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I’m jumping back into the Blogosphere. It’s been a busy and challenging last several months, but I’ve arrived back in the Bay Area (living in ...

New Gear and Prepping Olivia’s Adventure

By on December 20, 2012 in Bikes, Featured, Outdoor Gear, Reviews, Uncategorized

It’s been a fun week watching Olivia receive box after box of new gear in preparation for her bikepacking adventure in New Zealand.  These boxes are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg, and came while I was house sitting/taking care of this little guy: I’ve been helping Olivia sort out her pack list, and [...]

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Back On The Saddle, In The Tent

By on December 10, 2012 in Bikes, Featured, Photography

I’ve had the chance to get out bike camping a couple times since coming back home in November, with friends Olivia and Aaron G. Here are a few pics.   It felt great to sort through my gear again, figure out how to fit it into the bags the right way and hop on. First [...]

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Wrapping Up The Season in Morocco

By on December 2, 2012 in Backroads, Bikes, Featured, Photography

My season with Backroads has come to an end and I’m laying low in California for the time being.  Here are some photos from the last part of my adventures abroad. cialis order uk Before leaving Dubrovnik, we sat down for a cappuccino outside the walled city, and jumped into the Adriatic for a little [...]

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Roving in Croatia

By on September 22, 2012 in Backroads, Featured, Photography

Last week I was fortunate enough to be sent to Croatia as a roving mechanic for several days. Everybody at the office told me how wonderful Croatia is, but of course I was a bit skeptical. After arriving at 11pm during a rain storm, all I wanted to Buy Cialis Online Pharmacy do was get [...]

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Back to France

By on September 17, 2012 in Backroads, Featured, Photography, Uncategorized

My time in the Czech Republic and Austria has come to an end. I’m back in France, living in Provence and working as a mechanic in the Backroads bike shop until the staff ride in Crete. Stay tuned for a report from my Roving Mechanic time in Croatia. Leading trips this season with Backroads has [...]

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Ciclismo Cubano, Part Dos

By on August 20, 2012 in Bikes, Featured, Interesting People, Rides and Events

Ciclismo Cubano Cycling in Cuba Mandy’s Cycling Adventures Most of my month in Cuba was spent in Viñales, a small farming town on the west side of the island. Viñales has one of the most unique landscapes I have ever seen: order viagra pills red earth roads carving through lush green rolling hills, surrounded by [...]

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