Ultra Racing in Oman - BikingMan - Information & Links

If you're hoping to follow my upcoming ultra cycling race, BikingMan Oman, you've come to the right place. All the information you need to learn about and follow my race progress can be found on this page. Please follow along on Instagram @ElevationEXP for live race updates and progress reports. And Send Me Messages! I'll check them throughout the race and respond as I can.

Miles Are My Meditation | Product Review

I'm happy to be working with Cycology once again to bring you another cycling apparel review. In this review I've got a new Jersey as well as a T-Shirt, Polo, and Cycling Cap.

 

Dirty Dreams of Gravel and Pain | Dirty Kanza 200 Prep - 2017

Photo by jimarbogast.com

Have you ever shared a crazy goal or dream with someone and they just stare at you, expressionless, as if they didn't comprehend anything you just said, or what would motivate you to do something so insane?

I've had this experience many times since January 14, the morning I registered for the Dirty Kanza 200, by all accounts one of the most epic gravel cycling races in the world. I'd be lying if said I hadn't questioned my own sanity a time or two. But now with two days to go, sane or not, Kansas, here I come.

Lifecycle Emagazine - Spring/Summer Edition

I'm happy to share with you the Spring/Summer edition of Lifecycle Emagazine, by PedalNorth.com, a publication that I have enjoyed writing for since 2016. You will find my recent product review of Cascade Rollers on pages 234- 241. Enjoy!

3 Reasons To Invest In Cycling Rollers | Product Review

Indoor cycling training must be one of the most boring and mentally painful experiences ever invented, but it is a necessary evil when your goals won't wait for better weather or daylight. Sometimes the key to making indoor training work is simply having the right gear.

Staying focused on a trainer can be challenging if you aren't super motivated to follow a strict training program. I use indoor training primarily to increase the amount of time spent on a bike each week, and to focus on key objectives (interval training, increased leg speed, improved riding form, etc.).

Elevate Your Cycling Existence | Video

Don't miss this awesome cycling vide, staring Your's Truly!

Valley Of The Sun | Photo Recap

Sunrise from South Mountain

Occasionally I travel for work. Yes, that's right, I have a grown up job in addition to my blogging and adventuring.

Unlike my my wife, Amy West, my day job doesn't include cushy 5 star resorts, award winning restaurants, and hot stone massages. 

Oh to be a beautiful travel blogger. But I digress.

I always try to find some fun when I'm on the road. This is my recap of a recent trip to Phoenix, AZ.

Cyclocross - You Can't Fake Strong (MET-Rx) | Pictures

Last December I got to participate in the "You Can't Fake Strong" marketing campaign as a Cyclocross model for MET-Rx, a sports nutrition company with a variety of products that will make you buff. 

If you haven't picked up a recent issue of Men's Fitness lately you should, or any other fitness related magazine on shelves now. You will be happy to find Yours Truly gracing a full page ad inside. 

Check out this video by MET-Rx and a few pictures from the shoot! Thank you to MET-Rx for the opportunity.

Going Viral | Video

If you haven't seen it yet, here is my 2013 viral video. On May 8th, 2013 this video got more than 1 million hits in less than 24 hours. Don't try this at home!