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Self-Supported Through Ride of LA’s Backbone Trail

Posted on December 3, 2019 by ss29er

“Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.  Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes.  They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.” – … Continue reading →

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Sun Valley Bike Park – Opening Day 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by ss29er

I know I just posted about the sweet mountain biking in Hailey, which is only 12 miles down valley from Sun Valley/Ketchum.   But the quantity and quality of trails in this region begs for separate journal entries.  Even after this post, … Continue reading →

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The Hills Are Alive – Sampling the Goods in Hailey, ID

Posted on November 5, 2019 by ss29er

Here’s what’s crazy.  I’ve been lagging hard on my journaling.  So hard, that we are about to head back to Idaho tomorrow (11/6/19), and I’m just now getting around to writing about the fun times we had there back in … Continue reading →

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Oh Hi – Let’s Give Ojai’s Dirt a Try

Posted on October 23, 2019 by ss29er

I went to college in Santa Barbara (UCSB Gaucho pride, yo).  When I met and started dating my future wife, she lived in Camarillo.  In all that time, I never once visited the quaint “zen” town of Ojai (which btw … Continue reading →

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Coeur D’Alene, ID – What a Magical Spot to Camp and Ride Bikes

Posted on October 13, 2019 by ss29er

Where to start!!  We love Idaho, and we loved our cabin at Camp Coeur D’Alene.  What a gem!  Just steps from our door we were riding bikes, canoeing, fishing, playing cornhole, you name it.  Also spent a bunch of time … Continue reading →

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Bellingham’s Galbraith Mountain – How Now Brown POW

Posted on September 15, 2019 by ss29er

Tough to leave the goodness of BC behind… Some last minute Tim Bits in Vancouver, a quick passport check leaving Canada, and we’re back in the 42nd state.   Before heading east, I wanted a quick taste of the fabled “Galby” … Continue reading →

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BC – Squamish and Whistler Singletrack Bash

Posted on August 26, 2019 by ss29er

Quick Life Update: So yeah,  I’m sitting here at the Square Nine Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia.  Will be here for a couple more weeks.  It’s really grown on me.  Nice people.  Tall people.  Fantastic veggies and salads, so-so beer, lots … Continue reading →

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Boyz (and Girlz) in the Hood River

Posted on June 22, 2019 by ss29er

Man.  Just thinkin about how long it’s been since I last saw JK.  At least 4 years because Molly was barely born.  In that time, my good friend, John Kairis, left the “camera biz”, made the move to Hood River, … Continue reading →

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Bend, OR – Operation Pedal and Chug

Posted on June 15, 2019 by ss29er

So much coolness associated with Chuck Norris.  I had never heard of Buck Norris (although I have heard of Huck Norris) – until my buddy, Mike schooled me. I met up with him Bend, OR.  We worked together on Longmire, and … Continue reading →

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Oakridge, OR – A Slice of MTB Heaven in the Cascade Range

Posted on June 8, 2019 by ss29er

  After hitting Susanville and Ashland, we journeyed to fabled Oakridge, Oregon.  Nestled in the Cascade Range, this old logging town of 3,300 peeps is now a mythical mountain biking mecca.  This trippy small town boasts tons of character and … Continue reading →

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