Every year, I make it a point to join my friends at The Appalachian Journey. I’ve long said that I don’t race gravel because it doesn’t bring me joy, but this event is the epitome of joy. Everything that Gordon and Emily pour into this event shines through in a gravel gathering that celebrates community,…
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Racing (not) Solo
Every spring, I put The Appalachian Journey on my calendar as the lone gravel event of the year. Put on by some dear friends, it is a celebration of community, togetherness, and Floyd County gravel. Somewhat uniquely, it is also a partner event. In the past, I’ve always ridden The Appalachian Journey as a fun…
#LoveWhereYouLive
Almost a year ago, I moved to Roanoke, Virginia. Why? Mountain biking. Little did I know, that my move to Roanoke would be about so much more than just glorious trails and ample gravel roads for training. It would deliver an incredible community, a city replete with culture and food destinations, and all sorts of…
Top Gravel “Roads” in the Fort Wayne “area”
As I’ve started adventuring onto gravel roads this spring, I’ve started to compile a list of my favorite “groads” in the Fort Wayne area. By area, I mean anything that is rideable from my home–and most of these do require a longer ride to be able to get there (and back) from Fort Wayne city…
Ride Fierce Racing 