I’ve been into bikes since grade school when I got my first BMX bike and it gave me the freedom to ride and explore all day until it got dark. The first time I got to ride my “real” mountain bike in the Black Hills I was hooked. I would work nights and weekends at the Triple H Truckstop in Murdo just to have money for gas and bike parts and to be able to go on a bunch of weekend camping trips in the summer. I spent a lot of my adult life in Missoula MT. Most of my free time was spent outdoors there no matter what season it was. Most of my co-workers wanted time off during the summer so I’d take a lot of mine in the winter and I’d head to the desert for a few weeks of camping and riding. Fast forward to now. I don’t have as much time as I’d like but I’m active as much as I can be. Part of the reason I enjoy having a newer truck is the ability to walk away from it for a few days and know it’s ready to go when I’m done with my time off. The riding isn’t as exciting as a single track trail in the mountains of western Montana, but the trade off is I no longer need to carry bear spray. Gone is full suspension trail bike with 150mm of travel on both ends, in its place is a bike made for exploring the endless gravel and dirt roads of Nebraska. Most of my rides now are at a slower pace and involve some snacks to make sure I can get home after a day of riding. Here are some pics from Fillmore County Nebraska, USA.
I’m currently in the process of getting this one set up for some desert exploration this December. I plan on heading to NV and AZ for a couple weeks or more depending on if the new truck is here or not.
I love biking. I'm actually headed off to the mountains tomorrow for a week and hope to hit some new single track. Going to take the action cam along and hopefully get some good video.
Post it! Im sure youre views will be better than mine. I plan on going riding one day next week while my truck is in the shop.
I was made aware of the Shimano Di2 auto shifting on bicycles. Have not used it but read great reviews.
This was the last ride I recorded: little slow at the start but lots of downhill in the last 2-3 minutes.
Decided to replace my old mid 90's Raleigh from my adventure racing days this year. Apparently I waited till the wrong time, as none of my dealers had much in stock. I was planning on a Salsa Timberjack, but none were available this year. A dealer called with a Trek Marlin 7 in my size. Huge upgrade from my old Raleigh. I used the leftover funds for several upgrades, and some nice packs for bikepacking.
My new truck will have an upper bunk that won’t be used. I’ve really been thinking about getting a fold up bike that I can strap down.
