Bikes, Beer and Grub

Friday, August 31, 2012

Inversion IPA w/buttermilk marinated salt 'n peppa fried chicken with flash fried sage & rosemary and yukon gold scalloped taters 'o gratin:) Inversion is has a predominantly malty finish with some fresh hops in the background...the sweetness offset the savory chicken...I like.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Beef Mechado and Mongo IPA

Monday meal...Mechado 'n Mongo IPA...slow braised tomato, lemon, laurel leaf, garlic and onion beef with a savory sauce that has a citrus punch...a traditional Filipino dish inspired by my late Ninong Ruperto who often times had this yummin

ess prepared at their S.F. home when we visited. He was the Godfather and guiding light who helped many Filipino immigrants settle and find jobs in S.F. throughout the 60's and 70's...many thanks to you Ninong Joe...salamat po!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

MBO Video highlights:)

MBO (Mountain Bike Oregon is a 3 day celebration of bikes, beer and grub...the ultimate vibe for a great time with you and your closest 300 trail riding brethren. Miles and miles of singletrack heaven await. On the trail menu, you will find copious amounts of "super-flow singletrack, rocky trail gnar, lush fern lined redwood forest, bunchgrass meadows, exposed annual grassland ledges, sweeping multiple ridge views of majestic peaks and blue water lakes, and awesome afternoon vistas. Once you've had your singletrack fill, then take a quick dip in the icy cool Wilamette River and settle down for an Oregon IPA session featuring beers from Hopworks and Ninkasi and other local faves. Check this vid for a feel for the cool vibe and go get your MBO or take a personal tour with the Cog Wild crew.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Santa Teresa w/Robert (Nelson 34) and Newton (IAmHolland)

Nelson34 Checks out the Pivot

These brakes are rad!

Carbon Pivot!

Robert climbs Ohlone trail.

IAmHolland conquers the steep section at the end of Ohlone trail.

K-max was in the house!

Evening Traffic Jam

Lots 'o Gobblers

Nelson34 on the not so rocky first section of Rocky Ridge

At the top of RR.

Near the top!

Coyote Peak in the background.

Santa Teresa w/Robert (Nelson 34) and Newton (IAmHolland), a set on Flickr.

Great summer evening for a TNR (Tuesday Night Ride)...met up with Nelson34 (Robert) and IAmHolland (Newton) who are fellow South Bay Mountain Bike enthusiasts with a penchant for tough climbs and techy and rocky descents. Tonight's feature trail was Rocky Ridge and the challenge was to climb this without putting a foot down on the ground. Robert and Newton were stoked to give the No Dab challenge a try, but Rocky Ridge lived true to it's reputation as a worthy trail nemesis. Thanks to (http://www.dionridesbikes.com/) for laying down the gauntlet for this challenge on the NorCal board of MTBR.com. Tonight I did manage to no dab this beast, albeit at a crawling pace, but I'll take this small victory nonetheless. Couple the small victory with the camaraderie of fellow mountain bikers, treats to a strong summer breeze, sights of numerous deer and turkey and a terrific sunset timed with a fast descent down Rocky Ridge and what you get is an equation for fun, fun, fun!