I was able to take some time and enjoy the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival in March, 2022. The event was amazing! Great people, great trails, and a chance to talk to industry professionals and see new products first hand.
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Pacifica Catch
It was an unusually warm February day. Patrick had a free day and I was looking for a new trail to ride, so we jumped into the 4Runner and headed up to Pacifica.
Continue readingFatbike on the Gulch
Riding in Durango is tricky during the Winter months. Snow, ice, and lots of wet, sticky mud. There are two options if you want to get outside during these months…
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This ride ended up being a much shorter ride than I had expected – mostly because the trail I chose turned out to be dangerously rough!
Continue readingCharlotte Bush 1924-2011
Born Charlotte Maureen Wilson in 1924 to Thomas Dalton and Bonnie Easter Wilson, Charlotte lived an amazing 97 years and leaves behind a legacy of love and optimism.
Continue readingReplacing a Rim
While working at bike shops in the 90’s and early 2000’s, I learned a lot about wheel building. I was able to put that knowledge to good use when I recently cracked a carbon rim on a ride. Since most wheels use steel spokes, the spokes are often much stronger than the hubs and rims. […]
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What happened to UC Santa Cruz trails after the 2020 fires?
Continue readingWhat is Black?
I suppose the difference is subjective. One person’s black is another one’s blue. My Wife considers most of the blue trails I ride to be “impossible”, while the black trail I crashed on…
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A new set of wheels has appeared in the shop – what could it be?
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A great ride that ended in tragedy. Riding the Irish Hills preserve in San Luis Obispo, CA, I explored some beautiful and fun trails with a local rider. The day ended big – with a crash on an awesome black trail called Chutes and Ladders. I split my knee wide open (no, you can’t see […]
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