February 11, 2020

On the road again

February 11, 2020

After an 18 month hiatus from a full racing calendar, I’m getting ready for another big year in 2020 - but this time from Wisconsin.

David Peterson

May 4, 2018

Gravel race

Encierro Velo - 2018

David Peterson

May 4, 2018

Gravel race

The 100K Encierro Velo wound predominantly through cattle & horse ranches, with occasional rock outcroppings on the edges of a wash or the crest of a hill and mountains in the western distance. A great start to my 2018 racing season.

David Peterson

April 27, 2018

Gravel race

2018 gravel season opens 4/28 with the Encierro Velo

David Peterson

April 27, 2018

Gravel race

2018 gravel season opens 4/28 with the Encierro Velo

The 2018 gravel season opens this weekend for me in Colorado at the 100K Encierro Velo near Elbert. This will be my first race wearing a kit from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). I have pledged to raise $5,000 this summer for CAF and am super excited to get started.

David Peterson

January 19, 2018

Reflections

Lost lottery blues

David Peterson

January 19, 2018

Reflections

This last week was kind of a bummer for me. I got news from both the Dirty Kanza and Leadville that my name wasn't drawn to participate in the 2018 versions of either event. I have to say, I am feeling kind of pissed off about it.

David Peterson

July 30, 2017

Gravel race

Dirty Lemming 2017

David Peterson

July 30, 2017

Gravel race

The Dirty Lemming is my favorite gravel race. Jim & his crew reflect all that is great about gravel grinding - low key, competitive w/o being cut-throat, more interested in connecting with other riders & building community than anything else. If you've forgotten why you ride then come to the Lemming and get filled up again.

David Peterson

June 13, 2015

Gravel race

Dirty Kanza 200 - 2015

David Peterson

June 13, 2015

Gravel race

The 2015 version of the Dirty Kanza 200 was like a 100 mile mud-filled survival fest followed by a 100 mile gravel race. Throw in a steady 15 mph wind and I had the ingredients for a 17 hour and 45 minute adventure race. A full 3 hours longer than I had hoped for. And to be honest, I had a good day!

David Peterson

May 25, 2015

Gravel race

Dickie Scramble 2015 - Elgin, MN

David Peterson

May 25, 2015

Gravel race

At around mile 70 it became clear from looking at the map on my GPS that I was not going to be done after 75 miles.

David Peterson

October 12, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

the 101

David Peterson

October 12, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Flat, no wind, totally blue-bird sky and 101 miles. The last event in our inaugural quest for a dirty millennium.

David Peterson

September 21, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race, MTB race

Inspiration 100 & Chequamegon 40

David Peterson

September 21, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race, MTB race

Truth be told, I had a bit of a lull after the Maah Daah Hey 100 - that race took some time to recover from. Not just physically, but mentally. I just didn't feel like getting back on my bike again for awhile.

David Peterson

July 27, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Dirty Lemming - 2014

David Peterson

July 27, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

The Dirty Lemming is a one of a kind event and the race that really got me into this genre of racing. Probably because it feels more like a ride with friends than it does a race.

David Peterson

July 18, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Inspiration 100

David Peterson

July 18, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

We're thinking of replacing Gravel Worlds with the Inspiration 100.

David Peterson

July 12, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Dirty Kanza 200 - 2014

David Peterson

July 12, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

The best riders cover the distance in about 10 hours & 40 minutes; we managed to finish in 15 1/2. I'm not sure how many started in 2014, but 469 finished.

David Peterson

June 1, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Dirty Kanza 200

David Peterson

June 1, 2014

DM 2014, Gravel race

Dirty Kanza 200 is behind us. It is a bit of a relief to be done. I was pretty intimidated going in, and for good reason. Our remaining 100 milers seem pretty tame.