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The Money Shot and Great Courage

By bobby

(actually by Lauren)
July 8, 2010
 Solobike.It  wrote, just before the Superenduro:
“…Sauze will be the focus of the World for two days of the stage Superenduro PRO circuit , which will involve ‘Blind Bobby’ McMullen , Paralympic athlete of mountain bikes and skis (http://www.rideblindracing.com ) Known throughout the world for his great courage and Sauze who chose [...]

BOBBY’S EXCELLENT EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

By bobby

(actually by Lauren) July 2, 2010
 
Bobby headed to Europe June 28 to ride the Pro Super Enduro Series at Sauze d’Oulx in the Italian Alps (7/3 and 4) followed by the Megavalanche (”one of the most extreme mtb races on the planet”) the next week in Alpe d’Huez, France. He will be the first visually impaired rider (let [...]

Interesting…

By bobby

March 3, 2010
Did I just write March?  Damn, I did.  Boggs, Sea Otter, the Shasta Lemurian all about one month away, I’d better start riding my bike….more!
Did any of you know that our President is a smoker?  Yup.  He recently had his annual physical and it has been reported that he’s in good sape at 47 [...]

Just a Quickie and I’m out…..

By bobby

February18, 2010
If you have been a bit wet in the saddle the past few weeks, you have to be enjoying this run of amazing weather.  Here in Redding ,  the temps have been in the low to mid seventies with little or no wind.  The dirt is sticky sweet and the trails are holding up well.  [...]

Some Stuff for the Weekend

By bobby

February 12, 2010
I’m just back from a local haunt, Puerta Villarta.  After throwing too many chips, the obligatory salsa, 3 fish tacos, and 2 Negra Modelos down my neck,   it all feels right…Time to get my Blog on!
Guys: Valentine’s Day is Sunday.  If you are married or have a girlfriend DO NOT FORGET.  Make the effort, get (at [...]

Playing in the Mud!

By bobby

Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, Nick “The Stick” Price and myself headed out on dawn patrol to Rocklin, CA. for the first of 3 TBF MTB Challenge events put on by Total Body Fitness (www.tbfracing.com). We hit the road at 5 am and arrived in plenty of time for our 9 am start.  These events are [...]

54 Years and Counting!

By bobby

Today, February 4th,  is my parents 54th wedding anniversary , CONGRATULATIONS MOM AND DAD, I LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR MAKING ME PART OF THOSE 54 YEARS!  Bob and Marjorie McMullen of Redding,  California.  through thick and thin, seven children, too many grand kids to remember, both retired teachers, have been going strong for 54 [...]

Are You Staying Dry?

By bobby

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Crow is a Dish Best Served Fresh

By bobby

January23, 2010
I have been receiving daily updates from that roving adventure goddess Heidi Suchard about snow  conditions from the Tahoe area.  Her current foray into the playground of life has her ripping soulful arcs in deep powder on the slopes of Squaw Valley.  Even getting there was an epic adventure for the girl.  Heidi is dedicated to getting [...]

Old Man Winter…

By bobby

January, 19, 2010
Like most of the West Coast, Winter is in full affect here in Redding.  The last few months, we’ve experienced a bit of a “tease” from Mother Nature with some rain, a few cold snaps and enough snow in the foothills to allow  the local ski resort to open before Christmas.  This was [...]