So you like long rides do ya?

A very good friend and ex-Moots employee is out there getting in a big one before he becomes a papa. Some 10+ years ago Erik Lobeck was a bead blaster for about 5 months here at Moots. Now an architect and the nicest guy you would want to meet, he's out in Montana somewhere pedaling his Moots down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Starting in Banff, Canada on June 12 and hopefully finishing in Antelope Wells, NM. Eric hopes to complete the one stage event in about 3 week’s time. 2745 miles, 4418 km, 200,000 feet of climbing.......ouch. About 2 and half weeks ago I was on my way to Denver in the Sprinter van early one morning and came upon Erik riding along about 50 miles from Steamboat....he was riding to Lyons via Rocky Mountain National Park.....I stopped to make sure he was topped off on water......he said "yep, out for a small training ride today"......160 miles total. I hope it is paying off for him.

At last check via the 1-800 number he had seen many Grizzly bears and overcome a badly cramping calf. Current place on the road is 8th....next week at some point he will be rolling down Routt County road 129.....100 yards from the Moots place. We'll be waiting with food and a hot shower. But I'm sure his wife will beat us to his side.

GO ERIK, GO!

You can follow his progress here: ERIK'S SPOT