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Tour Divide eBike? Maybe… Salsa’s new electric Cutthroat-inspired bike: The Tributary

Is eBikepacking a thing? Salsa seems to think so 🙂 Meet their new Cutthroat inspired, drop-bar, eAdventure bike, the Tributary. I take you through all the in’s and out’s of their newest eBike. Hmmm… I think this one might spark … Continue reading

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Gas station food and tips for the Tour Divide and long bikepacking races.

This one has been a long time coming… finally had a chance to gather some thoughts on efficient resupply for big multi-day bikepacking races and rides. Thank goodness we don’t have to eat like this all the time and I … Continue reading

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Salsa released their first ever eBike – Here’s the scoop

Salsa Cycles just launched their first eBike, eGravel bike, or whatever you wanna call it. Here’s your first look at the Salsa Confluence and all the specs and details — what do you think of it? We now have an … Continue reading

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Campagnolo’s new Wide-range 13-speed drivetrain for gravel ultras and bikepacking. All the details of Ekar GT

Is the new Campagnolo Ekar GT 13-speed groupset worth considering for bikepacking and gravel ultras? Hopefully this video gives you the all information to decide for yourself!! I’m curious what you think of it 🙂 We now have an Amazon … Continue reading

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Power increase! So what? 6 week structured training update: ftp, watt/kg, TrainerRoad, etc

There is hope for us slow and (getting) old folks! Here’s an FTP and Watt/Kg update after 6 weeks of consistent structured training, and a list of updated 2024 goals and plans. Cheers to new motivation and riding bikes in … Continue reading

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Almost the whole field scratched at Fat Pursuit this year. Here’s how it went down.

60ish DNF’s (did not finish) at the Fat Pursuit fat bike ultra race this year. Hopefully, this video will shed some light on the amazing event, get to the root of the DNF’s, offer up some lessons, throw props to … Continue reading

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What worked and didn’t during the -45F temps at Fat Pursuit this year.

Just looking at the thumbnail of the video is making me chilly!! Anyhoo… I learned a lot and got a lot of questions from the Youtube universe about “stuff” from Fat Pursuit this year. I’m working on a recap video of the … Continue reading

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No-freeze nutrition I packed for -30F and colder at JayP’s Fat Pursuit

A lot of people ask what I eat during fat bike races that take place below freezing. Well, here’s a glimpse of what fueled me when temps dipped well below -30F (The thermometer on my garmin read -45F at one point). … Continue reading

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Ever wonder how to keep your face from freezing at -40F? Here ya go…

These are some tried and true methods to keep that faccia nice and toasty in the most heinous conditions. Ride on! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use and recommend. Check it out! Please consider giving back … Continue reading

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Keep the furnace burning! Tips for a warm core during brutally cold adventures.

These are some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years to keep my core warm, while riding in the most frigid deep winter conditions. Ride on! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use … Continue reading

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