Solitude.
Narrow singletrack. Creek crossings. Roots. Rocks. Switchbacks. Steep climbs. White knuckle descents. And all above 8,000 feet. The Utah Open at Solitude resort is the quintessential mountain bike course. It is brutal and tough and relentless. An instant of casual disregard will lead to an altercation with a tree, an unexpected hairpin, or becoming reacquainted—up […]
The Brad Post
I’ll miss Brad Keyes. But not as much as he’ll miss the trails here in Utah. I’ll miss chasing—or being chased by—him in the Intermountain Cup, Friday morning World’s and various lunch rides, night races, and Gooseberry Epic’s. Quite honestly, the flat-landers of the Midwest simply have no idea what has just arrived in their […]
Interview: Lance Armstrong
I was able to secure an exclusive interview with Matthew McConaughey fan, and Chief Mobility Officer at Radio Shack, Lance Armstrong. He was kind enough to take a few minutes just before Stage 4 of the 2010 Tour de France to answer a few of my questions. The transcript of the interview is below. My […]
The Dixie Lite: Gear
A major part of completing any long bike ride is gear. Even if that gear is simply limited to the bike itself. But even then, small items like cleats or hydration packs or specific parts of the bike—shifting, wheels, suspension—can derail what is otherwise a perfectly executed ride. All the route knowledge in the world […]
