Monthly Archives: January 2014

Fat Bike Summit 2014: The Activities

An article by the Professor. The biggest event of the summit was the fat bike races. There was an advanced/elite category which did four laps on the course and was about 13 miles, and a beginner category that did three laps. The course was fairly challenging as we have had warm weather for the past […]

Fat Bike Summit 2014: The Bikes

An article by the Professor. The 3rd Annual Fat Bike Summit was held in Ogden, Utah on January 24-25, 2014. Bullet and I went up on Saturday to check it out. I’ve never seen so many fat bikes in one place at the same time. I think there were about 150 people racing, and add […]

Revelate Designs handlebar bag solutions

A repost by The Professor As I contemplate gearing up for bikepacking, I am looking at lots of different options. I came across this excellent blog and this comparison of the Revelate Designs Sweetroll and the Harness. http://www.pedalingnowhere.com/gear/revelate-handlebar-bag-shootout-harness-vs-sweet-roll/ I have a Revelate Designs Front Pocket that seems  to work well without the Harness. I have […]

Another Fat Bike Race Report

A repost by The Professor. This one comes from Northern Wisconsin, the Tuscobia Winter Ultra. In this report George Kapitz describes racing the 35 mile category. http://fat-bike.com/2013/12/georges-tuscobia-race-report/

A Fat Bike Race Report

A repost by the Professor. I have been following the cycling adventures of a young couple for the past year or so. They basically work for six months, then spend the rest of the year cycling. They recently completed a ride from Grand Junction, CO to Tuscon, AZ, mostly on dirt. They are now in […]

Interview with Joe Cruz, adventure cyclist

A repost by the Professor. Here is a nice interview with Joe Cruz, a guy who has done some pretty amazing exploring by bike, most recently on a fat bike in South America. He is the author of the excellent blog Pedaling in Place (link under our blogroll). http://expeditionportal.com/general/2652-an-interview-with-adventure-cyclist-joe-cruz.html

Gearing up with the Trek Farley

An article and review by Bullet I’ve begun outfitting the Farley for bikepacking and longer winter rides where I like to have a few extras just in case the weather turns, or I end up out longer than anticipated. As I mentioned in my review of the Farley, I had some concerns with the lack […]