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Author: thebikecrank

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.
Cat Links Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

South Valley Sampler

Posted on May 9, 2025May 11, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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.
Cat Links Paradise, Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

Logan is very green

Posted on 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.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Da best place

Posted on 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.
Cat Links Spring, Zwift

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

Posted on 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)

A cyclist is riding on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by mountains and a clear blue sky. The screen displays performance metrics, including power output, speed, and elevation, along with a leaderboard showing live results of other riders.
Cat Links Spring, Zwift

Zwift – Snowman in Watopia

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 TheBikeCrank

On this windy, blustery day I find myself in Watopia once again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A virtual cycling scene in Zwift, showing a cyclist riding on a paved road surrounded by mountains and greenery. The cyclist is wearing a colorful jersey, and various stats like power output, speed, and heart rate are displayed on the screen. A leaderboard on the side shows other participants' performance metrics.
Cat Links Spring, Zwift

Zwift – BRAEk-fast Crits and Grits in Scotland

Posted on May 1, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A winding dirt path surrounded by green grass and trees leads through Providence Canyon, Utah, under a partly cloudy blue sky. The scene showcases mountains in the background and signs of spring with budding leaves on the trees.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Slick rocks

Posted on April 30, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A gravel path runs alongside a flowing river surrounded by green trees and rocky mountains under a cloudy sky in Paradise, Utah.
Cat Links Paradise, Road Biking, Spring, Time VRS Fluidity

The sun was shining

Posted on April 29, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A dirt path winds through the trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with new green foliage on the bushes. The scenery includes rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Heavy clouds. No rain.

Posted on April 28, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A rocky slope leading up to a forest of evergreen trees under a cloudy sky, with patches of snow visible on the ground at Providence Canyon, Utah. Large rocks are in the foreground.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

First Providence of the season

Posted on April 23, 2025April 28, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I look forward to this moment through the entire winter. I spend a lot of time in Providence Canyon and the first ride of the season always brings me joy. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

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