In a quaint Montana town, under a vast blue sky, the perfect setting for a grueling 24-hour mountain bike race unfolded. Bill, with his competitive spirit and love for biking, was geared up to master those trails. The race started with an electric vibe. Cyclists, driven by adventure and a hint of craziness, gathered at…

Good morning from Missoula, Montana. I’m checking the not-so-great weather forecast as I prepare for my trip to Butte. I’ll be meeting Bob Waggoner at Triple Ring headquarters to pack up for our journey to Rapelje. Joining the trip are fellow Thursday Night Ride member Alden and Larry. This experience is going to be a…

Last weekend was fantastic – I joined the crew at Triple Ring Productions headquarters for a mountain bike ride on a segment of the Butte 100 course. Along with me were Rich Shattuck, Sten Hertsens, Guy Vesco, and, naturally, Bob Waggoner. The trail was exactly as cool as I remembered it. We even got caught…

Last nights spin took me out to Miller Creek where I met up with 5 cool people out enjoying the roads. Nice sunny afternoon. We discussed Chad, The Red Barn, and I found out that one of the group had just purchased a Turner from Chad.  Good bikes. Spun back home and proceeded to spend…

Ok so the above photo was not taken last night but it was recently and on the same trail that the Thursday Night Ride did last night. We were 7 strong when we met in town to do the prologue up the Fire Road and into Crazy Canyon. By the time we reached the Crazy…

Last nights ride I decided to see where that little trail on top of Huckleberry Headwall went, not good, big hike to the top of the ridge. Big physical expenditure. But the ride down was … interesting. Got home feeling a little ragged due to not taking some Carbo Rocket with me (only water). At…

This upcoming Sunday I am thinking about Smoking The Bowl for six hours. I am thinking a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. effort. If anyone is interested check out the map and give me a holler. Going to need some Carbo Rocket because this bowl smokin will make ya thirsty not to mention the munchies…

10 hours 25 minutes.85.66 miles18,919 feet of climbing Sunday I set out on a local lap that I call “The Rattler” it is a 17 mile loop with 3,900 feet of climbing per lap. It is a brutal lap and lots of dismounting and extreme climbing up routes that are usually only been rode as…

Hello from a sunny and FINALLY warm Missoula Montana. I am sitting in my car outside work making some hard decisions. I have slipped from economic recovery in my world to slip sliding back down the slopes of homelessness.  Isn’t it one thing after the other? Its not the end of the world because there…