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One party and our towel dispenser is stickered up.

A summer heat wave couldn't keep us away from the Twilight Criterium, Sunday Parkways, Adult Soapbox Derby, Sandy Ridge or rehabbing the little pump track and lighting it on fire. Notice the Ahearne Cycle Truck slaying it at 00:48.

Brenton Salo shot some photos for us last night. We can't wait to see how they turn out.

Here's the man in action:

The bar-ista works best with a spill-proof travel mug, but I rocked a half full standard to-go cup in there this morning and didn't spill scalding coffee on my legs. Just sayin'.

Dear Reader,

We had a pretty good time riding the Lewis River Trail this weekend. Wish you were here.

-Minn Slim

Vista:

Epic waterfall:

Hike-a-bike section:

Monster tree cut:

Big roots:

Mechanical:

Rope swing:

Flat tire:

Saw this "tall bike" lane on the way to work this morning:

Rounded up this special task force to take care of a few things around the office.

Our neighbor Shawn took in this interesting vehicle for repair today. It's a carbon-encased recumbent bike with electric assist. Apparently you can get this baby up to 45/50 miles per hour. There are talks of Shawn cooking up an amphibious version. Yep, amphibious. Like a straight up Wisco Duck.

Made some iced coffee yesterday and was delighted when this guy showed up.