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Utah Sunsets

marc — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:47:46 +0000

I made two photographs on my way back from Salt Lake City last night. I was leaving a friend’s house after dropping off some items for the SLLUG meeting tomorrow night. While descending the avenues, I passed by Memory Grove near 9th Avenue where I stopped for an amazing sunset. Here are several. The first [...]

A night in the most uncomfortable bed ever

marc — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:51:11 +0000

Enlarge image Getting ready to head home for the evening, last night (Sept. 18, 2008), I packed up my stuff, changed into my biking gear and headed out to where my bike had been securely locked while I was at work. I was a bit disappointed to find that my rear tire on my recumbent [...]

MS150 update and Thanks!!!

marc — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:25 +0000

I’m always amazed by the generosity of my friends and family at this time of year. With only a week and a half, I not only raised the minimum for participation in this year’s ride but had to change my goal twice! I want to thank everyone who has contributed financially as well as those [...]

I’m riding the Utah MS150 2008!!!!

marc — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:32 +0000

I’m going to be riding the Multiple Sclerosis 150 mile benefit ride this year – again! Many were able to support me through encouragement as well donations to help me reach my fund raising goals. This is also a chance for me to connect with many friends who I haven’t heard from for a long [...]

Steve Irwin on Late Night W/Conan O’Brien

marc — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:36:32 +0000

Another video of Steve. Below is a video of a great interview that Steve Irwin did on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Very funny. Steve Irwin, AKA The Crocodile Hunter, talks about Croc Week and teaches Conan how to put a transmitter on a cocodile. You get to see some of the best of Steve [...]

Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter Dead

marc — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:20:02 +0000

Enlarge image So, one of my favorite conservationists and genuine people has died. Steve Irwin, known to most people around the world as the Crocodile Hunter passed away today in an accident while filming a documentary about the sea’s most dangerous creatures off the coast of Australia. A stingray barb pierced his chest and heart. [...]

Tarmac Expert: 1000 miles on Friday

marc — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:05:24 +0000

Carbon/White ’06 Specialized Tarmac Expert(click here to enlarge) I broke 1000 miles on Friday with my new 06 Specialized Tarmac Expert. I was looking for a good ride that was different than what I usually ride here in Utah Valley, so I checked out the Bonneville Bicycle and Tandem Club (BBTC) website for any scheduled [...]

Big shake up in the Tour de France team lineups

marc — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:31:38 +0000

I first heard this on NPR this morning as I drove into work and read about it in more depth on OLN TV. Several other news outlets are carrying the story as well. This morning it was reported that several of the favorites in the Tour de France have been banned from this year’s race [...]

Multiple Sclerosis 150 mile bike tour 2006

marc — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:24:32 +0000

I’m happy to say that I’m preparing again for the Multiple Sclerosis 150 mile ride this year! Last year was a awesome, both in people who supported me through encouragement as well as many who were able to donate to help my fund raising goals. For those of you who are not aware, each year [...]

Walking tour of downtown Salt Lake City

marc — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:55:05 +0000

Went with some friends: Melody, Jason and Natalie on a walking tour of downtown Salt Lake City on June 19, 2006. Very cool. Spent some time looking at old buildings but didn’t have nearly enough time to do the whole tour. We only were able to do the first third or so. Took some pictures [...]

Ride Log: Vivian

marc — Sat, 20 May 2006 03:32:13 +0000

Went to Vivian tonight. Cool because of the the approaching storm. Not too many people on the trail because of it. I stopped by Best Buy tonight to look at a small digital camera that I can take on my rides. I’m looking at the Olympus Stylus 810 or Olympus Stylus 710 because they are [...]

Ride Log: Novell Campus to Payson and Back

marc — Fri, 19 May 2006 03:27:57 +0000

Tonight after work I rode from the Novell building H parking lot along Kuni Rd. to the Springville exit with the Walmart (not sure what the exit # is) then West following the road as it wound around through farm fields turning South and ended up on Main Street in Payson, UT. I did the [...]

Ride Log: Vivian and back

marc — Wed, 17 May 2006 03:01:55 +0000

Rode to Vivian Park today. Nice, warm. The trail was a bit crowded though. Cycling Ride Log: 19.88mi 17 mph ave. 1h 10m 03s 518 ft gain Max/Ave HR 176/146 952 C burned

Ride Log: Vivian, East Provo

marc — Tue, 16 May 2006 03:30:13 +0000

Rode to Vivian to day. Drafted behind some super-rodie-biker for as long as I could – only about a mile or so before he left me in the dust. It was fun though. After the canyon, I went South on Univerity Ave. then up past the MTC and Provo Temple to visit a friend who [...]

Ride Log: Vivian Park

marc — Sat, 13 May 2006 16:45:38 +0000

Got up early this morning and rode to Vivian and back. The morning was a little cool but there were many people out on the trail. 19.39mi 16.5 mph ave. 1h 10m 24s 551 ft gain Max/Ave HR 169/141 892 C