Shreddin’
In town for the weekend were a few folks from Austin, participating in the Big Bend Ultra Run. One of those racers, Brant, would set the course record for the 25km event on Sunday. Turns out Brant is a big-time …
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Feeling at Home, Miles from Anywhere
After a weekend spent on the trails, I spent the past week in the classroom taking the Wilderness Advanced First Aid course offered through Far Flung Outdoor Centre. It was an excellent course, I learned SO much and I really …
Do Work!
It’s coming! February 16-18th, 2012 will see hundreds of mountain-biking enthusiasts descend on the the Big Bend area for the Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest. For three days, organised off-road rides varying in length and difficulty will take place in both …
In Honour of Hours Spent on the Laneway
Wednesday morning the posse met at Desert Sports for what would turn out to be a day of discovery. Rick, Billy, Stacy and I loaded the truck with bikes and gear, making our way about 8miles north along South County …
Ringing in the New Year, One Trail at a Time
Sunday morning, sunny and warm; eleven mountain-bikers ready to ride; 46kms of single & double-track heaven. Through the Snake-pit and down the Cakewalk, up the Jeep Road to Reed’s. Past the bread-truck, up the creek, onto Lajitas trail #3 to …