My OperaThe story of mono volador de desierto - Guest blog by Dan Roush
Wednesday, June 7, 2006 12:05:45 AM
The following is a visual recount of our race, to go along with yesterday’s posting.
This shot is of me in the first 5 miles off the start line. This proves that with the right camera, even fat guys can look fast.
This is a pic of Brent grabbing a handful of throttle heading out of check point 4. Aggressive and leaning into it.
Next is the flying desert monkey.
This is a nasty uphill about 35 miles into Bryan’s section. The picture does not do justice to the angle of this hill. It was long, steep, loose and ugly. Please note the trademark sitting position. Bryan claims the only time your ass should leave the seat is when you wreck or have to go to bed at night. He proposes that you can pee, eat and even go to the movies and never leave the seat. In fact, he was trying to sell us on the fact that he and Kim conceived his baby while sitting on the bike. I’ve met Kim. She has too much class for this to be true, but it does speak to Bryan’s commitment of never standing up. Also, notice the right outrigger extending out.
Pedro and Jaun cannot believe their eyes. Who can this crazy gringo be? Can it be the elusive mono volador de desierto (flying desert monkey)? He rides as the legend describes him!
Si, si! It is vlardo!! I must stop his tumble at all costs!
Mi’ amigo, stand quickly, you must continue on. Our people are counting on you. You are our hero.
Diego, Javier, Paulo, Miguel, come help the flying desert monkey! He is in a time of need.
Push, push. The journey must continue for our savior.
Carlo, join in as well, and push. Mono volador de desierto, rest yourself while we push to the top of this mountain. Now go and make us proud. And remember, never ever stand up, it is the Mexican way!
This shot is of me in the first 5 miles off the start line. This proves that with the right camera, even fat guys can look fast.
This is a pic of Brent grabbing a handful of throttle heading out of check point 4. Aggressive and leaning into it.
Next is the flying desert monkey.
This is a nasty uphill about 35 miles into Bryan’s section. The picture does not do justice to the angle of this hill. It was long, steep, loose and ugly. Please note the trademark sitting position. Bryan claims the only time your ass should leave the seat is when you wreck or have to go to bed at night. He proposes that you can pee, eat and even go to the movies and never leave the seat. In fact, he was trying to sell us on the fact that he and Kim conceived his baby while sitting on the bike. I’ve met Kim. She has too much class for this to be true, but it does speak to Bryan’s commitment of never standing up. Also, notice the right outrigger extending out.
Pedro and Jaun cannot believe their eyes. Who can this crazy gringo be? Can it be the elusive mono volador de desierto (flying desert monkey)? He rides as the legend describes him!
Si, si! It is vlardo!! I must stop his tumble at all costs!
Mi’ amigo, stand quickly, you must continue on. Our people are counting on you. You are our hero.
Diego, Javier, Paulo, Miguel, come help the flying desert monkey! He is in a time of need.
Push, push. The journey must continue for our savior.
Carlo, join in as well, and push. Mono volador de desierto, rest yourself while we push to the top of this mountain. Now go and make us proud. And remember, never ever stand up, it is the Mexican way!
