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Submitted by redstone underground
We’re going up the road to do the N Sheep/Coulson Loop. Great climbing, great descending. Sweet! 5:30 at the bike shop.
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Trail Heads
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
Raccooon Mountain-
It was the perfect plan = head to the trails + jump stuff + head to brewery; 2 out of three is still a good day; I just wish I could have spent more time jumping stuff, but I managed to get pretty damn far away from the car before [...]
Close the Gap
Submitted by Diary of Scott Morris
Paula and I always try to do at least a day of trailwork whenever we ’summer’ in a new place. With the AZT going right through Flagstaff, it was a no brainer to join a ‘Close the Gap’ work event. There aren’t too many more miles to be built ’round [...]
Williams
Submitted by Diary of Scott Morris
Paula and I headed west from Flagstaff to meet up with Enel (Eric Nelson) for some Williams singletrack.
I commented to Paula as we left town that this was the first time we’ve driven to ride/run since arriving in Flag early in the summer. In this case, the trail is well [...]
Another long one in the books. 7.5 hours today
Submitted by redstone underground
The crew and I headed up to Peaceful Valley today for a ride I’ve been calling the “Peaceful Tour of the Dick.” I’ve been looking at this particular route for quite some time. The riding between Brainard Lake Rd and Camp Dick/Peaceful Valley is some of my favorite riding anywhere and I’ve [...]
Turner Demo Bikes for Sale!
Submitted by redstone underground
I just got word from Turner that they are selling the ‘09 DW Link demo fleet. XT/X9 equipped 5 Spots, Fluxes, and Sultans are are ripe for the picking at $3k or under.
Here’s what’s up for sale:
Flux, small, med, lg (1 each)
Spot 1 xs, 1sm, 4md, 2lg, 1xl, 1xxl
Sultan sm, md, lg [...]
Peaceful Tour of the Dick this Sunday
Submitted by redstone underground
Don’t forget, we’ve got a biggun coming up this Sunday. Peaceful Tour of the Dick. You know you want some Dick :). Camp Dick, that is.
Proposed route is Sourdough->Left Hand Rd->Little Raven->SSV->Beaver Res Rd->Coney Creek Rd->Buchanann Pass->cooler full of beer. I did a similar ride last year, but didn’t go all the [...]
Tuesday Nighter recap
Submitted by redstone underground
Another fantastic Tuesday nighter in the books. We rode up the road to Left Hand Res, then Little Raven to Brainard Lake, then all the way down to the highway on SSV. Shuttle stylee. Yep. Not a ton of climbing on this one and it was all good.
I’ve seriously wandered why there [...]
Sol Vista National Championships
Submitted by redstone underground
Just a few pictures.
Drop in the 4x.
Coming out of the trees in my downhill race run.
Hitting up the double.
oh yeah.
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Round the Peaks
Submitted by Diary of Scott Morris
With the help of some friends (thanks Troy and Nathan) I was able to piece together a singletrack heavy loop around Flagstaff’s biggest landmark — the San Francisco peaks. I’d done a loop around the peaks some 8 years ago, as part of a now-defunct race, but it was all [...]
USA National Championship XC, Super D and Short Track Races
Submitted by KRISTA PARK
Since I did well in the Marathon National Championship I decided to try out Super D and ST in addition to XC this weekend. (I did ST last year but haven’t ever done a real pro Super D).
Saturday: 10th in XC. results here.
Sunday: 4th in Super D behind XC racer Kelli Emmett [...]
crushed
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
I was sitting at a red light today, when two idiots came blazing through the intersection at about 50+ mph, hit each other at 90 degree angle, and a wayward car came through my driver side, knocking me 15 feet back off the sidewalk and into the air. I was the [...]
Knoxville Botanical Gardens
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
the family, Sunday evening.
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double down
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
Summer weekend all-time low: temps in the 70’s, low 60’s at the top.
I managed to pop-off back to back days at Windrock, running shuttles from the tippy-top. We had a great crowd both days, only the locals. Sunday was the big turn-out with about 10-12.
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Tuesday Ride 7/21
Submitted by redstone underground
5:30 at the bike shop. Light required. Yep, absolutely. We’ll be getting back plenty late, too, so we’ll probably miss the Oskar’s run. Sorry. Coolers anyone?
SSV descent. In its absolute beautiful entirety. It will be good.
OH! just got some word. Bring meat and beer. Grilling at Clay’s afterwards!
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backcountry monday
Submitted by redstone underground
I got together today with a couple of friends to ride a backcountry route that I’ve been eyeballing for several years. The plan was to ride/hike/crawl from 7000′ up to a 10,200′ pass, 2000′ down the other side, loop back around, then back down our original route. I’ve been up to the [...]
Tuesday at Buchanan Pass
Submitted by redstone underground
Thanks all for a great Tuesday nighter this week. We rolled up the always rocky and always wet Middle St Vrain road and down Buchanan pass. As always, the ride took more time than it should and we squeaked ‘er out right before dusk. Also, as always, BP did not dissapoint.
The singletrack [...]
My Old Kentucky Stomping Ground
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
Erin and I moved to Knoxville from Louisville almost 4 years ago, and we have not been back to visit much since. Regretfully, because we love the town. I’ll put it this way, it won’t be so long for our next visit.
I spent seven years in the Derby City and loved [...]
WTB Saddles and NoTubes Raven Tire Review
Submitted by KRISTA PARK
WTB Saddle and Demo Program
I have always been a fan of WTB saddles. In the past I used the Rocket V SLT with ti rails (210g), this year I opted for the Devo Carbon (190g). Now I am looking at the Silverado (also 190g). The Silverado is a bit narrower and longer [...]
road ride today
Submitted by redstone underground
I haven’t been spending much, no any, time on my road bike lately. I rode the crosser a few times this winter, but the last time I dilligently hit the roads was last August. Guess I haven’t felt the pull of those skinny tires yet. Alas, it is Tour time, though. The [...]
big wheeled singlespeed goodness
Submitted by redstone underground
Check out this baby we put together recently for Art. Art sent Redstone the frame and said build ‘er up. Sweet!
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Picture Rock trail day Tuesday Ride
Submitted by redstone underground
Thanks for all that came out for this weeks Tuesday Ride, trail work edition. We were able to contribute 30 hour of labor on PR - great job! We had a good crew that rode in to the worksite from Lyons. There were/are a couple of spots by the silo on [...]
new urban assault vehicle
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
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the Cove
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
Today was Macie’s birthday and we headed to Cades Cove early for a bike ride. We were on the road as the sun was coming up and started the loop in great weather. A few minutes into the ride, the rain moved in and we sought shelter in an on old [...]
Monday run to Dopont with Mexican food
Submitted by Harvest The Ride
how all good rides end; before the Mexican food:
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