KW over at Good Problem has a great idea. Bummed about not being able to ride and hook up with the crew, so here is what we are going to do.

The first-ever WWASH get-together is next Monday — the winter solstice — December 21, and it’s nothing more (and nothing less) than a chance to say hi to friends, eat some eats, and drink some drinks.

But why?

Because it’s much easier to say hi to people when they’re here as opposed to when they’re not.

Yia Yia’s
1423 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
Monday, December 21, 7:00 pm.

Come by for five minutes or five hours. Kids, adults, and all the rest are welcome.

Lincoln Cyclocross 2009 from Cornbread on Vimeo.

Over the weekend a bike was stolen from a ladies house and the alerts spread. C_C_Rider saw it out in the wild and locked his bike to it to get it back. That is pretty awesome.

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Featuring Kevin W of Good Problem

wymore ride from Shawn Doné on Vimeo.

My father in law invited me to join him on a trip down the homestead trail to wymore, ne last monday. I had really only taken it as far as cortland a few times so I was up for some new scenery. It basically lays out as this: white rock from wilderness to cortland, moderate bushwhacking from cortland to pickrell, white rock from pickrell to beatrice and then major bushwhacking from there to wymore. The last leg was pretty thick but you could feel the old railway under the tires once in a while. It almost seems as if someone didn’t want us there with multiple concrete barriers along the way the last leg. Lifting the BOB trailer with the bike wasn’t the easiest but we managed. We soon realized during the trip that the nice/easy white rock trails got pretty boring and the undeveloped trails were where the fun was at. In a way, I’m almost not looking forward to them finishing the entire trail whenever that day may come.
Definitely a good way to spend a day or two riding and seeing the country side.
was expecting to hit the shower at the local pool but I guess it closes before labor day so I had to do the next best thing.
Shot some footage along the way with a super compact HD 720p mini flip. I will have to work on some ways to stabilize it on the ride.
Link to vid in hd

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You make awesome videos Shawn. Hope to ride with you soon.

Speaking of bikes. Got out for my first long ride from my injury. It was awesome. 33 miles out to Eagle with a bunch of friends. Had some issues with my left leg, it simply has no power. But all in all it was awesome. So nice to be back out again. Got hugs from folks who missed me which was pretty darn cool. Look out earth, I gonna ride all over you.

Our new site, which will be LIVE within the next 2 weeks, will provide a variety of services such as KarmaAlerts™ that will serve as a type of Amber Alert & allow you to quickly broadcast the word if you or someone you know has had something stolen. With a growing, active community [army] of like-minders keeping an eye out for your gear, you might just get your bike, skis or board back!!

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Pretty cool idea. Submitted by Senan

LJS article

Users of the Mopac East and Homestead recreational trails should be extra cautious during the next two weeks, as crews from the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District clean up after Tuesday’s storms.

Both trails are expected to remain open during the cleanup, but users need to watch out for work crews on the trails as they clear away fallen trees and branches, the Lincoln-based district said in a news release.

Aaron was out on the Jamaica / Homestead last night and said a lot of trees were down. I am betting wilderness could use some chainsaw action.

old post I guess I have reposted this before as well/

Pastor Steve wondered how cycling inspires me.

well besides my wonderful wife, it is a reason to keep on going. Got one of them desk jobby things. Was a bartender, brewmaster, delivery guy, all active jobs. Kinda put on the weight, tried a gym, not my kinda thing. A good friend was really into cycling, I got a bike and it consumed me, still does.

I often refer to wilderness park as my church, I am so in my perfect environment. My smile goes from ear to ear, even when drenched in sweat and the legs are burning. I can clear my head and think really clearly while maintaing a steady pace. often on night rides I can really get some thinking done. Seeing all of the awesome nature and animals really brings peace to me, we are truely blessed to have such a beautiful planet. I enjoy my lone rides, but also love being in with a big group. The tuesday night monkey wrench rides are a blast. 20-30 bike lovers all having a good time joking around and riding. I am home there.

Finally we got off to an early start and were 11 deep. Ortiz exploded a tire before we even hit the mopac, but after the fix it was one helluva ride. I blew a tire and got it fixed in under 5 minutes to catch up with the crew. Hit the hut, and cruised to the OEDS.

They had run out of taco meat by the time we hit the OEDS, so we got other grub, I had a bacon cheeseburger and it ruled.

on the way back we hit the 9 mile hut and it splintered off from there. Nothing like getting 35 miles in with a bunch of friends. Thanks fellas and ladies for such a good time.