Training/Gear/Fun Archives - Page 3 of 12 - Racing Bikes Raising Kids

One of my favorite rides currently at an amazing time of day, the color of the bike almost looks like that early sunrise

N+1…2022 Stumpjumper

Post author:Matt Sweeney
Post published:January 20, 2022
Post category:Training/Gear/Fun

After spending a few weeks riding it in all kinds of conditions I'm pretty amazed at how well it does everything. I've been a big proponent of this size/style bike for a while. With that said I've never spent a lot of time on one that I was really happy with, that's changed now. This thing does all the things really well while still maintaining a different feel and personality from the EE.

2021 By the Numbers

Post author:Matt Sweeney
Post published:January 2, 2022
Post category:Training/Gear/Fun

The post everyone has been waiting for...2021’s by the numbers. About 650 miles less than last year but more time….I think the time has to do a lot with the…

Looking Glass and the Moon From the top of Clawhammer Mountain...It's gonna be a good day

2021 Pisgah 99+

Post author:Matt Sweeney
Post published:May 5, 2021
Post category:Training/Gear/Fun

So, my 100 miles of Pisgah is complete and I had the opportunity to take it on with a few other like-minded folks. This would have been really tough to keep pushing through without the support of all the others out there. Which also made it even more fun. It’s been a while since I’ve actually gotten in over my head and there was part of me that wanted to see how I was going to respond to it. All I can say is that I’m glad I got that text and decided to give it a go. With the kids at the ages they’re at getting away like this for an entire day or multiple days is really tough but it won’t always be that way and it’s always good to keep that fire alive.