The Soggy Bottoms bikepacking trip was fantastic and having the right gear made the riding portion even better. I’ll preface this with, this was my first bikepacking trip in a minute and there’s still a lot to be learned. So, definitely take all this with a grain of salt and let me know what gear your stoked on by leaving a comment below.
Read MoreFriends, Fellowship and Bikepacking →
Last weekend while rolling around on our usual Saturday ride, the idea was tossed around of breaking the routine and doing something crazy this weekend. Something different, a break from the norm. When the idea of bikepacking came up, you could immediately feel the excitement and the adventure started brewing.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Dustin Green
This weeks Coffee Ride guest is Dustin Green. Dustin is the founder and head roaster of Wilder Coffee Supply. He’s someone who’s intriguing to me and I see some similarities in our personalities. He seems to always have his hands in something, whether that be his mobile cart, opening a roastery, riding his bike or spending time with his family. So, kick back, grab your favorite cup of coffee & enjoy a coffee ride with Dustin Green.
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For the last 11 weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to share some amazing coffee and conversations with some even more amazing people. I didn’t have the opportunity to get the usual coffee ride in last week, so I thought this might be a great time to answer one of the most frequent questions I’ve received since starting this blog, “What gear are you packing to use on the coffee rides?”
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Elena Farrar
You know those people that maybe you don’t get the opportunity to chat with as much as you’d like, but the moment you’re in the same room, it’s like you haven’t missed a beat and you pick up right where you left off? This week’s coffee ride guest is exactly that to me. Sit back, grab your favorite mug, and enjoy a coffee ride with Elena Farrar.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Rob Bell
He’s OKC’s favorite vegan cyclist. He’s one of the most well rounded cyclists I know. A force to be reckoned with on the road, trail and gravel…and if you’re brave enough to strap on your inline skates, he’ll give you a run for your money there also. Sit back and enjoy a coffee ride with Rob Bell.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Tony Steward
It’s not just about the coffee, it’s about the conversations that are born over a cup of coffee. For this week’s coffee ride, I’m stoked to be sharing a cup of coffee with Tony Steward. Tony is one of the founding owners of The Bike Lab in OKC and currently continuing to help foster community through his passion project, Edmond Bike Night.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Ashley Dawn
Drums please! This weeks coffee ride guest is Ashley Dawn. Ashley has been tattooing in Oklahoma since it was legalized in 2007. Aside from tattooing, she’s an avid cyclist, contributing artist to OKC’s public art scene, and recently designed a badass t-shirt for the cycling lifestyle company, Twin Six. So, grab your cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Amanda Zoey
For this weeks coffee ride, I’m stoked to be making a cup of coffee for Amanda Zoey. We were first introduced in 2017 and it’s been awesome to follow her passion for the arts, farming and cycling over the years. She’s an amazing artist and contributor to making Oklahoma City’s public art the best in the country.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Andy Chasteen
For this weeks coffee ride, I’m stoked to be making a cup of coffee for Andy Chasteen reminiscent of the coffees I made for us a few years back in the clubhouse. We touch on all the important things like epic parties at 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, the excitement behind Rule of Three and reliving the glory days of DNA Racing.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Heather Laufer
If you’ve ever participated in sport, you’ve probably dreamt of winning a state championship, a national championship and maybe even pictured yourself upon the top step winning a world championship. On this weeks coffee ride, I’m chatting with Heather Laufer about what it takes to contend for those coveted titles, love for cycling, and regaining your confidence post bike crash.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride with Alan White
The sport of cycling has the amazing ability to bring people of all walks off life together. I’ve been fortunate to meet some of my best friends through the sport and look at each coffee ride as an opportunity to get to know someone in a slightly more intimate setting. A coffee and conversation with Alan White was a spectacular way to start the day.
Read MoreA Coffee Ride w/Staci Patton
The first thing you might notice about Staci Patton is her fiery red hair but then shortly after striking up a conversation with her you’ll be drawn in by her enthusiasm, passion for helping others, and willingness to keep things real.
Read MoreBrothers Don't Shake Hands, Brothers Gotta Hug
Aside from the usual banter, I hit Brandon Melott with the hard questions. You know, like where can we find the best coffee, best riding, and what’s the nomad life all about. Give it a read and we’ll see ya’ on the road!
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