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Palm Canyon Epic – Bikes, Beers, and Singletrack Balyhoo

Posted on April 3, 2016 by ss29er

Pretty, pretty please… with a cherry on top.  Can I go for a “guys” weekend to Idyllwild?  So I can drink beer from stainless chalices and shred the fabled Palm Canyon? And so it began.  Jumped in Ted’s spiffy new … Continue reading →

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Getting High on your own Supply: The Sweetwater Mountains Traverse

Posted on August 25, 2015 by ss29er

Definitely one of the gnarliest climbs, if not the gnarliest climb in the whole Eastern Sierra.  Definitely some of the most amazing views if not the most amazing views and landscapes available to bicycles in the Eastern Sierra. These seem … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Wasatch Crest / Park City IMBA Epic

Posted on August 12, 2015 by ss29er

So, I found myself rolling through Park City, Utah – saying hey to my buddy Tony.  He’s a badass singlespeeder and pretty good at drinking beers.  So that’s what we did.  Drink beer and ride singledingle on some super singledingletrack. … 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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White Mountain Peak Ride – Silver Canyon to the Summit

Posted on September 2, 2014 by ss29er

Yahoo, it’s done.  Check that biznatch off the list.  This was one of those “once in a lifetime” rides.  Doing it once in this lifetime was plenty for me.  I don’t ever want to see Silver Canyon again.  EVER.  Although … 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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2nd Time is the Charm – Coyote Traverse Done and Doner

Posted on October 6, 2013 by ss29er

I’ve been thinking about this ride since back in March when Hunter and I tried it on the fat bikes.  Unfortunately, after post-holing through hip high snow for hours, we had to turn back.  Read about that knuckleheaded expedition HERE. … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Mid-Mountain Trail – Park City, Utah

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ss29er

Are you kidding me?  This trail frickin rocks!!  Another IMBA Epic crossed off the list.  My buddy Tony happens to live in Park City, UT – and I just happened to be passing through on my way home to Mammoth.  … 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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