Just the other day I received this press release by the North Kitsap Trails Association (NKTA) outlining their master plan for non-motorized trails in Kitsap Country. At present, outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Puget Sound region use hundreds of miles of trails in north Kitsap. Most of these trails are located on private lands. This plan outlines the need for and benefits of public trails in north Kitsap. Vision for the North Kitsap Trails System A system [...]

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So spring is here and soon summer.  Summer time in Washington means its Epic Season.  Epic Season is the time of year when we mountain bikers engage in what others call death rides/marches in the Cascades.  The Cascades offer some amazing rides if you’re willing to put the effort in.  Yes, by that I mean, pushing one’s bike.  We ride into the mountains only to come out hours later dirty, tired, and some times cranky [...]

Epic Ride Research The Mountain Feedbag $30 Test period: 1.5 years Field Tester: Scatman I won my Mountain Feedbag while at my first Cascade Cream Puff.  It was my reward for sitting through the longest and hottest pre-race rider meeting ever.  I didn’t use it that year since everyone knows not to try new things on race day. Since my first CCP I have used the Mountain Feedbag many times.  I use it as much for [...]

Great Divide Mountain Bike Race 2745 mi/ 4418 km of self-supported racing 200,000 ft of elevation gain 2 Provinces (BC & AB) 5 States (MT, ID, WY, CO & NM) The GDMBR appeals to me on a primal level. There is nothing about it that says, “You’ll have tons of fun”.  Instead, it screams, “You’re going to suffer, suffer more than you ever have!” With that said it’s not all going to be pain and [...]

The 10th annual Bicycle Film Festival starts tomorrow!  The BFF is a celebration of bicycles through film, art and music.  It’s presented by Relentless. You can get tickets and info at bicyclefilmfestival.com Things kick off Thursday night at 8 PM: KING CAT LOUNGE 2130 6th Ave. 21 + Drink Specials FREE with RSVP To RSVP email: bffrsvp@bicyclefilmfest Friday – Sunday WESTERN BRIDGE, at 7 pm 3412 4th Ave. South ***Don’t forget to checkout the BFF [...]

Inov-8 –Make incredible trail running shoes.  Their shoes are based on barefoot running.  So instead of having a rigid shank they have a shank that allows the foot to move naturally as it would without shoes, while still giving you the support you need.  They make a ton of styles as well as packs and other cool gear. Seattle Cyclocross Series –The original cross series in Seattle .  Once called Emerald City Cyclocross is now [...]

As you can see this is the end of my trip. Come back soon and I’ll start a new blog about everything and nothing. I haven’t really thought about it yet. Hopefully it will be entertaining and fun.

This is me just after I finished! 161 days, 4829 miles traveled in total. I’m back baby!

This was my view in the the earlier am on my second to last day. It’s a view of the Bellingham Bay, just south of Larrabe State Park.