Yes, you read that right: after all this training, all the build up for this race… I didn’t even finish the sucker. Let me tell you why. Basically, this race was one of the most miserable experiences of my life. While … Continue reading
Category Archives: MTB Events
Arizona Trail 300: Bikepacking Race Report Part III
Getting into Oracle, I was pumped for the last section. I was tucked into my bivy as the sun slowly rose; for some reason my alarm didn’t go off. Luckily I woke up just as Dave passed by. I hustled … Continue reading
Arizona Trail 300: Bikepacking Race Report, Part II
Despite all the bad luck with my fork and tire, the desert was still a beautiful place. After the successful tire surgery and a fun night ride, I grabbed some Z’s at the La Selvilla Picnic Area. My sleep was interrupted … Continue reading
Arizona Trail 300: Bikepacking Race Report, Part I
I wake up from a nap next to my fully-loaded bike. I hear Big Dave rustling and I get out of my bivy. I needed the nap to at least attempt the last push up and over the very difficult … Continue reading
The Best Tweets and Photos from Sea Otter 2013
Slalom PHOTO@seaotterclassic Photo: Matthew Delorm twitter.com/CBuchanan68/st… — Caroline Buchanan(@CBuchanan68) April 21, 2013 Congrats to @aarongwin1 and @jillkintner on taking the win in the #seaotterclassic DH today! Full results inside: vitalmtb.com/news/news/Gwin… — Vital MTB (@VitalMTB) April 21, 2013 Manuel … Continue reading
Buy Tickets for Ales for Trails in Atlanta on Sunday, April 7
SORBA Atlanta and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition are hosting a fundraiser, Ales for Trails, on Sunday April 7 from 3-6pm at Monday Night Brewing to benefit new trail construction at Beecher Hills / Lionel Hampton Nature Preserve. Tickets are $20 which … Continue reading
Training for the Cohutta 100: Three Unexpected Training Aids
As many of you are aware, I am currently training for the Cohutta 100. I have wanted to dabble in ultra endurance mountain biking for a few years now, and this spring I decided to go for it! Yes, this is … Continue reading
Southeast Bike Expo This Weekend (Feb 23&24)
The Second Annual Southeast Bike Expo is this weekend and the Singletracks crew will be there (Dustin, Greg, and Jeff), along with dozens of other exhibitors including Niner, Trek, Giant, Felt, Specialized, Scott, Yeti, and Pivot. The Expo is being … Continue reading
Outerbike Reviews: Devinci, Intense, Cannondale, and Santa Cruz Bikes
In addition to being a photographer, my buddy Michael is also a heck of a rider. Due to our size difference, he was able to ride some stuff at Outerbike that I didn’t get to try. Devinci Atlas Carbon SL … Continue reading
Outerbike 2012 and Tips for Demo Days
The third year of this direct-to-consumer trade show is in the books. Over a dozen bike vendors with tons of bikes were on hand, as well as other vendors with all kids of cool stuff to demo. We got to … Continue reading
Cool Gear from Interbike 2012: Formula, Yakima, and Much More
This is my last post for Interbike 2012! Interbike is so vast, that at some point it eventually becomes a veritable sea of shiny gear and gadgets. While we could literally go on and on about all of the cool … Continue reading
Race Report: 2012 Black Bear Rampage
The 40-mile Black Bear Rampage might be my favorite endurance race in the southeast. It just seems to strike the perfect balance–this race is the most fun for the least amount of suffering. At 40 miles it’s long enough to … Continue reading


