So much going on and missed time

I cannot believe how long it has been since I posted here, however it feels like I just went to OR and other activities yesterday.  Part of the issue is that I had a fall and tore a ligament or two and have been hobbling around since.  I finally went to see the doctor a month ago and I am now starting PT to resolve my knee issues, hopefully no surgery in the future!!

In December we had a run sponsored by Striders Running where we enjoyed trying shoes from Pearl iZumi.  I love my Hoka's so I did not partake but one of the guys I run with did.  He thought they were interesting and a little stiff.  All in all it was a great 5 mile run, just to get out there.

Taking the time to explain the technology involved in the new iZumi shoes, this was before they were in the stores!

Getting ready to throw down five on the open road, it was a very decent day for December

Pearl iZumi reps with swag and of course they shoes, they rolled out on the run with us.


This was some of the preliminary work on our booth before we headed up to the All-mountain demo.  Incrediwear is some of the best stuff in the world.  Best socks!  Best sleeves and braces for recovery!

Ready to take on OR.  This is one of the new configurations for the Incrediwear booths

Global Fat Bike Day

 Back in Black

The weather out was very pleasant and overcast.  This made for a great day of riding and today I rode on the Surly Pugsley Neck Romancer and what a bike.  First and foremost I have to give big ups to The Bike Shoppe for allowing me to enjoy the ride on a Fat Bike.

Thank you!

There were a whole slew of Fat Bikes at the Ogden event.  Mine is on top with a couple of Surly's and the boys with 9zero7 from fatbikes.com.

On the Bonneville Shoreline Trail just up from 12th street after the second climb and I am just starting to really enjoy the ride of the Neck Romancer.  I did not have to get out of the saddle in the steeps because this bike had great traction and the tire size allowed it to roll over most obstacles.  The only issue I had was rocks in a switchback, the handling was amazing and the ride was so cushioned that it did not need suspension.

The best part of the ride is the views we see from the trail.  The ride has been plush so far and the traction is amazing, have not had a single slip, such a clean run. A quarter of the way through the ride and everything has been so amazing.

Then the ride came to an end and we had quite the crew avail for an op at the end.  After riding for a couple of hours my hands were still good and did not feel like a non-suspended bike.  A great ride!  Thank you to everyone who was a part of the Global Fat Bike Day event at Rainbow Gardens in Ogden.  Thank you to The Bike Shoppe for the use of a demo Surly, you guys rock!

The long is that I need to get my hands on these bikes a few more times and different manufacture and model.  The short, try one of these bikes and you will be sold.  We will let you know when there will be a demo on the snow and after talking to the guys at fatbikes.com I know there will be many a chance to get on one of these amazing bikes.

Open Air Demo Day

Today is open air demo day at OR.  If you want to try out products and see new stuff this is the day to get "hands-on".  I do not know if I will make it up there today, unfortunately I have another commitment that is detaining me.  I hope to get up there but I will go over some of the products that are up there later today