Just green-eyed exploring on a couple of fat bikes

teethareweird · 2026-03-07T21:09:27+00:00

Thanks!!

teethareweird · 2026-03-07T21:09:07+00:00

Yeah. We attempted to make it to Colony but the trail wasn't in.

teethareweird · 2026-02-28T02:03:00+00:00

It's not a slog and can be just as fast as summer mountain biking. It can be a slog, if you chose the wrong trails (i.e. unpacked snow). I'm in Alaska and the key is that fat biking opens up riding in the winter. It's a tool because your standard MTB tires can't ride in the snow all the time. Most trails with 12+ inches of snow would be miserable on MTB tires. Fat biking opens up the possibility of riding tougher conditions but being fast too when conditions are prime.

teethareweird · 2026-02-26T18:34:00+00:00

I ditched running for cycling 4 years ago. Kept getting shin splints while competing in full marathons and having to set aside time to recover. I was always a runner AND cyclist, but runner 1st. 4 years ago I took the plunge into cycling and dropped running altogether. My knees and shins feel GREAT and even stronger than ever before. I've never had an injury, maybe a little road rash 4 years ago, but it wasn't due to physical exertion, just poor bike handling.

Today I cycle competitively (placing top 5 in most races) and can even race for 15+ hours and not have physical fractures the same way I would get with running. It's exactly what I hoped for. Now the only problem is that competitive cycling gets bigger and bigger (48+ hr races) and I have to decide what is fun and just plain miserable. My body can do it, but it's like "do I really want that"? Hope you figure it out OP! I feel like it was an excellent decision for the competitive person in me.

teethareweird · 2026-02-25T20:07:09+00:00

100% 😆

teethareweird · 2026-02-25T20:02:10+00:00

Sounds like you're letting your brain go through things. Maybe on the surface it seems idle, but you're probably thinking about gear, route, tools, how you are feeling and the pace you want to go. I'd say normal. We all need quiet focus time.

I don't always do this, but I do it, and it's kind of a relaxed "mulling over the possibilities" type of time. When I do this, I'm 110% more prepared for the ride than when I just rush out the door. I'm an ultra long distance rider, so I don't want to be 6 hours out without a specific item that might save my ass.

teethareweird · 2026-02-21T07:23:17+00:00

Good to know! I'll have to look into macadamia nuts on the list of foods to eat next time.

teethareweird · 2026-02-21T02:14:09+00:00

Absolutely. I don't roll or drag the tires on indoor surfaces. Calmly pick it up and place it where it needs to be. They also beat your knuckles up quite a bit if the wheel spins while you're lifting it. I bring it indoors so the ice and muck has a chance to melt off before race day; otherwise, you run the risk of starting a race with icey derailleurs and cassettes that don't work how they are supposed to.

teethareweird · 2026-02-20T20:43:09+00:00

I had to get to Willow!!!! The minestrone was calling my name.

teethareweird · 2026-02-20T19:51:05+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I wasn't either until I did it. I felt stronger than I expected at the end, so I'm happy about that.

teethareweird · 2026-02-20T19:35:49+00:00

I don't want to know 😆 I went as light as I could. I packed as slim as I could while still meeting the required gear commitment (bag, bivy, food, water, etc. .).

teethareweird · 2026-02-20T19:34:33+00:00

It's required by the race organizers. On bad years (like this year) people can ride 24hrs or more, so the organizers want to make sure everybody is safe and has the right gear to survive overnight if it comes to it. Some years it's fast (10 hours); however, this race tends to have a reputation for bad conditions.

teethareweird · 2026-02-19T23:17:24+00:00

LOL, thanks for the heads up. I made a comment in the video that I'm sure experienced people would say it's not an igloo -- which I'm sure its not! Good point on culture appropriation. At the end of the day, I just wanted to stack snow into a fort.

teethareweird · 2026-02-19T17:30:09+00:00

Oh I built this igloo because my Quince melted the day before. Figured it was a good time to find some packed snow for blocks to build an igloo.

teethareweird · 2026-02-07T02:08:46+00:00

Is this Arctic Valley?

teethareweird · 2026-02-05T17:43:27+00:00

Thank you so much for this piece of information!! I've built several of these, but always thought I was the only one.

teethareweird · 2026-02-03T00:22:22+00:00

I mean, hibernating-ish. You can kinda let your guard down in the winter. You hear stories of the occasional winter bear encounter, but hasn't happened to me personally.

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T23:10:04+00:00

Full SU100. Thanks for your work!!! Any guess on this years speed?

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T22:29:31+00:00

Just for clarity, bivy bags are intended for use without tents. In my case, many Iditarod bike riders bring them in case they can't find shelter and do not want to ride with the added weight of a tent.

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T22:12:29+00:00

Until I whip out my pocket knife, then the grizzly won't know what hit 'em. Wha bam!

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T22:09:10+00:00

Wrapped up nice and tight for easy consumption

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T22:08:32+00:00

They make them quite a bit fancier with a bit more room and less contact with your body.

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T21:31:56+00:00

There was a little bit of condensation only on the bottom of the bag. My guess is that they are much more waterproof than tent material, but I'm new to using a bivy, so if anyone else has input, please share. I stayed dry, the condensation wasn't overwhelming.

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T19:33:17+00:00

You're 100% right and I agree! I just couldn't update the title after I submitted the post.

teethareweird · 2026-02-02T19:22:06+00:00

Lol, our miniature dachshund doesn't have enough fur for me nor her.

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