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Test of Metal Race Recap

Test of Metal.sounds like a tough race right.  I thought so too until I pre-rode it twice this past spring.  There was only one section that really tested me or to be more precise my bike.  I knew it would test me but I didnt think it would…
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Intense, who me?

A lot of times people tell me I’m intense.  I’ve come to realize not everyone is using the word in the same manner.  For some it’s negative, some positive, others it’s admiration, and worse some use it to put me into some sort of classification. …
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Freund Canyon Trail Report

May 22, 2011 Location: Leavenworth, WA Getting there: Head north on Chumstick Road out of Leavenworth. At 1.5 - 2 miles turn left on Freund Creek road, it you go under the railroad underpass, you've gone too far. Park at end of road where…
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Freund Canyon Ride Report

Last Sunday my buddy Mike and I decided that upon learning that the Indie Series race wasn't in Port Gamble but Port Angeles and the weather looked iffy we should make the drive to Leavenworth and ride Freund Canyon.  Mike enjoys the race which…
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Are you a rabbit chaser?

Do you chase rabbits?  Do your friends call you Sea Biscuit?  If they do then you know what Im about to talk about.  You could be a runner, cyclist, hiker or any other type of athlete.  You go out for a ride and there in the distance a flash…
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Squamish, BC Day 2

Today was day 2 of James and my re con of the Test of Metal (T.O.M).  We rode what would be the second half of the race.  If your not familiar with the TOM, it's a 67k/ 42 mile mountain bike race with 35k of single track.  There's something…
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Squamish, BC Day 1

Today I took the day off and I was in Vancouver, BC.  I made the drive to Squamish, BC with my old roommate James to check out the trails there.  It was pissing down rain most of the way to the trail but we only encountered a slight amount…
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Black Diamond Ride Recap

On the weekends of March 26th and April 3rd, 2011 I rode the trails at Black Diamond.  Both rides were wet but the trails are so much fun I didn't mind the wet or the mud.  The area does get muddy but it drains well so it doesn't stay wet…
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Epic MTB Ride Check List

Summer and Fall time means its Epic Season.  Epic Season is the time of year when we mountain bikers engage in what others call death rides/marches.  There is always amazing rides out there to be done, if you're willing to put the effort in. …