Mountain Biking & Trail Building Through Grief
After losing my wife Susan four years ago the most challenging part for me has been dealing with the grief. I’m not a structured “support group” kind of person and am instead more of...
Category: Trail riding
Life After Cancer, Change is Hard.
A life consumed by cancer. Countless medical appointments, medications, and a whirlwind two weeks with Susan living out her final days at home all ending one morning in June of 2016. Now it was...
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
This weekend I celebrated Susan as we reached another one of her birthdays since her passing two years ago. I wanted to get outside and enjoy life a little while remembering her. It is...
The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining. It’s the story of losing my wife Susan after a 19-year battle with late-stage breast cancer and how mtb friends stepped up to support me in my time of need. In...
It’s been a while
What a ride! This past year has been a real test for me. I’m not out of the woods yet but, I’m getting there. I haven’t had time to really sit down and write...
A Trip to Bellingham
Recently I was given the opportunity to travel to Bellingham, WA to hang out and ride with my friends at Transition Bikes. This trip came to me as part of a “care package” from...
Some sad news
It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass along the news that my wife and adventure buddy, Susan, has passed away. Susan battled late-stage breast cancer for 19 years. Ultimately her...
Riding the Wiss
Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time. I’m sorry, “hate” is a strong word…I should say loathe. This trail system runs...
Product Review: Mavic Crossmax Pro Helmet
For 2016 Mavic has introduced a helmet to their new all-mountain line up, the Crossmax Pro. Several years ago they jumped into the trail/enduro segment with the Notch helmet. The Notch was light, well...
Final Weekend at Blue Mt. Bike Park for 2015
I headed up to Blue Mountain Bike Park for the last weekend of 2015 this past Saturday! I really wanted to go on Sunday and take part in the “last ride” event but I...
