Hey check it out! Yours truly is the key frame for this compilation of Counting Coup and Vision Question finisher photos. Ha! How random is that?

I missed registration for Vision Quest last year because, wait for it, I overslept. DOH! So I made the 44 mile, 8,400′ climb on the Counting Coup course. It was an absolutely perfect day. Weather was just slightly overcast to cool the entire day and I thoroughly enjoyed the event (it’s not a race ). Big thanks to The Warrior’s Society and everyone that came out and supported the day. That’s pit support, food, water/drinks, moral support, photographers, course marshals and everyone else that made it a great event.

I ran my Pedal Force hardtail for what will likely be one of the last times for a few months. My new GT Zaskar is getting dialed in at Ladera Cyclery with some Ergon grips, Easton EC90 carbon bar, Thomson post and stem and some new wheels. After that it’s all GT for the rest of the season.

By the way, that Zaskar is one cushy hardtail. I think the rims were a little squishy, but I swear I was sitting on a suspended frame. Anyway, it should come out the other end of the sausage factory in a couple of days ready to roll.

Final note, buy some of this FRS please. They are threatening to give me the boot. It’s a free FRS trial. I highly recommend the energy chews. They taste excellent.