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06
Sep
Leadville 100 2026 Race Report Pt 1: What Was I Thinking?

Leadville 100 2026 Race Report Pt 1: What Was I Thinking?

Enter my stream of consciousness as I pedal through the river of change during this year's transformational Leadville Trail 100 MTB extravaganza!
10 min read
15
Aug
Buckle Time!

Buckle Time!

Race Day is Here!
1 min read
01
Aug
What the Buckle?

What the Buckle?

...means to me.
8 min read
07
May
An Average Jane in Pursuit of Health

An Average Jane in Pursuit of Health

A long-overdue update focusing on recovery, gratitude, and the health habits that keep me more motivated than ever.
10 min read
18
Dec
Cold Weather Riding Doesn't Have to Suck

Cold Weather Riding Doesn't Have to Suck

One devoted mountain biker’s opinion on how to have fun in the wintery mix of the Potomac Highlands.
12 min read
09
May
Member Update: Let's Get Physical!

Member Update: Let's Get Physical!

2 min read
02
May
My Worst Crash Yet: Is this the End of the Road?

My Worst Crash Yet: Is this the End of the Road?

Exactly one month after my last crash—a mishap that cost me a tooth—I found myself back in the Emergency Department again. Same room, same table, same doctor. But this crash would have even greater consequences and raise the question no cyclist ever wants to face.
11 min read
22
Apr
Can My Favorite Place to Ride Survive?

Can My Favorite Place to Ride Survive?

While it's impossible to pick my favorite trail, I definitely have a favorite place to ride, and as I reveal here, we shouldn't take it for granted.
7 min read
10
Apr
Post-Crash Training Update

Post-Crash Training Update

The road to recovery is always an adventure.
7 min read
10
Apr

Kinda Gross Crash Photos

1 min read