Category Archives: Places

All the gear, kit, clothes I took on the Colorado Trail Race (+ why and where I packed it all)

Posted on November 24, 2023 by ss29er

This is the final of three videos in my Colorado Trail Race series. It details everything I took on the ride, why I took it, and how everything was packed for efficiency and bike handling. If you’re in the mood … Continue reading →

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Colorado Trail Race (CTR) Video + Resources + Training Plan

Posted on September 24, 2023 by ss29er

I attempted the CTR this year. Spoiler alert: I crashed and broke a rib 70 miles in. I continued until the pain was unbearable and scratched around 300 miles in. Here’s a video I scrounged together, chronicling that journey. CTR … Continue reading →

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Fat Camp + Fat Pursuit Update and Tips Video

Posted on February 10, 2023 by ss29er

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending Jay Petervary’s “Fat Camp” during the days leading up to his Fat Pursuit 200k race. It was an absolute blast, and a fantastic way to shakedown and test some systems and gear … Continue reading →

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I Lost My Drone on the Gila 100: Depressed but Blessed

Posted on April 2, 2022 by ss29er

So, I had this great plan. We’re heading down to AZ to visit the parents (my dad, and my wife’s parents live a few blocks from each other). This is a great time of year to visit. Temps are manageable, … Continue reading →

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Colorado Trail: Copper Mountain to Breckenridge = A Drone’s Eye View

Posted on November 22, 2021 by ss29er

Here’s a glimpse at a super fun, albeit tough section of the Colorado Trail… Section 7 starts at Copper Mountain Ski Area and quickly climbs up the TenMile Range and drop over to the Breckenridge side to the parking lot … Continue reading →

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Back for more! Filming the fabled Monarch Crest – Salida, CO

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ss29er

This was my 2nd time riding this bucket list worth IMBA Epic. The first time was on my hardtail singlespeed a handful of years ago, and yes, I blogged about it. This time, I was on the full squish bike… … Continue reading →

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Sedona Big Friggin Loop = Off the Couch Pleasure & Pain

Posted on August 3, 2021 by ss29er

Sedona in the Spring is nothing short of magical. The temps are perfect and views on views in every direction. So many trails in such a small area make it hard to figure out what’s best to ride. If you … Continue reading →

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2021 Tour Divide B2B / Great Divide Classic Grand Depart

Posted on June 17, 2021 by ss29er

This year, due to Covid/ the Canadian Border being closed, the official Tour Divide bikepacking race was again thwarted. Instead of 2,745 miles from Banff to Antelope Wells, the race started at the Roosville border station. What is a little … Continue reading →

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So Much Fun! Riding Moab’s Slickrock Trail with my daughter, Lucy :)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by ss29er

Where does the time go? I still remember Lucy cruisin’ around the skate park on her scoot bike and when she first started pedaling. Can’t believe we’re riding stuff like this now. All I can do is look forward to … Continue reading →

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Iditarod Bikepacking Shakedown w/ Jay Petervary & Jacob Hora

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ss29er

If you’ve read my blog or watched any videos on the Youtube channel, you might know I’ve done JayP’s Fat Pursuit a couple of times. I briefly met Jay at his events and other random encounters over the years… like … Continue reading →

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