Carbondale to Telluride

April 8, 2015 ~ Montana ~ 7 Comments

So I'm home, a little bit early than I wanted to be. Short story- I got too friendly with some gravel ten miles from the Mexican border. But more about that later. --- "Come with me next time, alright?" I say to Colleen. We're at the top of McClure Pass, I'm about to drop off … Continue reading Carbondale to Telluride

Sidewinder

November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 ~ Montana ~ Leave a comment

I was riding with a guy from Telluride yesterday."How's the snow over there?" He asked about the valley where I came from.Way to much. That's why I'm down here. "Oh, good man. The ski hills are open already," I said. It's not cool to complain about snow in a place that hardly gets enough water.But … Continue reading Sidewinder

Up in the Desert

November 12, 2014January 1, 2015 ~ Montana ~ Leave a comment

I'd been looking at this spot on the map for a while- it's kinda far back, so an overnight seemed like it'd be the best way to get there. Matt (also a recent Carbondale transplant, from Leadville by way of Cincinnati) and I loaded our bikes and started the climb up the moonscape. A few … Continue reading Up in the Desert

Kokpelli’s Trail

March 11, 2014August 4, 2015 ~ Montana ~ 5 Comments

Sweep, back flush the espresso machine, mop, last dishes, count the drawer. Lock the door to the café by six. Grocery store with Colleen. "How much food do you need to take?" "I think around 4000 calories'll get me to Moab." Reese's King Size Easter Eggs are two for $3. Can't beat that- I grab … Continue reading Kokpelli’s Trail

Moab: Captain Ahab

February 19, 2014February 19, 2014 ~ Montana ~ Leave a comment

I'd heard lots of good things about the new Captain Ahab Trail. Rocks, a little exposure, and flow (like a toilet hooked up to fresh pipes). I read some stuff about the work that went into building singletrack. It all sounded like it would be awesome. And it was. The trail kind of parallels … Continue reading Moab: Captain Ahab

Moab: Poison Spider

February 11, 2014February 20, 2014 ~ Montana ~ 2 Comments

"Well, nobody else in this shop would really recommend that ride. But it's kind of a classic. You'll get sand in your shoes," said the older guy in the shop. "That's fine, I don't mind pushing my bike a little," I said "Go do it then, it's a great ride, you'll have it all to … Continue reading Moab: Poison Spider

Tour Divide

January 1, 2014January 1, 2014 ~ Montana ~ 7 Comments

I'm in for the biggest of the bike races: Tour Divide Start List I've been thinking about trying this thing for a few years, but my trying never really got beyond thinking. Between college, work, and all the other races I wanted to do, it seemed like too much- 2700 miles is a pretty long ride. … Continue reading Tour Divide