We revisit the year, share what we've learned, what we look forward to next year, and cover what can expected from our upcoming season. Thank you everyone for a killer year! 

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Season 3 Finale

Justin launches a new business venture, we talk about what got him there, why it's time to change things up, and what his goals are for the future. 

Dawn to Dusk Mountain Bike Adventures

Justin heads off to Panama to represent his 2020 and 2021 NUE National Title at Cruce del Istmo and we debate the merits of the UCI bringing gravel racing under their regulations.

MOAR International Racing at the Cruce del Istmo in Panama and The UCI Gets Involved with Gravel Racing

Harley gets a new bike and we talk about working through the aftermath of crashing... a lot

Singlespeeds and Crash Hangovers

It was always a possibility and now here we are. In true No Ride Around fashion, a cancelled race doesn't mean the end of that weekends adventure. 

La Ruta Gets Cancelled

We all know Justin can win races, but what happens when he has to employ new tactics and duke it out with some really fast riders? Shenandoah 100 would be the last win he needs to wrap up the overall title for the NUE series, listen as we cover the most exciting race recap we've ever done.

Shenandoah 100 Recap

What is it going to take to get through La Ruta? A day by day break down of what to expect and how to prepare.

La Ruta de los Conquistadores Primer

We head up to Leadville to get our buckles. The experience in Leadville never disappoints and this year was no exception. It was hot, the course was long, but we got through it and came away the heroes of our own stories.

Leadville Trail 100 MTB Recap

The team heads to Leadville for the Silver Rush 50 qualifier for the LT100MTB. Fun was had, podiums were achieved, and coins were distributed. Justin goes at it with the big boys at Nationals.

Silver Rush 50 and Nationals Recap

The team heads out to our first BIG event with 18 riders lining up at the 2021 edition of the Firecracker 50. 

Firecracker 50 Recap

Event season finds us busy both in business and recreation, we sit down for a catch up and cover Firecracker 50 and LT100 prerides, more "on bike" nutrition advice, and we introduce a new sponsor.

The Kitchen Sink Episode

Justin recently completed an intense block of racing (3 races, 3 podiums, 3 weeks) and we dig into the idea of how to race multiple events back to back and stay recovered and ready for them. Also, race recaps of Sarlacc, 18 Hours of Fruita, and 12 Hours of Royal Gorge.

Training and Recovering During a Racing Block

Everyone loves a good rant, or that's what we're hoping for. We talk about the challenges of running a bike shop and a gym during a global pandemic. 

The State of the Industry

From suspension service and tune-ups to upgrades and spare parts, we advise you on how we ensure we have a successful early season and minimize down time while our bikes are being serviced.

Maintenance Tips for a Successful Early Season

In a story as old as 2020, 2 more races get canceled and the No Ride Around crew are forced to find adventure where they can. Tuck in for adventure time like only we can pull off.

Race Canceled? Vegas, Here we come!

An investigation of bikes, fitness, and small-business ownership aimed at making sense of the relentless pursuit of passion before perfection, actions from ideas, and the rag-tag community that makes it all possible.

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