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A digital cycling scene in Zwift showing two cyclists on a road with a curved path. The screen displays various stats such as power output, speed, distance, and heart rate, along with a list of riders' rankings and times. The background includes virtual landscapes with trees and buildings under a night sky.

Summer, Zwift

Back in the saddle

August 11, 2025August 24, 2025 TheBikeCrank

It’s been two weeks since I wrecked and burned off a whole lot of skin. I’m definitely weaker now. I’m hoping to do a bit of rehab and recovery on the trainer to get ready for Fall mountain biking. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A winding road in Nibley, Utah, surrounded by trees on the left and open fields on the right, with mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Road Biking, Summer, Time VRS Fluidity

Abrupt end

July 28, 2025August 24, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Had a lovely ride up until my front tire flatted as I went into a corner just to the north of Paradise. I was moving along at around 20mph. There was a car ahead of me and a car behind me on a 55mph road. I new I could take the corner safely if I didn’t pause. I should have paused. As I leaned into

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A dimly lit tunnel with wooden beams lining the walls. A dirt path runs through the center, and a few people can be seen walking in the distance. Moss can also be spotted on the lower sections of the walls.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Summer

Hiawatha

July 26, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the Ripmo on another ride on Avery, ID, United States The ride – Avery, ID, United States The bike – Ripmo

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Summer

Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride

July 25, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Took the Ripmo on another ride on Harrison, ID, United States The ride – Harrison, ID, United States The bike – Ripmo

A dirt path winds through a wooded area at Providence Canyon, Utah. On either side of the trail, trees provide a lush green canopy, and the ground is scattered with rocks and soil. Two diverging trails can be seen, leading off into the distance.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Summer

Better than Saturday morning cartoons

July 19, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A serene stream flows through a lush, green landscape in Paradise, Utah. The water cascades over moss-covered rocks, surrounded by vibrant foliage and trees.

Paradise, Road Biking, Summer, Time VRS Fluidity

Resting ride face

July 18, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A narrow hiking trail winds through a lush green forest in Providence Canyon, Utah. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the path and surrounding vegetation.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Summer

Back in Prov

July 17, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A straight rural road stretches into the distance, flanked by fields and fences. In the background, there are rolling hills and mountains under a clear blue sky. Sparse houses and trees are visible along the roadside.

Road Biking, Summer, Time VRS Fluidity

MTB is still in the shop

July 16, 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 gravel path in Paradise, Utah, leads towards a view of mountains under a cloudy sky, with the sun setting behind the peaks. Lush greenery and a rocky area are visible on either side of the path.

Paradise, Road Biking, Summer, Time VRS Fluidity

It’s so early

July 15, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A clear view of a paved road in Nibley, Utah, flanked by tall grass and a few trees, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a bright blue sky.

Road Biking, Summer, Time VRS Fluidity

Here and there

July 14, 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