This time of year in Steamboat is a rollercoaster for me… One day it can be unleashing the most epic snow storm you’ve ever seen and the next it could be 70* and you’re fishing or burning up the tarmac on two wheels. It's because of this exact variability that I avidly follow my moto of “play to the conditions”. Though some like to fully commit to one sport between summer and winter, I prefer to make the most of each weekend by highlighting what the conditions and weather are providing. This past month I had a three-day weekend that I was proud of and I think highlights the diversity of recreational opportunities this time of the year in Colorado. The mountains are still packed with snow but you have warm days and venturing to lower elevations you'll easily find dry dirt. Knowing this, ... [Continue Reading]
The 2-Wheel Adventures of Gravity Guy
No matter who you are or where you come from, I guarantee wheels are a daily part of your life. So at some level it could be said that, by association, you have an inherent appreciation for the bicycle. Possibly one of the most exquisite exploitations of this simple machine - having been described as “our most noble invention”. “The bike is simply circles turning circles”. Both quotes from one of my favorite mountain bike movies of all time, “Life Cycles”. And it’s certainly true… from an engineering standpoint the wheel is one of the most simple but efficient machines ever discovered. Personally I’m very grateful to live during this time in history where the virtues of “the wheel” allow incredible conveniences and recreational opportunities in our daily lives. Whether it’s a simple ... [Continue Reading]