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Vlog?

Trying to jazz up this blog by throwing in a vlog here and there. Here is my first attempt.

Here is the rundown of my weekend

Thursday:
After work, drove to iMD to chill with SJFam

Friday:
Woke up early to meet with Joseph to pick up the Canon 5D and a lens
Met with Jeremy and Peter to shoot a wedding

Saturday:
Rode to Bill's with Meghan to get breakfast
Watched some races at Hellyer Velodrome

Sunday:
BBQ
Bowling

Look out for more of these.

@ iMD

Today I did my daily ride downtown. Yes, I know its only 6 miles there and 6 miles back, but I can't be careless, with my knee and all. Anyway, took off to downtown and went to visit the folks over at iMD. Always a good time over at the shop. Shooting the shit and looking at bikes. Had me a Togo's sandwich, threw some lube on my chain and I was on my way back home. I've always enjoyed riding my bike, but now that I am back, I'm loving it even more.

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Jeff on the phone talking that business

Working on the bike before I head back fome

Overhaulin' ... Not Really

Took the Llamacorn to iMD to get her tuned up. My bottom bracket and crankset were not sitting right, due to the wrong size BB. Mark hooked me with a new BB, so I was good to go. My bike stand skills are par, but I clamped the bike right on the "Ll" of Llamacorn causing the sticker to come off. So the Llamacorn is now offically known as "The RN". haha

SJF Relationship Series

Yet another successful alleycat put on by SJF. I planned on racing, entered, paid my 5 bucks (that went to the Haiti disaster fund) and started the race. Andrew and I decided to chill ride it, but that turned into an all out blast to the first check point. We got about a 1/3 of the way there and POP!!! Andrew blew out his rear tire. I had an extra tube, but it wasn't his size, so we decided to chill ride back to iMD. Oh well, i would have liked to finished the race, but I couldn't leave a fallen soldier, and my right knee was giving me problems, so, all for the best. Plus, I got to chill with Meghan before she went to work so MAJOR PLUS! Here are a few snaps of the race.

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The start of the race began with a quick game of Red light, Green light.

I'm glad a lot of riders in San Jose are getting safe and wearing helmets.

Number 1 and I

lil Matt

Post race Trick Comp

This guy ALWAYS wins!

You can find the rest of them HERE.

Photos by AM

One Common Goal...

...To make shit!

Time Lapse for IMD.
Made by: Darren Hirose and JP Flores

B.O.L.O for more projects like this.

DragonFly Jones Says...

...You should be practicing on yo' ART!

As I am doing my best to do so, its hard to find time in the day or even night for that matter. However, time is changing for the better. Very soon, I will have more time to practice on this art that Jones speaks of. I've got some new ventures in the works and I am confident they will pan out. I won't say anymore, in the case that I jinx it. Let's just keep our heads up and get up!

*funny thing, I'm listening to Gettin' Up by Q-Tip.

Hooked up with JP and Darren to help with a shoot for iMD. Here is a quick snap.

Unfortunately, we lost a lot of light that day, so a lot of the stuff Darren shot was a bit dark. ~~We try again tomorrow.~~

Last One I Swear...Yeah Right

So, I have the Llamacorn, which is now "left turns only". I decided I wanted something for the street. Something steel, that could take the bumps and jumps, and the overall beat of the street. Luckily, my friend Marc, was selling a good frame for just that. Bought the frame, collected the parts (the stem is from another Mark), and Mark of iMD helped me get 'er up and running.

Big thanks to the 3 Mark's/Marc's that helped me put this thing together. It rides really relaxed, and I can't wait to give 'er a full go.

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isn't she pretty. Meghan is going to name 'er. Update on that soon.

*i know too many people with the name Mark (or a variation of it).

Tonight!

Go to iMD tonight for a double feature evening. London to Paris and The Revival!!!

Should be a fun night!

Throwback!!

So, that's it!! My best friend left for the BIG APPLE yesterday. Needless to say I'm going to miss that dude, but it's good. As soon as he is settled in, I'm on the first thing smoking. Good luck out there XiAN! Kick some ass!!

The night before he left, he called me asking for some help packing, and being the good dude that I am, of course I obliged. Went to his crib with my 15mm and helped him pack his Volume Cutter. He had all his belongings sprawled out on the driveway like he was having a garage sale. I am a huge garage sale connoisseur, so I had my eyes peeled for something I could have. Guess what I found...

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AHAHA...believe it!! XiAN gave me his Talkboy Deluxe. SUPER SCORE! I have yet to throw some batteries in this thing to see if it works. If it does not? That's cool too, it'll look fresh in my cubicle at work (ahhh, the corporate life). Thanks XiAN, see you soon.

About a week prior, I bought these Specialized gloves from iMD and they function really well. They offer a comfy fit, they breath well, and you can still function with them on (i.e dial a number on your phone, open aluminum cans, etc).

Grab em'!!

Day 1 of Furlough

So today marks the first furlough day implemented by my work. It sucks for obvious reasons (don't getting paid), but it also is rad for not so obvious reasons (more saddle time, and chillin'!!). So today, after lunch with my llama, and a dentist appointment in the afternoon, I'm going riding! Super juiced on it because my booty hasn't blessed the saddle for quite sometime.

Actually, I take that back. I did get a chance to do a little bit of riding last night. SJF held yet another Sprints competition at San Jose's not too well known Bassett street.

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It's always a good time at sprints because everyone comes out with no drama and just wants to ride. I didn't do too well in my heat, due to the lack of saddle time, but it's good. It's all love. Big ups to Killing Time aka Bill Tran, for winning the 20 lbs. turkey.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and needless to say, I'm pumped! Thanksgiving is always a fun time for me. The bulk of my family is coming over and we are just gonna vibe like we always do. Stay tuned for pictures, and video of tomorrow. For now, I leave you with this...

Llamacorn hits the streets

Sorry boys, come thursday, you will all be in my belly!!!

My dinner last night, SCRIMP!!

UPDATE:

Meghan and I had TCC for lunch. If you don't know about TCC, get to knownin'. Guess what they have there in honor of Thanksgiving...

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ToFurkey!!!

After lunch, Meghan had to go to work, and I took off to go to my dentist appointment. This is quite embarrassing to admit but, I had a cavity! Who the hell has cavities past 5 years old?! Me, I guess. Good thing the cavity was maintainable, with some local anesthesia and a good bit drill, haha, cavity? GONE! Thanks Doctor T.

This is what I looked like after the local anesthesia. Sad isn't he?

Dentist appointment was over, saddled up and hit the rode. My first stop was coffee, so I took a pit stop at downtown San Jose's Hydration. Had me a regular coffee and I was on my way.

I did a few Downtown loops to get my heart going. I enjoy riding downtown! There is enough cars around to stay alert and enough street to map a good loop. Before heading home, I stopped by iMinusD to say to the folks.

Always good to see SJFam.

Come one! Come all!

The grand opening of IMinusD is close approaching. I suggest getting out to this event anyway you can because the word on the street is that this is not to be missed.

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This flier was brought to you by my colleague JP. Keep Doing. Damage boy!

Also, be sure to check out the Globe frames at the shop. They are super fresh!

Lovin' this Bike

I have been searching near and far for a new frame. Doing a lot of research on what will be a perfect match. Then I remembered the SJF Ghoul Sprints. Mark Cosio of iMinusD had Globe bikes to race with. I didn't realize it at the time (because I was really trying to beat my opponent, Tornado Tim), but the Globe Roll bike rides really smooth. Granted we were stationary, but the fit was on point. Upon more research on Globe, I find out that they are a brand from Specialized. Once I found that out, I was convinced that the Globe frame is a righteous build. I look forward to owning this frame in the future.

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This is Mark Cosio's Globe Roll. Super jockin' this frame.

Weekend Recap

A couple more images from SJF/iMD Alleycat. Check out the lot, here and here

Whips

Cookie Monster

GO!

Me : Dan

UPDATE:
Here is a small clip of Tim and I racing a gold sprint. Please forgive the delay in audio. I don't know quite what happened in the upload process to vimeo. We are riding the new Globe frames by Specialized. Super sick frame!