July 6, 2017
by Joe Kleidosty Members of the Dirty Dog Race Pack, including Boo riders Joe Kleidosty (second from left) and Greg Vaught (far right) The United States Endurance Cycling Federation chose Lawrence, Kansas, for its first annual USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship, with scenic gravel roads that pass through Douglas, Shawnee, Franklin, and Osage counties. The course did not disappoint, crossing … Read More »
July 1, 2017
The author, Joe Kleidosty, during the 206-mile Dirty Kanza 200 Don Daly, Joe Kleidosty, and Greg Vaught, of Dirty Dog Race Pack, toed the line at Dirty Kanza in Emporia, KS, on June 3, 2017, aboard their new Boo SL-G custom gravel bikes. Daly is the owner of three Boo Bicycles. His current Boo SL-G is his favorite, equipped with … Read More »
October 7, 2016
Words and photos courtesy of Dirk Friel Edited by Drew Haugen Rider Background I’m an ex-pro road cyclist and I retired in 2002 after 12 yrs of racing pro. I transitioned into coaching along with my father, Joe Friel, in 1999 and at the same time I started TrainingPeaks.com. Somehow I found a void in the marketplace, so my transition … Read More »
September 30, 2016
Words and images by Erich Wegscheider Ultra-endurance athlete and Boo Ambassador Erich Wegscheider details his second LT100 MTB race and his Leadville Leadman Series race. Race: Leadville Trail 100 MTB Distance: 104 miles Elevation: ~ 12,000 feet Time: 8:43:47 Equipment Bike: Boo RS-M Wheels: ENVE XC Tires: Maxxis Ikon 2.35/2.2 Components: SRAM XX1/X0 Fork: Cannondale Lefty Carbon XLR –– It’s 6:29 am. It’s … Read More »
August 11, 2016
Bikepacking From New Mexico to Canada along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Words and Photos by Mat Thompson Edited by Drew Haugen In January of 2015 I decided I wanted to try out a fat bike. A close friend had just purchased one, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I rolled into a … Read More »
July 21, 2016
Words by Conrad Tapia Edited by Drew Haugen The Leadville Trail 100 MTB–every mountain biker’s dream, right? 2016 would be the year to scratch Leadville off my bucket list, assuming I could get into this race that always sells out… So after a discussion with my fiancé and taking a night to sleep on it, I entered the … Read More »
June 8, 2016
A man’s reputation…I’ve always been lucky enough to have mentors impress upon me the importance of mine. Recently, you may have heard I was disqualified from a major cycling event that I’ve done twice and loved: the Dirty Kanza 200. It is one of the most challenging sporting events in which I’ve participated, and while it’s not a “governed” race … Read More »
December 22, 2015
Team Boulder Cycle Sport / Yogaglo standout and reigning Fat Bike National Champion Amanda Miller talks World Cups, frites, and tackling gnarly Euro-ruts. What has been the highlight of your awesome cyclocross campaign so far this season? The Valkenburg World Cup, for sure. I was terrified by the course and some of the technical sections on my initial pre-ride. But to … Read More »
December 11, 2015
When did you start racing bikes? I started racing when I was about 13. A good friend of my brother had been a cyclist and had found out about a developmental program for kids that existed in Louisville. My brother decided to take a break from running and gave cycling a chance. He fell in love with it, and eventually … Read More »
August 13, 2015
Words and images by Adam Blake One of my favorite overnights is climbing to the top of Timber Trail in Lory State Park. The route is challenging, forcing you to hike, bike, and trudge your way to the top. The entire trip is about 35 miles and has about 3,000 ft of elevation gain; 2600 up to the top. I’ve … Read More »
