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Rider: commuterDude [4 comments] Ways to connect: Location: Olathe, Kansas Member Since: November 2003 5 Year Distance Chart 2013 Miles Traveled: 1,003 2013 Rank: # 1,324 of 3,866 riders (includes indoor rides) Lifetime Odometer: 58,115 miles History: They call me the commuterDude. I commute year-round, and I'm a randonneur. I love long days in the saddle working hard towards a mileage goal; it's an adventure and a self-defining challenge that molds and shapes the way I approach and handle other aspects of my life. Whatever the ride, however, I keep in the back of my mind that I am miles and miles away from the unhealthy person I used to be, and that my life is better because of bicycling. All I need to put a smile on my face is a long piece of good pavement and some pedals to turn. For scattered observations from the saddle, tales of commuting and randonneuring, visit commuterDude.com I'd be honored if you'd stop by, and take a read. Thanks! See you on the road!

Bicycles 2006 Kogswell Model P Road bike Description:  "Monarch II" -- A tradition of how-it-should-be-done brought to life in this fine lugged steel frameset from Kogswell Cycles in Minnesota. Kirk Pacenti lugs, ECO-brand thin-wall butted cro-mo tubing. Every bit as light as a racing frame, but with special touches only a randonneur can appreciate; the perfect all-rounder! Continuing the namesake, from my fabled RTR 2002 journey up Monarch Pass in Colorado, it is a rolling tribute to self-discovery and the thrill of finishing. Many miles covered; many, MANY more to come. Fully ready with fenders, rack, lights - it's the daily grinder and brevet machine. 2013 Odometer: 1,003.0 miles Lifetime Odometer: 26,556.0 miles Tires: 700 x 25C Specialized Espoir Elite, front, 676 miles 700 x 25C Specialized Espoir Elite, rear, 1,466 miles Chain: generic BRAKE CABLES single speed, 676 miles generic *SADDLE* Aspin (Natural) single speed, 353 miles SRAM PC-971 9 speed, 1,003 miles generic Schmidt SON hub - bearings single speed, 20,191 miles generic **CLEAT** SH-SD51 SPD cleats single speed, 2,090 miles generic **RIM** Mavic Open Pro silver 32h (REAR) single speed, 3,315 miles generic *Greased Stem, HB, Seatpost single speed, 12,090 miles generic Ultegra *Rear Hub* 9 speed, 22,499 miles generic *FRAME* Kogswell Model-P single speed, 25,637 miles generic SHIFT CABLES 9 speed, 10,889 miles Shimano *CASSETTE* CS-6500 12-27 9 speed, 3,067 miles Shimano *CHAIN-RINGS* Ultegra 53/39 9 speed, 12,584 miles generic *PEDALS* Shimano PD-M770 XT single speed, 9,155 miles generic **RIM** Mavic Open Pro silver 32h (front) 9 speed, 4,341 miles generic *headlight* B+M Lumotec Cyo single speed, 10,911 miles

No planned events for 2013