I’ve been putting in some miles on the fixed gear road bike. I don’t really like it. I like the dirt. I like the isolation that comes with the dirt. But times like these require an alternate approach. (What? Times like these? What the Hell!) Yeah, it’s been raining, raining a lot. So the dirt… Read More 44 x 18 Ain’t That Bad
The Summary: The 1st Annual Back of the Pack High Altitude Championship was held on June 30th in the San Juan Mtns, Colorado. The course is extreme and includes three of the most scenic mountain passes in the United States. Ok, three of the most scenic mountain passes in the world. The course layout is… Read More Back of the Pack High Altitude Championship
Many people wonder how The Back of the Pack racers afford the Back of the Pack lifestyle. Well, we are all trust fund babies. JUST JOKING! We all have real jobs, I think. For 16 years Tedd (B.P.R. Morale Chairman) and The Judd have wondered, out loud, if The Lt Col really has / had… Read More The Back of the Pack Flyby
What the…..? Yeah, the fixed gear experiment – Back of the Pack style. What does that mean? Back of the Pack Style means: a) The Judd comes up with a psychotic idea, b) The Judd follows through at an insane pace – the pursuit of the idea is the challenge, c) The Judd makes 1000… Read More The Fixed Gear Experiment: Back of the Pack Style
Leadville Silver Rush 50 Summary, in as few words as possible: I love to ride bikes, I love to race bikes – single speed / rigid / titanium, of course I can’t quit my day job, I’ll never pay the mortgage by racing bikes Something must change, something will change. What do I mean by… Read More Leadville Silver Rush 50: B.P.R. Race Review
The B.P.R. Fan club has been asking…”Who are these Back of the Pack Racers”. Well, the profiles are up – check the B.P.R. Profile Page. Follow the link on the below or use the link on the right side of the bog. Back of the Pack Racer Profiles The profiles will be updated, as required.… Read More Back of the Pack Racer Profiles
Pop Quiz! Back of the Pack Racing fans – What are the 5 most important words in single speed mountain bike racing? Dead Last Doesn’t Mean Loser! Let’s just hope everyone agrees! The Firecracker 50 was an awesome race with less than awesome results for the Back of the Pack team. Oh well. We aren’t… Read More Firecracker 50: Race Review
The 24HITEF Race – The Summary: What should I say? What do I need to say? 24HITEF was an amazing race! The race organization was perfect – thanks Lindsay, Claudia, Donna, Lisa… and everyone else The course design was perfect – thanks Bill & others The course preparation was perfect – thanks YCC The staging area was… Read More 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest: Race Review
Palo Duro Canyon is one cool place, or should I say one HOT place. The Back of the Pack crew (racers, family / crew members) headed out Friday AM for the 24 Hours in the Canyon. The plan was simple: drive to Palo Duro Canyon, preride, rest, race for 24 hours, recover, drive back to… Read More 24 Hours in the Canyon – Race Review
The Original Grower: 64 Fluid Miles in and around Gunnison Colorado Holy Smokes. I completed the Full Growler last year, but I obviously forgot how tough the course really is. The actual race was about 61.2 miles and 9600 feet of vertical. Nuts! The start consisted of a 4.1 mile ride from main… Read More The 2010 Original Growler – Race Review
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