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Showing a little wheel appreciation after a lot of Colorado training miles lately. I’m running a custom @lightbicycle WG44 build on the new Salsa Cutthroat SUS: — 3 Weeks to the Tour Divide — In just two weeks’ time, I’ll be heading to Wakefield, Quebec, for the @canadianshieldbikepacking Summit (May 29–31), where I’ll be delivering the 2026 keynote! — 4 Weeks to the Tour Divide — Some fun photos from yesterday’s out-and-back over Independence Pass, 12,095 feet (3,687 m). The pass is closed to vehicle traffic until Memorial Day, so right now it’s a cyclist’s playground out there. I whooped and cheered for every rider I saw—even the e-bikers. Because I love that we’re all out here climbing mountains just for kicks. Nothing beats that golden hour light ☀️✨ I’ve been squeezing every last drop of sunshine from my weekday rides—starting in full afternoon brightness and hanging on as the shadows creep in. — 5 Weeks to the Tour Divide — Introducing my new @salsacycles Cutthroat! — 6 Weeks to the Tour Divide —

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Backcountry Freedom with My WR35 Falcon Wheels

As a dedicated road cyclist, I stepped outside my comfort zone in 2021 to purchase a used Salsa Cutthroat, an ultra-endurance mixed surface bike inspired by the Tour Divide. I fell for this style of adventure cycling so hard and decided to upgrade my wheelset in 2022 to get even more out of the experience. […]

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