We've had a Tacx Neo Smart Bike since December of 2019, after purchasing it to replace our basic wheel on trainer. We use it with Zwift and Fulgaz, and at least 4 family members ride it regularly. Generally, we've enjoyed it very much, when it works. Unfortunately that hasn't always been the case. We've had three issues now that have prevented us from riding until we resolved … [Read more...] about Tacx Neo Smart Bike – All the Issues
My 2022 Race Calendar
One of the best parts of cycling is the races, and I've raced at least a few races every year since 2018. Since then, racing has been what's motivated be to train as much as I do, and is really what gives me the drive to push through pain. This year I'll be doing a mix of some short XCO-style mtb races, a longer MTB race or two, and a gravel race as well. These races are the … [Read more...] about My 2022 Race Calendar
Revel Ranger Dream Build
After riding my Mondraker Chrono SE XC hardtail for a year, I decided that I wanted a full suspension trail bike for the rowdy stuff. Unlike the previous bike build, I knew basically what I wanted. The frame was the easy part, I knew I wanted that beautiful Revel Ranger Johnny Green Jeans frame. A friend had one of these with orange bits on it and looked really nice, so I … [Read more...] about Revel Ranger Dream Build
Summit the Montaña Del Sol with this Epic Route
The Montaña Del Sol is probably not a name you've heard of, but maybe you've heard of this peak's official name: Pikes Peak. This 14,115ft peak towers over Colorado's Front Range, dwarfing the other mountains around it. The few people who choose to ride their mountain bikes up and down the peak usually do it as an out and back up and down Barr Trail, the main trail leading up … [Read more...] about Summit the Montaña Del Sol with this Epic Route
Finding the Right Roads for Your Structured Outdoor Ride
Many people stuggle to do structured workouts outdoors, me included. Some of it comes down to wanting to just ride, but some of it comes from trying to find the right roads for your efforts. If you’re just doing a simple endurance ride and don’t have too much structure in exactly how hard you go, then you can ride just about anywhere, but if you’re doing anything more than that … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Roads for Your Structured Outdoor Ride