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Recent Posts
- Inaugural Colonial Crossroads Bike MS: From “The Other Side” June 13, 2016
- An Unexpected Review: Carry-On 3.5X5LSHS Utility Trailer September 21, 2015
- ACP Suffolk-Lake Gaston-Washington 600 km (DNF) September 16, 2015
- Final Ocean to Bay Bike MS Ride (146 miles) June 12, 2015
- ACP Suffolk-Lake Gaston 400 km (252 miles) May 6, 2015
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Author Archives: Scott
Changes for Captain Overpacker; I’m Still Alive…
Hello, It’s been over four months since my last entry. I’ve seen many ups and downs during that time. You may recall that I suffered a back strain during my ACP 300km in April. Something unexpected happened after I rode in the Tour … Continue reading
2014 Tour de Cure (65 miles)
I took a good beating on last month’s ACP 300 km ride. I took most of the week off so I’d be fresh for the Tour de Cure (TdC) the following Saturday. I opted to ride the easier metric century. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Rides (100km+)
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ACP Suffolk-Lake Gaston 300 km (Run #2, 191 miles)
I rode my second run of the Suffolk-Lake Gaston 300 km on April 19th. It was the second ride in my planned pursuit of a Super Randonneur achievement. Since I had a decent finish last year (17h:15m), I was confident that … Continue reading
Posted in Brevets (200km+), Super Randonneur Series
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ACP Suffolk to Skippers 200 km (130 mile, Run #2)
It’s been quite a while since my last rando. The weather has been unpleasant and other pursuits have kept me busy this winter. I’ve even delayed my blog entry longer than usual. I’m looking forward to some predictable weather. A pop-up … Continue reading
Posted in Brevets (200km+), Super Randonneur Series
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Product Review: B&M Ixon IQ Premium LED Headlight
January has been a slow riding month for me. I knocked out a calendared RUSA populaire on New Year’s Day. I had hoped to perhaps complete a permanent as well. However, weather and health issues have compelled me to stay … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews
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2013: Overpacker’s Year In Review
2013 was a good year for cycling! Those who rode with me in the 2011 Bike MS Ocean to Bay Ride may recall me saying after the first day century, “I don’t recall ever finishing a century where I could say I … Continue reading
Posted in General
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R12 Success! Hertford-Edenton Permanent (128 mi)
It had been nearly four weeks since my last ride. I had a command duty phone over Thanksgiving week (no riding with this phone and its associated briefcase) and then I had riding conflicts with either rain, cold, school programs or holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Permanents (200km+)
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Windsor-Woodland Permanent – Run #2 (126-mi)
The first weekend in November was beautiful! I was hesitant to hit the road for a permanent since I had been off the bike recovering from a knee injury for two weeks. I also felt I needed to get my legs … Continue reading
Posted in Permanents (200km+)
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Suffolk-Skippers 205 km (132 miles)
I’m getting closer to my R12 goal. I didn’t make an attempt at a permanent on October 5/6 due to the Sea Gull Century. It was raining almost continuously for the next week or so. As a result, I opted … Continue reading
Posted in Permanents (200km+)
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Sea Gull Century (101 miles)
October 5th marked the 25th anniversary of the Sea Gull Century (SGC). Held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the SGC is probably the flattest 100 miles anyone can ride. Flat rides usually mean one thing: WIND. Past years reported plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Rides (100km+)
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