Tag Archives: mountain biking

Say Hello To My Little Friend: Skydio 2 Drone – First Thoughts and Footage

Posted on January 14, 2021 by ss29er

I’ll let the video speak for itself on this one. Nutshell – I got a new drone. One that is autonomous. What’s that mean? I don’t have to pilot it. No more riding my bike one-handed, while trying to fly … Continue reading →

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Greenhorn Imperial Loop – Some of Sun Valley’s Finest Singletrack

Posted on June 12, 2020 by ss29er

Words and pics don’t do these trails justice.  You’ve gotta watch the video: Greenhorn – Imperial Loop is a sweet 11 mile loop with 1,800′ of climbing.  It’s one of my go to “backyard” rides, and it really feels like … Continue reading →

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Challenge to Myself: Ride 365 Days Straight #NoDaysOff

Posted on February 19, 2020 by ss29er

No Days Off – Let’s Do It! Seems pretty easy, right?  Ride your bike every day, for 365 days in a row.  No biggie.  I already ride a bunch as is… so why not just make sure I get on … Continue reading →

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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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