TAF

Hit me up if you get to Salida this summer - I'm up there much of the year these days. I've ridden the Crest 30+ times - to be fair, it doesn't get any easier as you get older. I've got the whole thing divided into 45 min segments -- makes it mentally easier. Always a fun day out!

I heard there were 20 or so the other week.

I know this thing is almost dead, but I was sitting outside a little Airstream happy hour close to my place here in Salida, and realized I was sitting next to FoldsInHalf! Some of you may remember him from at least a decade ago - used to hit Austin in a big RV and pull out his folding full-suss mountain bike at R&I. Still around, 22 years in the same RV now, and planning to ride the Vapor Trail this weekend! Stoked to run into him after all this time. - TAF

I'm gonna go with you. The offer has been made to take the site over - do it!

I think I'll keep my Garmin Explorer subscription active for now. I will say I am happy with my Apple 16 Pro's ability to text in the backcountry. There is a gray area - if you have even a shadow of a cell signal, that Apple sat signal will not activate. I man the Monarch Mountain Aid Station for the Vapor Trail 125 - arguably the hardest single stage mountain bike race in the USA. Comms are vital. We all use InReach right now - I don't see us changing just yet. Next aid station up from me is captained by Hill Abell - what goes around, comes around!

I've tested the Apple satellite texting functionality in the backcountry, and it certainly works - slow, but it does the job. I do have a Starlink system at my Colorado home, because the internet goes down so much there. As appalling as Musk is, it's sad - and hard - to admit that his shit actually works rather well.

Does the MGB run?

Flat Rock Ranch is by far the best riding in Texas, in my view - in fairness, I love Colorado-style singletrack, and Jimmy has done a wonderful job of re-creating that experience. Hope you are able to get out there after hunting season!

I'd like to mark it sold, but it seems impossible to do so.

We're all leaving! Time to post the Okerholm video on TikTok!

Combo locks on the doors, maybe?

2017 size Large carbon frame with regularly replaced pivot bearings. SRAM brakes - unused SRAM Eagle 12-spd with grip shifter Fox Transfer dropper 27.5” Raceface ARC 40 rims with DT Swiss 350 hubs. Rockshox Pike 130mm front fork. Never been crashed or required major repair. Some scuffs from several years of use.

So would you take the land use fee as payment for all the work you'd have to put in?

What would this involve?

Sounds fun. I keep a truck in Gunnison so we can fly in - one hour drive to our Salida home. Keep the rubber side down, ol man Fruehe!