Smoke ‘n Fire 2023 Bikepacking Race: Special Anniversary Edition
The tenth anniversary of the Smoke ‘n Fire bikepacking race lured me back to Boise for a 5th time. Conditions and vibes were perfect, and the route was harder than ever.
Bikepacking Races
Bones to Blue 2023: Unfinished Singletrack Adventures in Tahoe
My second go at the Bones to Blue bikepacking event ended in injury, but I still had a blast and learned a ton.
Idaho Smoke ‘n Fire 2022: Rewarding and Fun Despite Tough Last-Minute Reroute
My 4th Smoke ‘n Fire bikepacking race was full of camaraderie and good vibes despite a challenging last-minute fire reroute, and felt like my strongest finish yet.
Bikepacking Bones to Blue: Singletrack Trial By Fire around Lake Tahoe
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race: Dust, Rocks, and Sunshine in Northern Arizona
Revisiting a favorite part of Arizona, in all its dusty and rocky glory, for the Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race.
Tour de los Padres 2022: Burly Bikepacking Adventure in Central California
Ride report from five days of surprisingly rugged Central California bikepacking at the annual Tour de los Padres.
The Big Lonely 2021: High Desert Bikepacking with a Snowy Twist
350 miles of high desert, pine forest, gravel and dirt, camaraderie, and cold weather at The Big Lonely 2021 bikepacking race.
Smoke ‘n Fire 2021: Third Time’s the Charm
Why and how I keep coming back for more at my favorite bikepacking event, the Idaho Smoke ‘n Fire 400(ish).
Idaho Smoke ‘n’ Fire 2019 (and 2020) Bikepacking Adventure
A bikepacking first-timer takes on 417 miles of beautiful, rugged, cold Idaho backcountry, on a pavement touring bike.
Bike Nonstop US 2019: Lessons Learned From 3500 Miles at the Back of the Pack
Reflections and lessons from a touring cyclist dabbling in ultra-distance bike racing. Or, “How NOT to race a bicycle across the US.”
