BC Bike Race Recap 2021

BC Bike Race Recap 2021

The following is a compilation of my day by day diary/narrative of my BCBR 2021 experience. October 2, Registration Day: I can’t believe I’m here. Growing up in the PNW, the BC Bike Race—a six day, seven stage race founded in 2007—has represented the holy grail, a...
The Big Sky Biggie

The Big Sky Biggie

Talk about putting an exclamation point on August #spondywarrior style. I went four for four on the Saturday races/events this month (Long Bridge Swim, Swim the Fish, York 38 Special and the Biggie). This was uncharted waters for me as it was my first attempt at back...
The Long Bridge Swim

The Long Bridge Swim

It’s been a month since we took on the Long Bridge Swim. Talk about a special swim with Kamiah. It’s always so meaningful sharing these experiences on the North Idaho waters of my youth with Kamiah and Amanda (my wife). I gave Kamiah the option for the weekend’s...
The 38 Special

The 38 Special

I’ve been marinating on how to best tell the story of the battle in the Big Belts that went down over the weekend—better known as the York 38 Special—and then I wrote an update to one of the most valued people on my PT team and it hit me. I’ve had a deep love affair...
Love The Ride

Love The Ride

“I just want to ride.” This is something my wife hears me say every time an injury keeps me off the bike. There are few things more challenging for athletes, or anyone that loves to train than injuries. Texting an old friend (who’s dealing with some nagging lung...