Nate Phelps and Jason Dew (I believe that’s Jason Dew) showing us how it’s done with the Ditch Witch. I know that’s Nate because he turned to look at the camera as I snapped the photo.

Jason Wells (orange shirt) of Trail Solutions working with volunteers to build the pump track.

Marty Shue, Nick Shue, Jon Rose (I think), and Martin Hall.

Bob is a sensitive man who freely expresses his feelings.

Nick sporting his “old man” look.

This is what Nick looks like when he’s randy for Hopslam.

IMBA’s Executive Director Mike Van Abel was the keynote speaker for this year’s expo. I was mildly intoxicated, the night before, when I whipped out the iPhone and starting showing him pictures from the 2010 Midwest Mountain Bike Summit (see Velocity!). He approved. That was before I realized that he was IMBA’s Executive Director.

Whitey wanted me to document the fact that his MMBA sticker is proudly displayed on his mountain bike. Thanks, Whitey!

Whitey thinks people who wear helmets are hot. I *think* he’s talking about bike helmets.

The Metro South Chapter added a little fun with a game of spin-the-wheel.

Ah, Metro South. They competed with MBRA for the most lively expo vendor. They are definitely a breed of their own.

I tried to steal the Holdridge Lakes trail map (see MMBA Annual Meeting and Expo – A Photo Essay to see the map), but the Holly/Flint people tackled me as I tried to run with it. There was a little blood, but I’ll be okay.

I had to point the camera towards the window during Sunday’s meet and greet at Harper’s in East Lansing. I don’t know why. I just felt compelled to do so.

I’ve been working on editing the MMBA’s Bent Rim Bugle which will come out by the end of the month. On top of article editing, I have to update the sponsor and membership list that always appears on the last page of the magazine/newsletter. This is new for me and it is going to take some work and questions will be asked.

The second project I’ve been working on are my Suite 101 articles. I’ve recently acquired the Feature Writer position for the Biology topic on the website. I am excited about this. My revenue earnings have gotten a bump in percentage earned because of my new promotion. With this new promotion comes a new quota, so I’ve been writing lots of articles to meet that quota.

I also have a Feature Writer blog, so I need to come up with nearly-daily blog topics. This should be interesting. It is a lot of mental work to come up with topics and learn about new things, but I am very excited to take this to a new level. Wish me luck!

In the meantime, I am going to work on spending some time with Moronacity more frequently. After all, this is my little niche in the vast world that is the Internet.

Six-time Leadville 100 winner Dave Wiens and me.

Dave Wiens talking to the crowd at the 2010 MMBA Annual Meeting and Expo.

Dave spoke about his cycling life as well as his advocacy efforts.

Volunteer of the year, Bob Eckhardt, and Dave Wiens.

Dave spent time with the MMBA members chatting and taking pictures.

This guy has a really cool Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. Hey, bikes aren’t everything.

MMBA Executive Director Marne Smiley giving her annual report.

Computer geek extraordinaire meets disc brake.

The Bike Patrol proudly displayed the contents of their really heavy backpacks, including maps. Thanks, guys!

MMBA Vice President Nick Shue hanging out at the MMBA tent.

Holly/Flint Chapter’s giant foam map of Holdridge Lakes.