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Headed back to Detroit to do a few laps at the @lexusvelodrome. Hope to catch up with as many old friends as possible. Send me a message if you’re free. 📸 per @dougmartin96 (at Downtown Detroit) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeHJsAS2m_0Ia_AJDQ0azBoTmPdmErs0dLz4Q0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Headed back to Detroit next week for a few laps of the @lexusvelodrome. Hope to catch up with as many old friends as possible. Drop me a message if you’re free. 📸@dougmartin96 (at Downtown Detroit) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkeGsJ0yrTuiXavyOUxKk0-4LF7jNruwEafgRc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Really lucky that the air doesn’t care how much money you spend on derailleurs and @rapha clothing. #CdAlife #aeroiseverything #FreeWatts (at Between Earth's Crust And Earth's Atmosphere) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGWkkfBN6dA58RsuIaEfwI_Hyn3CBaj3RUG9k0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I spent my first decade in SoCal losing to @philychzstk at everything from local criteriums to @belgianwaffleride. I finally begged for a spot on their super talented @monsterracingteam_mrt and the team has delivered me to more podiums than I deserve. Today the team had a plan to give Phil a shot at a national title and he would not be denied jumping at 1 km to go with defending champion @charonlsmith on his wheel to ride thru a three man breakaway with 400m to go and hold it all the way to the line. So thrilled for him and the guys on the team to be able to execute in an incredibly stacked field. (at Balloon Fiesta Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_BKKZOlyGe4LVHhQgrkd69HbS9-f-yuzpnL40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bicycles have been a big part of my life the last 30 years or so. I’ve been lucky to meet many great people and visited countries all over the world. @ericbiermancycling recently enlightened me that I’ve also made all my enemies by riding and racing my bike. #SorryNotSorry #NoRagrets #frenemies (at Hellyer Park Velodrome) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFMYEOl3jR6kxI4O8KA4rjLBEVQhpJSMfiEzs0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My youngest turns 21 today! It doesn’t seem possible. What an incredible privilege it has been to be his father and help guide him to adulthood. His drive and perseverance make any goal achievable. I love you so much @krew_doesel. Happy Birthday! (at Santa Cruz, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFLoXePWTudPoUUFM3BTa2Fi5ROPJ3QSaq1RQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We ventured out from Bentonville into “real” Arkansas for a late night, post show, dinner. We were waited on by Samber who desire her obvious food service skills managed to get every one of our orders wrong. Not sure if the highlight was her answering @johngeorger with a “Duh!” or the jukebox. #iykyk #johnmulaney (at Northwest Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCRMUUuBHEY92KnPq0Ez_J9-MDXOEoEtzk-GY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spending a few days in Bentonville. I’m always amazed at this oasis of activity that’s surrounded by a very different attitude just 25 miles in any direction. Hopefully the work being done expands to the rest of Arkansas. #bikelife #mightaswelljump (at Bentonville, Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1LL2sO74c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day one of Sea Otter 2022! Did some cliche stuff, introduced a bunch of new @van_dessel bikes, added a new toy to the wish list and helped some Ukrainian families fleeing the terror consuming their homeland. 🎼”I gotta say it was a good day” 🎶 #SeaOtter #SkippedTheFoodPix (at The Corkscrew At Laguna Seca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcE23i8r-41/?utm_medium=tumblr

Taking a break from bikes and beer and cat videos to try to help raise money for Ukrainian refugees. Over 3455 civilian casualties according to OHCHR to date and 4.2M refugees have fled the country and more than 6.5M displaced. $9 is less than a drop in the bucket, but with your help we can hope to fill a few buckets. $13 for a Purist іди нахуй Water Bottle with ~$9 going to The Red Cross and International Rescue Committee split 50:50. DM for details on payment, shipment, and the latest on the total number of bottles sold and funds donated. #ідинахуй #ukraine #refugees #ukrainianrefugees @redcrossukraine @redcrosscentralca @internationalrescuecommitte @rescueorg @rescue_uk (at San Juan Bautista, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7MlSUr6fs/?utm_medium=tumblr

It was great to get back on the track this year and about 6 months sooner than usual. Took a while to get the legs back spinning but by the end of the day I wasn’t getting dropped by @_alex.winter. Hopeful for a great season. Some new faces today and a good sized group in all the categories. #gearrestrictions #90inches (at Hellyer Park Velodrome) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cayqb2PrSPK/?utm_medium=tumblr

#TBT to having some fun and fitness. Going to take some work to get back. Or a time machine? #raceseason #fatdave #whathappened? (at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0kS2dObjo/?utm_medium=tumblr

First NorCal criterium of the season today. Cal Aggie hosted by @ucdaviscycling Tried to hitch a ride on the @mrmarktucker express again along with a full den of Thirsty Bears. Lucky to come out on top in the 30+. Condolences to the guys who stacked it up in the P/1/2. Looking forward to a full calendar of bike racing again! #fatdave #bikescrimmage https://www.instagram.com/p/CZVnWTSFFge/?utm_medium=tumblr

My mind is blown! I’ve vaguely remebered the name Eugene Bullard before. He was a decorated pilot in WW1 fighting for France after racism prevented him from enlistment with his home country of the United States. I had no idea he was the leader of the 1919 Tour de France up until a broken fork two stages from Paris relagated him to 3rd after he was required to fix the bike himself as the rules of the time dictated. An African-American yellow Jersey wearer from Georgia? Who knew? #hero (at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7mc13PwZ8/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s the weekend! Color outside the lines! 🗒Aim for the cones! 🚧 #allworkandnoplaymakesjackadullboy #gutterislife #crosswindseason (at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYzealkOJWC/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pave paradise. Check ✅ New road going in to access what’s currently a field. #RuralSprawl (at San Juan Bautista, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYuy7FtJ2pq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Amazing sky tonight! Didn’t want that bike to distract you too much from mother nature’s paint strokes. 🌅 #nobikesnolikes #FremontPeak (at Fremont Peak State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnIVUcp7-T/?utm_medium=tumblr