I run a short loop near my home several times each week. It’s a 5-mile loop that takes me into Test Tracks and down the Star Wars trail (a local favorite). I have been riding this a LOT, and I feel confident on the trail. I’ve learned it’s twists and turns. Well, confidence can be […]
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Back 2 Dirt
It was a long first Winter in Durango, and the weather (and the illnesses and the work) kept me off the bike for many months! I finally got back to it! Here’s the story of the journey back to the trails!
Continue readingOverrated Bike Parts – A Rebuttal
Nic Zilinski (VanCan) posted a video where he opined on a variety of modern mountain bike topics and their validity. It caught my attention, so I shot a quick rebuttal of some of his points. I don’t disagree (necessarily) with him on everything, but I do have some views of my own. Thanks, Nic, for […]
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…be with you.
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 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…
Continue reading2020 – The Year that Was
A look back at one of the most difficult years any of us have had to endure. What made it special and what made it great?
Continue readingBike Check!
A rundown of the bike I built and the parts that are on it. This chariot carried me across America and back, see what makes it run!
Continue readingPressure Fit
My bike shop takes up a small amount of room in the corner of my garage. This is to facilitate all the other things I do there. Whether it’s making beer, entertaining guests, or wrenching on bikes, I need space to get that stuff done.
Continue readingAlone Together
It’s an interesting time. With all that is happening in the world, we need to be careful and act wisely when it comes to how much time we spend with others outdoors. To that end, I thought I’d post a video about…
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