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  • Helmet Pass

  • 2012 Will Be Awesome

  • Whispers of Love

  • Foul Play in the Frosty Air

    So I had a dream … Picture this: a chilly December morning, frost clinging to the windows, and me, armed with nothing but a steaming cup of coffee and a sense of impending doom. Why the doom, you ask? Well, let me tell you about the great cookie heist that unfolded right in my own…

  • Computer bonk

    December 10, 2The RMVQ finished over a month or two ago, and I’m still blogging about it. What gives? Well, we shot a lot of footage, and I’ve been trying to make some movies of our exploits. I’ve endured about four computer crashes, one hard drive failure, and right now, I’m borrowing a computer to…

  • Getting back in the saddle

    The sun was setting only because I procrastinated way to long. But enough is enough and I needed to finally get out. It has been over a week since I got outside. Was I sick … well no. I did have to take sick days off at work to make up work.  Well not make…

  • Ride your ass off

    Life’s path is full of different elements: love, laughter, hard times, and happy times. Ripping down the Beargrass Highway, I look at the path ahead. After all, looking far ahead is the key to speed. Red and yellow grasses, black scree, red dirt, brown dirt, sparkling blue streams, dark green pines—life and what is in…

  • Room with a view

  • A-frame

    The climb took its toll on Mo. Just as it had in years past to me. Every year I start the climb feeling great and optimistic. And then by the time I arrive at the A-frame I feel out of sorts and cracks in my optimism start to show. This year Mo climbed the stairs…

  • Why worry

      Sometimes the sun shines and sometimes not. Sometimes the sun shines at just the right time. Like when a looming storm has darkened the skies in the far distance. The sun can break through and illuminate the beautiful things in our path. I think this speaks to life. At times it seems the future…

  • Snow Bowl Showdown

    The sky had that look. You know the one. It’s as if the heavens are brewing a storm, daring you to challenge its might. That’s how it looked on December 5, 2012, when Mo, a determined white female, and I decided to brave the elements. Our destination? The legendary Snow Bowl a-frame. Our journey wasn’t…

  • Lazy post

    Okay, you caught me. I’ve been lazy, and a lot’s been going on, actually. Work projects are stressing me out, so it’s all I can do to post a little something each day. Since I haven’t gotten to my RMVQ video yet, at least I have these photos. The sun peeked out for just a…

  • Monday daydream

    It took us a couple hours to cycle across the Missoula Valley. We came from The Grave Creek Range and was heading to th Snow Bowl Aframe. Today’s goal was to make it to the Ratlesnake BBQ put on by our friend julie. But forst we needed to go up an over Snow Bowl and…

  • Diffrences

    This year, Kona Bridge was a little different. The sun wasn’t out; instead, it was cold and grey. Mo wasn’t waiting for me as usual; she was right behind me. We stopped for a break. I needed to go down to the river to wash my glasses, and Mo needed to exchange her muddy and…

  • Big Hole respite

    Something is up and people, that means you, know it. Everyone knew I was doing “something” that involved the Big Hole with cabins.  But no word has come of it all. It has been two weeks since the Thanksgiving trip.  I have been super busy. So much so that lazy me will now post a…

  • Nothing Wrong at the Clark Fork River

    Today’s RMVQ adventure began under the threat of rain. Day 2 kicked off with a chilling descent into the heart of the town. The intriguing part? Absolutely nothing was amiss. Autumn was in full swing, its vibrant colors exploding around us, painting a breathtaking scene. So, yeah… there was absolutely nothing wrong. Just me, careening…

  • Im Abe

    Hi! I’m Abe. I’ve been swinging from Bill’s handlebars since the days of Fitzy Barn. I’ve witnessed everything – from the exciting RMVQ to that memorable winter bike retreat with Mo. You’re wondering how I know what’s coming next? Well, I can’t spill all my secrets. We’ve just wrapped up the RMVQ, and now we’re…

  • 5-7-5