The Bike Crank

A winding gravel path runs through lush greenery in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a large rock positioned on the side of the trail. The scene features a variety of trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.

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

Hot and cold

May 20, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A cyclist wearing a colorful jersey rides on a virtual road in a picturesque landscape within the Zwift game. The scene features mountains in the background, green hills, and a small village. On-screen data displays the cyclist's speed, power output, and live results for a sprint event.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Coastal Crown Loop in Watopia

May 19, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A snow-covered canyon trail alongside a small stream, bordered by trees and scattered branches, in Green Canyon, Utah.

Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Saturday with the boys

May 17, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A rocky canyon landscape in Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring steep cliffs covered in green vegetation and trees, with a clear blue sky above.

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

Chillin’

May 16, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

Two cyclists ride side by side on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by colorful trees and greenery. The on-screen display shows their speed, power output, and metrics such as heart rate and distance covered. A map in the corner indicates their location in Outer Scotland.

Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Outer Scotland in Scotland

May 15, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

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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