The Bike Crank

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.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Slick rocks

April 30, 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 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.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

Heavy clouds. No rain.

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.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Spring

First Providence of the season

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

A snow-covered road winds through a canyon surrounded by steep, rocky slopes and scattered trees under a clear blue sky in Providence Canyon, Utah.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Winter

Dear Apple weather, it does not feel like 40.

January 27, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

A snow-covered path winds through trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with mountains rising in the background under a cloudy sky.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Winter

Artistry in ice

December 19, 2024December 30, 2024 TheBikeCrank

Today was absolutely perfect. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A snow-covered trail winds through a forest of bare trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, under a cloudy sky.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Winter

There’s something there that wasn’t there before

December 18, 2024December 30, 2024 TheBikeCrank

There’s a bit of new trail at the very top that will likely only exist during the winter. I love new trail. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A snowy path winds through a winter landscape in Green Canyon, Utah. Surrounding the path are bare trees and bushes with orange leaves, under a cloudy sky with misty mountains in the background.

Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Winter

Above the rim shake

December 17, 2024December 30, 2024 TheBikeCrank

Green canyon started a bit slushy, then it was really perfect, then it was truly terrible. The top of the trail was post-holed. Riding it was like getting punched in the gut over and over so I bailed. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

A snowy pathway winds through a forested area in Providence Canyon, Utah. Bare trees stand on either side of the path, leading to snow-covered hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Providence Canyon, Winter

Ice road trucking

December 16, 2024December 30, 2024 TheBikeCrank

Providence canyon was pretty perfect today. With everything perfectly packed I made it to the waterfall again and had a great descent. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo