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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

Something Old, Something Worn, and Something Loose.

This past saturday was round #2 of the Live Train Race (LTR) Cyclocross Series.  This weekends event was held in Palisade, CO at Riverbend Park.  The weather report for the weekend was 12-14 inches of snow depending where you you lived.  I…

Coming out of Retirement Party

I had been getting pressure from Nic, the guy I'm temporary living with in Colorado to put my cross bike together. Nic also is co-owner of Aloha Mountain Cyclery here in Carbondale. The other day while cleaning the garage he threw me a seat…

Cougar Vs. Cougar

We all know the term cougar can mean more than one thing.  One meaning describes an older human female who preys on younger males and the other a wild feline, who you hope never preys on you.  Below is a comparison of the two. Urban…