Going Yellow!
Well it’s a new year and with that brings some changes as well as a chance to refocus and re-energize. I will be wearing the color yellow with pride this year as I’ve hooked...
Stories of our adventures! Posts on adventures, races, events as well as photos along the way.
Indoor Training – Tracking speed/distance
Edit 6-3-2020 I now use a stationary trainer with my main mountain bike, but swap out the rear wheel with one that has a slick tire. I still use the Bluetooth speedo, but now...
Product Review: Ryders Eyewear Caliber
A couple of months ago I received a new pair of Caliber Interchangeable riding glasses from Ryders Eyewear. My last pair served me well but the subtle improvements in the new model are really...
Season Interrupted
Well the 2014 racing season has come to an end and that can only mean one thing, time to relax and have some fun! I have to admit, I got caught up in striving...
Rainy Day Ride
Well today I had to be my own “shuttle bitch“. I even had to wash and dry my own bike. However I did not use Gerry‘s toothbrush. 🙂 Today’s ride wasn’t planned, it was...
Get a coach!
So you think you know what you’re doing, you read all of the “tips” online about how to train and prepare for your mountain bike race season and have it all figured out, right?...
Oktoberfest Super D
Having been off of the bike for several months after my crash I was quite surprised how well I felt when I got back to Blue Mountain Bike Park for a Super D race...
Product review: ANVL Components Forge Saddle
Being an enduro rider/racer means that you have to put a lot of time in on the bike preparing for races. The one component of a bike that can set you up for a...
Moving along…
As I write this it’s been 7 weeks since my crash. The physical therapy for my shoulder is going well and I’m seeing improvement. My range of motion and strength are back to where...
Product review: Mavic Crossmax Enduro Wheels
I was fortunate enough to get a set of the new Mavic Crossmax Enduro wheels this past Spring. This wheel/tire system is SO nice! Having been a bike mech for 10yrs in the past,...