Spent the past weekend in Moab, UTwith my boy Jonny Lang (no, not the musician). I flew into Denver, CO where Jon lives. I landed after four hours. We ate dinner, I put my bike together out of the crate I flew it in, and we were off for the six hour drive to Moab two hours after I landed. We got to Moab at three am, checked in to the Best Western, and passed out. We were up bright and early to ride the next day.

I went riding this past Saturday at Patapsco State Park. Hit the Avalon loop from the top of the park and ride. Did exactly three hours solo. It’s more peaceful alone. Not to mention, I can chill out and concentrate on my technical skills. Don’t have to worry about blazing by all the trail features at lightning fast, hammer-head speed. That’s how most of my friends ride. I think I only have three or four friends that like to get air, wear baggy cloths, and have bikes that travel more than 5 inches. Going alone allows me to concentrate on all mountain riding. I’ll practice logs, skinnies, lips, jumps and hucks. I’ll double back and do em again. And again. And again. Fast is cool, but my focus is on being a solid all-around rider.

2006 Ellsworth Moment Build Specs
Wheels – I9 Freeride Hubs, DT Swiss 4.1
Saddle – WTB Laser V, Grey
Post – Thompson Elite, Silver
Cranks – Raceface Atlas
Bottom Bracket – Chris King, Blue
Cassette – Sram PG-990
Brakes -Avid Juicy Seven
Tires – Maxxis ADvantage 2.5″
Bars – Raceface Deus
Stem – Tompson Elite
Headset – Chris King, Silver

2004 Santacruz Chameleon Build Specs
Wheels – DT Swiss 4.1
Hubs - Chris King
Saddle – WTB Laser V
Post – Thompson Set Back
Cranks – Race Face Evolve
Bottom Bracket – Chris King
Cassette – SRAM PG-990
Brakes -Avid BB7 Mechanicals
Tires – Kenda Nevegal / Blue Groove 2.35″
Bars – Truvative XR
Stem – Truvative Wavo
Headset – Chris King