Have you ever had a bike that keeps evolving to meet your needs? Six years ago I built a cargo bike that I dubbed "The Chubby Pony". It started life working on a farm, proving invaluable for my daily tasks. It has served as a Bike Over-Packing rig when I just couldn't decide what not … Continue reading The Magic School Bus
If small children and cycling are a part of your life it's natural to want to combine the two. With the proper gear, and planning you can have amazing adventures with your little one. After two years of cycling with my daughter I want to share some of my thoughts and tips. Hopefully they can … Continue reading Precious Cargo
Road cycling can be an intimidating sport to enter due to its complex gear, unspoken rules, competitive culture and the fear of being "dropped". However, getting started doesn't have have to be a stressful experience. Here are some helpful tips and information to break it down! "Complex" Gear A quality bike shop has expert staff … Continue reading Hitting the Road
Bikepacking has long been one of my favorite ways to explore, relax, and challenge myself. I put together this overview to help others get the wheels turning (pun intended). This is not a comprehensive guide on bikepacking; treat it more as a list of considerations and some strategies for success. My belief is that there … Continue reading Bikepacking Basics
I hope you enjoyed part I of this article. For part II I'll be writing about clothing, studded tires, and companions. Clothing, the fine art of layering I have been wearing roughly the same outfit while winter cycling for about 4 years. Seriously, check the pictures. Why? Two reasons, because it works and because it lasts. Since … Continue reading Winter Fat Biking Tips Part II
Winter cycling presents a variety of challenges; however, with the proper gear and planning it can be incredibly rewarding. Snow transforms the forest and the trails. Places that are inaccessible in the summer become passable. Winter creates an entirely new riding experience. In this article I will share with you some of the considerations for winter … Continue reading Winter Fat Biking Tips Part I
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