Ride Reports
Land of Rapid Water: Entiat Ridge Ride Report
This collaborative Rapha x OMTM ride captured the ruggedness of the Entiat Mountains and transformed it into an unforgettable experience with top-tier route composition, calculated match-burning segments and screaming descents, and optional port-ride river dips in the Wenatchee.
Chasing Lions: A Ronde Recap
De Ronde Van Oeste Portlandia, crafted by Hugh Givens and Brad Ross, is a testament to Portland’s cycling culture, drawing inspiration from the storied Tour of Flanders. This ride is a narrative woven through the city’s undulating landscape, marked by iconic yellow lions that guide cyclists on a journey of endurance and camaraderie. It’s an evolving tradition that celebrates the spirit of the community and the joy of conquering Portland’s challenging topography.
Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc 400
The Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc 400 is “a long-form mixed-terrain adventure cycling route spanning the vertical length of Oregon from Klamath Falls to Portland, predominantly tracing the western flank of the Cascadia Subduction Zone.” Ryan Fransisconi
Exploring The Western Taurus Mountains: Bakırlı Dağ
From the Mediterranean Sea to the upper plateaus, I ventured on a journey every other day or so during my time in Southern Turkey. The Western Taurus Mountains are one of three sections of the Taurus range extending from west of Antalya to southeastern Turkey and into the Levant within the watershed of the Euphrates & Tigris Rivers.
Long Way To Coll De Rates
Roaming around the scenic and mountainous roads to the famous Coll De Rates.
The Castle of Gedelme
Venturing west of Antalya along the Mediterranean & up towards the Cotton mountain peaks, passing by a historical Castle along the way.
A 222km ride through the canyons of Riyadh
Windswept canyons, desert sun, palm trees, and camel crossings. An epic ride through the deserts of Saudi
The Feslikan Plateau
A town lost in the clouds on top of the rugged peaks of the Western Taurus Mountains, Turkey, continues to surprise me.
Tse’tse’ede circumnavigation
Circumnavigating the mighty Tse’tse’ede mountains in Southern Oregon. A trip across the wild west era through playas passes and valleys
The Darkside of Puerto De La Llacuna
"The most profound experiences aren't going to simply reveal themselves. You've got to go out and find them.” OMTM
The Order of Montesa
A castle of huge importance to many nations that roamed these tumultuous yet prosperous lands. Get to know Montessa.
Dark Divide 300
The Dark Divide 300 is a challenging mixed-terrain cycling route that traverses the expansive ancestral lands of PNW Native American tribes
The Ruins of Evdir Han
I traveled back through time to the great Seljuk Empire in Southern Turkey. Evdir Han is classified as the most unique in all of Anatolia.
SBT GRVL: A Recap
Before I knew it, I was packing my bike and creating a long list of things I was anxious about & spending 4 days with new people in Colorado
The Temple of Artemis & Hadrian's Gate: A trip to the ancient city of Termessos.
A ride to the Ancient city of Termessos to explore the Temple of Artemis & Hadrian's Gate, hidden deep within the Western Taurus Mountains
The Big Lonely: A Recap
A recap of The Big Lonely, an unsupported race across Oregon's high desert, spanning 347 miles & 26kft of elevation.
The Village of Masca
Masca is the most beautiful village in the whole of the Canary Islands. Hidden between the folds of the ancient Teno Massif.
Circumnavigating the Çandir Stream Valley
The Western Taurus mountains territory is a geological, historical, and cultural wonder. Located in southern Turkey, it's a must-see