Rides, Wisconsin, Gravel race
David Peterson
On the road again

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.

On the road again
Gravel race
David Peterson
Encierro Velo - 2018

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.

Encierro Velo - 2018
MTB race
David Peterson
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Commute
David Peterson
So long Minneapolis. And thank you.

We're moving to Colorado. And I'm fired up about it.

But it is hard leaving the scene here in Minneapolis. The cycling community and infrastructure here are absolutely incredible. And it was in Mpls where I really got hooked.

So long Minneapolis. And thank you.
Reflections
David Peterson
Lost lottery blues

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.

Lost lottery blues

Red White & Boom

I found myself running the Red White & Boom 1/2 marathon this morning in Mpls. The fact is that I didn't realize I was even registered for it until I get some emails from TCM this week reminding me of the race. It was ugly, but I managed to cover the 13.1 miles without doing too much damage. Maybe a little weird to say, but the highlight of the race was seeing & meeting the venerable Tim Ek before the race, he was there supporting his wife who was running. We talked briefly about Kanza and the 99er, he seemed genuinely humbled by the Beat the Sun award that he had inspired at the Kanza. Good dude.

San Juan Huts 2014 - Day 2

San Juan Huts 2014 - Day 2

Last Dollar to Spring Creek | 27.0 miles | 10,980 ft to 9,200 ft

Day 2 was a nice ride. Started with a short hike down the opposite side of Last Dollar Hut from where we climbed the day before and led to a pretty easy day on gravel roads. The first 15 miles or so were especially pretty and fun; gentle downhill ride with the San Juan mountains close to our back.