This ride ended up being a much shorter ride than I had expected – mostly because the trail I chose turned out to be dangerously rough!
Continue readingCharlotte Bush 1924-2011
Born Charlotte Maureen Wilson in 1924 to Thomas Dalton and Bonnie Easter Wilson, Charlotte lived an amazing 97 years and leaves behind a legacy of love and optimism.
Continue readingReplacing 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. […]
Continue readingNew Sweetness
What happened to UC Santa Cruz trails after the 2020 fires?
Continue readingWhat is Black?
I suppose the difference is subjective. One person’s black is another one’s blue. My Wife considers most of the blue trails I ride to be “impossible”, while the black trail I crashed on…
Continue readingBlue Ball
A new set of wheels has appeared in the shop – what could it be?
Continue readingSLO 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 […]
Continue readingHardtail Speed Run
I’m riding in my new Santa Cruz Highball on a local trail that promotes great, fast riding.
Continue readingTopangster
I threw the bike on the truck and drove 20 minutes up the coast to Topanga Canyon.
Continue readingDe Luge!
A trip to Cleveland National Forest in Southern California to ride on the Luge trail!
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