Santa Cruz Randonneurs Dart

Yesterday was the SC Dart, 13.5 hours of fun. Big thanks to our team captain, the Potis. The Santa Cruz club really knows how to get classy at their finish control. A great dinner of wild boar and alligator with mashed potatoes and cabbage. They even went classy on this beautiful painting by Alice Stribling. Too much. More photos  here and   here.

Muay Thai kickboxing shield

Vinyl

Rivendell bag modifications

One of the best thing to come out of this sewing thing is the opportunity to meet folks and help them out with some sewing needs. Here's a nice photo essay from Manny, who came by for a quick visit turned dinner, hang out, and repair job. Thanks Manny! Manny's Flickr Link Here.

Small Saddle bag

Mixed Terrain ride and motorpacing

start here.

Thirty minutes later, you're here. The first mixed terrain ride of the year was short and fun.

On the way home I heard a motorcycle approaching from the rear, so I clicked into high gear to jump on his wheel, and there was  already a rider there! So I jumped in. Finally, at a red light, we were all there laughing pretty hard. So much fun.

Someone gets a new handlebar bag when he wakes up.

Brevet Bag in the works

Mustard and Tan panniers

Straps were supplied by the owner.

Panniers in the works

This is usually the hardest part.

Snootsie by Tesh Kosowan

Beautiful bags and style, check out her blog and etsy site.