Learning from Failure (Lessons from a Dirty Kanza DNF)
It’s hard to ignore, but a big portion of 2018 was defined by our DNF at Dirty Kanza. We entered the event with a lot of enthusiasm, hope but with also the realistic expectation that…
Winter Cycling Tips and Newbie Fatbike Mistakes
Cricket Butler is no stranger to winter cycling. As the owner/operator of the Whitefish Bike Retreat, she helps Tour Divide riders in the summer and grooms local fatbiking trails in the winter. She spends hours…
Favorite Gravel Bike of 2018!
In 2018 we rode, filmed and reviewed over 25 bikes with a focus on finding the most “supple” / versatile bike. We rode everything from high end gravel, custom steel to a budget steel. What…
2019 Salsa Warbird 650b
The 2019 Salsa Warbird in 650b is a hard bike to find. We’ve got an exclusive first ride video taking it through its paces. The V3 Warbird was one of our favorite light touring /…
Ochoco Overlander
Our video of the Ochoco Overlander is up! What an epic and challenging ride put on by our good friends at Good Bike Co. and Salsa Cycles. The Overlander is a 4 day semi-supporeted bikepacking…
Is the GoPro Hero 7 Good for Vlogging?
All our ride videos are made with GoPros, so when news of the new GoPro Hero 7 started trickling out we got excited. After watching hours of first look videos, the Gopro Hero 7 DOES…
Review: Spooky Gas Mask
Can an aluminum bicycle have a supple ride? In this vid, I review the Spooky Gas Mask, a US made aluminum cross / gravel bike and take it on a variety of terrain. This is…
Coffee Outside Missoula – #THESUPPLELIFE
A little slice of life of #thesupplelife here in Missoula. We go to the local Coffee Outside gathering, brew coffee, chat with friends and nerd out about bikes! This vid is a great peak at…
Advice for New Bike Tourists
What were the three words of advice we would have wanted when we first started bike touring? What have we learned over the years? In this vid, we share some lessons we wish we knew…
Review: Surly Straggler 650B
The Surly Straggler is one of the most popular bikes in the Surly line. Based on the classic Cross Check, it is a versatile and fun bike that can be used for lots of different…