The 2024 Dirty South Roubaix Recap I did the Dirty South Roubaix this year for the first time. This is my race recap of what I experienced and what my overall thoughts of the race were. A Roubaix (pronounced Roo Bay) is a mix of mud, dirty, paved, and mixed road...
How to Road Bike on a Budget (Guide for Cheap Road Biking) I got the idea for this road bike on a budget guide after writing my recent guide about hiking on a budget. Road biking can be expensive. My basic entry-level race bike was over $3,000 when I bought it new....
How to Start Mountain Biking in the Shawnee National Forest Have you ever wanted to see more of the Shawnee National Forest without having to quit because it’s getting too late? Mountain biking in the Shawnee National Forest allows you to see more of what the...
Outdoor Adventures in Southern Illinois for Every Season Are you looking for outdoor adventures in Southern Illinois? Maybe you’re more of a spring adventurer. Or maybe you like going outdoors in the fall the most. You could be a winter-only outdoor adventurer. And...
Ultimate Bikepacking Gear List: Bikepacking Essentials for Any Trip Knowing what bikepacking gear list items you should take on your overnight biking adventure is important. There are many bikepacking essentials that riders typically forget to take, only to regret...
101-Mile Bike Ride I just recently completed a 101-mile bike ride. I started at Cave-in-Rock Ferry in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. I was supposed to finish the ride at Saint Nicolas Brewing Company’s Landmark in Chester, Illinois. I couldn’t finish the ride in Chester, and...
