Here’s a little Ramble & Rant about an issue that I think could make a big difference in how kids do in school, how they get along with others in school, and how they view others throughout their life. Schools clubs should be restricted to academic restrictions only. no Hispanic club, no students of color club, no white only club,…Continue Reading
Articles by Garin
Poor as my writing might be, I still like to write. I’ve written a blog or two in the past, but at one point or another they each became a chore rather than a joyful pastime. C.S. Lewis said, regarding writing, “Write about what really interests you, whether it is real things or imaginary things, and nothing else.” I will be following Lewis’ advice so this blog, which bears my name, will remain a joyful pastime. Hope you like bikes.
Lummi Peninsula
The Lummi Peninsula Loop is a rather extended version of my regular 10 mile Mixed Loop out of Ferndale. This loop takes you south from Pioneer Pavillion along Ferndale Road and then out and around the whole Lummi Peninsula before returning to Ferndale via the dirt trail along the Nooksack that leads into Hovander Park. It’s 24 miles altogether and at…Continue Reading
Raleigh Sports
This late 50’s junk store buy is a made in England, all steel classic. All-Steel was Raleigh’s claim to fame for years and they weren’t kidding. They also weren’t comparing themselves to makers of aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber bikes. No their steel bikes were far superior to bikes made from wood, cast iron, etc. This bike is really all…Continue Reading
Rest of the Routes and Rides
I’ve got several routes listed in my spreadsheet of Routes that don’t have an accompanying ride write up because (I either didn’t track them, or didn’t have time, didn’t care at the time, or most likely I just haven’t ridden them since I started the blog. So I just threw together this post that is just a brief look at…Continue Reading
M2 Franken Jumper
My main trail ride for the last couple of decades and still my favorite for riding tight trails. It started life as an Stumpjumper M2 FS, and was quickly stripped for it’s components by some, more money than brains guy, who was going to use them to build up a Cannondale Headshok bike. I gladly bought his “useless” frame for…Continue Reading
Tour de Lake Whatcom
A few years back I did the real Tour de Whatcom and it was a fun experience, one that I will likely do again. But I’ve also had this other route in my head for awhile and have just been biding my time until conditions were right. And by conditions I mostly mean, my condition. When would I be in…Continue Reading