Catch the Spider

by | Jan 5, 2016 | Accident Alert, Cycling General, Images, Videos

Lynn, our hearts go out to you for a quick recovery. Bicycle different for your winter viewing. Most from the Ralpha collection, a few experimental films with the help of Ridley Scott of Alien fame. But first, Dan’s battlefield bike from our first winter ride....

First Off Road 2016

by | Jan 4, 2016 | Cycling General, Images, Videos

Dan’s comment, “Let’s go left, more ice and snow that way… my crazy riding colleagues.” Well, shoot, Angela’s comment was, “Let’s do it,” so we did go left, and there was more ice and snow, thank’s guys 🙂 Dan later e-mailed...

Sikuak a.k.a. Small Ice

by | Dec 30, 2015 | Cycling General, Images, Videos

Dan Potter below works his camera magic on a recent basin visit. I, on the other hand, tested trail conditions closer to home this morning. From the dozens of Inuit words for snow I chose the following one which means crusted snow or small ice, sikuak at least for the...

Pains, Seat up Seat down

by | Dec 28, 2015 | Cycling General, Tours, Videos

Being snowbound this past week I’ve been searching Tucson Off Road options. Pretty organized rating system. Hill Rating 1 Slight rolling terrain 2 Rolling hills, no long climbs, low elevation 3 Hilly , longer/more climbs, possible higher elevation 4 Sustained...

Off Road Seat Posts

by | Dec 25, 2015 | Cycling General, Images, Technical, Tours, Videos

Brief reminder to the beginner Off Roaders. Remember when we dropped your seat posts lower to easier negotiate the intermediate descents? Remember to re-adjust up again on your next ride. Happy Holidays. Wheel builder California, bike builder California, bike company...