surly had this link to some of their hometown stars who got a bit of press for not hanging up the bike in the winter. one of the people mentioned is former star gene oberpiller, a pro when there were just a few pros out there on the mtb scene. i remember reading in dirt rag about his successes in northern midwest mtb races. the scene in wisconsin and minnesota has always had a good following and gene was the king for a while! another fall today on the way in, i have to learn to not use the front brake at all! i was fine and almost at the door when, bam! down i went. i was getting past the entrance and without enough thought i grabbed a bit of brake and paid the price. i landed on the same spot on my shoulder, it's pretty jacked right now. as the sun was up this morning on the way in i shot a bunch of photos that i'll post later today. the sky was amazing, pinks and grays and blues across the horizon.