The Bike Crank

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 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

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

Another broken spoke

July 5, 2025July 13, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Second ride on the new spokes and boom another one broke. It’s probably time to re-lace the wheel. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A narrow dirt path leads through dense greenery in Providence Canyon, Utah, flanked by rocky terrain and low shrubs, under an overcast sky.

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

With broken spokes comes an excuse to throw on new tires. My current set of Assegai’s were cracking at the side knobs and I could definitely feel it. New tires are a luxury. They stick like spider webs and refine the up and the down. I love them. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

Two people, wearing helmets and sunglasses, are standing on a dirt trail surrounded by greenery in Green Canyon, Utah. The background features trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Summer

Mozy up Green with Dev

June 20, 2025June 21, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Dev was tired and it was the end of a week that contained some larger rides so we took a leisurely ride up Green Canyon. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A wide view of Providence Canyon in Utah, featuring a clear blue sky, a lush green landscape with trees and shrubs, and a rocky path leading through a grassy area. The backdrop consists of mountains covered in dense pine trees.

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

Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there

June 18, 2025June 21, 2025 TheBikeCrank

The fight over public lands is ongoing. The leaders of the state of Utah think that public lands should be sold to developers, mining, oil and gas interests for the sake of more state revenue. Personally, I’ve seen way to many no trespassing signs, defunct trails and fences or gates in my life to believe that the loss of any public lands is a good

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A narrow path winds through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring a tall tree with a curved trunk and abundant leafy vegetation surrounding it.

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

Which canyon?

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I rode Providence and then had to get back into cell range. I figured I would ride up on the Bonneville Shoreline trail to take the call. Then since I was there I decided to ride over to Millville canyon. Since I was there I thought I’d just go up to the gate. When I got to the gate it seemed a shame to not

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