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Friday, December 30, 2016
MTB Trail Ride With Aaron Chase and a GPS-Tracking Drone
Thursday, December 29, 2016
The Pulaski Bridge Protected Bike Path @streetfilms
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
The Colorado Trail Race: A Self-Powered Adventure
Monday, December 26, 2016
Farley 24: For kids who shred all year long @trekbikes
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Santa + flaming bagpipes + presents + unicycle = #merrychristmas
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Sulphur Mountain Loop by Bicycle in Ojai, CA @pathlesspedaled
The Heartbreaking Creation of a Ghost Bike @outsidemagazine
The bicycle was black before it was white.
It lay on the pavement behind Alan Nakagawa’s house in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood. An English-style cruiser, it had fenders, a swept-back handlebar, and a wide leather seat. Nakagawa and two friends, Isaiah and Julio, got busy, pulling off the tubes and tires, disassembling the brakes, sanding the frame. Nakagawa is an artist who primarily works with sound, but on this evening his medium was paint—two cans of white Krylon ColorMaster. He painted the chain guard and then the frame. He waved the can to coat the fork, the handlebar, the saddle, the fenders, and the chain. Finally, Nakagawa painted the rims and the spokes and the pedals.
It was after dark now, and the bike was done, leaning against a couple of sawhorses, gleaming and wet.
Montreal Cyclists Say a Bike Commute Is the Best Way to Go @nextcityorg

Even on cold days, cyclists reported a better commute in a recent study at McGill University. (Photo by Francis Bourgouin via Flickr)
Add this to the list of reasons cities might consider designing for and promoting bicycle commuting: Compared to other travel modes, cyclists have the greatest odds of showing up to work or school energized and punctual. That’s according to data from a 2013 survey at McGill University, which researchers used to compare the punctuality and energy level at work of students, staff and faculty who commute by bus, car or bike.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Jamis® Renegade® : Starring Thomas Turner @jamisbicycles
The World's Fastest Mountain Biker on 4 Wheels: Stacy Kohut @redbull
Your (Just a Bit Illegal) Cheat Sheet for Hacking Safer Streets @WIRED
A month-long protected bikeway project in Rogers, Arkansas. The urban planning design firm Street Plans Collaborative worked with local governments and groups to protect cyclists using hard, plastic barriers called "armadillos," durable chalk, and traffic tape. STREET PLANS
AS FAR AS monikers go, “guerrilla urbanist” invokes an exotic, even frightening image. But the members of the San Francisco Municipal Transformation Agency have nice families. They met on Twitter. And they often get to work in the middle of the day.
Yes, they stray into illegal territory from time to time. But for these folks, “crime” involves using traffic cones or plastic bollards to protect bike lanes from cars without proper permitting. These men and women, who came together after vehicles killed two cyclists in San Francisco on the same day last June, are no masked vigilantes. They just want pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly infrastructure, and they’re willing to make it themselves.
[Keep reading at Wired]
[Keep reading at Wired]
Madrid's Christmas Present to Itself: A Car Ban @CityLab
Cyclists look at Alcala Street, which was free of cars as part of European Mobility Week in central Madrid. (Andrea Comas/Reuters)
Madrid just gave its citizens a present for the holidays. The city closed the entire city center to most cars, turning the urban core into a de facto pedestrian zone.
Starting last Friday at 5 p.m. and continuing for nine days, vehicles belonging to non-residents are banned from entering a zone covering Madrid’s historic core as well as Gran Via, the blaring, multi-lane avenue that serves as the Spanish capital’s main drag and as a major through-route for crosstown traffic.
Buses, cabs and residents’ cars will still be crawling the streets, although restricted to a specially lowered 30 kmh (18 mph) speed limit. The otherwise blanket ban in the throbbing, vehicle-packed heart of a major metropolis is one of the boldest anti-car plans seen in Europe so far. To get a loose idea of the scale in American terms, imagine banning all cars in Manhattan from driving south of 14th Street.
Monday, December 19, 2016
How to Clean a Bicycle in 5 Minutes or Less @gravelcyclist
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Light & Motion - Made In Marina, CA @LMlightlife
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Taking the Amtrak Roomette from Portland to San Luis Obispo @PathLessPedaled
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Should bicyclists always halt at stop signs and wait at lights? Study says no @chicagotribune
A new DePaul study recommends the city adopt the "Idaho Stop" rule for cyclists, allowing them to treat stop lights as stop signs at certain times of the day.
This won't surprise anybody who has driven through a Chicago intersection, but not all cyclists obey stop signs and lights.
Maybe they shouldn't always have to, suggests a new study from DePaul University.
State law requires bicyclists to follow the same rules as motor vehicles, but the laws are not strictly followed or enforced. A study released Monday by DePaul's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development found that just 1 cyclist in 25 comes to a complete stop at stop signs, and 2 out of 3 go through red lights when there's no cross traffic.
The study proposes that Illinois cities consider changing their laws and allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, and some red lights as stop signs, thus permitting cyclists to maintain their momentum. It's known as the "Idaho stop" for a 1982 law in that state.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Believe in Bikes @trekbikes
The world is a vast place. But even across great expanses, the bicycle shortens the distance between us. Every day, millions of people ride bikes around the world. Geography may divide us but we are united by the power of the bicycle. A simple, elegant, solution to many of the world’s most complex problems. Wherever you are, when you ride, you’re part of something bigger. Something shared. That’s why we believe in bikes.
To see how bikes are changing the world, visit: https://goo.gl/FMIRA1
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Mini Monster collab - BOURNE workshop & @mengesdesign
Vancouver's Multi-Modal Success Story @Streetfilms
How Vancouver got half of its citizens out of their cars @Curbed
The news that Copenhagen now has more bikes than cars on its streets seems like a distant fantasy—if not downright impossible—for vehicle-bound American cities. But when it comes to weaning cities off the automobile, the U.S. has a fantastic example to learn from right here in our backyard. Vancouver residents now take an incredible 50 percent of their trips by walking, biking, and riding transit.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Citi Bike May Need Public Funding to Reach More New Yorkers @nytimes

Citi Bike stations have cropped up this year in brownstone Brooklyn and on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Next year, the blue bicycles will inch farther afield into Harlem and Astoria in Queens.
Back from the verge of bankruptcy, Citi Bike is widely viewed as a success. With tens of thousands of people using the bikes each day, it has become an increasingly popular way to navigate New York City.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Raleigh Tokul 3 Torture Test at Highland Mountain
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
Colle delle Finestre (Susa) - Cycling Inspiration & Education
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Dirty Reiver Gravel Grinder UK
Dirty Reiver trailer from Orange Trike Media on Vimeo.
The Dirty Reiver 200 (200km) and Dirty One Thirty (130km) are off road cycling challenges based on the Gravel Grinder format found predominantly in the mid west of America.
Riders will traverse gravel forest access roads that service the vast areas of forest covering the border region of England and Scotland. The events will take riders through remote areas providing outstanding viewpoints across this spectacular part of the UK.
For more information about the event, please click here: dirtyreiver.co.uk
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Top 10 MTB Setup Mistakes - And How To Avoid Them! @gmbntweet
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Reconnecting the Columbia River Highway State Trail @oregondot #letsride
Lauf Grit Gravel / CX Suspension fork @LaufForks
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
2016 Gravel Challenge! - Gainesville, Florida @gravelcyclist
Friday, November 4, 2016
SKUNKLOCK - THE LOCK THAT FIGHTS BACK! @skunklock
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
4th Annual Cbus Tweed Ride - Join us 11/19 with start @northmarket #letsride
The 4th Annual Columbus Tweed Ride is Saturday, November 19th. Are you going? Did you remember to invite your best blokes and birds? It's going to be a real corker!
We are meeting at North Market at 9:00 AM for coffee and breakfast. We will depart around 10:30 AM. It will be a "slow ride" with stops for photo ops, food, and drinks. We will be holding a few contests, just for fun.
Details can be found on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/280781585598460/
Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016
Cyclist posts footage of close pass of his 8 year-old daughter
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Journal 3 - The Pale Mountains road @PEdALEDjapan
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Futuristic Electric Bike - The Pedalist @orbitcitybikes @metropreneur
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
The Fjords of Norway mountain bike tour - Into the Labyrinth
Thursday, October 13, 2016
How To Stop Your Brakes Rubbing | Mountain Bike Maintenance @gmbntweet
Danny MacAskill’s Wee Day Out @danny_macaskill @redbull
Friday, October 7, 2016
Monday, October 3, 2016
Video: Sights and Sounds from the 2016 Hocking River Rumble
Video shot and produced by of Evan Shaw of WOUB PBS
New drive-through proposals come with east Portland ban and bicycle access requirement @bikeportland

A zoning code change proposal that will be subject to a City Council hearing next month would require all businesses to serve bicycle riders when other entrances are closed.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The City of Portland is not a fan of drive-through windows. For decades Portland has adopted regulations that limit how and where drive-throughs can be built.
City planners believe drive-throughs don’t serve the community’s best interests and that they lead to auto-oriented development that’s directly counter to adopted policy goals and dangerous for people on foot, on bike, and on mobility devices.
Why 12-Foot Traffic Lanes Are Disastrous for Safety and Must Be Replaced Now @CityLab
A friend of mine heads an office in the White House. I never see him anymore, except at the occasional black tie design dinner, where he is always good for a couple of gin and tonics as the crowd disperses. At the last such event, he asked me a question. Or maybe he didn't. But I answered it.
"What's the number one most important thing that we have to fight for?" I said. "You mean, besides corporations being people and money being speech?"
"Besides that."
"Well that's easy: 10-foot lanes instead of 12-foot lanes."
"Explain."
[Keep reading at CityLab]
"What's the number one most important thing that we have to fight for?" I said. "You mean, besides corporations being people and money being speech?"
"Besides that."
"Well that's easy: 10-foot lanes instead of 12-foot lanes."
"Explain."
[Keep reading at CityLab]
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
Ride Preview: The 2016 L’Eroica Experience @gravelcyclist
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Dynaplug® Micro Pro Tubeless Bicycle Tire Repair Tool @dynaplug
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
Rode Trip: Trails and Trout in Klamath Falls @pathlesspedaled
2016 Pisgah Monster Cross @gravelcyclist @PisgahProd
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Tour De Brew Columbus is Saturday, September 24th
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The Tri-Divide Cutthroat Ride via The Provo Bros
Monday, September 5, 2016
Cyclist tries to descend like Froome but all goes badly wrong @GranFondoGuide
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Bike the Cbus 2016 registration deadline is here. Register online & Save. @yaybikes @bikethecbus #letsride
BIKE THE CBUS IS SEPTEMBER 3!
Columbus' original city-wide ride since 2008, Yay Bikes! Bike the Cbus is a self-guided group tour highlighting our city’s unique and evolving center-ring neighborhoods. The ride features four Neighborhood Routes of varying lengths that total approximately 30 miles, of which participants can ride as many or few as they choose. Along each route there are stops hosted by local organizations who provide snacks and entertainment.
Bike the Cbus+
More seasoned cyclists can ride Bike the Cbus+, a unique SAG-supported urban Metric Century Route (62 miles) through Franklin County.
[More information at Yay Bikes! Bike the Cbus 2016]
Columbus' original city-wide ride since 2008, Yay Bikes! Bike the Cbus is a self-guided group tour highlighting our city’s unique and evolving center-ring neighborhoods. The ride features four Neighborhood Routes of varying lengths that total approximately 30 miles, of which participants can ride as many or few as they choose. Along each route there are stops hosted by local organizations who provide snacks and entertainment.
Bike the Cbus+
More seasoned cyclists can ride Bike the Cbus+, a unique SAG-supported urban Metric Century Route (62 miles) through Franklin County.
[More information at Yay Bikes! Bike the Cbus 2016]
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
FSA K-Force WE: high-tech electronic groupset @YourFSA
Monday, August 29, 2016
Monday, August 22, 2016
Seatpacker Bikepacking Seat Bags From Arkel @arkel_bikebags
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Baja Dark Skies Bikepacking Gravel bike Adventure by Appetite 4 Adventure
Friday, August 12, 2016
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks @showerspass
Not recommended at home - Bike Draft at 124 km/h
For english viewers: Portela (his name) is a friend of mine and a well seasoned cyclist with many years and titles on professional cycling. He knows exactly what he's doing.
The video was recorded during a road training session near Curitiba, Paraná - Brazil.
This is a raw file from a GoPro camera where we only added the music.
There is no special support for the camera, he placed it on the back of the truck on a very primitive way.
The video was recorded during a road training session near Curitiba, Paraná - Brazil.
This is a raw file from a GoPro camera where we only added the music.
There is no special support for the camera, he placed it on the back of the truck on a very primitive way.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Biking Enthusiast Enjoy The Trails At The @Surly_Bikes Klunkerfunk
Monday, August 8, 2016
#GreatWesternRamble - Bikefishing the St Joe River @pathlesspedaled
Sunday, August 7, 2016
(RAW VIDEO) Annemiek Van Vleuten Crash RIO 2016 Women's Cycling
Monday, August 1, 2016
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Meet Volata, The Evolution Of Your Everyday Ride @volatacycles
Friday, July 22, 2016
Boulder to Nederland & Beyond Gravel Grinder 57 miles, 8700+ ft climbing #letsride
57 miles. 8700+ ft climbing. Boulder, CO start with Flagstaff Rd climb off the bat. Hot air balloons and rude locals. 2500 ft climbing in first 7 miles. Lakeshore Dr turns into rock garden/high maintenance vehicle road. Lunch in Nederland. 505 out of Eldora is jeep road. Alternated between pedaling and hike a bike for 5 miles topping out at 10,000 ft. A lot of cursing on that section. On Caribou Rd I was stopped by search parties looking for a missing mountain biker. : ( I didn’t see anything on the mountain except one elk and an abandoned pickup truck. Saw a moose and mooselet hanging out in a pond. Peak to Peak Rd is a slog up to Switzerland Rd, the third rock garden on the ride. All downhill from there. Hit 40mph coming down into Boulder. Went through a tunnel too! 12 bottles of water consumed.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Rocky Mountain NP No Oxygen Grinder Pics 29.5 miles, 4500+ ft climbing, amazing views @rockymountainnp
29.5 miles. 4500+ ft climbing. Elevation at start - 8,500. Elevation at top - 12,200. Up Old Fall River Rd to Alpine Center. Down Trail Ridge Rd. Hit 40mph. Chris said he hit over 50mph. We saw marmot, elk and other small animals. Windy for most of the ride, worse at the top. Thanks to Alan Schenkel and Chris Covey for making sure I didn't pass out from lack of oxygen on the ride.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Coffee and cycling: what you need to know @BikeRadar
Caffeine is a recognised trade tool of the cyclist. “It’s a mild central nervous system stimulant that prompts the release of adrenaline for energy,” said the British Coffee Association. This makes it perfect for endurance sports.
Sports nutritionist Tim Lawson (Secret Training Ltd, previously of Science in Sport), says that “caffeine by itself can promote fat metabolism and retain muscle glycogen”, so a black coffee before a fasted ride in the morning may increase the amount of fat you burn.
However, an over-reliance on caffeine can compromise your sleep quality, “which will alter hormone levels and reduce your ability to process carbohydrates, possibly sending you on a downward spiral. Instead, go carefully with caffeine to really get the benefit when you need it,” he advises.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Monday, July 11, 2016
The LIFT Turns Your Bike into a Cargo Bike @LIFTcargoBIKES
Ride. Camp. Repeat.
Ride. Camp. Repeat. from Dan Mattison on Vimeo.
A weekend bikepacking on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. By Dan Mattison, Knut Kitching, and Skyler Des Roches. Music: Dirty Harry by The Fretless.
Supported by Bikepacking.com
Friday, July 8, 2016
Building Bike Lanes Could Slow Climate Change, New Research Finds @momentummag

Parking-protected bike lanes in Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood, which has one of the highest cycling mode shares in North America. Photo by Karen
Most people understand that a reduction in driving could have a measurable impact on slowing the process of climate change by reducing harmful tailpipe emissions, but how do you convince enough people to refrain from driving?
New research presented by scientists at McGill University suggests that the construction of safe bike infrastructure could significantly reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions by offering potential motorists an attractive alternative to getting in their cars. Basically, it’s the “if you build it, they will come” philosophy many advocates lean on to champion bike infrastructure, backed up by scientists.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Saris Racks - Proudly American Made @SarisRacks
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Remove a SRAM black power lock from a 10 speed chain
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
#GreatWesternRamble - Bikepacking NOOBS - VLOG 001 @pathlesspedaled
Monday, July 4, 2016
Riding Through Oakland with the Original Scraper Bike Team
Gravel Grinding: Quick 5 Reasons to Start Going on Adventure Rides
Thursday, June 30, 2016
"Find Your Limit" - A Journey to the 2016 Dirty Kanza 200 @GravelCyclist
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Matt Macduff - Loop Of Doom | The Rise MTB
Read the Full Story Here: http://www.the-rise.com/loopofdoom
On saturday march 19th, Matt Macduff sustained a terrible fall attempting to make his way around the Loop Of Doom. After over 3 year of research, determination and hard work, Matt managed to find everything he needed to make his project happen.
Built in a month at the Garden Route Trail Park in South Africa, the gigantic structure rises up to 40 ft. in the sky. The crash left him with 10 fractures in his right wrist and 3 fractures in his right ankle. The story behind his stunt is as impactful as the structure itself. A real story of determination. After spending a week in a South African hospital, Matt is now home in Ontario, working on his rehabilitation. Just as he started to walk again, we catched up with him to get his version of this incredible story.
In previous posts about the Loop of Doom, there was a lot of interrogations from the readers so we did our best to cover all the aspects of the project. Keep on reading to take a journey through the mind of a young man determined to leave an impact on the sport he loves.
Read the Full Story here: http://www.the-rise.com/loopofdoom
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Canada's Finest Loam? Chasing Trail Ep. 3 - Vedder Mountain @scottsports
Monday, June 27, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
Hans Rey & Tyler McCaul at Blue Derby Trails, Tasmania
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS - Introducing @SRAMUSA HydroHC™
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Epic POV Descent - GCN Tackles Sa Calobra
Matt and Simon strap on the GoPros and take you down this super technical descent in Mallorca.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
ROLL WITH IT - TRAILER @BlackburnDesign #letsride
Friday, June 17, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Gravel Beards & Dirty Kanza - This is Gravel EP:07 @gravelgurutv
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Chris Horner Bike Throw at Philadelphia International Cycling Classic 2016
Critérium du Dauphiné 2016 - OnBike Highlights - Stage 1
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Adventure Dispatch x Ty Hathaway @iamspecialized
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
The Adventure Dispatch: Ultra Romance @iamspecialized
Monday, May 30, 2016
WV Bikecamping Adventure 2016 RECAP #gravelgrinder #bikecamping #coffeeoutside
Leaving Shifflett's Grocery/Bar in Bemis
Overview
Doug F, Doug M, Bill F, Peter D, Nathan F and I decided to go on an adventure in WV. After months of planning the group expanded and then shrank as reality sunk in and life got in the way. During the trip we would question how many ounces were in a cup, reference Bob's Burger multiple times and thank the fact that cell phone service was non-existent. We also had serendipitous situations and met some of the most friendly and accommodating people along the way. You learn a lot about people when you spend time with them in close quarters and I had a great time with great people I am honored to call my friends. ~ Ray
Day ONE [Elkins, WV to Laurel Fork Campground]
It rained off and on during the ride and the uphills and downhills were slippery and rocky. The rough roads tested our packing methods and equipment. My saddle was knocked out of adjustment throughout the ride because the saddle bolt kept backing out. The descent into Bemis was especially rocky and featured a stream in the road bed for several sections.
Heading into Bemis, WV
[Route]
Day ONE photo slideshow
Day TWO [Laurel Fork Campground to Gatewood Group Campsite at Spruce Knob]
After we left camp we slowly climbed through an amazing valley full of streams and farmland. Over the ridge we encountered a lamb that had escaped from the field and the sheep dog decided we were a threat to the flock. At the next turn we trekked down to see the Sinks of Gandy, where Gandy Creek drops into a cave through the mountain. At the Spruce Knob campground we found our water source to be dry. After investigation by Peter we discovered that work was being performed on the water pump on the ridge. The super nice campground manager brought up water and firewood to our campsite later on in the day. The afternoon brought more rain and we huddled under the tarp with hot coffee in between naps.
The skies cleared up by late afternoon giving us the chance to climb to the top of Spruce Knob for some amazing views. We headed back to camp for dinner and a nice bonfire. Day two ended with 28 miles and 2900 ft climbing.
[Route]
Top of the world at Spruce Knob
[Route]
Day TWO photo slideshow
Day THREE [Gatewood Group Campsite to Seneca Rocks]
We left the top of the world (Spruce Knob) and headed down, down, down 31 miles with 4000 ft total drop and only 1400 ft climbing. The route took us along the Gandy Creek where a lot of dispersed campsites are located. From Whitmer we climbed over the ridge and down another wonderful valley with rhododendron’s and waterfalls. At the bottom of 33 we ate lunch at the Front Porch Restaurant in Seneca Rocks. Doug headed over to the campsite early and when we arrived we found out our campsite was too small for the group. The manager at Seneca Shadows Campground allowed us to move closer to the entrance which made it more convenient for our group. After setting up camp we headed back to the rock.
The view from Seneca Rocks
The weather was great so we climbed up to the top of Seneca Rocks which is a 1000 ft climb in 1.5 miles and then kept climbing. I swear the rocks sway up there. Back to the Front Porch to eat. We couldn't finish the three large pizzas and we forced Peter to ferry them back where it became breakfast for some. A nice bonfire and some bourbon ended the day. [Route]
Day THREE photo slideshow
Day FOUR [Seneca Rocks to Dolly Sods]
From Seneca Rocks we followed the Potomac River valley north to the climb to Dolly Sods. Temps were in the 80's and 90's. We stopped at a local general store for snacks and drinks and rest before the 4 mile 2,000 foot climb to Bear Rocks end of Dolly Sods. I pushed sections of the climb and rode the last 1/3. After setting up camp at Red Creek Campground we checked out the view as the sun set over the mountains. The other campers at Red Creek looked like historical figures. We saw Jane Goodall, Ernest Hemingway and met a woman that looked like the female version of Stephen King.
Yes, we setup photos to look like Doug Fisher fell off the edge and Michelle was not happy. After some hiking around some more we gathered some wood to start a nice fire to end the day. Day four ended with 28 miles and almost 4000 ft climbing. [Route]
Day FOUR photo slideshow
Sunset at Dolly Sods
Day FOUR photo slideshow
Day FIVE [Dolly Sods to Blackwater Falls]
We woke up early to have breakfast and coffee at sunrise over the ridges. From the Dolly Sods plateau we dropped down into the Red Creek area and headed up over the ridge to Canaan Valley. We had two flats in that area. We fueled up at Big John's with a lot of meat and cheese. Climbed out of the other end of the valley to Canaan Valley Loop Road. Canaan Valley Loop road follows the ridge and drops down through amazing scenery and climbs back up to a high clearance vehicle section with mud holes, rock gardens and stream crossings.
We stopped at Lindy Point Overlook before checking into our cabin. After cleaning ourselves up we headed down to Davis for dinner at Sirianni's Pizza Cafe. During dinner the owner of Blackwater Bikes stopped in to see if we needed anything. We talked with him again after dinner as we walked to the store for supplies. There was a beautiful sunset as we headed back to the cabin, Day ended with 32 miles and 3300 ft climbing plus the trip into Davis which I didn’t record. [Route]
Day FIVE photo slideshow
We stopped at Lindy Point Overlook before checking into our cabin. After cleaning ourselves up we headed down to Davis for dinner at Sirianni's Pizza Cafe. During dinner the owner of Blackwater Bikes stopped in to see if we needed anything. We talked with him again after dinner as we walked to the store for supplies. There was a beautiful sunset as we headed back to the cabin, Day ended with 32 miles and 3300 ft climbing plus the trip into Davis which I didn’t record. [Route]
Day FIVE photo slideshow
Day SIX [Blackwater Falls to Elkins, WV]
We left the comfort of the Blackwater Falls State Park cabin and headed into town. Along the way we trekked down to see the falls which were running fast with all the recent rainfall. We fueled up at Bright Morning Inn before hitting the trail in Thomas, WV. The trail is single track with a few tree falls to navigate around.
The trail opens up to double track and is paved near Parsons. Snacks and lunch in Parsons at the Sheets. The trail is paved out of town and then turns to gravel up and over the ridge before leveling out into Elkins. We dropped 2900 feet over 40 miles and had 1600+ ft climbing. [Route]
Day SIX photo slideshow
The trail opens up to double track and is paved near Parsons. Snacks and lunch in Parsons at the Sheets. The trail is paved out of town and then turns to gravel up and over the ridge before leveling out into Elkins. We dropped 2900 feet over 40 miles and had 1600+ ft climbing. [Route]
Day SIX photo slideshow
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