Category Archives: Colorado

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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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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