Conventional wisdom says that the added complexity of full suspension (or some say any suspension) will reduce their reliability to the point of making them a poor choice for ultra-endurance racing. There are several components to this, and, like so much conventional wisdom, data may contradict the accepted story. (more…)
No matter what I decide about which bike to bring to Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) 2026, a few things are pretty firm in my mind One is electronic shifting. (more…)
What went wrong on my ITI 2025 ride? Well nothing really. Which is exactly what went wrong (more…)
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…)
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…)
I am this week’s guest on My Back 40. Thanks for having me on the show Steve! Take this opportunity to subscribe to My Back 40 if you don’t already. Steve spends a lot less time talking about bikes than I do, he and his guests instead get to explore the things that help or…
The writer reflects on their mistakes in a recent cycling race, identifying issues with route familiarity, electronic device handling, inadequate device charging, food management and other logistical aspects as factors contributing to their performance. They also express regret over not playing to their strengths like sleeping outdoors in colder conditions. In conclusion, the writer realizes…
Spoiler: I scratched at kilometre 1106 and did not complete the Silk Road Mountain Race. I was under no illusions. I thought it was going to be hard I did think I could complete it though, so when the race started on Saturday, August 12, 2023, I started riding. I immediately settled in at the…
Recently, there has been some controversy around a famous rider not being recognized for a record-breaking ride on a popular bikepacking route. The film crew that covered the ride included a spouse. They took video of the ride at various places along the route, and documented the ride. I’m not going to wade into the…
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…)
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