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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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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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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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Ride Report: Endless Velcro Flow Trails in Ashland, OR

Posted on June 1, 2019 by ss29er

“Daddy, I like Ashland.  It isn’t even covered in ashes.” – Molly (my 5 year-old) Both my kids just finished Shakespeare class, and thus, were super hyped when I told them of Ashland’s Shakespearean background.  I, of course, was jazzed … Continue reading →

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Alabama’s Finest – Oak Mountain and Coldwater Mountain : Old vs. New

Posted on November 20, 2014 by ss29er

Project “smear my tires on as many tasty trails in the dirty south” is coming to an end.  Just a couple weeks left in the ATL.  How bout we hit Alabama for some brown pow?  Yep. I only had one day … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Mulberry Gap/ Pinhoti – Ellijay, Georgia

Posted on November 9, 2014 by ss29er

Finally got to ride at the fabled Mulberry Gap.  Yahoo!!  It’s the perfect time of the year to be here.  I did this ride the last week of October – temps in the 70’s and the fall colors were banging.  … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Tanasi Trail Network – Ocoee, Tennessee

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ss29er

Checked another super fun IMBA epic ride off the list.  Quick Fun Fact: Tanasi was the name of an Overhill Cherokee Village and is the source of the state name Tennessee.  The Tanasi Trails are located in Ocoee, Tennessee- just over 2 … Continue reading →

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