What went wrong on my ITI 2025 ride? Well nothing really. Which is exactly what went wrong (more…)
ITI 2025 What Went Wrong?
Category: Winter
Discover My ITI Adventure Through Video Highlights
Here is a video I made of my ITI experience this year, I was less focused on the video than I was on riding, but I surprised myself with how much footage I had (more…)
Success on the ITI 350
I always say that harsher weather favours riders like me who are on the slower side of slow but have strong cold-weather skills. When everyone is pushing their bikes through deep snow, then everyone is basically going the same speed as me. (more…)
From 2002 to 2025: My Iditarod Comeback
Back in 2002, when I first rode the OG bikepacking race, the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (ITI), I said I would be back to ride the 1000 (if I had the time off work back in 2002, I would have just continued). The thought of riding in the long race has remained in my head,…
Moonlander II Early Thoughts
I have been riding a new Surly Moonlander II on snow for a few weeks now (plus another month on dirt) and I have some thoughts. Obviously, Surly pulled some of the design for this bike straight out of my brain, but that doesn’t necessarily make the best bike in the world. (more…)
Failing is Just Not Trying
A lot of people think of any ride that doesn’t go according to plan is a failure, instead, I think failing is just not trying. I’d love to say that my rides go exactly according to plan every time, but that is not the case. My solo rides in particular are frequently shorter than planned.…
Another Winter Overnighter With Guy
I like to get away for overnight bikepacking trips. I have a few friends who are excellent company, and don’t get too wound up about my slow riding. (more…)
Rolling With the Punches
Snowy Overnight: Just What the Doctor Ordered
A quick snowy overnight fatbikepacking ride and sleep-out in deep fresh snow. Light on words, heavy on pretty pictures.
Long Term Review: Burley Piccolo tag-along bike
The Burley Piccolo is a a tow-behind half bike for kids who aren’t quite ready to pedal their own bike, but are ready to pedal. I owned one for 8 years, and this is what I thought of it. Spoiler: I used it for 8 years, so you know I probably liked it, a lot.…
