Last year, on one of the worst days of my life, I came out of the field from my instructor course and found my world rocked. No blame cast here…that's just a reality. It was a rough night – I… Continue reading

I always do a lot more reading in the winter. Long nights and crackling fires tend to have that effect. With that in mind, I thought I'd offer up my personal list of twelve books that fit the winter season… Continue reading

It's been a LONG time since I've had this feeling. You know the one. It's the night before, and you're a little bit giddy. And this time it has nothing to do with snow or a hike up a peak.… Continue reading

Post-ride relaxation. The winding dirt road to 10,000 feet above sea level was tacky this morning, a result of the monsoonal deluge that hit this segment of the Rocky Mountains yesterday. Blast after blast of sulfur in the air, rain… Continue reading

57° this morning, calm and sunny. It's August 1st. The dead of summer. And yet, there is something different. Maybe it's the light, the slight drop of that glimmering fireball – different – a little lower in the sky, that… Continue reading

Up at 6 am everyday, without an alarm. My wife needs to take meds, so she is fast asleep. I toss on my bike shorts, my wool jersey, and don my helmet. Head west, up the 1,400 foot climb to… Continue reading

All this feels strange and untrue And I won't waste a minute without you My bones ache, my skin feels cold And I'm getting so tired and so old The anger swells in my guts And I won't feel these… Continue reading

Serious blast from the past. Remnants of the old Caribou Mine Mountain Bike Race Series – the starting poles to hold the start banner. Brought back a lot of fun memories…setting up courses in thunderstorms, grassroots racing, the evening light… Continue reading

http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=186805 What month do you think the first snowfall will hit the Colorado high country? Basically, when will you look up at the divide and see the white stuff. Vote now and think snow! Continue reading