Yeee Hawes!

Leaving the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival in March of 2022 was sweet sorrow, but I had a lot to look forward to! I was heading south to Meza, AZ to ride Hawes; a trail system run by the Hawes Trail Network. This non-profit has dedicated itself to the development and maintenance of dozens of miles […]

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Sedona MTB Living

I was able to take some time and enjoy the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival in March, 2022. The event was amazing! Great people, great trails, and a chance to talk to industry professionals and see new products first hand.

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Redemption SLO

Patrick and I , after visiting Punk in the Park in southern California, rode at Irish Hills. If that sounds familiar, it’s because this is the place where I tumbled off my bike and split my knee open ten months earlier.

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Replacing a Rim

While working at bike shops in the 90’s and early 2000’s, I learned a lot about wheel building. I was able to put that knowledge to good use when I recently cracked a carbon rim on a ride. Since most wheels use steel spokes, the spokes are often much stronger than the hubs and rims. […]

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SLO Motion

A great ride that ended in tragedy. Riding the Irish Hills preserve in San Luis Obispo, CA, I explored some beautiful and fun trails with a local rider. The day ended big – with a crash on an awesome black trail called Chutes and Ladders. I split my knee wide open (no, you can’t see […]

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