LOVES THIS WEATHER… Even if it makes it tough to ride the single speed. What can I say. I live in New Mexico but know that Colorado is where I belong – thus the winter weather is AWESOME! This is my pad (Welcome to my HOME, as one asshole said long, long ago to my… Read More A Kid from Colorado (via Minnesota)
Holy Moses. It was cold today. I woke up at 5:30 and decided to go to work. (It was my day off today, but I like to support the American way and be productive.) So, the car was loaded, I was full of caffeine and ready to roll. The outside temp was 2 deg! Crap.… Read More THE RIDE & THE FIX
The Land of Enchantment – Wicked Winter Enchantment So, life is presenting some challenges right now. The killer single speed (Black Sheep Highlight) has not been put to use in a few days, wheel problems – broken spokes and broken pawl springs. But the fix is in the works. Then there is the weather. I… Read More Training? In the Winter? Really?
The RACE FACE. The most important part of any competitive adventure. What is your RACE FACE? This idea for the RACE FACE entry started with the ‘upgrade’ to my ride – the Black Sheep Highlight. I had 180 cranks installed in the early days, then due to a minor ‘issue’ I was forced to go… Read More The Race Face
My beautiful 6 year old niece, Paige, understands the power available to the “Back of the Pack” racing clan. Paige used the power to save a turkey at her school ‘turkey roast’. It is obvious that the BPR turkey will live to see tomorrow. And I am sure Paige is counting the hours until she… Read More B.P.R Saves The Turkey, Turkey
A few of us hit the White Mesa trails Monday night under the full moon. I would say it was night to remember, a night of romance with that special someone… but it wasn’t. A late night biking experience with three Air Force pilots and one wanna-be astronaut (or wanna-be CIA operative, or wanna-be truck… Read More White Mesa & The Full Moon – So Romantic
Today provided the perfect opportunity to hit the trails and test the ‘All Weather Judd’. I survived. The day started out in a BRUTAL deep freeze. When did winter arrive in The Land of Enchantment? I guess it arrived 24 hours ago. So 16 deg at 6:30 AM. You may ask, “What are you doing… Read More Training – In All Elements!
Nutrition and Training. The 2 primary ingredients for a successful 24 hour race. On Nov 7th Tedd and I will race in the 24 Hours of Fury, Phoenix AZ. On February 13 Tedd, Tim and I will be racing in the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, Tucson AZ. We are all racing SOLO, of… Read More Nutrition and Training
Fall is here. That means bears are out and looking for the last good meal prior to the big sleep. I don’t want to be ‘the meal’. So, what are the single speed options for bear repellent? Well, Tedd likes the neon green tape + the pepper spray. I don’t know, the neon green tape… Read More Bear Repellent – The Options
A day worthy of vacation. It was a work day, but putting in a few good miles (50) was definitely more important. This was Tedd’s first experience of major pain via the Single Speed torture method. Tedd survived and is now ready to join the club of lunatics who view the ride as not over… Read More Foothills 50
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