Tag Archives: Colorado

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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Singletrack Deja Vu – Some Old, Some New

Posted on April 8, 2017 by ss29er

This is it.  One last hoorah to Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Netflix has officially announced this will be the Final Season of Longmire.  When I took a gig for an unknown TV show six years ago, I figured “cool… I’ll … Continue reading →

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2015 Freedom Ride: Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs, CO

Posted on July 28, 2015 by ss29er

Fourth of July, 2015 was spent in Steamboat Springs, ColoRADo this year.  Word on the street is that out of the 6 highest touted pyrotechnicians in the country, 3 live in the “Boat”.  We figured it might be a nice spot … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Classic Singletrack Loop in Breckenridge, CO

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ss29er

Breck this, Breck that… blah blah blah.  Everyone is rappin about Breckenridge these days.  Even Gucci Mane with an ice cream cone and “Brrr” tatted to his cheek named his new album Breckles and Schmeckles.             … 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: Telegraph and Horse Gulch Trails – Durango, CO

Posted on August 6, 2014 by ss29er

I first went to Durango for the Iron Horse Classic in 2013. It’s such a lovely city – great people, great food, great beer… the river, the outdoorsy lifestyle…  The fam really wanted to go back.  So we built it … Continue reading →

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Bucket List MUST DO: 401 Trail – Crested Butte, CO

Posted on August 4, 2014 by ss29er

I had the pleasure of spending 4th of July in Crested Butte, CO this year.  It was my first time there, and hopefully I’ll get back soon.  Love that town!!  Friendly people, bike racks in front of every house, everyone … Continue reading →

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Phil’s World – Disneyland for Mountain Biking in Cortez, CO

Posted on July 10, 2014 by ss29er

I can’t remember how I first heard about Phil’s World.  Chitter chatter in the mtb world, I guess.  Word gets around.  After hearing, “Dude, you gotta hit up Rib Cage if you’re ever near Durango”, it got stuck in my … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Vail Mountain Bike Park, CO

Posted on August 12, 2013 by ss29er

Lift-accessed mountain biking, baby.  Sometimes you just don’t wanna earn them turns.  You know what I’m sayin’ mang?  Sometimes it’s fun to just gaffle 7-11 for a Big Gulp instead of dropping the coin.  Sometimes it’s worth it to drop … Continue reading →

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Fruita, CO: 18 Road, Prime Cut – Joe’s Ridge – Kessel Run

Posted on June 10, 2011 by ss29er

Some of the best Single Speed riding I’ve ever done is located in the famed “18 Road / Bookcliffs” singletrack of Fruita, Colorado.  The trail system was designed and meticulously built by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers.  No thoughts of … Continue reading →

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