Tire Boot on Bear Creek
Another warm yet dry afternoon here in Colorado Rockies. Decided to do the same Bear Creek loop that I enjoyed with friends recently. Riding alone I was able to cut out some time. Too bad time wasn’t the only thing …
Month: June 2013
Monarch Crest Trail
Since arriving here in beautiful Colorado a few weeks ago, I’ve been slowly acclimating while amping up the riding. That said, while I’ve been enjoying short-medium length mtb rides and some big climbs on the road bike, I’ve been hesitating …
Smoke on the Solstice
Friday was the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice, the longest day also known as midsummer, celebrated around the world with festivals, bon fires, traditions of fertility and even mystical fern blossoms. You would have been hard-pressed, however, to recognize the day …
Cottonwood Pass at 92.5kph
Wednesday afternoon I packed Sophie in the car and drove the 25miles north to Buena Vista. There, I parked, threw on my nice white cycling shoes, reinstalled Sophie’s front wheel and headed west, straight into the wind. For nearly two …
Blog Less, Do More
Stickers. Some of you may have noticed that I don’t cover my bikes in stickers like some folks do. I’m not opposed to the practice perse, but I’m rather particular about my bikes and so it’s rare that anything but …