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Alcatraz on the Horizon

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:12:01 -0700

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From this morning's commute.

Rainy Easter

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:28:32 -0700

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Carson along the Coastal Trail at Lands End on a rainy Easter Day.

Downtime at the Cabin

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:08:26 -0800

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In our very little, very rustic cabin outside of Lone Pine.

On the Occasion of Mile 1,000

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:52:13 -0800

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I meant to post a photo of my new commuter bike after I got it, but never got around to it. So on the occasion of its one-thousandth mile, here we go.

Back in August, after four months of commuting on my road bike, I set out to build my ideal commuter. I wanted something very solid, that could take a lot of miles with someone my size on top. I wanted big disc brakes for stopping power and a drivetrain that helped with the hills between my home and office. I also wanted a upright riding position so I had clear sight lines and a comfortable stance while wearing a backpack. I put a lot of thought into the build and worked with Chris at Roaring Mouse cycles to spec the final build. It isn't the sexiest bike on the block; with the trunk bag on the rack, I kinda look like a bike cop. But it is incredibly practical, which was my goal.

After five months and 1,000 miles, I can say I've never been so happy with a bike purchase. It is holding up remarkably well and it hits all the right notes for a daily commuter. Details of the bike can be seen in the photo notes.

The Daily Commute - Inbound

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:05:34 -0800

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Black Point, Mono Lake - 2

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:19:54 -0800

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Black Point, Mono Lake - 1

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:19:36 -0800

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Carson Valley Hot Springs

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:19:20 -0800

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Alabama HIlls Portrait 2012 - 2

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:19:04 -0800

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Alabama HIlls Portrait 2012 - 1

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:18:53 -0800

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Autumn at Alabama Hills

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:18:43 -0800

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Howlin'

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:18:16 -0800

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Carson at Alabama Hills

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:55 -0800

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Carson at Alabama Hills

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:38 -0800

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nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:25 -0800

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Jody Keeping Us Organized

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:01 -0800

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nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:16:41 -0800

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nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:16:26 -0800

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Carson: Chief Rock Mover, Panamint Valley

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:16:07 -0800

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Campsite Snuggle Time

nobody@flickr.com (mgp5000) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:15:43 -0800

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