Tag Archive for: cycling
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.…
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…
Going Tubeless
Cycling has seen all kinds of advancements and one of them is tubeless tires. By now a large portion of you out there have either tried or gone over to riding tubeless wheels. If you have you know how much of a pain in the ass it can be…
Road Trippin’
So on August 16th I left Seattle and headed towards Colorado. My car was filled with everything I thought I needed to live. The plan was to stop in Salt Lake City for a few days to visit a friend then move on to Cortez, CO to visit Osprey…
Phil’s World Trail Review
Trail Report for Phil's World
August 23, 2012
Location: Cortez, CO
View Phil's World in a larger map
Getting there:
From either Cortez or Durango take Rt. 160. If your coming from Cortez you'll turn left onto a dirt road opposite…
Tok – Day 23
After much thought I have decided to leave Mike and I's tour. Between the large amount of weight I have lost, loss of appetite and not wanting to ride my bike I made the tough decision to go home.
I told Mike while planning the trip if it's…
Porcupine Creek to Tok – Day 22
07.22.12 Day 22
Porcupine Creek to Tok
62.21 miles, 1175.63 trip miles
13.3 avg mph, 29.1 max
4:40:04 ride time All pavement
Sunny and a few sprinkles. 60-70's
Days of rain: 9
I slept well last night even though it sounded like thunder…
Gakano Lodge to Porcupine Creek – Day 21
07.21.12 Day 21
Gakano Lodge to Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
62.15 miles, 1175.63 trip miles
11.8 avg mph, 45.3 max
5:15:01 ride time All pavement
Sunny. 70-80's
Days of rain: 8
We woke to rain on the fly of the tent and spokie…
Sand Pit on Rt. 4 to Gakano Lodge – Day 20
07.20.12 Day 20
Sand Pit on Rt. 4 to Gakano Lodge
63.49 miles, 1113.49 trip miles
13 avg mph, 34.9 max
4:50:59 ride time All pavement
Sunny. 70′s
Days of rain: 7
So last night I appeared to be feeling better and slept okay. I actually…
