2013 Togwotee Winter Classic Race Video
2013 Togwotee Winter Classic Fatbike Race from Dave Byers on Vimeo.The 2013 Togwotee Winter Classic Fatbike race was held at Togwotee Mountain Lodge in near-perfect conditions with mild temps, clear...
View ArticleThe Boise "Around the Block" Ride
I have a new favorite road ride and I have affectionately named it the Boise "Around the Block" ride. I am sure the Boise locals have a proper name for this loop but it reminds me of the classic...
View Article2013 Barking Spider XC Race - Nampa, ID
Based on my experiences, there are now two mountain bike races I will never do if the forecast is calling for rain: True Grit in St. George and Barking Spider XC in Nampa, ID.The mud from the Hemingway...
View Article2013 Spark 900 Hotness
When Fitzgerald's Bicycles generously offered the team a chance to buy a 2013 Scott bike/frame on a "one-time only" offer" I knew exactly what my choice would be. I wanted to lighten up the race bike...
View Article2013 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Race Report
Quick Stats:Laps: 8Place: 4th, Men's SoloTime: 12:22:28 Miles: 128 Stoke Level: HIGHBoom! The cannon went off without warning and the thundering herd, 350 strong, was off. I was not at the front as...
View Article2013 Knobby 9 to 5 Race Report
Quick StatsPlace: 2nd, Solo Men 40+Laps: 10Time: 7:51:49Miles: 90.4Elevation Gain: 12,303’My RaceFast forward to the end of the first lap as I came through the timing tent; the woman calling out...
View ArticlePre-Race Jitters at the High Cascades 100
I am feeling a little nervous as I sit here thinking about what else I need to do before I try to get a little sleep.The bike is dialed, the drop coolers are prepped, and the map has been studied....
View Article2013 High Cascades 100 Race Report
Quick StatsPlace: 11th, Solo Men 40+Time: 9:40:43Miles: 97-ish (I don't know exactly because the Garmin 810 gets very poor reception in the trees…and we were in the trees a lot) Elevation Gain:...
View ArticlePierre’s Hole is this Saturday, August 3rd!
To say that I am stoked for this one would be an understatement. Sure, this used to be my backyard so I am biased. Regardless, Grand Targhee in August is pretty special. Racing an NUE 100-miler at...
View ArticlePierre's Hole 100 Quick Post
I had good day on the bike and LOVED the course changes for this year. Wait til you see the changes for 2014!Time: 9 hours, 46 minutesPlace: 2nd, Men's 40+PH100 Belt Buckle: checkStoke factor: HIGH
View Article2013 Pierre’s Hole 100-Mile Race Report
Quick StatsPlace: 2nd, Solo Men 40+ Time: 9:46:22Mileage: 91.5 (Many were thankful it was NOT a full 100 miles this year)Elevation Gain: Depends on your Garmin13,743' (My Garmin 500)14,199' (Gabe...
View Article2013 Park City Point to Point Preview
The 2013 Park City Point to Point is this Saturday! Are you ready? Before you answer, you might ask yourself a few questions:Have you trained hard enough? Have you rested enough? Is your bike dialed...
View Article2013 Park City Point to Point Race Report
It has become evident that The Park City Point to Pointis my “Eleanor”. In the awesomely-bad movie 'Gone in 60 seconds' starring Nicholas Cage, Eleanor is a beautiful Shelby GT Mustang. Eleanor is...
View Article2013 Cyclocross Season - Weeks 1 & 2 - Avimor & SICX #1
9/28/13 - Boise Cyclocross Season Opener, AvimorAvimor's grass was a touch wetThis year's cyclocross season kind of snuck up on me. I had planned to race one more mountain bike race, the Draper 50, on...
View Article2013 Cyclocross Season - Week 3 - Moose Cross
Moose Cross is a race that I helped start six years ago in Victor, ID. I remember planning the race that first year and wondering whether anyone would come to Victor, ID to race cross. Now the race...
View Article2013 Cyclocross Season - Week 4 - Waffle Cross #1 & #2
The Idaho Waffle Cross series kicked off this past Saturday at the Eagle Bike Park under sunny skies and pleasant temps. Over 110 racers showed up to tackle a challenging course and enjoy the festive...
View Article2013 Cross Season Wrap-Up
My 2013 Cyclocross season ended with a whimper last Sunday at Kringle Cross. This was the BIG weekend for cross racing here in Boise. The Idaho State CX Champs were on Saturday, followed by Kringle...
View Article2014 12 Hours of Mesa Verde
Quick Stats Laps: 8 Place: 7th, Men's Solo Time: 12:31:02 Miles: 131.2Bittersweet. That is the word I keep coming back to when I think about my race at the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde this year. Before I...
View Article2014 Knobby 9 to 5 Race Report
Quick Stats:Place: 3rd, Solo Men 40+Laps: 10Time: 7:36:50 (New PR)Miles: 91.5Elevation Gain: Between 12.3k'& 14k', depending on whose Garmin you believeMen's 40+ Solo Podium, minus Joe...
View Article2014 High Cascades 100 Race Report
Quick Stats:Place: 17th out of 116 finishers in the Men’s 40 -49Time: 9:11:41Elevation Gain: 9,949’ (My garmin) What is the single most important item of business prior to the early-morning start of...
View Article2014 Pierre's Hole 100 Preview
The 2014 Pierre's Hole 100 is just around the corner and I am stoked! Despite living in Boise, ID for over two years now, Pierre's Hole still feels like "hometown" race to me and I absolutely love...
View ArticleOne To Go...
The 2014 Boise cyclocross season comes to an end this Saturday, December 13th, at the Idaho Waffle Cross Series Kringle Kross race. With rain & colder temps in the forecast, there will be mud,...
View Article2016 JayP’s Backyard FAT Pursuit 200K Race Report
Quick Stats:Place: T-6thTime: 22 Hours, 57 MinutesDistance: 122.9 milesElevation Gain: 6,674’“Go as fast as you can while conditions are good” I said to myself as I rode alone in the pre-dawn darkness....
View Article2016 JayP's Backyard FAT Pursuit 200K Gear List
Winter ultra endurance races have been around since the first Iditabike took place on the Iditarod Trail in 1987. As fat bike technology has improved, the popularity of winter endurance racing has...
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