Winding down the West Coast SummerIt’s been a couple months since I started this, well, couple-month block of racing and traveling…  Inevitably, every summer there is a big chunk of racing smack in the middle.  As there should be, the we…

Two (very different) Weeks in FranceIf it weren’t for a random call to Ross Schnell a month ago, I would’ve skipped World Cup Finals.  He said something I’ve been hearing from members of the North American Shred Posse for years “What are y…

Right Coast SummerOne thing I can count on in this continually changing bike racing landscape is a summertime trip to the homeland for some World Cup racing.  It always feels good to step off the plane and feel that thick, warm air, knowing it’s…

European XC to Oregon Enduro and more…A whole lot has happened since I last jotted down a few anecdotes from the road.  Most importantly, being on the road eventually, if temporarily, gave way to some home time.  That was a highlight for su…

Ten Votes in Favor of European Spring-Mallorca.  What better place to spend 10 days getting over the most serious flu/mystery virus I’ve encountered than a Spanish Island usually reserved for team training camps (what I’d intend…