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.
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.
My second go at the Bones to Blue bikepacking event ended in injury, but I still had a blast and learned a ton.
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.
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Revisiting a favorite part of Arizona, in all its dusty and rocky glory, for the Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race.
Ride report from five days of surprisingly rugged Central California bikepacking at the annual Tour de los Padres.
350 miles of high desert, pine forest, gravel and dirt, camaraderie, and cold weather at The Big Lonely 2021 bikepacking race.
Why and how I keep coming back for more at my favorite bikepacking event, the Idaho Smoke ‘n Fire 400(ish).
A bikepacking first-timer takes on 417 miles of beautiful, rugged, cold Idaho backcountry, on a pavement touring bike.
Reflections and lessons from a touring cyclist dabbling in ultra-distance bike racing. Or, “How NOT to race a bicycle across the US.”