Author Archives: Scott

About Scott

I grew up near Houston, TX and served in the U. S. Coast Guard ordnance and electronics communities for over 35 years. I became involved with ham radio and computers in 1995. The explosion of technology made my jobs and hobbies quite interesting. My hobbies include Volkswagens, bicycling, photography/videography, electronics, ham radio, and web management.

Changes for Captain Overpacker; I’m Still Alive…

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Scott

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 →

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2014 Tour de Cure (65 miles)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Scott

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+) | 2 Comments

ACP Suffolk-Lake Gaston 300 km (Run #2, 191 miles)

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Scott

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 →

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ACP Suffolk to Skippers 200 km (130 mile, Run #2)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Scott

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 | 3 Comments

Product Review: B&M Ixon IQ Premium LED Headlight

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Scott

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 →

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2013: Overpacker’s Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Scott

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 →

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R12 Success! Hertford-Edenton Permanent (128 mi)

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Scott

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+) | 2 Comments

Windsor-Woodland Permanent – Run #2 (126-mi)

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Scott

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+) | 4 Comments

Suffolk-Skippers 205 km (132 miles)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Scott

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 →

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Sea Gull Century (101 miles)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Scott

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 →

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