Papa Smurf

Today we rode a sick trail up in Telluride called "Papa Smurf". Can you name any of the celebrities in this group?? Hint : one is american champ and another is a world champ... good luck - you might win a noddy badge if you get them correct. Maybe!


The Aspens are starting to turn... bring it on!

Tour de Fat

Yes folks, this is what i call a "dik wiel" for non-south africans, that is afrikaans for a "fat tyre", slang for a mtb.




Everyone gets involved in the celebrations here in Durango - the "Tour De Fat" is sponsored by the New Belgium Brewing company Locals and tourists alike dress up in crazy costumes and celebrate the bicycle. Its an awesome carnival atmosphere, there are lots of activities for everyone to join in the fun.





You can test loads of crazy rides, check these ones out...
"SCORPION" is her name, yes, all the wheels turn!


The easy way to "wear-in" your running shoes!









Ever ridden a TRIPLE DECKER bike !? Come to Durango!









Beer + Band + Bikers dressed as hippies = ...

Base Training...

Hi Guys,
I am in a base period in preparation for World Xterra Champs which are to be held in Maui, Hawaii on the 23rd October. So the Mtb season is over and the bike is hanging up. I am learning to swim and trying to wear holes in my running shoes. Its only a short time to prepare for Xterra but i am going to give it a good go. Last weekend i was in Moab... it really is awesome and is just a 3 hour drive from Durango - photo's just don't do this place justice, it is phenomenal!

This is a view from the "porcupine rim trail" which is really technical - definitely a course for a full suspension bike. The views are amazing and you had better have your wits about you doing this one!!


This is the famous "SLICKROCK TRAIL" its about 10km long and you ride on the rock for 98% of the time, its Killer. Its marked with white dashed lines, you can see them in the pics if you look closely. You ride INSANE gradients, its like riding on sandpaper... just don't overcook the decents or you will turn the white lines into red blotches!




This image was taken on the day of the world champs in Italy. I wore my kit and sent the guys energy! Congrats to all the RSA riders, you did us proud. Wish i could have been there too but it was just not to be. I will save my energy for Xterra!








Here's a high country image taken in the mountains above Durango ... you can check the singletrack in the centre of the image