So back in February, my Niner BSB RDO was stolen from work and obviously this was not a welcome event. Never did get it back after being reported to the police and video surveillance was too spotty for identification. A lot of deep breaths were needed to make peace with the thievery. There has been... Continue Reading →
One of my must do yearly events, the Single Speed Smackdown, was another amazing day in the North Georgia mountains outside of Ellijay, GA. A rascally gaggle of one-speeders showed up for the annual celebration of making stupid decisions. The course layout provided: ~27 miles and 5600 feet of elevation (Just a tad of up,... Continue Reading →
ISAK Finally, after a two year hiatus from getting out west (COVID), the draught was broken. Jess and I road tripped out with the bikes locked and loaded. This go around, I brought the gravel bike. I have raced in, through, and around Breckenridge at least 3 times over the last 10 years. Breckenridge is... Continue Reading →
This was my second time to venture down to Birmingham, AL for the Iron Maiden put on by Chainbuster Racing. Last year, I chose the 24 hour flavor. This year, I opted for the 12 hour appetizer. June in central Alabama is hot and humid, so the 12 hour appetizer is more appealing to me... Continue Reading →
Gravel and chimneys were on the ticket for myself and Chris Gray (Brew Master of Punishment, Race Director of Corvus Racing). Chris has been putting together courses in Northwest Georgia for several years now and he knows the area like the back of his hand. Chris has a rad beard and can use it as... Continue Reading →
Corvus Racing and Run the Cohuttas sure know how to shake it up and get down when it comes to their races. The Shakerag Shakeup/ Shakedown was no different. I believe Chris (race director of Corvus Racing) and Susan (race director of Run the Cohuttas) wanted to play wicked head games with us by making... Continue Reading →
A component that is often overlooked on a bicycle that plays an extremely important role is the bottom bracket. It is tucked away up in the frame and usually all you can see is the external cups or outer plates of the bottom bracket behind the crank arms. Bottom brackets are a key player in... Continue Reading →
Fact # 1: Chainrings and cogs are a vital component in transferring leg pump to the rear doughnut for 2 wheeled action. Fact #2: Wolf Tooth chainrings and cogs are the best chain grippers in the land. I have been teething my mountain bike chains with the Wolf Tooth for the last 7 years. At... Continue Reading →
Continental Tires has generously brought me onboard as a brand ambassador this year. Super stoked to be moon-walking the trails with them! I will be using four specific tires this year: Race King ProTection (MTB), Cross King ProTection (MTB), Terra Trail ProTection (GRAVEL), and Gatorskin (ROAD). I will be posting my ramblings and epiphanies about... Continue Reading →
I have been using Squirt Chain Lube on my links, solely since 2010. I was introduced to the wax based lubricant at the TransAlp Stage Race. I met a fellow there by the name of Dewet from South Africa and he is the Squirt aficionado of juicy lubricants. He sold me on it and I... Continue Reading →
Endurance Mountain Bike Racing 