MSC #5 – Wildflower Rush
14 Comotion racers headed down to Crested Butte on June 25th for kick-off of Fat Tire Week in Crested Butte and the famous Wildflower Rush mountain bike race. The Pro and Cat 1 men along with the Singlespeed racers were treated to a grand tour of all the famous singletrack that Crested Butte has to [more...]
Powerbar – Energy All Day Long
During the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race nutrition and hydration were key to finishing strong especially when you are only on a two man team. This meant more riding and less time off inbetween laps to recover. During the race it was so hard to drink while on course because the singletrack was so [more...]
12 Hours of Mesa Verde Race Report
With no MSC racing to be done over the weekend of May 7-8th many Comotion racers ventured to other races to tune of the legs for the summer races. Some Comotion racers headed to the Front Range 60 or the Battle of the Bear. Instead of heading east I headed south to race in the [more...]
Rabbit Valley Race Report
It was a cold and windy weekend in Rabbit Valley that brought multiple forms of precipitation, but Comotion racers came out in full force for the second stop on the Mountain States Cup series. We had a great group of racers compete in both Saturday’s time trial and Sunday’s backcountry XC. Saturday’s race was a [more...]
Optic Nerve Photomatic Glasses – When Conditions are Uncertain
Riding here in Colorado you never exactly know what type of light conditions you are going to get. It could be really sunny, but when you are deep in the trees in Telluride you need a different sunglass lens then when you started in the bright sun, but you really can’t stop and change your [more...]
Smartwool Microweight Crew-Keeping You Dry and Comfortable
Today, it was a warm and sunny day for doing some early season alpine touring so I opted to wear my Smartwool microweight baselayer for my day on the skis. I’m glad I did, the microweight is the perfect balance of keeping you warm, as well as keeping you dry in those above freezing extended high [more...]
Smartwool Glove Liners – Make Any Glove Warmer!
I enjoy being outside as much as I can in the winter but I consistently have the same problem regardless of activity, cold fingers. Whether is base miles on the road bike, nordic or alpine skiing, winter hiking, or just walking to dog my fingers are usually the first thing to get cold, which can [more...]
Smartwool PHD Ski Socks – Ski Boot Comfort All Day Long
So what do mountain bikers do in the late fall when the trails are muddy, their isn’t a cyclocross race nearby, and its dumping in the high country? Head for the mountains for some early season powder skiing!! Unfortunately our local ski area here in Grand Junction Colorado isn’t open yet so I slapped the [more...]
PowerBar Energy Bites – Long Lasting Energy
With all the recent snow here on the western slope of Colorado I decided to go on an alpine touring adventure up our local ski area that isn’t quite ready to open yet. I brought the PowerBar energy bites along with me because they are a simple way to eat while on the go skinning [more...]
Smartwool Headliner – Extending Your Riding Season
The Smartwool headliner is easily my favorite piece of Smartwool gear I own. It’s warm, its very comfortable, doesn’t itch, and it stays in place for entire ride. It seems like such a simple product, but Smartwool really got it right with the headliner. Other styles itch like crazy, do not stay in place, and [more...]
Bike Bag Necessity – Topeak Mini Pro 20
In such a small design, Topeak packed just about everything you would need for on trail repairs. It has a variety of hex tools, 2 screwdrivers, T25 Torx, tire lever, chain tool, spoke tools, and even a bottle opener for post ride beverages. It’s a solid steel design that hopefully you’ll never have to use, but [more...]
Making Dust and Dirt Removal Easier – Topeak Prepstand Race
For a bike that doesn’t use cable housing around the bottom bracket area this is a great work stand. Unlike a traditional work stand that secures the bike by the seat tube, this stand mounts to bottom bracket area and secures the fork with a quick release skewer. This design makes the bike extremely stable [more...]
Happy Feet – Smartwool Ultralight Cycling Socks
These socks are always in the dirty clothes hamper because they are my absolute favorite ones to wear. In the summer heat they breathe well to resist hot spots even on long MTB and road rides. When temperatures drop a bit they are still great because they keep your feet warm without overheating them. They [more...]
Full of Electrolytes and not too SWEET
The Powerbar endurance drink has the right mix of electrolytes and carbs to keep you feeling good even when you are racing on the toughest MSC courses of Telluride and Snowmass, but has a smooth taste that doesn’t pucker you lips every time you take a swig from your water bottle. Many energy drinks are [more...]
All Day Comfort – Smartwool Bib Shorts
Today I went for a good road ride through the peach orchards and vineyards of Grand Junction. It was pretty hot and sunny as most August days are here in Grand Junction with very little wind. These bib shorts from Smartwool were a great pair of shorts to wear on a ride like today. When [more...]
Perfect Race Day Necessity – Topeak Micro Wedge Saddle Bag
This little bag has all the space you need for your race day essentials. Its also made from a super durable nylon like material that keeps all the contents in place and not popping through the bag. The best thing about this little bag is the mounting system. Instead of a little strap around your [more...]
Ultimate Endurace Racer – Yeti ASR 5 Full Carbon
During the Lumberjack 100 I found myself loving my Yeti ASR-5C more and more with every passing mile. The bike is smooth and efficient and tracks like you’re on rails. Yeti’s president calls the ASR-5C the cheater bike because of the way it climbs and descends the mountains of Colorado against longer travel bikes. Well [more...]
Lumberjack 100 Race Report
So you would think I’d have an advantage racing in Michigan being that I’m used to racing and training above five thousand feet and the Lumberjack started around four hundred feet above sea level. As I discovered last year and it was even more apparent this year, humidity is the great equalizer! The race started with [more...]