by Jan Schrieber | Nov 3, 2019 | MTB
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Santa Cruz Blur is considered a very light and responsive XC race bike. I got the slightly heavier but more aggressive trail-ready build for the kind of riding I love to do. Down country MTB! Cross country and downhill. The best...
by Jan Schrieber | Oct 26, 2019 | Beaches, Out in OC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve been surfing at Doheney before work for several years and yes it’s known as a beginner break, an overcrowded kookfest where you might get run over, but it’s also a longboarder’s dream and you’ll see...
by Jan Schrieber | Oct 15, 2019 | Beaches, events
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Xterra Laguna Beach is a challenging off-road triathlon with the Pacific Ocean and Crystal Cove as a backdrop. The 2019 event started off with massive waves and crazy currents. State park lifeguards were out in force keeping everyone...
by Jan Schrieber | Sep 15, 2019 | backpacking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve been hiking more getting ready for the Grand Canyon rim to rim hike that I’m doing in October with my husband and friend, Staci. This is just a little training video of what I’m doing to prepare and a quick...
by Jan Schrieber | Aug 17, 2019 | Gear, MTB, Reviews
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sunrace 11-50 cassette gave me a great year with around 3000 miles of riding. Is that good, average, bad? I have no idea. Maybe if I maintained my bike better I could have squeaked out a few more miles? I guess that is besides the...