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
- Mozy up Green with DevDev 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
- Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right thereThe 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
Continue readingSome nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there
- Which canyon?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
- Green morning with DevDev made it to the top despite being a teenager who would prefer to sleep in on Saturdays. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that badIt started with a few loops on Providence and then a need to get cell service so I could take a call. I had time after that so I took the Bonneville shoreline trail. I still had time and as I was at the bottom of the trail into Dry Canyon I started climbing. My memory told me that this was a tough climb. I
Continue readingIt’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad
- Sea of goldI saw another rider do this loop on Strava. I had heard rumors of the wildflowers so I wanted to follow in their footsteps. This was to be a slightly technical climb with mind blowing visual rewards. The mountains are covered in a sea of gold with tiny islands of purple and red. The ride – Mud Flats loop in reverse The bike – Ripmo
- Way down we goIt’s funny how photos never capture elevation changes. That is a ten foot drop into a ravine that is part of the upper loop in Providence. It’s fun. This morning I managed 59:30 from my house to the very top of the trail just below the old quarry. It nearly killed me. My legs complained on every subsequent loop. I wouldn’t trade it. Nothing beats
- Family rideSaturday ride with the wife and kids. The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – Ripmo
- It’s been a really long timeI bought my first mountain bike (as an adult) back in 2008. It was a Santa Cruz Blur XC. This loop was my first ride. The trail is way more rutted and chunky now. My perspective on what makes a good trail has changed and this was not my favorite but for the sake of nostalgia it was totally worth the time. The ride –
- Getting my butt kicked by JakeRan into Jake. He used to live in my neighborhood. I remember him as a young kid but that memory is wrong. He is a kick your butt rider that climbs like a mountain goat. Always fun to see cool people on the trail! The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Green with BrenBren was up for a ride today so we ventured up Green Canyon together. He made it all the way to the top with a pretty reasonable pace. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Jardine with DevPushed Devin to the top of Jardine. The views are worth every moment of pain. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo