This is a detailed account of the performance I experienced from using the Schmidt's SON 28 15 generator hub, which includes things like how well it charged devices, and what kind of devices I used. Buckle up, it's a doozy. (The SON 28 15 is designed for a thru-axle.)
Read MoreHere are some thoughts from eating on the trail, which includes my musings on eating habits during a long tour, pack list of my frequently-carried items, and a few meal ideas.
Read MoreThis post covers every piece of apparel that ended up making the cut for me on the GDMBR. Some had more, some had less. Somehow, it all fit in my anything cages on either side of my fork
Read MoreDo you think that riding the GDMBR was all fun and games? Most of the time, I was thoroughly enthralled by the scenery and the hills. However, I too battled boredom some days. When the trail got a little too monotonous, here are the ways I kept myself sane.
Read MoreReview of what worked and what didn't work on the GDMBR about the bike itself.
Read MoreA video is worth 100,000 words? Just in case you missed this post about Ranger Camp, here's a sick video that Blackburn Design put together to sum it all up.
Blackburn Ranger Camp is where our newly christened ambassadors are introduced to the brand, our culture and our products. It’s just like a pro cycling team’s training camp, but fun. In 2015 we brought the camp to ride around our home in California, starting at the San Jose Airport and riding south for three days to wrap up at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey. The route took us through lush urban bike paths, awe inspiring redwood forests, and the surfer infested beaches of Santa Cruz with great food, camaraderie and fun along the way.
