A light snow fell through Thanksgiving morning. My prayers were answered. While the Turkey cooked my brother and I put the Subaru through its paces up above 6,000 feet near Idyllwild, CA. John navigated us to a great overlook and we shot a few images of the snow covered scene. The next morning my wife and I headed up Devil’s Slide Trail. The hike was amazing. We got into the snow line and enjoyed views of beautiful pines and cedars.

This morning I rose early for a ride up Amalfi and down Sullivan Canyon 1:15 up, :15 dirt down, and :15 street down. A lot of climbing but a stellar morning to climb out of the fog and into some quality dirt.

Much to be thankful for.
Welcome to Colorado Andy B.

Matt S.
Outside All Day

I’ve been running Newton Running shoes since March 08 and think they rock. The technology is designed to push you to your toe and it really works. If you’re in the market for a new pair of running shoes and want to try something new, the Newton is worth checking out. Through Christmas hey are offering free shipping on all orders over $100.00.

With the cold weather coming, now is the perfect time to get base running miles in. Once my shoes arrive in CO, Julie and I will be pounding out some nice base runs. Here’s to running at 5,000 ft!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

It’s cold! My family and I have only been in Fort Collins, CO for 48 hours and it’s freakin cold outside. Julie and I busted out our Patagonia jackets the second we got to town. Now we need to convince Carter that its cool to wear beanies and gloves. He’s not a fan so far. His red nose is super cute.

This is a great chance to get the best outdoor product on the planet with a nice little incentive.

Enjoy!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

With the rain coming down I have stopped long enough to write. November has been a push. I have given more to the man that I should have this month. The good news is that I have work. Many thanks for that.

image courtesy of joe bark paddleboards

In the last week I got two really fun workouts. More escapes from the grind then races against the clock. Saturday night after a good morning run with the wife and friends I headed out for a paddle with my buddy Todd. Todd brought a 10’6″ Bark, I brought my 12′ Bark. We headed out complete with our beanies into the setting sun. The temp was brisk and the surf was up just enough to get our attention. We took a super close line next to the shore to get out to the cove and stay away from the kelp. We had moments of entertainment when a few rogue sets reared there head but kept it safe. The payoff was a handful of empty waves at the cove with a beautiful but slightly sketchy paddle back to the beach. The lights along the bluff brought us back in smoothly.

Early Monday morning I headed up the hill with my Epic and a bottle filled with fruit punch Motor Tabs. For one hour and eleven minutes I road alone. No noises from my cell phone to be heard. No text messaging. No iPod. Just the trail and I. Amazing. Del Cerro had but a few loyal hikers and a few more local women on their morning hike. I gave big smiles – in hopes they would give us more access to the mountain in the future. I even enjoyed the drive back to the house – probably because I had my morning Motor Tabs.

Heading towards Thanksgiving.

M Smart
Outside All Day

Before I left Nashville Julie let me pick up a new pair of slippers for the cold weather. For the last 2 year’s I’ve been traveling with a full PJ set, including slippers, it makes is comfy in my hotel room. Julie said my old slippers were gross, I had to agree.

The North Face NSE Tent Mule Booties – Men’s

There’s something special about cruising around my hotel room with little sleeping bags on my feet…I’m pretty much the man. I know Old Man Sellers is jealous of my new kicks, I’ve heard he wear’s pantyhose at night when he walks around his house.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

My good buddy Eric Parks from Rock N Road gives us the run down on his 24 hour MTB racing adventure. A couple of fun photos come included.

The race was awesome, such a cool experience to be up and racing for 24 straight. We arrived early to set up camp and get all the support crew up to speed. It’s funny how, when you are beginning the race, it seems so long and so hard; but once it begins, time just seems to fly by. Before you know it darkness is setting in, and the air is finally cooling off.

Click here to read the rest of the story.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Rock Racing releases ‘09 roster
November 17, 2008

Rock Racing has added a wealth of European and domestic talent to its 2009 team roster, signing several top riders in recent days. In a release issued over the weekend the team announced that it had reached deals with former ProTour riders Baden Cooke, Francisco Mancebo, and José Enrique Gutiérrez, as well as top domestic talents Ivan Dominquez, Glen Chadwick, Chris Baldwin and Caleb Manion.

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Very glad to see that Austin Carroll will be returning. Ivan Dominguez will also be joining the squad.

All of the Rock Racing gear is on sale for 50% off. Julie let me buy a shirt today. Yeaaa!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Talkin’ about cancer, politics, riding, the web and twitter.

HT to SoCalCycling.com for the video.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

There are few things I enjoy more than super sweet bikes. Rock N’ Road Cyclery is where I’m purchased my super sweet bikes for the last 5 years. Right now get the best deals of the year on 2008 closeout bikes along with free holiday lay-a-way ($100 down at a time baby!). Their inventory levels are the best of the year and they have all the latest 2009 bikes from Specialized in stock including the new Epic and new dura-ace Tarmacs. Crap, I love bikes!

Click below for more details on the 2008 Rock N Road Cyclery holiday sale:
http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net/

Go buy stuff!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Siiiiccccccccccccc!

HT Brandon Groza for the find.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Bing Surfboards has joined with Chris Del Moro to produce the BING LOVEBIRD COLAB PROJECT, a promotional film featuring the Bing Lovebird Model and the art and surfing of team rider, Chris Del Moro. This 15-minute short film was created by John Smart and is available to view on YouTube:

Part 1 –

Part 2 –

Andy B
outsideallday.com

I came across this video today about biking in DC.  It was made and submitted in response to the Project Report competition, which is a partnership between Youtube and Pulitzer that goes about telling different stories.  This video was submitted for Round 2 of the competition, that being it was for telling the story of a local issue that also reaches into a more global realm.

“A Virtuous Cycle: Bicycling in DC” examines how Washington, DC is incorporating bicycling into its transportation infrastructure. Much like cities across the world, DC is feeling the effects of years of dependence on cars: pollution, congestion, obesity. This documentary takes a look at why DC sees bicycles as part of the solution to some of these issues and what challenges it is facing with the increased popularity of biking.

A Virtuous Cycle: Bicycling in DC

Smartbike has been rolled out in the District, and I have seen quite a few people on these bikes.  I just hope that the local biking associations are doing all they can to protect riders by lobbying for new bike paths, etc, because I for one have had plenty of close calls.

Mike Lawson
District of Columbia
outsideallday.com contributor

This video is hilarious, yet still interesting. The man is a machine and has had the winner mentality for a long time.

-DSheek
Favorite Line: “Yeah, Obviously, I have some talent… 3.01 on video”
I have been thinking this for years but I am waiting for my body to adapt to my mental ability.