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    2024 full LoToJa Race

    LOL. When I was riding a lot (northern CA in and around the East Bay area), the gearing wasn't friendly in the "mountains," Mt. Diablo, three bears, etc. But, it didn't stop me. I just pushed harder. And I was a budget rider (I was poor in cash, rich in spirit). Why spend money on equipment when...
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    2024 full LoToJa Race

    Based on the photos Ben sent me, he didn't make any major changes to the bike: same wheels, components, and brakes. Before I sold it, I had already put on new cables, new chain, tires and tubes. I gave him my shoes just in case he wanted to keep the clips that were on the bike. The only changes...
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    2024 full LoToJa Race

    I received a very cool text message from the bike rider who bought my vintage Cannondale race bike. He bought it a little over 1 year ago. Ben completed the full LoToJa Race!!! 13 hours and 40 minutes, about 5 minutes before the timing cutoff. LoToJa has grown into one of the nation’s premier...
  4. 1995 R300 - Viper Red

    1995 R300 - Viper Red

    1995 Cannondale R300 Road Bike Viper Red. 63 cm frame. Near mint condition. I was the original owner and purchased it from Orinda Spoke and Pedal in October 1996. Orinda Spoke and Pedal installed the Modolo bars and taped the handle bars. Since it came with lifetime free tune ups, it was tuned...
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