March 2025 – The Bike Crank

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride

March 31, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the Ripmo on another ride on Moab, Utah, United States The ride – Moab, Utah, United States The bike – Ripmo

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride

March 31, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the Ripmo on another ride on Moab, Utah, United States The ride – Moab, Utah, United States The bike – Ripmo

A winding road surrounded by mountains in Nibley, Utah. The landscape features rocky hills with sparse vegetation and some evergreen trees, under a cloudy sky.

Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

Much wind

March 27, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Nibley, Utah, United States The ride – Nibley, Utah, United States The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

A quiet rural road stretches alongside a fence with sparse vegetation and trees lining one side. In the distance, fields and farm buildings are visible against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

Much better

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 TheBikeCrank

The second ride of the season turned out much better. New tires and tubes carried me to a longer, much more enjoyable ride. The ride – Porcupine Dam The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

A straight, empty road stretches into the distance under a clear blue sky, surrounded by fields and mountains in the background. The landscape is mostly dry, with some patches of snow visible on the mountains.

Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

First ride, first flat, second flat, first rescue of the season

March 25, 2025March 26, 2025 TheBikeCrank

The first ride of the season is always awesome. It’s nice to get outside, breath the clean air, feel the sunshine on your face and the rush of wind past your ears. It’s also the time to discover that you really need to maintain your bike over the winter. I thought I had done all the things but I neglected throwing on new tires. I

Continue readingFirst ride, first flat, second flat, first rescue of the season

A group of cyclists are riding on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by mountains and a desert landscape. The scene includes cycling statistics displayed at the top, such as power output and speed, along with a message about unlocking a kit. A leaderboard on the right shows the names and stats of participants. There are rocky formations and greenery in the background, creating a vibrant virtual environment.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 4 | The Zwift Big Spin 2025 on Watopia’s Waistband in Watopia

March 24, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A virtual cycling scene in Zwift, showing two cyclists on a winding road. The path is lined with cheering spectators and orange tents. The sky is blue with some clouds, and a mountainous background can be seen. Performance data and nearby cyclists' information are displayed on the right side of the image.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Petite Douleur in France

March 20, 2025March 23, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I found a short ride that I ended up looping 3 times to get in some miles. I’m not laying down very much power, but I have to save the quads for the ski hill. I’m sure my wimpy efforts will come back to bite me once mountain bike season hits. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A cyclist is riding on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by green hills and mountains. The screen displays speed, power output, and other performance metrics. Nearby cyclists are listed on the right side. The setting is colorful with a clear blue sky and palm trees, indicative of a scenic environment.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Snowman in Watopia

March 18, 2025March 23, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I think I missed the snowman. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A screenshot from Zwift shows several cyclists riding on a virtual road. The cyclists are seen from behind, with the leader in a blue jersey. The setting features greenery and a large stone structure in the background. On the left, performance metrics display the cyclists' power output, speed, distance, and heart rate. The right side shows a leaderboard with names and performance stats, while a map in the corner indicates the route.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 3 | The Zwift Big Spin 2025 on Douce France in France

March 17, 2025March 23, 2025 TheBikeCrank

The group rides encourage me to push a little harder. I should do more of these. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A virtual image of the Prudential RideLondon event in Zwift, featuring a wide race course with a red finish arch. The path is lined with banners and trees, under a sunset sky.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Classique in London

March 17, 2025March 23, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Just getting in a ride England between trips to the ski resort. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)