The Bike Crank

A narrow dirt trail winds through a lush green forest in Green Canyon, Utah. Tall trees and dense underbrush surround the path, creating a serene natural setting. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the scene.

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

Green morning with Dev

June 14, 2025June 15, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Dev 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

A dirt path winding through a lush green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees. Rocks and scattered leaves line the trail, leading to an opening in the background. Taken in Providence Canyon, Utah.

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

It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad

June 13, 2025June 15, 2025 TheBikeCrank

It 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

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A narrow dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and rocks, leading downhill in Providence Canyon, Utah. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting shadows on the path.

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

Way down we go

June 9, 2025June 10, 2025 TheBikeCrank

It’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

Continue readingWay down we go

Pathway through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, with leaning trees and rocks lining the trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves.

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

Getting my butt kicked by Jake

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.

Green Canyon, Ibis, Ibis Ripmo, Mountain Biking, Spring

Green with Bren

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 sunlit dirt path winds through a lush green forest in Providence Canyon, Utah, surrounded by trees and underbrush.

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

Oh Heavenly Day

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.

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

It hurts to get this high

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