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...
Stories of our adventures! Posts on adventures, races, events as well as photos along the way.
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...
Trail Building Tools – BOB Trailer & Robert Axle
I do a lot of volunteer trail work here in New Jersey with JORBA and often found myself either walking into the woods carrying tools or trying to ride my bike in to the...
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...
I’m going on vacation?
I haven’t taken a vacation in a while! I’m talking about a real vacation, where you travel somewhere to do nothing or something…let the chips fall where they may kind of trip. I’ve traveled...
Product Review: Race Face Tailgate Pad
My wife and I just purchased a new vehicle this summer and when considering this new “adventure vehicle” we thought we’d go back to a pickup truck. We had been driving a Nissan Xterra...
2015 Oktoberfest Super D at Blue Mountain
The 4th annual Oktoberfest Super D took place this past weekend at Blue Mountain Bike Park in Palmerton, PA. This event has become a “must do” race to attend each year as we change...
Product Review: Race Face Stash Tank
When you ride all mountain or race enduro it’s imperative that you carry with you extra tools, water, inner tube(s) or whatever you think you might need so you don’t wind up stuck out...
2015 Round Top Enduro
I recently headed up to Round Top, NY for the 3rd Annual Round Top Enduro. I heard about how fun this event was last year so this year I wanted to check it out....