we walked down the beach to the north. Jeff was searched by the police for drugs and then we had margs at Bar Playa. The power was out in all of Sayulita when we got back so we went to a wood-fired pizza place and ate dinner by candlelight. Not a bad day... Pictures here.

Sayulita beach in the morning:


Migas and avocado margaritas:


Playa de los Muertos:


Sunset from Bar Playa:


Resaurant kitchen by candlelight:

Back from Mexico and Montezuma came with me

So, Sayulita is amazing. Here are some photos from the first day I was there. I am going to continue sorting photos and post more in the coming days... Remember, if you go to Mexico be careful where you eat or Montezuma might find you. More photos from the first day here.

The beers came out right when we got there:


Jeff thinks this makes him Mexican:


View from our master bedroom:


Sayulita sunset: