A long ride down 7 miles of singletrack at Missionary Ridge near Durango, Colorado. This trail starts out smooth and shady, but ends with a loose, rocky downhill that becomes more challenging as the rider descends. Overall, it was a great day and a great ride. The descent was jarring, but it was still lots […]
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Old Turq – The 2023 Yeti Gathering
I love my Yeti SB150. It was originally purchased as a bike I could keep in Colorado, with the other rides living in California. But we moved to Durango in January, so this bike has turned into my primary ride. It is perfect for the rugged, dusty terrain that surrounds our awesome town. As a […]
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Single Tracks: Horse Gulch – Sugar
Sugar is a blue trail (intermediate) and is located in Horse Gulch park in Durango, Colorado. It is a fun and rocky descent that is filled with switchbacks and beautiful views.
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Separation Anxiety
It was time for my riding buddies to visit for a few great days of exploring the trails. Josh, John, and Amanda traveled to Durango and brought, borrowed, or rented bikes so that we could hit some of the great local dirt here in town. Our first day of riding kept things local. We hit […]
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Single Tracks: Horse Gulch – Smokejumper
The Smoke Jumper black diamond trail in Durango, Colorado.
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Rider on the Mountain
A longer training ride through Ned Overend Mountain Park and Twin Buttes in Durango, Colorado. I was training for a series of long rides that were rapidly approaching, and I needed to get whipped into shape!
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Single Tracks: Horse Gulch – Big Canyon
A fast ride down the Big Canyon trail in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado.
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Dad’s Day
June 18. Father’s Day. I’m not too big on Father’s Day. This isn’t because I don’t enjoy being a father (in fact, I love my kids more than anything in the world!!) I just feel like every day is Father’s Day when you have such awesome kids. The first stop was at 2nd Avenue Sports. […]
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Single Tracks: Horse Gulch – Cowboy (Upper)
A fast trail just south of town in Horse Gulch, Durango, CO.
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Short and Wet
I’m still recovering from bronchitis, but I am doing a few short rides to get back into it. This one is on a local trail with some friends – it was a super fun ride even after it started raining!
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