I’ve produced a series of videos for the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) about my 2021 Pony Express ride. There are ten episodes total. Each will go live once per week…
On the Pony Express Trail is set to be published on June 1, 2023. between now and then, you can pre-order a copy. A few links for ordering online are…
Bikepacking Roots is publishing Jan Bennett's Pony Express Bikepacking Guide. It was due to be out in January 2023, but had some last minute hiccups. It should be out soon.…
On the Pony Express Trail, an account of my bikepacking trip in 2021 from St. Joseph, Missouri to Salt Lake City, Utah, is due out from TwoDot Books in June…
I'm happy to announce that TwoDot Books will be publishing my travel narrative about my summer 2021 Bikepacking trip on the Pony Express Trail. Expected publication date is 2023. In…
A few people have asked me about certain ride stats: Distance, elevation gain, etc. So for those who might be interested, I put together a few statistics (metrics?) from my…
It’s been a week now since I rolled down Emigrant Canyon in Salt Lake City, and I’ve been home for just a few days. In that time I’ve learned a…
July 8, 2021 Coalville, UT to Salt Lake City, UT 57.9 miles/3,288 feet upper 90s/winds 10-15+ https://ridewithgps.com/trips/70822220 The last day of my ride started warm and clear. As I was…
July 7, 2021 Evanston, WY to Coalville, UT 48 miles/1,473 feet Mid-90s/winds variable to 15/tail and headwind https://ridewithgps.com/trips/70756724 I was a little worried this morning because looking forward, the last…
My day off in Evanston did not turn out as I planned, but it was every bit as pleasant as I had hoped. I woke knowing I didn’t have to…
I’m in Salt Lake City, waiting for a train back to Davisville (which doesn’t leave for another three days). In the meantime, I’m trying to backfill the last few days…
Just a note to say I made it to Salt Lake City and am resting with Lisa’s cousins, Mike and Connie. Safe with the Buddhists now. More to come, including the…
I am currently in Coalville, Utah, having made it out of Wyoming after more than two weeks (since June 20) in that state. Seems like longer in some ways. Tomorrow…
July 3, 2021 Farson, WY to Granger, WY 52.4 miles/1,360 ft low 90s/winds west to 15 https://ridewithgps.com/trips/70548781 I got an early start the next morning. I wanted to make Granger,…
Still in Evanston, WY, before my final push over the Wasatch Mountains to Salt Lake City. The ride I describe below was from Rock Creek Hollow to Farson and, well,…