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RADtrek – Ride Along The Divide Route 7 Aug 2013 | 01:26 am
Overview Ride Along the Divide, or RAD, is a new route through Colorado’s Alpine that maximizes the high altitude experience. It is described in a book by Jeff Nussbaumer. Quote “Whether on a new or o...
The Australian Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) 2 Aug 2013 | 09:58 pm
The Australian Bicentennial National Trail (BNT, some times called the ‘Big Nasty Track’) Distance 5,330km (3,310 miles) Height gained 93,789m (307,700′) Rideability 1 to 9 It does cover a vast dista...
Oregon 3 Rivers Variation – The Desch-Mc-Ump-Mette 19 Jul 2013 | 09:40 am
7/4/2013 – 7/11/2013 Aaron Gardner and Mike Barklow “That does sound like a lot more fun……” Mike said while sipping his Coke. It was February earlier in the year and we were discussing plans for a sum...
Ropeman’s Scottish Summer Bikepacking Kit 18 Jul 2013 | 10:31 pm
I’ve been getting further and further away from excess weight in my gear over the last few years. Mainly, it’s a mental exercise but it also helps my old bones get out if they only have my excess body...
The Trials and Tribulations of Flying with a Bike 9 Jul 2013 | 08:36 pm
There was a story in the news recently about a British man who has made a bicycle that can fly. Built in a tricycle style with a huge engine powered fan and parachute-like canopy, once the bike gets u...
Hermosa Creek/ Colorado Trail Ride 15 Jun 2013 | 09:28 pm
This a short write-up on a trip I took this past week. The ride took me from my house in Durango, CO (6,500′) to the Colorado Trail (at 11,00′) and back down in three days in June, 2013. The first d...
North Rim Grand Canyon – Kaibab Plateau – Post-Trip Report 1 Jun 2013 | 12:40 am
North Rim Grand Canyon – Kaibab Plateau – Post-Trip Report – Video After the birth of my daughter last August, my drive to race bicycle and train for racing literally disappeared over the remainder of...
2013 Huracan 300 Rig 4 Apr 2013 | 08:21 pm
Bike: 2012 Niner MCR frame (bottle on st dropped 4″ by adding additional boss) custom sealed Jagwire shift/housings system Elite bottle cages 2X 24oz bottles 2012 Niner Carbon bar in green, uncut l...
USA-PA-North/South Route 18 Mar 2013 | 11:18 pm
PA N-S Mixed Surface Route Background The idea for this route was hatched in this thread. Three of us (Jeff, Ron and Ruth) scouted the complete route in 2012. The goal was to begin piecing together...
Palmetto Trail in South Carolina 14 Mar 2013 | 09:48 pm
Palmetto Trail TR This is a trip report for the Western portion of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina, ridden by 10 Virginia Commonwealth University Outdoor Adventure Program students and staff in M...
