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The Future Of Bikepacking/Dirtbagging

This isn’t a post about some super new bike or gear that will make your dirty adventures better. This is a real post speculating the future of what we do, and whether it will be any longer. We have “made it” through what is being called the First Wave of COVID-19, states are reopening andContinue reading “The Future Of Bikepacking/Dirtbagging”

Age Of Quarantine

I made a commitment to myself that this blog would never have one of those self-excusing posts explaining why posts haven’t been uh… posted. I am breaking that oath. During this Time of Quarantine life was redefined for us all. The events of the last six months have most likely affected all ten of youContinue reading “Age Of Quarantine”

Riddle Solved

Hey, folks. I couldn’t think of anything remotely interesting to write about today, so you get this. I’ve been rolling on WTB Riddler 45’s for a few hundred miles of desert dirtbagging torture and they have been…adequate. Eventually there will be a write up, but to date it’s been a little difficult to capture theContinue reading “Riddle Solved”

Nice Job, KC

Thank you to Demi Lovato for the incredible rendition of the National Anthem, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez (and their crews) for the sensational half time entertainment, and of course the 49ers and the Chiefs for making this Super Bowl a game worth watching. This household was screaming, clapping, singing along, and glued to the television theContinue reading “Nice Job, KC”

Dirt Rag: Six Feet Under

I don’t know what to say here, other than this is another drab day for cycling journalism. Growing up in the midwest during the 80’s, I loved riding my bike but didn’t really know about what was really out there until copies of the stalwart cycling publications of the day started showing up on theContinue reading “Dirt Rag: Six Feet Under”

Dirtier Than A Kanza

Well, folks, registration for Dirty Kanza is live and already in “lottery” mode, and the internet bashing of this stalwart Gravel Race is live as well. In fact, it was through Consummate Hater Hero/Graphic Design Guru BicyclePubes‘ (or is it Pubes’s?) Instagram that I personally found out about Dirty Kanz….ahhhhhh wait a minute. It’s theContinue reading “Dirtier Than A Kanza”