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Gold Mountain
Chet is in town! We loaded the bikes and shuttled up to Engineer Mountain in the fall. Sure, we have been here before, but this time, it’s different.
Continue readingRocky Mountain High
2023 was a big year for my family and mountain bike riding. Starting slowly, I was able to really get into my rides this year and I got to have a whole lot of fun along the way!
Continue readingStar Wars Speedrun
The Star Wars trail at Test Tracks in Durango. One of my PR runs from this month (not sure which one, but it’s in my top three). It was a fairly fast one. This is a great trail!!
Continue readingA little Crashy this Week
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 […]
Continue readingSingle Tracks: Test Tracks (Durango) – Do Drop In
One of the shortest trails in town. But it’s steep, so here you go!
Continue readingNew Dirt
Horse Gulch, here in Durango, just opened a few new trails! I’m hitting them for the very first time (so I’m taking it easy), but they roll incredibly well!
Continue readingSingle Tracks: Durango – Stevens Creek
A long ride down 7 miles of singletrack at Missionary Ridge near Durango, Colorado. This trail starts out smooth and shady, but ends with a loose, rocky downhill that becomes more challenging as the rider descends. Overall, it was a great day and a great ride. The descent was jarring, but it was still lots […]
Continue readingOld Turq – The 2023 Yeti Gathering
I love my Yeti SB150. It was originally purchased as a bike I could keep in Colorado, with the other rides living in California. But we moved to Durango in January, so this bike has turned into my primary ride. It is perfect for the rugged, dusty terrain that surrounds our awesome town. As a […]
Continue readingRider on the Mountain
A longer training ride through Ned Overend Mountain Park and Twin Buttes in Durango, Colorado. I was training for a series of long rides that were rapidly approaching, and I needed to get whipped into shape!
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