Fundraising: I’ve raised $75 so far, plus two pledges of unknown amount. So, with the pledge matching promise I have raised at least $150. The total amount is not reflected on the MS 150 site because some of the pledges were not submitted online. Thanks to all those who have pledged their support. Now back to your normal NPR programming…

Training: So far I can count 74.8 miles towards training for the MS 150. That would be two rides; one this past Sunday, and one the Sunday before. Hmm, that is a little more than 1/3 the total mileage for the tour. I suppose I should be training more. It is not as bad as it sounds. I have just under 1000 miles logged since this spring, and commute everyday. I am not counting my commuter miles towards training. FWIW, I have a little over 50 miles commuting to work for August 1 through August 22.

Repairs: I finally ordered a new crankset and chain for the M2. Somehow a new crankset with integrated bottom bracket for the Gunnar also found its way on the order. The drive-side bottom bracket cup has been cracked on the Gunnar for several months. The M2 is getting a replacement XT crankset, while the Gunnar is getting an FSA Gossamer Cross MegaExo crankset. I am going to try my luck with another SRAM PC-971 chain; hopefully this one won’t explode. The old chain will end up on the singlespeed when the current chain fails.

Ok, so what is the deal with the photo? I don’t have any relevant photos, so this is a Vanagon 2.1 L exhaust system. It is being sold (hopefully) along with my Vanagon in September. Note that the cat and tailpipe are not included in the photo. For those who are interested in Vanagon exhaust systems: Stay away from S&S headers. They are cheap, rust through quickly and are poorly constructed. That is all.

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