Blog – Page 28 of 80 – One of Seven Project

Getting into the Backcountry

On this years Fourth of July I went for a bike ride with my co-workers to Dexter Park. So far in Colorado this is the my number one place to ride. It's everything I expected when I read Mountain Flyer Magazine all those times sitting in…

Bike, Bike Touring, Mountain Bike

Bikepacking 101

So what is Bikepacking? The simplest definition is found on the Bikepacking.net website. The short answer: it's backpacking with a bike. Longer answer: any ride that includes an overnight stay. This could be anything from ultralight singletrack…

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Ivanhoe Lake Take #1

I love exploring Colorado on my road or mtb bike. The views are amazing and cycling is the best way to see it all. So this past weekend my roommate Nic and a customer of the Aloha's, Wild Bill attempted to circumnavigate Ivanhoe Lake. The…

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Settled?

Once again it's been a while since I posted on here. I have no good reason besides I haven't been compelled to write anything. Part of it was it was winter and motivation was low, while some of it had to do with my need for things to be…

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Dirt Bag Living IV

It's been a long while since I posted anything. Motivation has been hard to come by when it comes to posting so I apologize. That's not to say I haven't been doing much. On the contrary I have been doing a lot, except working. I installed…

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Tips for the outdoors

This will be a on going list I will add to regularly. If you have tips to add, by all means please send them to us. It is not meant to be a all inclusive list but hopefully it will help you on your next adventure, whether it be camping,…

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10 Reasons Why I Love Colorado

So I've been here in Colorado for over three months now. During that time I have fell in love with the state. I knew I would like it but my list before coming here was short and unproven. I have put together a longer list of reason why…

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Race Recap, LTR #4

This past weekend brought the final race, round #4, of the Live Train Race Series. The race was held in Grand Junction at the Canyonview Park Baseball Park. This was the same location as round #1 but the course was different this time around.…

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A New Hope – Race Report

After last race's shit show I vowed to get my bike in top working order. A new front chain ring, cleats and one stolen seat post and seat from my road bike and Bessy was good to go. Unfortunately last Sunday I woke with a unexpected hang over…

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Cougars

Though you may never see one in your life time, it would be naïve to think that on any giving hike you're not being watched by a cougar. Cougars are beautiful and majestic creatures but can also be dangerous. Knowing how to live and recreate…