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A cyclist is riding on a scenic virtual road in Zwift, showcasing a digital landscape with trees, a farm, and a mountainous backdrop. The HUD displays cycling performance metrics, race results, and nearby Zwift users, along with a timer indicating the current progress in a race.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Deca Dash in Watopia

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 TheBikeCrank

It was raining and I’ve really become a fair weather cyclist. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A flowing stream surrounded by lush green trees and foliage in Providence, Utah. The water is rapid and bubbling, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Bianchi Cavaria, Cyclocross, Spring

Chocolate River

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 TheBikeCrank

It was a brisk morning in Cache Valley. The wild flowers have started to bloom and the river is running fast and muddy. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria

A dirt path winds through lush green grass and trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a clear blue sky above and distant mountains visible in the background.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Providence in the morning

May 12, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A wide, paved road stretches through a rural landscape in Nibley, Utah. On the left, there is a white house surrounded by trees, and in the background, rolling green hills rise under a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds. Lush green grass lines the road, creating a peaceful, scenic view.

Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

There are days when one is compelled to leave the drudgery of the desk and all the ills it burdens upon our souls to seek the recovery of mind and soul that comes from the rush of wind and hum of tires against the dark asphalt. On this day I rode and the climbed and repeated the pattern as many times as possible before running

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A scenic view of a river winding through lush greenery in Paradise, Utah, with mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

Paradise, Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

Logan is very green

May 8, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

A winding dirt path leads through lush green grass and trees under a clear blue sky at Providence Canyon, Utah. The sun shines brightly in the sky, illuminating the landscape.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Da best place

May 7, 2025May 11, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Providence Canyon is my happy place. It’s rough around the edges and filled with personality that keeps each run unique. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A group of cyclists participating in a virtual ride on Zwift, riding along a scenic beach pathway. The image displays various cycling statistics, including power output, cadence, and heart rate. Several colorful jerseys are visible on the riders, and digital thumbs-up icons are shown in the background. The map indicates the location "Turf N Surf," with a nearby leaderboard on the right.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: The XP Express on Turf N Surf in Makuri Islands

May 6, 2025May 11, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Weather and meetings pushed my inside again. At least I earned accelerated XP. Still not sure what that means but it sounds good. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)