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So What is Boneshakerbike
Ever wonder why all my email addresses and account names are Boneshakerbike? So what was that team I use to be on … what was it? Team Boneshakerbike, and we rode boneshaker bikes made at the hand of Andrew Wellman. Well a close friend of mine finally had a revelation … it’s what I have…
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Road Riding West O Missoula
Tonight, I left work immediately and enjoyed a full 1.5 hours of daylight. I rode to Blue Mountain Road, then continued to Big Flats and joined the ever-dangerous Mullan Road towards Frenchtown. On my way back, I completed a two-hour spin by the airport. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Each post captures a unique moment,…
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Let Levi Ride
Levi Leipheimer, a former professional cyclist from Butte, Montana, faced challenges during his career including Team Astana’s 2008 disqualification from the Tour de France.
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First Road Ride of the Season
Yo, picture this: Ross and I, armed with bikes and the unshakeable delusion that today would be EPIC (read: conquer-all-the-hills, wind-in-our-hair, picture-perfect kind of epic). Montana rolled out its golden carpet, sun beaming and wind doing its best Beyonce impression (fierce, unpredictable). Scenery? Forget about it, Mother Nature was flexing hard. Now, every hero’s journey…
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Pedal Punk
I was not called a pedal punk; it’s a term I coined myself. It sounds right and captures what I felt I was being labeled as. This is my blog, after all, and it’s about my feelings. Plus, the phrase adds some flavor and helps me share a lesson learned… or another “Bill Quote.” I…
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First epic stage race
Hey team, guess what? I just stumbled upon this article on Velo News and, man, you’ve gotta hear this. So, there’s buzz about the first-ever epic mountain bike stage race hitting the U.S. this summer. We’re talking about the Brian Head Epic, set to unfold in the stunning backdrop of Brian Head, Utah, a spot…
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To Deer Creek and Back
My training plan tonight was for an endurance cross-training workout off the bike, but I couldn’t resist. Once home, I grabbed my bike and headed to Pattee Canyon, donning hiking boots and traps for a mix of cycling and hiking. The ride turned snowy at the top of the climb, exactly what I aimed for,…
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Deer Creek Snow Sneak
Ditch the dress-up this year, lovebirds! Tonight, I’m trading chocolates for powder and heading up Deer Creek on my trusty snow bike. Plan is to cruise up Pattee Canyon Road and carve around into the epic Deer Creek Drainage (think untouched snow and epic views!). Hoping some snowmobilers prepped the path towards Miller Peak, but…
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Regeneration & Revival
Tonight’s agenda? A chill regeneration workout. It’s the perfect backdrop to finally dive into editing the video from this year’s spring break vacay. Gotta say, slipping back into a proper sleep and nutrition routine feels like coming up for air after a deep dive. Let’s face it, running on empty and junk food is a…
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Ward Mountain Farewell
Just dropped my buddy Paul off at the airport, and with it, another epic adventure fades into memory. As always, saying goodbye to a good trip stings a bit. But hey, life keeps rollin’, and the mountain bike season is right around the corner – the only thing that comes close to matching the pure…
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Narring the Nar Nar
February in Missoula transforms familiar trails into a shimmering dreamscape of pristine snow. It’s enough to make any mountain biker pause, and as I gaze out at the untouched slopes, a tiny voice whispers, “Maybe there’s more to winter than frozen fingers and numb toes?” I’ve always been a creature of the dirt, my heart…
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Rested Now South To Hamilton
This morning we are leaving Missoula early to go skiing south of Hamilton. I wish this were a mountain bike ride but it is winter and when in winter, do what the skiers do. Right? Yesterday we rested and reset the batteries by hiking near Waterworks Hill. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Dive into these…
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Back Home
Greetings from City Brew, where I’m downloading fresh photos and Paul’s catching up with home. We’ve just returned from our Bitterroots adventure. Last night’s ski down from the cabin was epic—the best descent yet. Managed to ski straight to the car, tumbling just a few times, but nothing that could dampen the spirit for future…
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Good Morning From RM Cabin
Hello again from 7,200 feet as I put more wood in the fireplace and thumb-type out another blog from my PDA. I just fried up the last of the wild game salami that my good friend Ross had given me for the holidays. I garnished that yummy meat roll with whole wheat bread fried in…
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Hello From 7,200 Feet
Nestled in the serene embrace of Little Saint Joe Mountain, the RM Cabin offers a respite from the world below—a place where the night whispers through the trees and the crackle of the fireplace dances with shadows. Here, in the stillness of the mountain night, I find myself wide awake, Paul’s gentle snoring and the…
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Spring Break Day 4
Hello from my apartment as we get ready for three nights in the Bitterroots. Packing it all up and making plans to drop Marcy off at a friends house. Yesterday we took a day off from adventure, but I was able to get out with Marcy and do a hike on the Sentinel Fire Road.…
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Nipple Nob Day II
I’ve realized something special about a ski spot I recently visited: it’s a secret shared only among friends. Unlike the crowded GSpot, bustling with tele skiers and snowboarders, the Nip offers solitude and unmatched skiing. Today, Paul and I experienced what could only be described as legendary skiing, bringing us closer to the spiritual side…
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Trip Report From The Brew
Remember that time Paul nudged me to write an apology for our disastrous GSpot ski trip? No way, Jose! Sure, it wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows, but hey, that’s part of the adventure, right? And speaking of adventures, let me tell you about this epic shred-fest we just had south of Victor, Montana. This wasn’t…