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  • Birthday

    Sorry everyone I will have to post a race report from last weekend on another day. Today it is important for me to remember something else. My entire family and not many friends know about my 1 year stint with marriage. Back in 1987 I believe. It has been a long time, I have moved…

  • 25 Hour Win

    Clinched a solo victory at the 25 Hours of Frog Hollow with 20 laps and 256 miles under my belt in Hurricane, Utah. Big shout-out to Jill and Beat for their stellar support. Check out Jill’s race report for the “Swiss Miss” team for an insightful read (find it on Jill Outside). As for my…

  • 25 Hours of Frog Hollow

    Today I am headed out to 25 Hours of Frog Hollow. I plan on trying to blog stuff during my trip but maybe not during the race but you never know. In any case follow my site, Twitter, or Facebook. The organizers are also going to post updates at http://www.facebook.com/Froghollow.races.

  • Seasonal Changes

    The past four months have been a rollercoaster. The Butte 100 reshaped my views on life and racing, leading to new connections and self-discovery, followed by a return to reality. Now, I’m reverting to my solo, racing-focused self: cold, calculating, and all about enduring pain. Racing, to me, is a microcosm of life’s struggles. And…

  • Distant Peak

    “I’ll have the pumpkin,” I greeted the server at Big Dipper Ice Cream. “Oh, that’s good dipped in chocolate,” Julie chimed in. “Oh! Okay, yeah, let’s do that,” I muttered. “I’ll have the eggnog,” Julie added. We sat down and talked about plans for Saturday and some current events. Afterward, we went our separate ways,…

  • Tweaked

    I am awake having night sweats. My thumb is swollen. I angrily pulled off a hangnail while changing from tubeless to a tube tire on the trail last night.  Then to try pumping up a mountain bike tire when your back is tweaked. Oh yea! Did I mention that my back hurts? A lot. A…

  • Not Normal

    I am not saying that the term “It is what it is” is exactly my credo or some magical black magic incantation. But recently it does have meaning. I came to appreciate this phrase when my friend said it on top of University Mountain a while back. Since then it has been blurted out numerous…

  • Amazing Things

    Today, my friend Paul reminded me, “there are likely many amazing things right in front of us that we just haven’t taken the time to see.” This resonated with me as I explored the stunning scenery at Blue Mountain just before meeting up with the Missoula Thursday Night Ride group. The day was filled with…

  • Blind Faith

    Our night ride was over and the beautiful landscape in Pattee Canyon combined with another great Missoula sunset made the ride perfect. My friend Jill and I just got done riding the Sam Braxton trails and were enjoying slice of pizza (no need to say where).  We had been presented with larch which were yellow…

  • MITower Lessons

    MITower is a section of the RMVQ in leg 4 and provides some of the steepest continuous grades in the ride.  These are the men and women of Missoula and how they deal with the steep grade of life. Thump … thummmmmmm.  Ok so envision that stupid TV show Law and Order (had to ask…

  • A Friend on Sheep Mountain

    In the quiet embrace of night, with the city of Missoula a distant glow on the horizon, there are moments that transcend the mere act of cycling, transforming into a profound journey of connection, challenge, and remembrance. Last night, as I glanced across the street, a familiar smile found its way to my face, ignited…

  • Smoking The Bowl

    Jill and I had planned a outing that involved mountain bikes and Marshall Canyon. Dave had not responded to a earlier ride request so I pinged him again on my iPhone via a text message. “I’ll be there” I got back almost instantly. And the plans were set. One more ride in Missoula for Dave…

  • Grave Range Growler

    It was the second time I had been in the Bridge Pizza in 2 days. Today I was leaving its warm confines to try a Mandarin Orange Black Sesame ice cream at the Big Dipper. After that it was back to the Green hanger to complete “chores” by folding my laundry. As I walked along…

  • 2010 RMVQ

    Hey there! It seems like there’s a lot of excitement around the Remember Marcy Vision Quest (RMVQ). The journey is truly inspiring, and I’m thrilled to share some of the amazing content related to it. First off, a huge shoutout to everyone who supported and participated in the RMVQ. The dedication and spirit of adventure…

  • Good Bye Dave Ride

    Last night’s Missoula Thursday Night Ride marked Dave’s final ride as a local. In true Missoula spirit, we honored his departure by hitting our iconic trail on mountain bikes, followed by a huge farewell party. Dave’s presence will be deeply missed.

  • Hula

    Last night we gathered at Julie’s house for the RMVQ Beta party. But before we ate pizza and watched flicks we hit the yard for some Hooping.  While Lydia and Alden were practicing with their training wheels still on Julie and I ramped up our hooping and even took each other on in some intense…

  • When It Rains

    “How was your ride last night”, my boss asked as he gestured to the pile of clothes on my office floor. I quickly picked up the clothes. I had ditched all my work clothes last night to put on my cycling gear for a ride after work. “Must have been pretty good … your late…

  • Centered

    I apologize for my metaphors and vagueness over the past couple months but I wanted to focus on my journey through life and how my adventures mold them. I don’t want to focus on the who and what but the overall big picture. Dealing with deep emotional feelings and how friends and adventure can help…