We don’t always get along but this bike is a beast. It climbs like a goat, descents like the devil and wanders like a drunk.
My first interaction with the Ripmo was not awesome but we’re learning to get along.
Latest ventures with the Ibis Ripmo
- Time in Providence is a good time
I had intended to take the Bianchi out but the new treads are too wide and rubbing the frame. I hate to see it lose any of that beautiful celeste paint so we’re going in for a new tire. I switched to the Ripmo intending on riding the shore line trail. The day worn on. I had to get gas for the lawn mower and - Someone replaced all the rocks with potholes
The Ripmo did not like spending a rainy weekend in the garage and insisted that we spend some Spring time riding together. One does not deny the Ripmo its wishes. We found a few potholes in place of rocks that have been there for years. We pondered why all the hatred for the boulders and felt a little bad we had taken them for granite.Continue readingSomeone replaced all the rocks with potholes
- Dirt dinner for Earth Day
The Ripmo, sick with cabin fever and winter time neglect convinced me that Providence Canyon was finally dry enough to ride and I succumbed to its temptation. I hauled my eldest son up with me which is exciting because he is finally strong enough to suffer alongside me. Snow and mud ensured our Ibis steeds and their riders came home in need of cleansing. No - Broke a spoke had to cruise on back home
It’s been a while but the Ripmo incurred a minor injury at the beginning of the climb on our second loop at the top. With a very loud clang a rear spoke gave up on life. Luckily we were climbing and able to stop quickly preventing the broken spoke from lodging against the disc brake or into the frame. I wrapped the dangling offender around - Slipping it in to slip in the dirt
Fallen leafs and wet rocks make for a surprisingly slippery trail. The colors have hit the ground but are still beautiful. They make for a slippery experience with the hidden rocks kicking the Ripmo and I around the trail. The Ripmo got very irritated and started kicking tiny boulders throwing me around a bit resulting in some choice words. The ride – Providence Canyon The - These days are the best days
It doesn’t get better than these colors and these temperatures. Fall doesn’t last long enough. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo - Guys night out
Short but fun and colorful ride with the boys. The ride – Logan River Trail The bike – Ibis Ripmo - Vermillion and Gold
It’s hard to get off the bike when the scenery is this: The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo - Golden paths in shadows and sun
Autumn is not long enough. The skies of color have become carpets of color as the trees prepare for winter. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo - Riding the Red Carpet
I’ll let the photos speak: The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo - Fall MTB Festival
It’s been a while since I’ve ridden with my boys. They had the day off school and we spent it the best way we could spend it – with everyone else in the mountains. They are getting stronger and faster. It’s fun to ride together. The ride – Green Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo - I couldn’t just leaf
The Fall colors are in full bloom so I rode Providence twice. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Ibis Ripmo
