Make Your Mechanic Happy

I don't have a specific mechanic because there are so many excellent mechanics in Moab.  I do like to make them happy though because I like when they make my bike happy.  I learned from Dave at Chile Pepper Bike Shop today that when it is cold outside the oil in your rear shock becomes viscous and the shock may not perform as well.  The instructions were easy for me to follow:  when it is cold outside bring your bike in the house.

My bike hanging out in the spare bedroom until our next ride

Amasa Back - A Winter Haven

Photo taken by Noah Sears


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The Sunday Sweet Ride just keeps getting sweeter. In December, a group of Moab locals decided to resurrect the, Church of the Sweet Ride, on Sundays throughout the winter. Tyson Swasey has held the group together by motivating weekly with a Facebook invite and information on where & when to meet.


The total number of riders this past week was close to twenty which included a fella new to town that builds custom frames and a young gentleman (12 years old) who, in spite of his young age, is an incredible rider. Perhaps he'll follow in the tire tracks of Tyson (no pressure).

Amasa Back was an easy choice because it has kept many of us on our mountain bikes this winter by providing a dry trail with views that have the power to make one gasp.  The photo above was taken by Noah Sears, a phenomenal rider, that drove over from Fruita, Colorado to participate in the ride.

Women that Love to Ride

Attention ---- women that love to ride mountain bikes or women that are curious about riding mountain bikes or women that are just getting started riding mountain bikes.  Trek Bicycle Company is running a survey to learn more about what motivates you to ride.  They want to understand women and mountain biking.  What an awesome opportunity! 

I started riding in 1995.  I'm grateful for the amazing advancements in the world of bicycle engineering.   Some of my favorite moments being alive have happened on my mountain bike.  I have to admit though, I'm still looking for stylish, functional things to wear when I ride and a saddle that doesn't give me sores.  Where will we be in another 15 years?

I found it challenging to put my passion into words but I believe it is worth the challenge.  I think Trek might be the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world.  If not, they have to be close.   The survey takes about 10 minutes.


Here is the link to the survey:  http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/435770/60a7222f876c/