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Bike + Bag Setup I used for the Colorado Trail Race…

Posted on October 17, 2023 by ss29er

… and full-suspension bikepacking in general. Lots of people shy away from full squish bikes for bikepacking because of the limited storage space. This video shows my bike setup, and the packing setup I use… enjoy!! We now have an … 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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Ride Report: ColoRADo Trail – Dry Fork Loop: Durango, CO

Posted on April 30, 2015 by ss29er

Man.  The riding in Colorado never ceases to please.  Every time I slip past the border of the Centennial State, a sense of tranquility comes over me.  Everything suddenly turns lush and the towering mountains smile.  This trip to Durango … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Monarch Crest Trail – Salida, CO

Posted on August 11, 2013 by ss29er

The Monarch Crest Trail.  Do it.  Enough said. This one has been on my radar for a couple years, and it’s increased in popularity since it gained “Epic” status from IMBA.  Epic is an understatement.  A video game couldn’t create … Continue reading →

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