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Category Bicycle Tips
2020, the year that took away bicycle events, gravel rides,
get togethers. The year that took away interactions with
coworkers, friends, family. The year that took away jobs.
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
So Dirty Kanza had their “virtual gravel camp”
this weekend. Going into this, I figured it would be leading
up to something. Some change, I assumed a cancellation for
2020...
Not sure we’ll get this posted before the end of 2019,
but we’ve at least started writing it before then! So
a quick review of all things ‘19, look for...
If you’re reading this, you might be interested in
trying to get a spot in the Dirty Kanza for 2020. If so,
you’ve come to the right place to get...
For the 2019 Dirty Kanza (halt pint) I had some concerns
about how I was going to handle hydration for the event (be
sure to read our 2019 Ride Review)....
So this site is called BicycleTips.com for a reason, because
at one point in time we planned to post tips… Well,
guess what, that’s back.
We’ve been back in Missouri for just over 5 years now,
and in that time I’ve taken my mountain bike out to
Howell Island Conservation area three times. Howell
Island...
In case you missed the news, the bike path connecting the
Monarch Levy trail, and the Katy Trail opened up last week
(week of June 10th, 2016).
Last night Garmin was nice enough to send out an email to
all Edge 500 users (assuming they sent it to anyone who has
registered their device with Garmin.com). The...
Today Garmin has released two new, very cool, products. The
Garmin Edge 510 and Garmin Edge 810. You can find out more
information about them with some of the information...
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
I can’t believe I forgot about this, but fortunately I
was able to get ride in for Day 1 of 30 Days of Biking 2012.
http://30daysofbiking.com/ What? 30 days of...
I am heading to Colorado next week for work, a week of
onsite DotNetNuke Training in the state that is my former,
if short lived, home. I booked my flights...
So my goal for 2011 was to hit 500 miles, I started in early
June and hit it around the end of November, I thought that
was pretty good. Well...
One of the things that I’ve been trying to do while
riding is figure out how to record my rides, for a couple of
reasons. 1) To create cool creative...
As I get more and more into cycling I am looking for more
and more things to get my cycling. I live in Half Moon Bay,
and while my wife...
I set my alarm this morning for 6am, with plans to get in a
45 minute ride before I took a shower and came in to work. I
went to...
The weekend before Thanksgiving I decided to strap one of my
new GoPro HD Hero2 cameras on to my bicycle helmet and take
it with me for a ride. I...
So I finally got around to trying out the IMapMyRide
application on my Android phone today, along with my Garmin
ForeRunner 305 which I always use when I ride. Overall,...
So this website has been up for a few weeks now, and after
looking at the Traffic here on the site, we're getting
incoming search links for the term Bicycle...
So as a new bike rider I am highly concerned about being
safe while I ride. I also don’t like the idea of
carrying my wallet with me while I...
So today is the Fourth of July, and what is everyone going
to be doing tonight? Going to watch Fireworks of course. The
wife and I are as well, though...
Category Electronics
Last night Garmin was nice enough to send out an email to
all Edge 500 users (assuming they sent it to anyone who has
registered their device with Garmin.com). The...
One of the things that I’ve been trying to do while
riding is figure out how to record my rides, for a couple of
reasons. 1) To create cool creative...
I set my alarm this morning for 6am, with plans to get in a
45 minute ride before I took a shower and came in to work. I
went to...
The weekend before Thanksgiving I decided to strap one of my
new GoPro HD Hero2 cameras on to my bicycle helmet and take
it with me for a ride. I...
Last Wednesday I went for a ride at lunch time with a
coworker of mine. I decided to take the GoPro Camera along
with me for the ride, though not...
So I finally got around to trying out the IMapMyRide
application on my Android phone today, along with my Garmin
ForeRunner 305 which I always use when I ride. Overall,...
So this isn’t going to be a long tip, as this topic
will likely fill out future tips as well, but for now I will
raise a question.
So what all does everyone have planned for their weekend
rides? Personally I’m hoping to take the Cannondale
Quick CX1 out for a ride on both Saturday and Sunday. If...
So today is the Fourth of July, and what is everyone going
to be doing tonight? Going to watch Fireworks of course. The
wife and I are as well, though...
Category Equipment
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
Note: This is not a paid advertisement, these bars were
purchased by BicycleTips.com via our local bike shop at
retail.
Earlier this year I had a Retul Bike fit done at Trailhead
Bicycles in Ellisville, MO. One of the changes made during
that fitment was to my saddle. At the time...
For the 2019 Dirty Kanza (halt pint) I had some concerns
about how I was going to handle hydration for the event (be
sure to read our 2019 Ride Review)....
As you (I) prep for 2020, well, wait to get over my sinus
thing I’ve got going, I’m starting to figure out
everything I’m going to need for the rides....
We’ve been back in Missouri for just over 5 years now,
and in that time I’ve taken my mountain bike out to
Howell Island Conservation area three times. Howell
Island...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Last night Garmin was nice enough to send out an email to
all Edge 500 users (assuming they sent it to anyone who has
registered their device with Garmin.com). The...
Today Garmin has released two new, very cool, products. The
Garmin Edge 510 and Garmin Edge 810. You can find out more
information about them with some of the information...
One of the things that I’ve been trying to do while
riding is figure out how to record my rides, for a couple of
reasons. 1) To create cool creative...
I set my alarm this morning for 6am, with plans to get in a
45 minute ride before I took a shower and came in to work. I
went to...
The weekend before Thanksgiving I decided to strap one of my
new GoPro HD Hero2 cameras on to my bicycle helmet and take
it with me for a ride. I...
Last Wednesday I went for a ride at lunch time with a
coworker of mine. I decided to take the GoPro Camera along
with me for the ride, though not...
First things first, I had no idea why they are called
clipless pedals, and I still doubt the reasoning I read. I
am actually going to call them CLIP pedals,...
So today was our first time taking Jacqueline out for a bike
ride. She loved it! If by loving it, I mean, she pretty much
slept through the whole thing....
So I finally got around to trying out the IMapMyRide
application on my Android phone today, along with my Garmin
ForeRunner 305 which I always use when I ride. Overall,...
So what all does everyone have planned for their weekend
rides? Personally I’m hoping to take the Cannondale
Quick CX1 out for a ride on both Saturday and Sunday. If...
So as a new bike rider I am highly concerned about being
safe while I ride. I also don’t like the idea of
carrying my wallet with me while I...
So today is the Fourth of July, and what is everyone going
to be doing tonight? Going to watch Fireworks of course. The
wife and I are as well, though...
Category Tips
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
The Mid South 2020 was held in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March
14th, 2020. Team Bicycle Tips was represented by Chris^3
(Chris Cubed, Chris Hammond, Chris Lybarger and Chris
Wagner).
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
If you’re reading this, you might be interested in
trying to get a spot in the Dirty Kanza for 2020. If so,
you’ve come to the right place to get...
For the 2019 Dirty Kanza (halt pint) I had some concerns
about how I was going to handle hydration for the event (be
sure to read our 2019 Ride Review)....
As the registration opens up for Big Sugar Gravel in
Bentonville Arkansas later this week (Friday at 8am CST) you
might want to start thinking about accommodations. We
learned last...
The announcement about Big Sugar Gravel just dropped a
couple of days ago and there is already a change! The
registration was originally announced as this Friday, the
1st of...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Last night Garmin was nice enough to send out an email to
all Edge 500 users (assuming they sent it to anyone who has
registered their device with Garmin.com). The...
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
As I get more and more into cycling I am looking for more
and more things to get my cycling. I live in Half Moon Bay,
and while my wife...
I set my alarm this morning for 6am, with plans to get in a
45 minute ride before I took a shower and came in to work. I
went to...
So this website has been up for a few weeks now, and after
looking at the Traffic here on the site, we're getting
incoming search links for the term Bicycle...
So as a new bike rider I am highly concerned about being
safe while I ride. I also don’t like the idea of
carrying my wallet with me while I...
So today is the Fourth of July, and what is everyone going
to be doing tonight? Going to watch Fireworks of course. The
wife and I are as well, though...
Category Fitness
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
This is the initial plan for #KatyTrail2017, as posted on
the internal ClubReady Slack before the ride. This was our
plan, prior to taking off, for our route. The First...
2016 was a fairly down year for my biking, I think I only
commuted to the office a handful of times, and my total
mileage for the year was well...
I've debated for the past few weeks if I was going to
set any goals for 2014. I'm didn't really complete
many of my goals for 2013, but I have...
Today Garmin has released two new, very cool, products. The
Garmin Edge 510 and Garmin Edge 810. You can find out more
information about them with some of the information...
I can’t believe I forgot about this, but fortunately I
was able to get ride in for Day 1 of 30 Days of Biking 2012.
http://30daysofbiking.com/ What? 30 days of...
So this isn’t going to be a long tip, as this topic
will likely fill out future tips as well, but for now I will
raise a question.
So what all does everyone have planned for their weekend
rides? Personally I’m hoping to take the Cannondale
Quick CX1 out for a ride on both Saturday and Sunday. If...
Category LSCDavis
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
So my goal for 2011 was to hit 500 miles, I started in early
June and hit it around the end of November, I thought that
was pretty good. Well...
Category Strava
Last night Garmin was nice enough to send out an email to
all Edge 500 users (assuming they sent it to anyone who has
registered their device with Garmin.com). The...
Today Garmin has released two new, very cool, products. The
Garmin Edge 510 and Garmin Edge 810. You can find out more
information about them with some of the information...
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
Another weak day for Day 4 of #30DaysOfBiking. It is a busy
week, too much going on, road trip to Temecula for Easter.
We’re taking the bikes though, so hopefully...
Here we are, day 3 into 30 days of biking (the month known
as April). I came home from the office early today, left at
5pm, missing the Bay Area...
I can’t believe I forgot about this, but fortunately I
was able to get ride in for Day 1 of 30 Days of Biking 2012.
http://30daysofbiking.com/ What? 30 days of...
So my goal for 2011 was to hit 500 miles, I started in early
June and hit it around the end of November, I thought that
was pretty good. Well...
Category Site News
Not sure we’ll get this posted before the end of 2019,
but we’ve at least started writing it before then! So
a quick review of all things ‘19, look for...
As 2019 comes to a close (in a couple of months anyways)
registration for 2020 events around the world are starting
to open up. We've already had the registration for...
I've debated for the past few weeks if I was going to
set any goals for 2014. I'm didn't really complete
many of my goals for 2013, but I have...
I am heading to Colorado next week for work, a week of
onsite DotNetNuke Training in the state that is my former,
if short lived, home. I booked my flights...
One of the things that I’ve been trying to do while
riding is figure out how to record my rides, for a couple of
reasons. 1) To create cool creative...
Category Travel
2020, the year that took away bicycle events, gravel rides,
get togethers. The year that took away interactions with
coworkers, friends, family. The year that took away jobs.
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
So Dirty Kanza had their “virtual gravel camp”
this weekend. Going into this, I figured it would be leading
up to something. Some change, I assumed a cancellation for
2020...
The Mid South 2020 was held in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March
14th, 2020. Team Bicycle Tips was represented by Chris^3
(Chris Cubed, Chris Hammond, Chris Lybarger and Chris
Wagner).
It is already the second week of February, how much riding
do you have in? Personally, we started out January strong,
got a few outdoor rides in, and quite a...
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
The team at Big Sugar Gravel is probably very happy, and a
little less stressed out this morning! The registration for
BSG opened at 8am central time this morning, and...
As the registration opens up for Big Sugar Gravel in
Bentonville Arkansas later this week (Friday at 8am CST) you
might want to start thinking about accommodations. We
learned last...
Update 10/27/2019: Updated registration date from 11/1 to
11/15 as it appears to have shifted (we'll still be up
at 7am on Friday the 1st to try, and be safe) ...
A few months late, but here it goes! Back in July, I headed
out to Emporia again, this time with my buddy Wagner. We
planned for a few weeks to...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
A list of supplies I planned to take on my Katy Trail
bicycle ride, will eventually update this to show what items
I actually needed and which items I shouldn't...
This is the initial plan for #KatyTrail2017, as posted on
the internal ClubReady Slack before the ride. This was our
plan, prior to taking off, for our route. The First...
2016 was a fairly down year for my biking, I think I only
commuted to the office a handful of times, and my total
mileage for the year was well...
In case you missed the news, the bike path connecting the
Monarch Levy trail, and the Katy Trail opened up last week
(week of June 10th, 2016).
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
I can’t believe I forgot about this, but fortunately I
was able to get ride in for Day 1 of 30 Days of Biking 2012.
http://30daysofbiking.com/ What? 30 days of...
I am heading to Colorado next week for work, a week of
onsite DotNetNuke Training in the state that is my former,
if short lived, home. I booked my flights...
Category Trips
2020, the year that took away bicycle events, gravel rides,
get togethers. The year that took away interactions with
coworkers, friends, family. The year that took away jobs.
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
So Dirty Kanza had their “virtual gravel camp”
this weekend. Going into this, I figured it would be leading
up to something. Some change, I assumed a cancellation for
2020...
The Mid South 2020 was held in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March
14th, 2020. Team Bicycle Tips was represented by Chris^3
(Chris Cubed, Chris Hammond, Chris Lybarger and Chris
Wagner).
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
The team at Big Sugar Gravel is probably very happy, and a
little less stressed out this morning! The registration for
BSG opened at 8am central time this morning, and...
As the registration opens up for Big Sugar Gravel in
Bentonville Arkansas later this week (Friday at 8am CST) you
might want to start thinking about accommodations. We
learned last...
A few months late, but here it goes! Back in July, I headed
out to Emporia again, this time with my buddy Wagner. We
planned for a few weeks to...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
A list of supplies I planned to take on my Katy Trail
bicycle ride, will eventually update this to show what items
I actually needed and which items I shouldn't...
This is the initial plan for #KatyTrail2017, as posted on
the internal ClubReady Slack before the ride. This was our
plan, prior to taking off, for our route. The First...
I am heading to Colorado next week for work, a week of
onsite DotNetNuke Training in the state that is my former,
if short lived, home. I booked my flights...
Category 30 Days of Biking
Another weak day for Day 4 of #30DaysOfBiking. It is a busy
week, too much going on, road trip to Temecula for Easter.
We’re taking the bikes though, so hopefully...
Here we are, day 3 into 30 days of biking (the month known
as April). I came home from the office early today, left at
5pm, missing the Bay Area...
I can’t believe I forgot about this, but fortunately I
was able to get ride in for Day 1 of 30 Days of Biking 2012.
http://30daysofbiking.com/ What? 30 days of...
Category LIVESTRONG
It is funny how two months can change things. On August 23rd
I posted a blog entitled “I still support Lance
Armstrong”, and at the time I meant it. But...
It has been far too long since I’ve blogged here on
BicycleTips.com, hopefully I can pick up the pace here
pretty soon. Natalie and I are just over 48 hours...
Category Industry
So you think you want to try to take on Unbound Gravel, but
you aren’t sure how to get in?
Details for Unbound Gravel 2022 are starting to be shared,
I’ll try to make it a point to update this post with info as
it becomes available.
Where to start on this one, it’s been an interesting year,
not the best to be honest with a variety of things causing
turmoil this year, I question how much...
While we were at Unbound Gravel we took almost 2k photos,
not all of those lives up to our standards, but here is a
link to each of the four...
So what’d you do this past weekend? Did you ride The Mid
South? They shifted things up this year, went to a virtual
“incredibly socially distant” version of the event....
Today is November 16, 2020, why is that an important date?
If you registered for the Dirty Kanza in 2020 and chose a
deferral option, today is the day that...
Hot off the presses, Dirty Kanza is no more, long may those
who are unchained live Unbound!
Note: This is not a paid advertisement, these bars were
purchased by BicycleTips.com via our local bike shop at
retail.
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
If you’re reading this, you might be interested in
trying to get a spot in the Dirty Kanza for 2020. If so,
you’ve come to the right place to get...
As 2019 comes to a close (in a couple of months anyways)
registration for 2020 events around the world are starting
to open up. We've already had the registration for...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Today Garmin has released two new, very cool, products. The
Garmin Edge 510 and Garmin Edge 810. You can find out more
information about them with some of the information...
It is funny how two months can change things. On August 23rd
I posted a blog entitled “I still support Lance
Armstrong”, and at the time I meant it. But...
Category Bike Packing
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
As you (I) prep for 2020, well, wait to get over my sinus
thing I’ve got going, I’m starting to figure out
everything I’m going to need for the rides....
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Category Camping
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Category Gravel
So here we are, another year later. 2023 wasn’t much in
terms of riding, but I’ll get to that in a bit. 2023 was
quite the adventure from a family...
So Unbound Gravel 2024 is coming up, with registrations
opening already (depending on your status and distance).
Did you know that the Lotto for entry into Unbound Gravel
2023 opens today? (January 5th, 2023). If you are interested
in getting into the event, you should definitely check...
So you’re thinking you might want to go to Unbound Gravel
2023? The lottery won’t open up until January 2023, but if
you haven’t booked a hotel already, you’re out...
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
For the past few years I’ve had dreams of buying a new
bicycle. I went back and forth on what to get, where to get
it, etc. Last year when...
So you think you want to try to take on Unbound Gravel, but
you aren’t sure how to get in?
Details for Unbound Gravel 2022 are starting to be shared,
I’ll try to make it a point to update this post with info as
it becomes available.
Where to start on this one, it’s been an interesting year,
not the best to be honest with a variety of things causing
turmoil this year, I question how much...
While we were at Unbound Gravel we took almost 2k photos,
not all of those lives up to our standards, but here is a
link to each of the four...
So what’d you do this past weekend? Did you ride The Mid
South? They shifted things up this year, went to a virtual
“incredibly socially distant” version of the event....
Today is November 16, 2020, why is that an important date?
If you registered for the Dirty Kanza in 2020 and chose a
deferral option, today is the day that...
Hot off the presses, Dirty Kanza is no more, long may those
who are unchained live Unbound!
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
So Dirty Kanza had their “virtual gravel camp”
this weekend. Going into this, I figured it would be leading
up to something. Some change, I assumed a cancellation for
2020...
The Mid South 2020 was held in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March
14th, 2020. Team Bicycle Tips was represented by Chris^3
(Chris Cubed, Chris Hammond, Chris Lybarger and Chris
Wagner).
Note: This is not a paid advertisement, these bars were
purchased by BicycleTips.com via our local bike shop at
retail.
It is already the second week of February, how much riding
do you have in? Personally, we started out January strong,
got a few outdoor rides in, and quite a...
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
Not sure we’ll get this posted before the end of 2019,
but we’ve at least started writing it before then! So
a quick review of all things ‘19, look for...
If you’re reading this, you might be interested in
trying to get a spot in the Dirty Kanza for 2020. If so,
you’ve come to the right place to get...
Earlier this year I had a Retul Bike fit done at Trailhead
Bicycles in Ellisville, MO. One of the changes made during
that fitment was to my saddle. At the time...
So this site is called BicycleTips.com for a reason, because
at one point in time we planned to post tips… Well,
guess what, that’s back.
The announcement about Big Sugar Gravel just dropped a
couple of days ago and there is already a change! The
registration was originally announced as this Friday, the
1st of...
Update 10/27/2019: Updated registration date from 11/1 to
11/15 as it appears to have shifted (we'll still be up
at 7am on Friday the 1st to try, and be safe) ...
A few months late, but here it goes! Back in July, I headed
out to Emporia again, this time with my buddy Wagner. We
planned for a few weeks to...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Category Missouri
2020, the year that took away bicycle events, gravel rides,
get togethers. The year that took away interactions with
coworkers, friends, family. The year that took away jobs.
My grand vision of building the Bicycle Tips brand/website
in 2020 were apparently dashed with Covid. That hasn’t
stopped the riding, though there has been less than planned,
and no...
It is already the second week of February, how much riding
do you have in? Personally, we started out January strong,
got a few outdoor rides in, and quite a...
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
Not sure we’ll get this posted before the end of 2019,
but we’ve at least started writing it before then! So
a quick review of all things ‘19, look for...
It is (past) that time of year, Pedal The Cause 2019. Here
in St. Louis Pedal The Cause is one of, if not the, biggest
charity bike rides you can...
Two of my three cycling goals were completed in the past few
weeks. First, I rode Pedal The Cause 2017, the century
again. I didn’t walk any this year, though...
Category Dirty Kanza
Today is November 16, 2020, why is that an important date?
If you registered for the Dirty Kanza in 2020 and chose a
deferral option, today is the day that...
Hot off the presses, Dirty Kanza is no more, long may those
who are unchained live Unbound!
So Dirty Kanza had their “virtual gravel camp”
this weekend. Going into this, I figured it would be leading
up to something. Some change, I assumed a cancellation for
2020...
Note: This is not a paid advertisement, these bars were
purchased by BicycleTips.com via our local bike shop at
retail.
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
If you’ve been asleep for a few days you might have missed
that registration is open for the 2020 Dirty Kanza lottery.
Lottery you say?Yes, lottery. There is SO much...
Not sure we’ll get this posted before the end of 2019,
but we’ve at least started writing it before then! So
a quick review of all things ‘19, look for...
If you’re reading this, you might be interested in
trying to get a spot in the Dirty Kanza for 2020. If so,
you’ve come to the right place to get...
For the 2019 Dirty Kanza (halt pint) I had some concerns
about how I was going to handle hydration for the event (be
sure to read our 2019 Ride Review)....
As you (I) prep for 2020, well, wait to get over my sinus
thing I’ve got going, I’m starting to figure out
everything I’m going to need for the rides....
As the registration opens up for Big Sugar Gravel in
Bentonville Arkansas later this week (Friday at 8am CST) you
might want to start thinking about accommodations. We
learned last...
Update 10/27/2019: Updated registration date from 11/1 to
11/15 as it appears to have shifted (we'll still be up
at 7am on Friday the 1st to try, and be safe) ...
A few months late, but here it goes! Back in July, I headed
out to Emporia again, this time with my buddy Wagner. We
planned for a few weeks to...
Category Big Sugar Gravel
Where to start on this one, it’s been an interesting year,
not the best to be honest with a variety of things causing
turmoil this year, I question how much...
Two weeks in to the new year and we’re back with a post!
Life got in the way of our plans of having more posts here
early on in the...
The team at Big Sugar Gravel is probably very happy, and a
little less stressed out this morning! The registration for
BSG opened at 8am central time this morning, and...
As the registration opens up for Big Sugar Gravel in
Bentonville Arkansas later this week (Friday at 8am CST) you
might want to start thinking about accommodations. We
learned last...
The announcement about Big Sugar Gravel just dropped a
couple of days ago and there is already a change! The
registration was originally announced as this Friday, the
1st of...
Update 10/27/2019: Updated registration date from 11/1 to
11/15 as it appears to have shifted (we'll still be up
at 7am on Friday the 1st to try, and be safe) ...
Category Unbound Gravel
So you think you want to try to take on Unbound Gravel, but
you aren’t sure how to get in?
Details for Unbound Gravel 2022 are starting to be shared,
I’ll try to make it a point to update this post with info as
it becomes available.
While we were at Unbound Gravel we took almost 2k photos,
not all of those lives up to our standards, but here is a
link to each of the four...
Today is November 16, 2020, why is that an important date?
If you registered for the Dirty Kanza in 2020 and chose a
deferral option, today is the day that...
Hot off the presses, Dirty Kanza is no more, long may those
who are unchained live Unbound!
Category The Mid South
So what’d you do this past weekend? Did you ride The Mid
South? They shifted things up this year, went to a virtual
“incredibly socially distant” version of the event....
Category UnboundGravel
So you think you want to try to take on Unbound Gravel, but
you aren’t sure how to get in?
Details for Unbound Gravel 2022 are starting to be shared,
I’ll try to make it a point to update this post with info as
it becomes available.
While we were at Unbound Gravel we took almost 2k photos,
not all of those lives up to our standards, but here is a
link to each of the four...
Category LifeTime
So Unbound Gravel 2024 is coming up, with registrations
opening already (depending on your status and distance).
Did you know that the Lotto for entry into Unbound Gravel
2023 opens today? (January 5th, 2023). If you are interested
in getting into the event, you should definitely check...
So you’re thinking you might want to go to Unbound Gravel
2023? The lottery won’t open up until January 2023, but if
you haven’t booked a hotel already, you’re out...
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
Where to start on this one, it’s been an interesting year,
not the best to be honest with a variety of things causing
turmoil this year, I question how much...
Category Life
It’s January 10th already? I’ve only been on the bike once
so far this year? Sounds like last year, but I can’t fall
into that hole again…
Category 2021
It’s January 10th already? I’ve only been on the bike once
so far this year? Sounds like last year, but I can’t fall
into that hole again…
Category 2022
It’s January 10th already? I’ve only been on the bike once
so far this year? Sounds like last year, but I can’t fall
into that hole again…
Category Online
For the past few years I’ve had dreams of buying a new
bicycle. I went back and forth on what to get, where to get
it, etc. Last year when...
Category Bike
So here we are, another year later. 2023 wasn’t much in
terms of riding, but I’ll get to that in a bit. 2023 was
quite the adventure from a family...
So Unbound Gravel 2024 is coming up, with registrations
opening already (depending on your status and distance).
Bike Maintenance Instructions:
Did you know that the Lotto for entry into Unbound Gravel
2023 opens today? (January 5th, 2023). If you are interested
in getting into the event, you should definitely check...
So you’re thinking you might want to go to Unbound Gravel
2023? The lottery won’t open up until January 2023, but if
you haven’t booked a hotel already, you’re out...
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
For the past few years I’ve had dreams of buying a new
bicycle. I went back and forth on what to get, where to get
it, etc. Last year when...
Category Unbound
So Unbound Gravel 2024 is coming up, with registrations
opening already (depending on your status and distance).
Did you know that the Lotto for entry into Unbound Gravel
2023 opens today? (January 5th, 2023). If you are interested
in getting into the event, you should definitely check...
So you’re thinking you might want to go to Unbound Gravel
2023? The lottery won’t open up until January 2023, but if
you haven’t booked a hotel already, you’re out...
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
Category Mud
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
Category Ride Review
Unbound Gravel 2022, was awesome…
Category 2023
So here we are, another year later. 2023 wasn’t much in
terms of riding, but I’ll get to that in a bit. 2023 was
quite the adventure from a family...
Category 2024
So here we are, another year later. 2023 wasn’t much in
terms of riding, but I’ll get to that in a bit. 2023 was
quite the adventure from a family...
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