Pre Classic

Posted by on Jun 16, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I wished away as much snow as I could. But the winter snowpack up above 9,000 feet is stubborn. After scouting some of the American Fork Canyon sections of the Wasatch Classic, it is painfully obvious that the 28th would be a snow bound plod. So what to do? Reschedule. August 16th 2008. By that […]

The Great Divide

Posted by on Jun 13, 2008 in Bike | No Comments

Unsupported racing appeals to me on many levels. But none more basic than that it is unsupported. Yes, incredible insight I know. We live in a world of excuses. A world of finger pointers. Even a world where a village will blame a corporate conspiracy for bad weather. We blame marketing campaigns for our children […]

Sun. Dance.

Posted by on Jun 12, 2008 in Races | No Comments

There is a unique pain to a short race. Muscles scream, eyes blur, lungs burn. It is over as soon as it starts, and yet it feels as if will never end. And then there is the speed. Ducking and leaning through corners, standing and hammering out of the saddle. Never stopping even for a […]

If a Tree Falls

Posted by on Jun 11, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

An old tree stood at the trail junction of The Ridge, Tibblefork, and the South Fork of Deer Creek. I shot this photo last October. And then I found this photo from UMB user “heifferson“, taken on June 2nd. That is a shame. I liked that tree. And I liked that sign as well.

The Parental Unit

Posted by on Jun 10, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Not too long ago I told my dad about the SPOT locator. He loves gadgets even more than I do, and so I thought he’d really like the SPOT. My mom was listening, and as soon as she found out what the SPOT was capable of, she insisted I allow her to buy me one. […]

Altitude Sickness

Posted by on Jun 8, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I find myself looking out of windows up at the vast labyrinth of canyons, ravines, peaks and forests that tower over Utah Valley. And I wonder, restlessly, when I will find myself among the trees, or more specifically, above them. The lower elevations are free of snow, and are full of excellent trails. But I […]

The Beard

Posted by on Jun 4, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I grew out my beard during the summer of 2006. I did it because I wanted some hairy mojo for the E100. I kept it around through the winter, and came to be rather fond of it. Recently I have started to let it grow thicker and thicker. And it seems, the bigger it gets, […]

The Bane of Wednesday

Posted by on Jun 4, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Starting in May each summer, the Weekly Race Series kicks off with a biathlon at Soldier Hollow. The Biathlon is a classic event. Pure fun. It consists of a 1 mile mountain bike loop, followed by pellet gun shooting on the 2002 Olympic shooting range. You race 5 laps, and shoot 5 times. Each round […]

Picture. Spin.

Posted by on Jun 2, 2008 in Photos | No Comments

Two of my favorite things are bikes, and pictures.  I have combined the two a lot here at this blog. But ultimately this space is for writing.  I have created a photoblog where I will post cycling (mostly) related pictures as often as possible.  Don’t worry however, there will still be lots of photos posted here! Visit […]

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