Antelope Peak Challenge 2011

good morning APC riders!

This weekend was the Antelope Peak Challenge, a free race put on by Chad and myself for the last few years.

neutral roll on Willow Springs Road

We had a good crew of at least 20 start the 65 mile, and 4 that went for the big’un, …. [Continue reading]

January 31st, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | Leave a comment

Trips for Kids

I finally got out on a Trips For Kids ride here in Tucson.

We met in Saguaro National Park, and after a pep / trail etiquette talk from Jon Shouse, the kids grabbed (borrowed) bikes and were off down the trail.

A few wanted to ride fast, so we blasted out …. [Continue reading]

January 30th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | 2 comments

AZT Jamboree and back on the MTB

Chad‘s Arizona Trail Jamboree ride brought out over 100 riders and raised $5000 for Arizona’s best trail — the one the covers the entire state. It was great to see so much support for the AZT from the mountain bike community. The ATA works hard to built awesome singletrack, and does a great job of …. [Continue reading]

January 30th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | Leave a comment

Round the Lemmon

Despite having an incredible day riding big bikes with Mike Curiak, I was keen to get back to more steady miles. I feel like I am improving on some of my weaknesses, and Krista and I had some good training momentum building. But we didn’t have a plan for a ride, and I was still …. [Continue reading]

January 19th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | 9 comments

Chimney Break

Mike and Skippy rolled into town, providing the perfect excuse to take a break from the “road” bike and break out my poor neglected Behemoth.

We pedaled calmly up the Catalina Highway, with the goal being Bug Springs. As we neared Molino Basin, chatting and laughing the climb away, I was recalling the last time …. [Continue reading]

January 18th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | 4 comments

Practice makes perfect

Ever since I spent a day riding the lifts in Winter Park, I haven’t been afraid to ride the same trails repeatedly. I’ve been rather enjoying it, actually. So it has been with the weekend rides with Krista on the TMP Rock n Road Challenge loop. The route is a grand tour of …. [Continue reading]

January 10th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | One comment

Upcoming events and an admission

AZ is the place to be these days, I have little doubt of that. Besides the warm temps, there are some good things happening, a few worth mentioning here.

January 29th is the 4th annual Antelope Peak Challenge.

pic from Ripsey on the 115 mile APC

The 65 mile version is one of …. [Continue reading]

January 7th, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | 3 comments

Paint by Bike – 2010 by GPS

Movement is expression. Bike riding is art. And so I give you, “Paint by Bike” :

The world is a blank canvas. We’re free to move about it. Free to spend ourselves throughout it. Where will you go this year? How will it affect you, and how will it affect the world? What …. [Continue reading]

January 2nd, 2011 | Category: Mountain Biking | 5 comments