Stage #1 Titan Desert

Moroccan Sandstorm

Stage one is done!  We arrived yesterday in a total sandstorm. No visibility and crazy winds.  No hotel, we are sleeping in haimas (tent city of burlap blankets).  Packed in and cozy with lots of snoring and little personal space, but the vibe is super friendly.  Yes, there are camels and sand everywhere.  The wind [..read more]

Morocco Pulls Me Back

Difficult race experiences have a way of fading with time and leaving me with a sense of unfinished business.  That’s why I’m back in Morocco for the Mileno Titan Desert mountain bike stage race. No one in the US really knows about this event.  In fact, last year, I was the only American.  However, in [..read more]

Storming The Capitol

Long Haul riders reach DC

STORMING THE CAPITOL Tim Johnson’s Ride On Washington for Bikes Belong The Bike Ride to Support More Bike Rides This month I was invited to ride along 538 miles on pavement from Boston to DC.  My Red Bull and SRAM teammate Tim Johnson masterminded this ride as an awareness builder and fundraiser for Bikes Belong.  [..read more]