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A dirt hiking trail winds through lush greenery in a forested area of Utah. Tall trees with bright green leaves line the path, leading toward a backdrop of hills and a clear blue sky.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

It’s been a really long time

Posted on May 30, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I 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 –

Continue readingIt’s been a really long time

Pathway through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, with leaning trees and rocks lining the trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Getting my butt kicked by Jake

Posted on May 29, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Ran 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

A man and a young girl wearing helmets and sunglasses pose for a selfie at a trail sign in Green Canyon, Utah. The sign indicates the area is part of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, surrounded by lush greenery.
Cat Links Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Green with Bren

Posted on May 26, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Bren 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

A person on a mountain bike rides along a grassy trail surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. The scene is set in the Jardine Juniper Trail area, showcasing a vibrant spring landscape.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Juniper Jardine, Mountain Biking, Spring

Jardine with Dev

Posted on May 24, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Pushed Devin to the top of Jardine. The views are worth every moment of pain. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo

A sunlit dirt path winds through a lush green forest in Providence Canyon, Utah, surrounded by trees and underbrush.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Oh Heavenly Day

Posted on May 23, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Heaven is the moments we spend on mountain bikes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A dirt trail winds through green vegetation in Providence Canyon, Utah, leading towards a snow-capped mountain under a clear blue sky.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

It hurts to get this high

Posted on May 21, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I knew I wanted to ride Millville canyon this morning. It’s the most brutal of all the local trails in terms of elevation gain. I made it. I found snow. It’s up there. The ride – Millville Canyon, UT The bike – Ripmo

A winding gravel path runs through lush greenery in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a large rock positioned on the side of the trail. The scene features a variety of trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Hot and cold

Posted on May 20, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A snow-covered canyon trail alongside a small stream, bordered by trees and scattered branches, in Green Canyon, Utah.
Cat Links Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Saturday with the boys

Posted on May 17, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A rocky canyon landscape in Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring steep cliffs covered in green vegetation and trees, with a clear blue sky above.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Chillin’

Posted on May 16, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A dirt path winds through lush green grass and trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with a clear blue sky above and distant mountains visible in the background.
Cat Links Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Providence in the morning

Posted on May 12, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

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