Bedrock and Paradox
Bikepacking helps a person appreciate the simple things–smooth trail, tailwinds, shade, and a general store with generous hours.
The White Rim – Again
I’ve ridden the White Rim many times. It can be mundane. The route can be tedious. It’s always challenging. It’s just a dirt road. Dirt roads are boring. But I always return for another lap. I can’t stay away. The annual rite ushers in springtime, race season, and long dusty days chasing long dusty trails.
Circling the La Sals
In our ongoing efforts to prepare for the Colorado Trail Race, Ty and I rode around the La Sal mountains. It was a solid loop, in some amazing country.
“The Most Beautiful Place On Earth”
I spent a couple of days in Moab. Which isn’t really remarkable. I’ve done that many times. But this trip was different. I didn’t have a bike. Just a camera. I finally made good on countless promises, made while pedaling across the sandstone: “Someday I need to leave the bike home, and just shoot photos […]
Moab: Rekindled
I love Moab. But recently, it had been relegated down the list of my favorite places to ride. I had simply grown tired of Moab. Yesterday that changed. 43 miles of redrock and singletrack rekindled the flame. My new favorite trail? Deadman’s Ridge. Connect it to the Sovereign singletrack, and you have an epic, beautiful day. […]
How To: Ride the White Rim in a Day
Want to ride the White Rim in a day? Here’s some information to help get you on your way.
Spring Ritual: The White Rim
It’s time again. The unofficial official kick-off to summer and sunshine (even if cold and rain still linger) is the annual White Rim TT. I need this. I’ve been seeing the canyon country in my sleep for the last 3 months. I can almost taste the sand, and feel the warm spring wind. See the spires […]
